‘“I wanted to try to be somewhere closer to home,” Jones said in March. “I have a lot of family that’s never been to a lot of my games, just being in Tennessee and being in Carolina last year, not a lot of people got to come and see me.”‘
Archives for April 17, 2022
Bills Mailbag: Never underestimate NFL owners’ willingness to play hardball
‘There was pressure on the Pegulas from the other NFL owners to get favorable terms in which the state would contribute a big portion of the stadium cost. The most influential owners – Dallas’ Jerry Jones and the Los Angeles Rams’ Stan Kroenke, to name two – surely were stressing to the Pegulas the idea that New York State and Buffalo are lucky to have you, and public tax money needs to be significant in this deal. Government officials have acknowledged the team mentioned relocation in its initial meetings.’
Five takes: Emptying the notebook on the Bills notable offseason moves
‘Buffalo is likely hoping that the addition of Miller and Lawson and the attention they are sure to garner from opposing defenses will allow things to open up for their two young rushers, along with their new-look interior defensive line highlighted by Oliver, who is coming off of a breakout season.’
Public Foots Most of the $1.4 Billion for a Stadium. Buffalo Fans Cheer.
‘“The real benefit is we keep our team, and we avoid the psychological blow of losing the Buffalo Bills and the impact that has with regards to the image of Buffalo worldwide,” said Mark Poloncarz, the county executive for Erie County, which includes Buffalo. “If people know anything about Buffalo, N.Y., it’s Buffalo wings, it snows here in winter, and the Buffalo Bills.”’
Column: San Diego reached out to Buffalo about the Bills coming here? Fat chance
‘But San Diego? Our pastures lack green — as in folding green — and counterfeit won’t work.’
Bills QB Allen gives out fist bumps in Sabres locker room
‘The Buffalo Bills quarterback cheered on the Sabres in their win against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center.’