Archives for October 2014

‘”It’s a huge game for both teams and there’s a lot at stake,” Bills running back C.J. Spiller told the team’s official website. “… We’ve got to be really focused in on the little things and the details to give ourselves a chance to win at home.”‘

‘Reports last month indicated the purchase price to be in the neighborhood of $1.4 billion.’

‘”The thing that we said is it’s great for everybody — the team, the community — and we’re excited about that, but the most important thing to us right now is focusing on New England,” Jackson said. “We’re excited for everything that’s going on, but we need to take care of what’s going on in this locker room. It will all feel rather sour if we don’t go out and win on Sunday.”‘

‘Pegula did not have a vote, but the Wilson family estate held one of the 32 votes. The next step for the ownership group is to close the sale, which involves review of financial records and the actual transfer of funds to the Wilson estate.’

‘”If you asked me ten years ago if I was gonna own the Sabres and the Bills, I would have called you a liar,” he said. “Kim and I are honored that the NFL owners have approved us as the new owners of the Buffalo Bills, and we’d like to thank the owners for their support.”‘

‘”Commissioner [Roger] Goodell mentioned the Wilson family — Ralph and Mary — and what they meant the 54 years that Mr. Wilson gave to the National Football League and everything that he’s meant to this league and the people in that room,” Brandon revealed. “No one loved being in that room more than Ralph Wilson.”‘

‘”Even before (the Pegulas bought the Bills), I see Buffalo as a tight knit community where people support the teams,” forward Matt Moulson said. “Growing up in Mississauga, the Bills were the closest we had for an NFL team. So when I found out Terry was buying the Bills, knowing the Pegula family and all they’ve done for us, the Bills are in great hands.”‘

‘”I’m doing pretty well,” said Terry Pegula after the owners’ meetings took a mid-morning break. “Kim and I are honored that the NFL owners have approved us as the new owners of the Buffalo Bills. And we’d like to thank the owners for their support. This is a significant step in us owning the team, but we still don’t own it yet. There’s a small manner of having to pay some money. Wires have to sent from banks and paperwork has to be signed and what not, but we’ll get that done.”‘

‘It goes back further than you may think. I obviously, when I was asked when I bought the Sabres if I was interested in the Bills do you expect me to say yes? (chuckling) But it goes back further than you may imagine.’

‘”It’s about their commitment and what they’ve shown and what they’ve done as owners of the Sabres and their commitment to the region and the community,” said Brandon. “That means a lot in that room.”‘

‘This is Dareus’ first player of the week award. Dareus is the first Bills defender to win defensive player of the week since Mario Williams in Week 7 last season.’

‘”It’s extremely comforting,” Bills coach Doug Marrone said of knowing that Gay can give the team a touchback when needed. “That’s why you’ve seen us now keeping the specialists.”‘

‘”They’ve conducted themselves as a class act throughout the process,” Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said Tuesday at the Conrad Hotel, where the meeting is being held. “We’re delighted to approve them, and I think they’ll be great for Buffalo.’

‘”Well, you know certainly we recognize they have a need for a new stadium there,” said Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, chairman of the league’s finance committee. “They’ve indicated that they recognize that that’s a top priority and they’re going to work on it. We will support them any way we can.”‘

‘It was a “terrible gesture” and a “total douche move.” And, he said, “If I knew I wasn’t going to get fined I would have snatched him right down off the shoulders and threw him on the ground.”‘