I’m not sure how this discussion got to where it is. Cook was SIXTEENTH in the league last year in rushing and averaged just a little over 60 yards per game. What is that level of production (or lack there of) worth in 2025? I’m guessing it isn’t worth anywhere near what James Cook apparently thinks it is.
It’s an excellent question. I believe you’re referring to the structural frame of the ‘building’. There are many reasons for choosing one over the other. It may be nothing more than the availability of local tradesmen and materials. Steel tends to be lighter and erection is much faster with the beams and columns being fabricated offsite. Steel also tends to be more conducive to larger open concourse areas.
And believe it or not it’s sometimes just what the design team members (architects and engineers) are more comfortable with and accustomed to.
Keep in mind that the new stadium indeed has plenty of concrete. The seating risers are all precast treads and risers.
There simply isn’t that much to keep. The lower bowl is built right up against the ground. Only the two sideline upper decks are true above grade structures. I’m guessing the office building at the east end would be saved.
One day Cook is going to figure out that foundering on a team with little to no chance of playing meaningful games in December and January isn’t worth the extra cash. You only get one career. In the end, your accomplishments mean way more to you than the pay check.
Jack, it can be a bit deceiving at this point in the progress. What you’re seeing is the metal DECKING not the ROOFING. So it’s not yet weatherproof. There are still gaps between each deck section and thousands of holes in the decking itself. Not to mention that the V shaped design funnels water to a yet to be installed gutter and downspout system.
Sounds right. The closer your seats get to the leading edge of the roof the more chance that wind blown rain will get to you. Remember, that roof is MANY stories above your seat and unless it’s completely calm out (which it rarely is when a weather front is moving through) you could get wet.
Your best bet is to sit on the west side of the upper deck as most fronts come from the lake.
Relax Einstein. It’s a message board about a football team. It’s not the Kennedy assassination files. 😉
In the larger scheme of things does it really matter what the exact percentage is? While I’ve not sat through the seat selection presentation I’m pretty sure the Bills office is able to tell you whether the particular seat you’re considering is under the roof. No? And do you really care how many other seats are besides the one you’re sitting in?
I apologize if I sound frustrated but I really don’t see how this is so important to anyone.
A few, for sure, but less than you think. It’s quite common to install glazing pretty early on. It’s necessary to control the temperature and humidity inside the enclosed spaces so that more climate-sensitive materials can begin installation.
Wait, you don’t think the architects know EXACTLY how many seats are under the roof? They most definitely do. And I’m pretty darn certain that’s where the Bills got the figure.