‘Their schedule over the next month provides some advantages, with the hapless Jaguars (1-6) up next, followed by the Jets (2-5), Colts (3-5) and Saints (5-2). Some of those teams will look a little differently after the trade deadline and recent injuries. Most notably on the injury front, Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is done for the season after tearing an ACL. The Bills head to New Orleans for a Thanksgiving night game to round out their November.’
Archives for November 3, 2021
Katherine Fitzgerald: Even if he hates Halloween, Josh Allen was treat for viewing folk on Manning Cast
‘Allen was a guest during the third quarter of the Kansas City-New York Giants game. Kansas City edged out a 20-17 win, but that’s really secondary. The true competition Monday night was between the Bills quarterback and the Hall of Famer for the love of Peyton’s 10-year-old son.’
Study recommends new Bills stadium, silent on Orchard Park vs. Buffalo location
‘California-based AECOM projects it will cost $1.354 billion to construct a new stadium on adjoining county-owned property in Orchard Park next to the team’s existing stadium, versus $862 million to renovate Highmark Stadium.’
Jim Kubiak: How Josh Allen and Bills capitalized on Dolphins’ blitzing ways
‘The Dolphins blitzed 25 times on 48 dropbacks, according to News charts, the most any opponent has blitzed against the Bills this season. Allen was 3 for 8 against the blitz in the first half, and 12 for 15 in the second. He totaled 119 yards and two touchdowns.’
New Buffalo Bills stadium would cost $1.4B in Orchard Park, more downtown: report
‘The report concluded the cost of renovating Highmark Stadium, the Bills’ current home, would come to approximately $862 million, by far the cheapest of the options assessed by AECOM.’
Buffalo Bills called Broncos inquiring about Von Miller trade before Rams got him (Report)
‘That the Bills made the call isn’t a surprise considering general manager Brandon Beane has made it clear in the past that he’s always talking with other GMs about different players. The Bills were one of the finalists for pass rusher J.J. Watt in the offseason before he ultimately chose to sign with the Arizona Cardinals.’
Buffalo Bills are ‘clearly the AFC’s best team right now’ (Post-Week 8 power rankings)
‘If you made me bet on one team to reach the Super Bowl, I’d pick the Bills. I think they’re clearly the AFC’s best team right now, whereas the NFC is just about impossible to sort. Now that the Cardinals have lost, and Kyler Murray is banged up, prepare for the Josh Allen MVP talk to explode.’
NY Study Backs Buffalo Bills In Bid To Build New Stadium
‘Multinational engineering and consulting firm AECOM recommended against renovating the 48-year-old Highmark Stadium, projecting it would cost about $862 million. AECOM cites “a tipping point” when the cost of renovations exceed 60% of building a new facility.’
New York State stadium study released
‘The state’s study provides different financial information about the cost of a downtown stadium versus a new one in Orchard Park. The cost to build a new stadium in Orchard Park is estimated to cost $1.354 million, which is slightly less than what the Bills projected in their stadium. A new stadium in the City of Buffalo would add a minimum of approximately $350 million to the cost, though other costs would be incurred such as the displacement of downtown residents and businesses. All told, a downtown stadium could cost at least $2.1 billion.’
Bills stay quiet on Trade Deadline Day, announce practice squad moves
‘While no trades happened, reports say the team did make some phone calls. One report from Peter Schrager of Fox Sports says the Bills reached out to the Denver Broncos about LB Von Miller, before he was traded to the LA Rams. Another report from Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports said the Bills had conversations about sending Mitch Trubisky to the Washington Football Team, but nothing came to fruition.’
NYS releases Buffalo Bills stadium study, to be used to inform stadium negotiations
‘It was recommended that the Bills, state and county proceed with options for a new stadium over renovating the existing stadium.’
State lawmaker asks Pegulas to remove name of O.J. Simpson from Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame at Highmark Stadium
‘In a letter to the Pegulas, Assemblyman Patrick Burke said Simpson’s character disqualifies him from the right to be recognized alongside the likes of former player Bob Kalsu, who was killed in action in the Vietnam War, and The 12th Man, the affectionate name given to honor the team’s loyal fan base.’
Empire State Development: Buffalo Bills stadium study is complete
‘The study does recommend building a brand new stadium, rather than renovating Highmark Stadium.’
Assemblyman Pat Burke wants OJ Simpson’s name off the Bills’ Wall of Fame
‘“We too must take inventory of the character of those who adorn our stadium’s walls,” Burke said in the letter.’
Former Rochester radio host under investigation after posting about vaccination fraud at Bills game
‘During the game, Kimberly Ray, former host of the Kimberly and Beck radio in Rochester, tweeted about using a fake vaccination card to gain entry into the stadium, posting a picture of herself in the stands and saying “Here we are. Didn’t even look at my fake card lol.”’