Archives for January 20, 2015

‘The 10 brand-new stadiums built with the assistance of the NFL loan program, which started in 2001, show that the average stadium price was $750 million.’

‘That could include razing only a portion of the stadium, such as removing the upper stands and leaving only the lower bowl available for special events, he said.’

‘Here’s an update on where the Bills’ 2014 assistant coaches stand.’

‘Lee’s first stint in the NFL came with the Dallas Cowboys as the team’s offensive quality control coach from 2003-06 and added quarterback responsibilities in 2005. In his four years with Dallas, three different quarterbacks reached the 3,000-yard mark in a season.’

‘He is also expected to add Aaron Kromer to his offensive staff.’

‘We’re going to be the most physical team in the league. And we’re not shy of saying it. Obviously we have a lot of talented players including Sammy Watkins. We have a lot of talent on defense. We’re going to add that same type of talent on offense. I’m excited about building this offensive line. I think if you have a strong offensive line, you can do a lot of things. That’s where it starts and I’m excited about that.’

‘Lee guided Ryan Fitzpatrick to a personal best 24 touchdown passes in 2012 in Buffalo. Serving as the quarterbacks coach in Miami from 2008-2010, Lee coached both Chad Pennington (2008) and Chad Henne (2010) to 3,000-yard passing seasons.’

‘To relate it to normal life, C.J. Spiller is thought of by many as the classic ‘what if’ significant other from your past. Signs of potential were seen throughout the relationship between the Bills and Spiller, which led some to think he could have a greater impact than what he had. The reality of the matter is this: Spiller is exactly what we’ve come to know him as. For as many years as he’s been in the league, 2012 is the anomaly. He hasn’t proven to be an every down back in his time in the NFL, but likely wants to get paid like one.’

‘It started December 29th and ended on January 14th. The 16 days probably made your head spin at times and explode on occasion. It led to many in the national media to tag the Bills as “dysfunctional” (again) but if everyone takes a step back and catches their breath, you should realize the 2015 Bills will be better because of this.’

‘”Through hard work, through preparation, and all that, we’re going to see how many teams match our work ethic,” Ryan said. “The Buffalo Bills represent this community of Buffalo. We’re going to be tough. We’re going to be as loyal to our fans as they are to us. We are going to earn that loyalty and that trust, and one thing you’re going to see, come September, this team will be ready, period. That’s going to be my guarantee.’

‘During his time with the Jets, Lee oversaw QB Geno Smith-who in 2013 became the first rookie quarterback in team history to start all 16 games and became the first quarterback since the merger to record four game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime in his first seven career games.’