‘”Great day for Western New York, for the Bills, for the NFL,” said Executive Vice President of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, Ron Raccuia on Monday while in Florida for the NFL Owners Meetings. “We’re very thankful for Gov. Hochul, County Executive Poloncarz. This is a great first step. We still have more work to do, but we’re excited with what we’ve accomplished so far.”‘
Archives for March 2022
In-depth: Instant analysis of Bills’ stadium deal
‘The overall total share of public financing from taxpayers in this deal adds up to 60.7% of the funding required to build the stadium in Orchard Park across the street from Highmark Stadium on Abbott Road.’
McDermott on new Bills stadium: ‘I’m looped in where I need to be looped in’
‘”I’m looped in, where I need to be looped in, but overall I’m staying in my lane getting our team ready to win,” he said. “Obviously, I’m preparing for the draft with Brandon [Beane] beside me. That’s where it’s at.”‘
Bills sign OL Ike Boettger to one-year contract
‘Boettger came to the Bills in 2018 as an undrafted rookie and has 17 career starts while on the Bills roster. He started in ten games last season before an Achilles injury sidelined him for the team’s final few games.’
Bills to bring back Ryan Bates, will match offer sheet from Bears
‘The deal is reportedly for four years.’
Buffalo Bills, Erie County and New York State reach agreement to build new $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park
‘The governor said the agreement secures a 30-year commitment to keep the Bills in Western New York. The new stadium will be a minimum of 60,000 seats and will be designed and constructed by the Bills. The design process will start immediately along with negotiations to extend the team’s current lease for Highmark Stadium, which is set to expire in 2023.’
Poloncarz: Erie County no longer in the football business
‘And he says the county contributes millions in “capital” money that the team can use for anything including contracts. That ends when the new deal is signed.’
What will happen to Highmark Stadium?
‘Consultants found the depressed field and lower bowl of the stadium, “represent a unique attraction to consider for alternative recreation/entertainment uses once the new stadium is developed.”’
Orchard Park reacts to Bills stadium deal
‘“We kept our fingers crossed during the whole process,” Big Tree Inn bar tender Larry Dempsey said. “We sweated it out a little bit, but we knew this was their home in orchard park.”’
PSL’s not expected to price fans out in new Bills stadium
‘Around the league, PSL’s can range from $500 a seat to more than $100,000 in some larger-market stadiums like Dallas, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.’
Fans react to new Bills stadium deal
‘”I wish there were more seats. I want to be able to fit as many Bills fans in their as possible, and it would be bad if some people no longer can get tickets,” said Kevin Brick, a fan.’
Deal reached for new Bills stadium
‘The massive loan comes from the NFL’s G4 program and was recommended by the league’s stadium and finance committees on Friday. Through the rules of the G4 program, Bills owners Kim and Terry Pegula must, at minimum, contribute a matching amount.’
Politicians react to new Bills stadium deal
‘County Executive Mark Poloncarz said, “The Buffalo Bills are ingrained in the heart and soul of every Western New Yorker. It was essential that we entered into an agreement that ensured the team stayed in Buffalo, but was also a fair deal for the people of Erie County and New York. That is exactly the agreement that has been reached: the Bills will play in Buffalo for the next 30 years; 10,000 building trades union jobs will work on the project; and the county will no longer contribute annual operating and capital expenses, thereby saving county taxpayers tens of millions through the life of the lease. Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul, as well as Terry and Kim Pegula, for working very hard these past months to reach an equitable agreement for all.”’
New Buffalo Bills stadium FAQs: Cost, location, open date, lease and more
‘The Raiders’ $1.97 billion stadium that opened in 2020 contained $750 million in public funding. Even if you adjust for inflation, the Bills’ number is higher.’
Gov. Hochul pleased with stadium deal, talks economic impact
‘The governor said the economic impact from the team will end up covering, “more than one-hundred percent of public share funding.” She also said that’s after the state tax on players’ salaries and sales tax from tourism are factored in.’