‘Back in the days when the media had much more access to the locker room, it was clear how much the players idolized Abe and were secure in the knowledge that what they said in the training room stayed there. He was not about to betray their confidence.’
Archives for July 2, 2022
Bills questions: Is there sufficient depth along the offensive line?
‘The Bills started and finished last offseason with nine offensive lineman on the active roster, eight of whom were active on game day. The assumed starters heading into the 2022 season include Saffold, along with returners Dion Dawkins (left tackle), Spencer Brown (right tackle), Mitch Morse (center) and Ryan Bates (right guard). Of those players, the only spot that might be remotely up for grabs in training camp is right guard, given that Bates is still new to the position, having only become a full-time starter last season in Week 16.’
Expect a parking squeeze when the new Bills stadium opens
‘Plans for the new 1.35-million-square-foot facility – designed by architectural firm Populous – call for a new 62,000-seat stadium, including a large public plaza area at the main entrance, at Abbott Road just south of Southwestern Boulevard. That’s smaller than the current facility, which seats nearly 72,000 fans. The current stadium eventually will be demolished to make room for parking.’
First look: Buffalo Bills new stadium proposal shows potential footprint of new facilities in Orchard Park
‘The site plan, put together by the Bills, shows the proposed footprint and orientation for the new stadium, along with the location of operations buildings, team facilities and parking, that will take up roughly 283 acres.’
Carucci Take2 Bills Mailbag: How much pressure should Sean McDermott feel if Bills fall short of Super Bowl?
‘I wouldn’t venture to predict how Terry and Kim Pegula would view it, but I doubt they’d have any appetite to hit the reset button. McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane continue to represent as competent a leadership duo as the Bills have ever had. Patience tends to be rare for owners of pro sports franchises. They’ve heard all of the complaints about coaching decisions that proved costly in the divisional-round loss at Kansas City last January, and certainly have their own opinions about what unfolded in those fateful final 13 seconds of regulation.’
Erie County releases Bills stadium complex site plans
‘These plans are part of the required SEQR process, which can now begin. It is basically an environmental review under state law of the planning for the new $1.4 billion Bills stadium.’
In-Depth: Buffalo Bills new stadium plans
‘Erie County, the current stadium landlord, has to lead this work until the land and stadium complex are eventually turned over to a new state agency, which will in turn lease it back to the Bills organization owned by the Pegulas.’