‘That the Bills are so consistently viewed as a potential landing spot means a couple of things. No. 1, the team’s Super Bowl window, with quarterback Josh Allen in his prime, is wide open. Elite players, particularly those on offense, generally want to play with an elite quarterback. No. 2, the Bills have made significant strides under Beane and head coach Sean McDermott in building a culture that players around the league recognize and want to be a part of. The chance to come to Buffalo and chase after a championship is very real.’
Archives for March 29, 2023
NFL teams now eligible to play two Thursday night games on short rest
‘The proposal to have Thursday night flex options for Weeks 14-17 on 14 days’ notice was tabled until at least May and drew the ire of New York Giants owner John Mara, who called it “abusive,” citing the change of schedule for fans traveling to the games in addition to player injury concerns.’
In wake of Damar Hamlin’s emergency, NFL announces cardiac arrest initiatives
‘On Monday, the NFL announced the launch of The Smart Heart Sports Coalition, which will advocate for life-saving policies to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest for high school athletes across the country. The collaboration is with the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, NCAA, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Korey Stringer Institute, National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation.;
Instead of debt, New York will likely use cash to fund $182 million for Bills stadium
‘In 2022, the state budget included language allowing the state Dormitory Authority to issue new, long-term debt for the specific purpose of funding “athletic facilities for professional football in Orchard Park, New York.”’
NFL helps launch initiative to prevent fatal cardiac arrest among high school athletes
‘The coalition, which is also partnered with Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation, advocates for the implementation of three best practices to prevent death: widely distributed emergency action plans for each high school athletic venue that are posted, practiced and updated annually; clearly marked AEDs at each athletic venue or accessible within three minutes of anyplace a high school team practices or holds competitions; and CPR and AED education for coaches.’
Bills Likely Out on DeAndre Hopkins Trade, per Report
‘The Bills will not trade for Hopkins “barring a significant development,” according to a Monday night report from Tim Graham of The Athletic.’
What new Bills players’ former coaches are saying about them
‘I asked each of their recent head coaches on Tuesday at the annual NFL League Meetings at the Arizona Baltimore Hotel, what the Bills are getting in each player? Here is some of what each coach had to say…’.