‘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.’
Archives for November 2021
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.”’
How Phil Mickelson helped Josh Allen find his ‘zen’ on Sunday
‘”I know I don’t play well when I’m frustrated, and again, hearing that from a Hall of Fame golfer, one of the best of all time, to say that type of thing, that resonated well with me, because that’s exactly kind of how I feel, too. It helped me today and hopefully, it’ll help me in the future, too.”’
Results of Bills stadium study released
‘It found that it will cost $1.35 billion to build a new stadium in Orchard Park, but if that new stadium were built in Downtown Buffalo, it would cost $350 million more, and adding a roof on the stadium downtown would add on an extra $300 million.’
Bills add WR Austin Proehl and OL Jacob Capra to the practice squad
‘Quarterback Jake Fromm and wide receiver Tanner Gentry have been placed on the practice squad-COVID 19 list.’
Bills remain among the top teams in Week 9 power rankings
‘”Buffalo didn’t play their best game of the season in Week 8,” Davenport said. “But on a day when the offense had some struggles, the defense stepped up and carried the Bills to another win. That balance (and a Bills defense that doesn’t get the credit it should) is what makes Buffalo the team to beat in the AFC in 2021.”‘
Buffalo expresses concern over injury to Titans’ Henry
‘As McDermott pointed out, “It reminds me of Jim Johnson who I worked with in Philadelphia. He would always say, ‘You need a little bit of luck.’ Luck comes in different forms and staying healthy is one of them … the ball bouncing your way at times in pivotal moments and in pivotal games. You need some of that.”’