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‘”Being in the hospital was probably the hardest part because I was like, ‘Man, I’m in the hospital — my team is out there working and I’m here.”’

‘Under the Pegula’s most recent proposal, Buffalo’s next stadium will be located across the street from its current lot in Orchard Park and will cost a projected $1.4 billion, The Associated Press reports. Renovating Highmark Stadium is not a realistic option, as the cost to do so is considered to be too expensive; a study in 2014 estimated structural and modern-day upgrades to cost $540 million.’

‘His performance in limited action also made an impression on his teammates, particularly quarterback Davis Webb – who complimented Fromm’s ability to shake off a pair of sacks earlier in the game to bounce back when it mattered most.’

‘”Mitch has been awesome. He’s quickly developed into one of my good friends,” Allen said. “He comes in with a great attitude every day and he’s working his tail off and he’s not afraid to ask questions about the offense. He’s here to help this team win in whatever that way may be. We’re lucky to have him, I’ll tell you that.”‘

‘Allen’s deal tops out at $258 million, with $150 million of that guaranteed, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’

‘”It’s common sense that if a vaxxed or unvaxxed player is tested less frequently, the likelihood of a player being pulled for COVID drops dramatically,” he said. “In regard to player safety, I’ll conclude by saying we all want to be safe.”‘

‘”He was just all over the field. … When he played defensive end the way we knew he could, other teams wouldn’t run at him. They’d run away from him. Because he was that talented.”‘

‘”I just want to be normal,” McKenzie said. “It’s barbecue and beer; you can’t beat it. Miami is great at Latin food, but not barbecue. Definitely not like Texas. Living here, I would go to Outback Steakhouse or Flanagan’s to get ribs — I thought that was barbecue. I didn’t know about brisket or pulled pork. But I know it well now.”‘

‘It’s still the Bills’ division to lose. The Bills finished three games ahead of the Dolphins, the second-place team in the AFC East, and there was little done by any teams this offseason that should convince us they have closed the gap.’

‘”I will be outside doing what I do,” he wrote. “I’ll be out in public. If your [sic] scared of me then steer clear, or get vaccinated … I may die of covid, but I’d rather die actually living.”‘

‘”This is crazy. Did we vote on this?” he wrote in response to the list of protocols. “I stay in the hotel. We still have meetings. We will all be together. Vaccinated players can go out the hotel and bring covid back in to where I am. So what does it matter if I stay in the hotel now? 100 percent immune with vaccination? No.”‘

‘The timing of Diggs’ restructured deal comes as teams can take on less dead cap money after a June 1 trade or release — and will generate some curiosity as multiple players, including Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz and Atlanta’s Julio Jones, are expected to be moved from their current teams. It also creates more breathing room for the Bills, who have yet to sign first-round pick Greg Rousseau or third-round pick Spencer Brown.’

‘McDermott said he “applauds” all those in the Bills’ building who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, including general manager Brandon Beane and owners Terry and Kim Pegula. He also said the team is operating at roughly “60%, 65%, 70% normal” thanks to the number of people within the facility who have been vaccinated.’

‘Sophia Lewin will work as an offensive assistant for the Bills, while Andrea Gosper will serve as a player personnel coordinator on a full-time basis.’

‘The NFL has said it will not require players to be vaccinated but has directed its teams to educate all players and staff about vaccines and to encourage them to get vaccinated. The league has provided educational materials, developed in consultation with outside medical experts, about the vaccines and has told teams, “We strongly recommend that each club consider ways to further share and disseminate the information outlined in these educational programs.”‘