‘He cited factors including cost and the time it would take to build in the shadow of downtown. The time lost to legal fights associated with displacing residents and acquiring property would also have delayed construction.’
Archives for April 2022
Former Buffalo Bills WR has team ‘winning the Super Bowl for sure’ this season
‘“I’m all the way in on this,” Sanders said in reference to Allen being the favorite to win MVP. “Everybody always asks me, I’ve played with Peyton (Manning)… I’ve played with Drew (Brees), I’ve played with so many great quarterbacks, right? And this guy right here, he always pops up in the front of my mind because he’s just so dynamic. I mean, the way he throws defensive linemen off of him, the way he spins the football, just the way he attacks the game.”’
NFL Draft 2022: Bills find missing ingredient, add Sauce to secondary in big trade (Mock 2.0)
‘After jumping up to No. 7, the Bills land the draft’s top cornerback in Sauce Gardner. With Tre’Davious White coming off of a season ending injury and the Bills losing Levi Wallace in free agency, the team finds a potential 1B to White’s 1A who will be locked up on a rookie contract for the foreseeable future.’
New York State Labor contributes to hefty Bills’ price
‘That’s a lot of money for a state that still owes the federal government $9 billion to pay for pandemic-related unemployment claims and fights tooth and nail to nickel and dime local governments called upon to carry out the state’s programs. What’s more frustrating is the fact the $850 million taxpayer cost could be a lot less if the state didn’t require payment of prevailing wages on publicly funded construction projects wehre 30% of tradesmen are unionized. The stadium deal then requires both union-level compensation and unionized labor — which limits the work to a minority of the construction trades workers in the Western New York region.’
Gov. Hochul argues Buffalo Bills deal isn’t majority-taxpayer funded
‘“It’s a regional, important priority for Western New York. Just as there’s other regional priorities for other parts of the state that we’re going to be addressing in this budget,” said Hochul.’
Bills stadium backlash: An ethics complaint and the economic impact
‘Michael Henry, a Republican candidate for attorney general, has filed a complaint with the Joint Commission on Public Ethics seeking an investigation into whether Hochul’s involvement in the the deal violated state Public Officers Law. Henry cited a Times Union article published Monday which highlighted the potential conflicts of interests for the governor and her husband’s employer, hospitality and food services giant Delaware North. Hochul’s administration said the governor abided by all ethics rules.’
Bills re-sign Ryan Bates and Taiwan Jones
‘Two signings that were reported, and also confirmed by Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane last week, have now both been made official via pen and paper.’
How capital expenses will be funded at the new Bills stadium
‘Additionally, the State will contribute $6.67 million into a Maintenance and Repair Fund each year for the first 15 years of the 30 year lease, which is expected to begin in 2026. The Bills are entitled to use this money for capital improvements, maintenance, and other repairs.’
Bills re-sign Taiwan Jones for 2022
‘This will mark Jones’ 12th year in the NFL and his fifth with the Bills. Jones first came to Buffalo in 2017 and has been a part of the team except for one season that he spent with the Houston Texans (2019).’
Ryan Bates signed a four-year contract with the Bills
‘”We kind of pondered that, worked through it,” said GM Brandon Beane. “We were tight on the cap, but we decided to bring Ryan back. It’s really important for us to be strong up front. Ryan’s a versatile player. He can actually play all five spots. But most importantly he’s been a center-guard when he’s filled in and we thought when he had his opportunity this year he did a heck of a job starting the last four regular season and then the two postseason games. It didn’t seem too big for him.”‘
Why Emmanuel Sanders has high hopes for Gabriel Davis and Josh Allen in 2022
‘”And so, the reason why I’m in is also that guy right there, Gabriel Davis. This guy is a difference-maker, and he’s a playmaker. The reason why Josh is gonna have an incredible season is because that guy (Davis) is gonna have an incredible season. Along with Dawson Knox and along with a guy by the name of Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder. He has all these weapons around him.”‘
NFL draft preview: It’s a deep draft at running back, and Bills have a need
‘There are a bunch of good pass-catching options to be had in the middle rounds. Excellent receiving backs who could fill a McKissic-like role include Arizona State’s Rachaad White, Notre Dame’s Kyren Williams, Georgia’s James Cook and North Carolina’s Ty Chandler. Later on Day 3, throw in Baylor’s Trestan Ebner, who is good in pass protection, ran 4.43, had 124 career receptions and had only five drops on 156 career targets.’
Seat licenses will help fund construction of Buffalo Bills stadium. Fans wonder: At what cost?
‘Executives for Pegula Sports and Entertainment, which runs the day-to-day operations for Bills owners Kim and Terry Pegula, have only said that the personal seat licenses would start at about $1,000 and would be a requirement for all season ticket holders.’
Community advocates: No Bills stadium deal without strong community benefits agreement
‘The terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Bills, New York State and Erie County stipulate that a community benefits agreement will be included in the final deal. But the MOU does not state how much money the Bills would put toward such a community agreement, nor does it offer much detail about what may be financed in such an agreement.’
The Seneca funds and the Bills stadium: a Q&A
‘The Senecas got something in return for what they gave, or at least they thought they got something: exclusive rights to operate gambling halls in Western New York. But that was before the state allowed video lottery terminals to be installed at Buffalo Raceway and similar facilities – a move that prompted the Senecas to start withholding their payment of slot-machine revenues to the state in 2009.’