‘There is a lot of information on financial costs, what the stadium would look like, impact on traffic, tailgating, etc. in the detailed report from New York State. The main takeaway, though, is the preference to stay in Orchard Park and the artist renditions.’
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Newly released renderings show what new stadium for Buffalo Bills could look like
‘In one of the presentations made by the Bills, a new stadium in Buffalo would take 92 months to complete, while a new stadium in Orchard Park would take 68 months to complete. Additionally, the Bills say it would cost nearly $450 million more to create a new stadium in Buffalo than if they created a new stadium in Orchard Park.’
Bills stadium site in Buffalo outscored Orchard Park site in PSE’s 2019 study
‘The difference, of course, is the price tag associated with the projects: A projected $1.99 billion at the South Park site versus $1.55 billion across the street in OP. The turnaround time was also longer for South Park: An estimated completion by 2027, compared to 2025 in OP. Both sites scored significantly better than a third site examined near the University at Buffalo.’
Diggs on Bills Pro Bowl snubs: ‘I’m giving them all the love’
‘”People say it is popularity, I watch DB’s in the league, Po, Micah, even Tre'(Davious White), you know everyone knows they are some of the best DB’s in the league, bar none. It just happens, in the standings, they don’t get enough love, but I am giving them all the love,” Diggs said.’
Bills research reveals ownership’s preference for new, open-air, grass stadium in Orchard Park
‘Two of the four released documents were produced in 2019. One of them titles New Stadium PDP Appendix notes various priorities the team and its owners, Kim and Terry Pegula, have for the new stadium. They include bullet-points reading; “Generate more revenue”, “Sports betting should be considered”, along with “WiFi and DAS”.’
Emmanuel Sanders back to full practice; other Thursday Bills notes
‘”He’s played in this league for a long time and for a reason,” McDermott said. “It’s not just because of his on-the-field talent. He’s wired the right way; he works extremely hard. He’s a pro on and off the field and all that that means. Really appreciate his influence on our team.”‘
Bills activate LB Tyrel Dodson off the reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The Bills currently have a total of four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list – AJ Epenesa, Cole Beasley, Dion Dawkins, and Jon Feliciano. Three players remain on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.’
Stefon Diggs reflects on joining his brother Trevon Diggs in the 2022 Pro Bowl
‘”I was more happy for him than I was for myself,” Diggs shared on Thursday. … “I was just more proud than anything. I was more happy when I heard about him, because I knew he was going, but I still wanted to see it. I saw his picture, I saw his face, and I saw him in the Cowboys, I’m like, yeah, that’s my little brother.”‘