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Archives for September 19, 2021

How his Miami BBQ restaurant helped Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie diversify his portfolio on and off field

‘“People would always ask, ‘what are you going to do if you don’t make it to the NFL or your career doesn’t last that long?’ ” he said. “I’m like, ‘man, I don’t mind working two jobs. I like being busy. I don’t mind getting up in the morning and working a job if I have to. Luckily, I’ve been grateful to have this career I’m having right now. … At the same time, I can work on things off the field, as well.”’

Bills Mailbag: Too soon to be worried about offensive line? Will Gabe Davis get more snaps?

‘On a scale of 1-10, I’m a 6. The Bills don’t have any Pro Bowlers along their offensive line. That can be taken as a sign the line lacks elite talent. While it was good to keep the group together, it’s asking a lot to take a group that was ranked 14th by analytics website Pro Football Focus coming into the 2021 season to suddenly vault into the top 10 without any new players. While PFF’s ranking is subjective, it seems fair. The Bills have an offensive line that’s about league average.’

What are the Buffalo Bills and a new stadium worth? Why the economics are hard to calculate

‘The top-level results of that study, which were shared with The Buffalo News, indicate the construction of a new stadium would expand the team’s economic impact and create more jobs. But those findings are positioned against years of studies nationally that suggest NFL stadiums “create an economic black hole,” as Stanford economist Roger Noll told The News, and evidence that the high spending associated with football teams rarely accelerates – and may even slightly decelerate – the economy.’

The Editorial Board: Vaccination requirements at football stadium, hockey arena serve the public

‘The need for these rules are evident to anyone paying attention. Despite a requirement for fans to wear masks, pictures from Sunday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers showed fans ignoring the mask mandate by the thousands. Those people invited the new rule. (One season ticket holder, Timothy Radder of Buffalo, said off-duty police officers near him were overheard mocking responsible fans who did wear masks, calling them “morons.” Reckless people such as they are still dying from this virus and infecting others. So who are the morons?)’

Another Voice: Building a Bills stadium near Central Terminal offers many advantages

‘Where we need not differ is on the importance for a modern structure that can used by the Bills during football season, and by the entire community in every season. Aligning with county/state climate action planning and One Region Forward development plans, designing this multi-modal facility so that it can be used for sports, entertainment and conventions while also meeting critical infrastructure needs, makes the best use of our hard-earned tax dollars.’

Here are 5 things to know, Sal’s prediction for Buffalo Bills game against Miami Dolphins

‘There are three things that would concern me if I was McDermott regarding the offensive line. Was LG Jon Feliciano deciding to lose 25 pounds in the offseason a good idea since he was pushed around so mercilessly by Cameron Heyward last week? Was last year’s strong performance by RT Daryl Williams, which led to him re-signed as a free agent, merely a one-off? And is LT Dion Dawkins’ severe case of Covid still affecting his play?’

Bills’ Jon Feliciano not spiraling after tough day vs. Cam Heyward: ‘You’re gonna get got sometimes’

‘“Sh** happens – especially with a great player like him,” Feliciano said. “He’s gonna be a Hall of Famer one day. That’s what you have to understand – he gets paid too. Although you never want that to happen, it’s gonna happen sometimes. That’s why I had to cut his ass one time when he knocked me down. I understand that I’ve got the best of a lot of people before, and you’re gonna get got sometimes. Good for Cam, and he’s just gonna make me work harder.”’

Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins 2021: Preview, odds, predictions for Week 2

‘The biggest problem the Dolphins are going to face on Sunday may be dealing with the Bills pass rush. Lotulelei seems like he’s on track to get back in some role, and that could mean great news from Ed Oliver, who was a game wrecker last week. Tagovailoa may be able to get the ball out quickly, which will help him, but the Bills fly to the ball. Mike Gesicki could be an X-factor but I think Allen and the offense are able to score enough points to not have it matter.’

As Dolphins’ Tagovailoa grows, Bills’ Josh Allen is reminder of benefits of patience

‘It wasn’t until Allen’s 2020 season, his third with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and first with star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, that he truly began to live up to the projections that made him a first-round pick. Allen completed a career-high 69 percent of his passes — the fourth-highest rate in the league — for 4,544 yards and 37 touchdowns, leading Buffalo to the AFC Championship Game. Of all the surprises in the NFL, his drastic upward ascension might have topped of the list.’