‘“With starting defensive ends Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison over the age of 30, the Bills need to get younger on the edge. They took AJ Epenesa in Round 2 last year, but that’s not enough. The speedy pass-rusher Ojulari had 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles last season. Cornerback and running back are other positions Buffalo could target.”’
Archives for April 2021
Bills to have ‘full house’ at home games in 2021? County to require fans be vaccinated
‘The NFL sent out a memo on Tuesday that informed teams that all employees wishing to be Tier 1 or 2, which allows for less restrictions inside the building, must be vaccinated – unless they have a medical or religious exemption.’
Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage
Canadian Football Hall of Fame finally comes calling for Marv Levy (Montreal Gazette)
The merits of Marv Levy finally recognized (Journal de Montreal)
An expectation that makes it all the more special for Marv Levy (RDS)
Marv Levy Addressed The Media About His Nomination (MontrealAlouettes.com)
Buffalo sports fans will need vaccine to attend games
‘“Our goal is to have a 100% full house for the Bills and the Sabres starting in the fall,” Poloncarz said during a daily briefing.’
Ex-Alouettes coach Marv Levy tops 2021 Canadian Football Hall of Fame class
‘When Levy is formally inducted in November, he’ll join Warren Moon and Bud Grant as the only individuals to be in both the Canadian and Pro Football Halls of Fame.’
Bills plan for the perfect 2021 NFL Draft: Win-now Buffalo in position to add depth prospects
‘But after taking a quick glance at the roster, it’s challenging to find room for such a first-year player. However, there’s no stipulation that an instant-impact rookie needs to be a focal point of the offense or defense. Buffalo has a top-of-the-AFC roster right now. The goal in this draft — particularly at pick 30 — is to find someone who can supplement the offense or defense to make it a Super Bowl-champion roster.’
Buffalo Bills Will Have Full House For Home Games In 2021 — But There’s A Catch
‘Fans have the right not to get vaccinated, but they don’t have a right to attend Bills games at Highmark Stadium if it puts fans at risk, the executive said.’
Buffalo Bills To Require Vaccine Passport For Fans, Allowing For Full Capacity At Stadium
‘The decision means the Bills are the first NFL team to adopt a vaccine passport system, and comes after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league expects full capacity at all its stadiums for the 2021 season.’
Polancarz: No vaccine, no entry to Bills games
‘Erie County Executive Mark Polancarz said on Tuesday that he supports full capacity at all Buffalo Bills homes games for the 2021 season, but any fan who wants to attend must show proof of being fully vaccinated.’
Poloncarz: Vaccines required to watch Bills games in person this season
‘You will have to show proof of your vaccination using the Excelsior Pass, a smartphone app created by New York State and IBM. The pass was first released last month.’
Petition in opposition to Bills vaccine mandate
‘In a press release late Tuesday, petition organizer Tim Walton notes the law firm Lipsitz, Green, Scime & Cambria have represented the Buffalo Bills in the past and they’re the same attorneys that represented Orchard Park gym owner Robby Dinero in his court victories over New York State.’
Marv Levy announced as member of Canadian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021
‘Levy will become only the third person to be enshrined in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.’
Poloncarz: no vaccine means no entry to Bills and Sabres games in the fall
‘Poloncarz said the way to allow that is to require all fans and staff to be fully vaccinated. If you’re not vaccinated, you would not be allowed to enter.’
Marv Levy to be inducted in Canadian Football Hall of Fame
‘Before his incredible run as head coach of the Bills, becoming the only head coach in NFL history to reach four consecutive Super Bowls, Levy began his head coaching career with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL from 1973-1977. In his five seasons with Montreal, the team played in three Grey Cup championships and won two in 1974 and 1977.’
You will need to be vaccinated to attend Bills and Sabres games, Erie County executive says
‘“No Vaccine = No Entry,” according to a slide Poloncarz showed during his news conference. A negative COVID-19 test will not be enough.’