‘“He’s just got that quiet confidence, that’s kind of a subtle swagger that goes with his game,” Morris said. “I think that developed over his time here, as he played (and) had success, Baylor got better, and he was right in the middle of it.”’
Archives for May 6, 2022
Question isn’t if Erie County will pay $250 million for new Bills stadium, but how
‘While county administrators expect yearly spending for the new stadium to cost less in future years than if the county had continued with its existing lease terms on Highmark Stadium, the county also expects to pay more than it ever has, on an annual basis, on stadium costs over the next couple of years.’
County lawmakers debate how to pay for their share of stadium construction
‘To fill the county’s $250 million share of the $1.4 billion stadium construction cost, Poloncarz has proposed using $75 million in surplus funds and bonding the remainder. But Lorigo supports putting down $100 million and bonding the rest.’
Carucci Take2: With little to fix, the Bills still managed to make the most of this offseason
‘Most of the Bills’ shortcomings in 2021 were on defense, and the signings of Von Miller and other linemen figure to add some much-needed teeth to their pass rush. There’s a hole at the cornerback spot opposite Tre’Davious White and first-round draft pick, Kaiir Elam, could be the one who fills it. At the very least, the former Florida standout will provide some added cushion should White require more time to recover from a serious knee injury or Dane Jackson isn’t ready to be a starter.’
Bills Today | These two Buffalo Bills matchups crack the top five of Nick Shook’s top ten games of 2022
‘A clash of the old guard and new school awaits us at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, between two teams whose hearts were broken by Divisional Round defeats last postseason. Back-to-back MVP Aaron Rodgers takes the field against one of the faces of the NFL’s quarterbacking future, Josh Allen, in what promises to be an 11-on-11 battle of strategy, finesse and grit. Can the Packers and their revamped cast of offensive playmakers keep pace with the high-powered Bills? Will Green Bay find a way to limit Allen and give Rodgers a chance to score a huge win? This one feels like it’s destined for prime time, and if it comes late in the season, these two cold-weather clubs will be ready to battle the elements for the right to claim supremacy.’
What They’re Saying | NFL analysts give Bills high marks for 2022 Draft selections
‘This team doesn’t have a lot of holes, but they filled a big one with Elam. Cook was a bit of a surprise, but I did like fifth-round receiver Khalil Shakir. This is the team to beat in the AFC.’