‘The general consensus: Despite the often-lofty projections on economic returns pushed by supporters, such projects, even those involving pro-level teams like those found in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, often lead to disappointing results for taxpayers.’
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Newbury native Matt Bazirgan promoted by Buffalo Bills
‘The Buffalo Bills promoted Matt Bazirgan, who grew up in Newbury and quarterbacked Triton to a 7-3 record as a senior in 1995, to the role of director of college scouting in a series of scouting department moves announced Friday under general manager Brandon Beane.’
Buffalo Bills promote Matt Bazirgan to director of college scouting in series of scouting moves
‘In other moves, pro scout Asil Mulbah was promoted to the role of assistant director of pro scouting. Keith Jennings landed a job as an area scout after serving as Buffalo’s BLESTO scout.’
Bills to host 2024 training camp at St. John Fisher University
‘As was first announced on Friday by new Bills CEO Pete Guelli on X, formerly known as Twitter, the team will, once again, host their annual training camp on the campus of St. John Fisher University in Pittsford.’
Buffalo Bills to return to St. John Fisher University for 2024 training camp
‘The team will report to camp on July 23 and the first training camp practice is set for July 24.’
Bills returning to St. John Fisher University for training camp
‘Buffalo has held its training camp at St. John Fisher every offseason since 2000, minus a two-year hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team has operated on a year-to-year basis recently in regards to its training camp location, as they reportedly practiced at the Rochester area college in 2023 on a single-year agreement.’
Training camp details and more announced by Bills
‘Returning back to Rochester this summer the Bills will be yet again be taking to the field at St. John Fisher University. The first day of practice will begin on July 24, and fans will be able to purchase tickets at a later date along with the times of practices, and more.’
Bills confirm return to St. John Fisher University for training camp
‘Pete Guelli, the team’s chief operating officer and a Rochester native, made the announcement Friday morning on Twitter.’
Bills training camp at Fisher will begin July 24
‘The Bills will announce the complete schedule for the camp and how to get tickets at a later date.’
Bills announce six changes to team’s scouting staff
‘Matt Bazirgan has been named Director of College Scouting. He had previously worked as the team’s Senior Personnel Executive.’
Buffalo Bills announce return to St. John Fisher University for 2024 Training Camp
‘The Return of Blue and Red practice sponsored by Connors & Ferris and Ticketmaster will take place Friday, Aug. 2 at Highmark Stadium. Time and ticket information are to be determined.’
Back in town, former Bills safety Micah Hyde still mulling over his playing future
‘“I feel like I’ve been an open book. You guys know everything that I know,” he said. “I got away after the season, got out to San Diego. My days consist of working out, swimming with the kids. Just trying to continue to help my wife out with the kids and continue to physically and mentally prepare myself if anything were to happen.”’
Jay Skurski’s game-by-game predictions for the Bills’ 2024 season
‘Final record: 11-6. The run of four straight AFC East championships ends, but the Bills make the playoffs for the seventh time in head coach Sean McDermott’s eight seasons.’
‘The neighborhood is changing’: Hammer’s Lot owner has front-row seat to Bills stadium construction
‘“That’s my neighborhood, but the neighborhood is changing. It’s gone from old farmer’s fields to what we see now,” said Matwijow, a longtime roofer. “But I think that’s happened in a lot of places. You can’t stop progress, I guess.”’
Buffalo Bills 2024 Schedule: 5 takeaways on what looks like difficult slate of games
‘Playing at Baltimore and Houston will be a brutal start to the sequence, but then the Bills get the Jets returning from London on Monday Night Football. If Buffalo can get through that stretch at .500 or better, things get a little easier for the middle portion of their schedule with four winnable games against the Titans, Seahawks, Dolphins (at home), and Colts.’