Archives for August 19, 2016

'The team released a statement two days after the Buffalo News reported that Lawson is being investigated by the league. Lawson on Wednesday told reporters that he was "shocked" to learn of the probe.'

'"It was important to the Bills organization that a stadium naming rights agreement made sense. In joining New Era today for this landmark announcement, we have a partner that makes sense on so many levels," said Terry Pegula, owner and CEO of the Bills. "New Era is a company recognized for its integrity and quality on a global platform, while at the same time, representing the very fabric of Western New York. In partnering with our organization and the opportunities associated with the NFL brand, we feel that this agreement showcases two of the more recognized local brands not only for the benefit of our two franchises, but one that reflects well on our entire community."'

'Taylor was good once again in redzone 7-on-7 work. On one play, he floated a beautiful TD pass to Reggie Bush in the back corner of the end zone over Manny Lawson. However, on another play, he would have been sacked and hit hard cleanly by Jerry Hughes who went unblocked off the right side of the offense.'

'It was probably just a down day, but Taylor uncharacteristically was turning the ball over, and generally inaccurate with his throws.'

'New Era Cap Company and the Buffalo Bills came to a $35 million, seven-year agreement.'

'"I couldn't think of anyone better to be a part of this because it's local. When you hear major changes anywhere, you'd like it to stay local and New Era is local. And, the naming rights: New Era: this is a new era not only for the stadium but hopefully a new era for the Buffalo Bills," Kelly said shortly after Thursday's announcement.'

'"He can put a statement out or apologize or it's 10 sentences over a mistake that he made and everybody gets an opportunity to tear it apart because it sounds the same. Well, most apologies do," Kyle Williams said. "You hope that he learns just a little bit more from it and you pull for him. Obviously we're going to back him up and we're gonna support him. Hopefully, he's got a lot of years left in his career and, hopefully, this is the last instance because this is a dangerous road to go down."'

'“We felt like it would benefit us if at night we did some stuff as players on our own,” said Eric Wood. “Tyrod brought it up first and then the core of veteran leaders all agreed that it would be a great idea.”'

'“Every time I step on the field I’ve got something to prove. I’m a new guy that’s fighting for everything pretty much I’m out there trying to earn it,” said Boykin. “The play that I made today or the previous week that’s all behind me. It’s about what you do the next day. I’ve just got to keep progressing. I’m not new to this. I know the way it works. I’ve just got to go out there and keep competing and busting my tail.”'

'“To have the New Era name associated with the Buffalo Bills organization is an honor. Our brands not only share a hometown, but we share a long history in the world of sports,” said Chris Koch, President & CEO, New Era. “The energy and spirit the Pegulas have infused into the community is incredible. We’re thrilled to kick off another chapter in Bills history and make a statement to the world about what this city, this team and the game of football mean to our brand.”'

'“My first day in Buffalo as a rookie, we took a tour of the city and the first place we visited was New Era headquarters,” said Sanborn. “So for the first time I came to Buffalo, New Era kind of fit right in with Buffalo.”'