‘The Big Lead speculated Allen “might have hit his head” on the ground on two separate plays.’
Archives for September 2023
Bills owner, PSU trustee Terry Pegula allegedly said Black players ‘should go back to Africa’
‘Pegula has made an indelible impact on Penn State and Happy Valley. He and his wife Kim donated $88 million in 2010 — and another $14 million in 2012 — to help build Pegula Ice Arena and pave the way for Penn State hockey’s move into NCAA Division I. In January 2022, the land-grant university referred to the Pegulas as the largest living Penn State donors.’
Josh Allen’s turnover troubles too much to overcome in Bills season-opening loss
‘“Trying to force the ball. “Same (stuff), same place, different day,” the player who graces this year’s Madden video game cover said glumly, spiking his words with a profanity. “I can’t. I hurt our team tonight.”’
Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination
‘In making his allegations in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in New York City, Jim Trotter also cited Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula as making racially insensitive comments. Trotter said the concerns he raised with league executives, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, regarding those comments and the lack of diversity among NFL Media employees fell on deaf ears.’
Bills’ Josh Allen after Jets defeat: ‘I am the reason we lost tonight’
‘Allen had four turnovers, three interceptions and a fumble in the 22-16 overtime loss. All three of his interceptions went to Jets safety Jordan Whitehead.’
Jerry Jones, Terry Pegula Accused of Making Racist Comments in Jim Trotter Lawsuit
‘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.’
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.”‘