‘However, I do understand why the Bills are proposing that another open-air stadium be built across the street from the current one in Orchard Park. The biggest reason, of course, is cost. The $1.4 billion price tag to replace Highmark Stadium is, by most estimates, about $1 billion less than the cost of putting a new stadium downtown. And that might not even factor in the cost of any sort of dome.’
Archives for September 2021
Despite not ‘officially’ locking up CB2 battle, Wallace happy to compete
‘“That just comes with the job. I mean, football is competing. If you don’t want to compete, you shouldn’t be in the league,” said Wallace. “That’s just my mindset. I want to be the best, I want to be better than [Tre] White.”’
Former Buffalo Bills LB Cornelius Bennett accused of sexual assault at Brighton bar in 1992
‘The woman alleges Bennett harassed her at the bar, and made sexual comments to her. The lawsuit says followed her to the basement, pushed her into a phone booth, undressed her, and sexually attacked her, grabbing her breasts and buttocks while she told him to stop. The lawsuit also says Bennett inserted his finger into the woman’s vagina and then forced her to smell the same finger.’
Former Buffalo Bill accused of sexual assault under CVA lawsuit
‘The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff was selling flowers at the now-defunct Otter Lodge in Brighton during a night when several members of the Bills visited the location as part of an event hosted by the team and/or the NFL. The plaintiff alleges Bennett approached her and made sexual comments, which she says she rebuffed.’
Former Bills’ linebacker Cornelius Bennett sued for sexual assault of teen at Brighton bar
‘Bennett is accused of assaulting the girl, who was 17 at the time, at the Otter Lodge in Brighton in 1992. The suit, which was filed in Monroe County Court, says the teen was working there when Bennett, fellow players, and the Buffalo Jills cheerleading squad were in attendance.’
4 things we learned from Sean McDermott heading into Week 1 of the NFL season
‘”Trying to find my way this week with how much I work on Pittsburgh and how much I focus on getting our roster right and getting the practice squad right,” McDermott explained. “Just getting things, from an administration standpoint, across to the team that we need to cross off our list this week. So it’s been a little bit of both and it will continue to be that until probably Monday with the team.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane goes heavy on defensive line
‘Beane said it was a “tough decision” to cut tight end Jacob Hollister, saying it was a “numbers thing,” with the Bills opting to keep 11 defensive linemen. He said he expects Hollister will sign elsewhere. Beane said Reggie Gilliam’s versatility – he is listed as a fullback but can play tight end – helped make the decision to keep only two on the roster in Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney, who is back as a full practice participant Wednesday.’
Lots of good news on injury front for Bills; 15 players signed to practice squad
‘McKenzie’s return is critical because of his role as the primary return man and because his backup on returns, rookie Marquez Stevenson, is out with a foot injury. Stevenson was placed on the injured reserve list – putting him out for at least the first three games. Stevenson returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown against Chicago two weeks ago.’
Alan Pergament: Bills preseason games rating highest on record; WGR extends Bills, Sabres radio rights deals
‘The Bills’ 19-0 victory Saturday over the Green Bay Packers reserves that saw Allen get his first preseason work in the first half had a 25.6 rating and 57 share of the audience on WIVB-TV from 1 to 4 p.m.’
With a championship-level roster in place, Brandon Beane had fewer difficult decisions
‘“I’d say the first two times at this time of the year, we were watching tape all through the night, our scouts were paring it down,” Beane said. “Then the next morning when the coaches got back in, ‘Hey, what would be your preference? We like these guys, this is how we have them stacked, you see it the same?’’
Gabriel Davis, a steal for Bills, carves out important niche in offense
‘“Gabe, he’s one of those guys that’s just learned from guys like Stef (Diggs) and Cole (Beasley) and John Brown,” Allen said. “He just does things the right way. He practices hard, and in the game, just so reliable. You know he’s going to be where he’s supposed to be. He makes plays on offense when he’s asked to make plays.”’
Buffalo Bills announce 2021 practice squad
‘Buffalo is probably not in a major rush to fill their final practice squad spot. The team could eventually bring back a player that they had in camp this season or look at a player outside of the organization.’
AFC Championship Loss Motivates Bills To Build On Last Year
‘“We went from a team that was huge underdogs to people got a target on your back, and that’s just how it works when you win games,” Diggs said. “So as far as us, you welcome the struggle, you welcome the challenge and you look forward to it.”’
Bill-Ief Sky-High In Buffalo With Majority Of Starters Back
‘Expectations: Let’s talk Super Bowl contenders. Expectations remain sky high for a team returning mostly intact a year after winning its first AFC East title since 1995 and enjoying its deepest playoff run in 27 years in losing the AFC championship game to Kansas City. Buffalo returns 10 starters each on offense and defense. The Bills resemble nothing of the pushovers they were during the 17-year playoff drought which preceded the arrival of coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane in 2017.’
AFC East 2021 NFL Preview: Why Bills remain team to beat for division crown
‘2021 prediction: 13-4, win second straight division title.’