Archives for June 25, 2023

‘The only slight surprise to me is the timing of the extensions, given that both were previously signed through the 2025 season. There was no hurry from the organization’s standpoint, but clearly Terry Pegula values what his current general manager and head coach have brought to the team and wanted to make sure they were rewarded with extensions that will take them into the opening of the team’s new stadium.’

‘Securing the team in Western New York, which is the second smallest market in the NFL, became Poloncarz’s challenge once again when negotiations began in earnest two years ago with representatives of Terry and Kim Pegula, who bought the Bills from Wilson’s family after the owner’s death in 2014. This time, the players were different: Cuomo resigned in scandal and was replaced by his Buffalo-born lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul. The Bills’ day-to-day operations were led by Ron Raccuia, the team’s chief operating officer and executive vice president. Unlike Wilson, the Pegulas did want a new stadium to replace their 50-year-old home in Orchard Park, and wanted it across the street.’

‘The Bills haven’t been overseas since 2015, so this type of trip simply doesn’t happen that often. Life is about experiences, and this is a great one. Even if you’re not a soccer fan, there is a full slate of English Premier League games scheduled Saturday before the game, and you can check one of those off the sports bucket list. If that’s not your thing … it’s a world-class city to explore. The Jaguars were a playoff team in 2022 and have their sights set higher this year, so this game should have big implications in the AFC playoff race.