‘On Sept. 30, 2020, a Zoom call took place with several NFL media members to connect coworkers who were unable to meet in person. An unnamed NFL Media reporter recalled a conversation with Pegula during which the Bills owner said, “If the Black players don’t like it here, they should go back to Africa and see how bad it is,” when discussing player support for social activism and the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the lawsuit.’
Archives for September 13, 2023
Bills, Sabres owner Pegula denies making racist comments mentioned in lawsuit
‘A “disgusted” Pegula denied making the racist remarks in a statement released by both the Sabres and Bills: “The statement attributed to me in Mr. Trotter’s complaint is absolutely false. I am horrified that anyone would connect me to an allegation of this kind,” Pegula said.’
Opinion: Josh Allen was his own worst enemy Monday
‘However, Allen made some awful decisions in this game, decisions you don’t expect a franchise quarterback in his sixth NFL season to make.’
Opinion: That one’s on the quarterback
‘Both throws had a certain “what the heck” sort of vibe to them that you simply do not need in a game you’re winning, and the opposing quarterback is Zach Wilson and his stupid Karate Kid headband.’
Opinion: Are Bills capable of maximizing Josh Allen as is?
‘For much of the 2022 offseason following the Buffalo Bills’ devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 AFC Divisional Round, the infamous “13 seconds game”, talk of Allen being on the same level, or even better than Mahomes, was being discussed on every form of media. Not that it took last night’s four-turnover performance to open people’s eyes, but I think even Bills fans are beginning to cool on the “this guy’s the best in the league” talk.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 1 at Jets
‘Josh Allen craters this grade, and it is totally deserved.’
Bills Dion Dawkins, ‘Shnowman’ ready to change Buffalo’s narrative
‘Winning the AFC East Championship three years in a row has helped bring some of the top players in the league. “Now it’s like I want to go and play with 17. I want to go play with 14. I want to go play with those guys.”‘
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula accused of making racist statement in lawsuit against NFL
‘Trotter, who now works for The Athletic, left NFL Network in spring 2023 after the NFL opted not to renew his contract.’
Bills, Sabres owner Terry Pegula denies allegations of racist comments
‘“The statement attributed to me in Mr. Trotter’s complaint is absolutely false. I am horrified that anyone would connect me to an allegation of this kind,” Pegula said in a statement. “Racism has no place in our society and I am personally disgusted that my name is associated with this complaint.”’
Bills owner Terry Pegula named in NFL lawsuit alleging racist remarks
‘Trotter’s lawsuit filed against the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Media in The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York claims Pegula once responded to player protests against racial injustice by saying, “If the Black players don’t like it here, they should go back to Africa and see how bad it is.”‘
‘He can play better’: McDermott wants Allen to focus on taking care of the football after sloppy season-opening loss
‘”He knows he can play better,” McDermott said. “I know he’s capable of playing better. He’s capable of playing smarter as well, and he’s got to do that for us. Number one, stay healthy, and number two, take care of the football.”‘
Bills reflect on week 1 loss to Jets
‘“I think we shot ourselves in the foot more than once and in the end the scoreboard showed it,” Center Mitch Morse said.’
HC Sean McDermott evaluates where Bills need to improve most heading into Week 2
‘”Just overall balls thrown down the field,” McDermott noted. “Sometimes we needed the yards, sometimes we didn’t need yards. Just trying to be smart and play good situationally smart football and just trying to do too much sometimes.”‘
Statement from Bills owner Terry Pegula
‘”The statement attributed to me in Mr. Trotter’s complaint is absolutely false. I am horrified that anyone would connect me to an allegation of this kind. Racism has no place in our society and I am personally disgusted that my name is associated with this complaint.”‘