‘“We see receivers that are first-round guys fall out of the first round every year, and part of it’s just because we have the sheer numbers,” Jeremiah said. “But if you look at the wideouts that have been taken in the second round over the last handful of years, you’re going to see a ton of studs – just look at Ole Miss, from D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown to Elijah Moore — those three wide receivers from one school. … Deebo Samuel. Every year we see guys with big grades that end up falling into the second round just because of the sheer number of wideouts that we have.”’
Archives for April 3, 2022
Bills Mailbag: Making sense of the new stadium deal
‘Would a dome be better for Allen? Absolutely. The lifespan of this stadium will far outlast Allen’s career, though, so basing any decisions on what gets built based on the current team’s offense is short-sighted. Would a dome be better for fans? Most would agree that it would, because let’s face it, sitting in the rain, snow and bitter cold that so frequently greets home fans has to get old. I’m guessing here, because I sit in a heated press box, but I’m fairly confident that’s the right take.’
As Hochul struck a deal for Buffalo Bills, ‘so they stay’ was front of mind
‘While NFL players earn high six-figure and, often, seven-figure salaries, most of their take-home pay isn’t being spent or invested in Western New York, nor do many of them live here year-round. Like lawyers, doctors, accountants and business executives, they may drive a fancier car or buy a nicer home than most people. But they likely aren’t buying more groceries, and most aren’t starting businesses and employing people, either.’
Sean Kirst: For doctor who was working to get stadium in Buffalo, the deal feels ‘devastating’
‘Miller has written letters, started petitions and sought out allies wherever he finds them. Even now, as Hochul tries to finalize a state budget that includes stadium money, Miller is peppering statewide lawmakers with emails about the value of a Buffalo location.’
The Editorial Board: Linking William Hochul to Bills deal, critics make a groundless accusation
‘New York’s governor is from Buffalo, so it figures that critics of the Bills stadium deal would accuse her of favoritism. And naturally there are friendships and affiliations that Hochul has developed with individuals and institutions in Western New York.’
Buffalo Bills fan favorite running back waived by team
‘Wade’s lack of football experience and a shoulder injury in 2021 limited his opportunities to make the team’s 53-man roster from 2019-2021. Considering the fact that Wade is set to turn 31 in May, Buffalo waived Wade on Friday.’
Von Miller was torn between Bills and Rams until talk with dad led him to Buffalo (Watch)
‘Miller’s dad let him know that the only thing missing in Buffalo was his son. “The only thing they’re missing is you,” he told Von. “And they’ve been trying to do this for two years. This is a chance for you to do something that no other player in the history of the NFL has done. You gotta take your heart out of this one, son.”’
Spitting Buffalo nickels: The Bills Stadium deal is worse than it first looked
‘A closer reading of Gov. Hochul’s billion-dollar election-year giveaway to her beloved Buffalo Bills shows the deal is even worse than we thought. The memorandum of understanding signed by New York State, Erie County and the Bills lays out in section after section state taxpayers being clipped, blocked, blitzed and sacked. Hochul more than fumbled, she committed an illegal motion, being offsides by huddling with the Bills against her own team, the taxpayers.’
Churchill: Bills giveaway is corporate welfare at its worst
‘Notably, no ancillary development is planned, which makes the $1.4 billion plan an anachronism in this era of “stadium districts.” The Bills just want an open-air stadium in the suburbs surrounded by parking lots, which a.) is incredibly boring and b.) means the building will likely be used just a dozen times a year.’