Archives for May 22, 2008

‘"I would do whatever it takes to make sure that team stays in Buffalo," said Kelly. "I can’t see them going anywhere, whether it’s Toronto or Los Angeles."’

‘"We need to look at different mixes of guys, certainly with our young players we need to expose them to as much as we can so we can start making some judgments," said Bills head coach Dick Jauron. "And we have a feel for them as players off of college tape. We won’t really know until they get into a preseason game or at least some kind of camp activity where we have a better feel for them. But this is where it starts so we need to mix them."’

‘The number marks the highest season ticket total since 1993, when the Bills posted 53,004 season tickets. In 2007 the Bills sold 48,236 season tickets.’

‘The Buffalo Bills are seeking individuals who are interested in part-time employment as Ushers, Guest Service Ambassadors, Elevator Attendants, and other Event Service related positions. Individuals will work as associates of the Bills staff. Positions are seasonal.’

‘Ultimately, though, it’s Wilson who can laugh last on this particular issue. He and Brown were the only two owners smart enough to realize the current plan wasn’t feasible. Nobody who insulted the pair 26 months ago will apologize to them, but they ought to. (Thirty other billionaire owners plus Mortensen and Clayton, that means you.)’

‘While it’s unusual for the Bills to renegotiate a deal that still has three years remaining, the practice has occurred a bit more often in recent years in the NFL. The Bills did it just before last season with defensive end Aaron Schobel, who stayed away from some of last year’s voluntary workouts.’

‘Of the 299 cities ahead of Buffalo, only 29 have NFL teams. Such lists are hardly unassailable, but they do indicate that there can be life without football. And they indicate that maybe there are better uses – such as creating jobs and business in our “unattractive areas” – for the millions we’ll no doubt dangle in front of the Bills.’