‘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.’