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Archives for June 4, 2019

Jim Kelly says Bills tapping into his knowledge to help Josh Allen

‘”I’ve been sitting in some meetings with the offense,” Kelly, the Pro Football Hall of Famer, told reporters. “Me and Coach Daboll went through a lot. And Ken Dorsey, of course, being a (fellow former) University of Miami quarterback and part of ‘The U,’ I’ve been in a couple meetings with them.”‘

Roger Goodell backs new Bills stadium: ‘I want them to be competitive here’

‘”The reason why I’m supportive is because I want to make sure this franchise remains stable here, and continues, and remains competitive,” Goodell told reporters. “And I think it’s great for this community. And we’ve been able to do these stadiums in such a way that it creates a tremendous economic benefit, too.”‘

Roger Goodell weighs in on new stadium for Buffalo Bills and six other topics

‘The Bills lease with Erie County for New Era Field expires in 2023, but pretty soon, the owner Terry and Kim Pegula will need to know what they’re going to do. Are they going to sign a new lease to continue playing in the current venue, albeit after a major renovation? Or will they build a new stadium, either in Orchard Park or downtown Buffalo?’

Roth: Jim Kelly still tough, still fun, still grateful, still giving back

‘“Hey, it’s part of my life. It is what it is,’’ he said, making it sound like cancer is a pinkie cut. “Some of my pain will be with me the rest of my life and it’s not just cancer pain, it’s stuff that happened to me when I played. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. You know the thing is guys, I know why I’m still here — it’s my faith. The good Lord has blessed me.’’’

Do Buffalo Bills need a new stadium? Roger Goodell seems to think so

‘It seems like Goodell is insinuating that for the Bills to remain competitive and stable a new stadium is a must. In 2016 Goodell suggested that the Bills must keep up with modern NFL facilities in order to find success and maintain a competitive place in the league.’

Goodell Reiterates Desire To Shorten 4-Game Preseason

‘Goodell also reiterated the league’s preference in pushing for the Bills to build a new stadium to replace their existing facility, which was built in 1973. He said new stadiums play a key role in ensuring franchise stability by continuing to attract fans, who expect more modern amenities due to technological advancements made over the past two decades.’

Roger Goodell says Bills need a new stadium to remain ‘competitive and stable’

‘Those who have followed stadium negotiations between pro sports teams and their respective cities will recognize this rhetoric. Leagues routinely employ allusions to a team needing to move elsewhere in order to be viable if it does not receive some sort of tax break or funding from the city to build a new stadium. This is not new, and is all part of what will presumably be an extended and contentious negotiation process.’

Kyle Wiliams: Josh Allen is a “connector of men and people”

‘“I think two things. Number one, and it’s one thing that everybody has seen, is just how talented he is, physically. Just the God-given gifts he has with his arm, his mobility for a guy his size. The tangible things that you can measure are through the roof. The second things is, and you wouldn’t see it unless you spent time with him, is how he’s a connector of men and people. He can bring people together. People tend to gravitate to him. That is an encouraging thing for the organization, and for guys that are going to come to Buffalo and they’re going to come and play in this city and this organization, is to have that guy, the bell-cow, the quarterback, be that type of guy.”‘

Goodell: “I want to make sure the Bills remain stable and competitive”

‘“Sure, but it’s not that we haven’t had this in every market size. Stadiums are important to the franchise. They’re important to the competitiveness, as well as to the fans. The fans expect a higher quality stadium than they did twenty years ago. More technology, more things that will bring them out of their home to go to a football game.”‘

Bills need new stadium to stay “competitive” says Goodell

‘Goodell said fans expect a higher quality stadium now than they did a decade ago and that new stadiums are proving to have tremendous economic benefits across the league. “A stadium is going to maintain the kind of fan base that’s going to keep the team competitive and allow us to be successful in that market and that’s exactly why we’re focusing on it here in this market as well as every other market.”‘

Goodell talks stadium at Kelly Classic

‘“The reason why I’m supportive is because I want to make sure this franchise remains stable and continues to remain competitive,” Goodell said. “I think it’s great for this community and we’ve been able to do these stadiums in a way that it creates a tremendous economic benefit. I want the Bills to be successful and I want them to continue to be competitive here in Buffalo.“’

Generations of Bills come together at Jim Kelly golf tournament

‘“Jim Kelly and his family,” said Jamestown native and NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell on why he was in attendance. “Listen I’m a huge fan of Jim and who doesn’t admire Jim? Not just from his playing days but from the struggles and how he’s overcome them, just a huge fan.”’

Bills Today: NFL Network’s Michael Robinson picks this team to win the AFC East

‘“They had all of these offseason additions. First of all, Frank Gore, he’s going to be a Hall of Famer – I blocked for him,” Robinson said. “He’s going to be able to talk to ‘Shady’ (LeSean McCoy), and say, ‘Look, bro. You need to run a little harder.’ Or whatever the case may be. Cole Beasley, always open, a nice guy that’s going to be open for Josh Allen whenever he gets in trouble. Then they took care of the offensive line. They took care of the line of scrimmage: Spencer Long, Mitch Morse, Ty Nsekhe, LaAdrian Waddle … and Cody Ford. I love the pickup. And then Ed Oliver on the defensive side to push that pocket that Tom Brady likes to have.”’