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‘”Well I think when it comes to public subsidies professional and sports teams, especially with two very wealthy owners, it becomes hard for taxpayers to see the dollars of being spent on that particular franchise, if you will,” he said. “There are very competitive offers being made by other states that see the value of having a professional sports branch eyes come to their state. And so while I wish that we could wave a magic wand and have the owners just pair their own pockets to build a stadium, it’s not going to happen. We have to close the deal. We have to keep the Bills in Western New York.”‘

‘“I think like, dining options would be a huge play. I know from my personal experience going to Sabres games and bills games, I’m very underwhelmed by the food and so like, I always try to eat beforehand when I go just ‘cause I don’t want to eat there because the food’s kind of not that good,” said Bills fan, George Narby.’

‘Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the state had received the full $564 million it was owed. A large chunk – more than $418 million – will go to New York State. The remainder will go to counties and cities in Western New York.’

‘Gov. Kathy Hochul has pledged a $600 million share in the state budget proposal. The public investment will be recouped by the team’s economic impact, she says. Eric County will kick in $250 million.’

‘”It is definitely time for something new, and I knew that this is the only way. The NFL wants them to have a new stadium, and it’s the only way they would stay in Buffalo. So, I am all for it,” Iulianella said.’

‘What we still don’t know is how much of that funding will come from taxpayers, that information is expected to be announced later this week with the New York State budget due on Friday.’

‘That $200 million doesn’t affect the taxpayer and is instead just cash from other owners to help the Pegulas pay their portion of a reported $400 million.’

‘The 28 year old will look to be a reliable target to replace Cole Beasley in the slot for the Bills.’

‘When told it had been reported, Hochul replied: “Ok, ok. I would say, ‘Not negotiating in public. All will be told at the right time.’ Thank you.” She then left the press event.’

‘Beane swapped a seventh round 2022 draft pick with Cleveland in exchange for veteran QB Case Keenum.’

‘The news was expected after the team had given his agent permission to try to find a traded partner. Buffalo had determined that they did not want to pay Beasley the $6 million dollars he was scheduled to make in 2022. The way NFL contracts work, without guarantees to the deal, the team can just move on from the player by releasing him and not having to pay the remainder of the money. The move saves Buffalo about $5 million on the salary cap.’

‘The Bills have put a tremendous amount of resources into their defensive line. They drafted Ed Oliver in round one of 2019. They took AJ Epenesa in round 2 (their top pick) in 2020. Then in the 2021 draft, Beane took Greg Rousseau in round 1 and Boogie Basham in round 2.’

‘According to NFL Networks Mike Garafolo, the Bills have agreed to a two-year 19.5 million dollar contract extension.’

‘The Pro Bowler already has ties to Buffalo after Saffold played under new OL Coach Aaron Kromer in 2018 and 2019 when they were both in Los Angeles.’

‘Williams signed a 3-year 24 million dollar contract last offseason but the move saves the Bills $6.25 million against the cap.’