Buffalo Bills News and Discussion
‘Giambra made references to “qualifiers in the CBA” that included the following:
1) Local funding can count as revenue and against the cap.
2) If a team is sold to new owners – those new owners would not share be eligible for revenue sharing with the league.’
‘Wilson claimed that a player told him that the bargaining agreement was going well until the owners started to building huge stadiums, and that the NFL should not be in the stadium business. Wilson believes that the new stadiums charge high prices for suites and club seats have “thrown things out of balance.”‘
‘At 2:30, Paul Hamilton will be at Joel Giambra’s office to cover his press conference about his meeting with the Bills’ owner.’
‘It won’t take long for the Buffalo Bills to know where they stand in the AFC East in 2006.’
‘Republican Minority leader Barry Weinstein says the county has a substantial interest in the team but he’s not sure it can do any more. The county already provides about $5-million a year to the team.’
‘Buffalo, 5-11 last season, joined Detroit, Houston and Tennessee as the only four teams that won’t make a prime-time appearance in 2006.’
‘The Bills will not play in prime time this year as all games are on Sunday beginning at 1:00 PM.’
‘By trading Moulds, the Bills freed up about $5.5 million in cap space. He still will count about $5.3 million against the Bills’ cap because of bonuses factored in during his contract with the team.’
‘"We had hoped to keep Eric," Bills general manager Marv Levy said. "There was an unwillingness on his part to renegotiate his contract, and we really had no alternative but to make this trade."’
‘Houston was able to obtain Moulds by working out a deal last week that will pay the wide receiver $14 million over four years, including a $5 million signing bonus.’
‘Other home dates include New England, Oct. 22; Green Bay, Nov. 5; Jacksonville, Nov. 26; San Diego, Dec. 3; Miami, Dec. 17; and Tennessee, Dec. 24.’
‘The Houston Texans have traded their fifth-round selection (134 th overall) in the 2006 NFL draft to the Buffalo Bills for WR Eric Moulds, it was announced today.’
‘After week 10, games can be moved on 12 days notice, except for the Christmas week games. Games for the final week of the season can be moved on 6 days notice.’
‘”We are excited about this year’s schedule and the opportunity it gives us to make an impact in our division early in the season,” said Jauron, who took over in January following Mike Mularkey’s abrupt resignation.’
‘”I still think he has playing ability, but I don’t think we can fill our other needs with the type of salary cap hit we have to take with him,” said Levy prior to the trade.’