‘“He doesn’t have ideal measurables, is a lean-framed guy and has short arms, but he’s got deep speed and he tracks the ball beautifully,” McShay said during a video conference Wednesday.’
Archives for April 6, 2023
Bills new stadium a private project that will play under many state, county rules
‘According to the documents, the project budget envisions $1.14 billion allocated for construction of the new stadium, with $13.5 million for demolition of the older Highmark Stadium. Furnishings, fixtures and equipment will add another $56.9 million, while utilities and infrastructure will cost $4.28 million. The rest of the total – $323.5 million – is for design, engineering and other costs.’
Why it’s taken so long to get a Bills stadium deal signed and the next steps for approval
‘”I think what no one expected was what happened in the year following the announcement of the memorandum of agreement,” he said. But it was 12 months of “unexpected”: the May 14 mass shooting; the impact of the health crisis suffered by Bills co-owner Kim Pegula in June; two historic snowstorms a month apart.’
Who should Bills take in first round of NFL Draft 2023? Updated expert picks, analysis
‘With an extra month of important information available on players, plus team needs that are more clearly defined, here’s a new batch of mock drafts for Buffalo’s No. 27 pick.’
Former NFL MVP open to backing up Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen
‘In a recent podcast appearance, Newton listed 12 quarterbacks that he would be willing to backup in 2023. Among his list was Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.’
NFL ordered weaker non-relocation penalties in stadium leases
‘“The NFL changed its rules after Buffalo’s last non-relocation agreement was signed,” a source said, “because the league said that deal was too strict. So the NFL basically prohibited NFL teams from ever again signing a similarly tough NRA. They wanted financial penalties for abandoning a stadium lease to be ramped down after a certain point.” ‘
Buffalo Bills seal tentative deal for $1.54B new stadium project
‘The $1.54 billion price tag is roughly $100 million more than the previously stated cost of the project — with the difference covered by the team.’
Bills formally submit agreement to state, county for new $1.5 billion stadium with 30-year lease
‘Such a major project will take some time, as the team is aiming to have the new Bills’ home ready by the 2026 season. The new stadium would be located across the street from where the Bills play now in Orchard Park, New York.’
Watch: Bills’ Josh Allen virtually as good hitting golf ball as he is throwing football ahead of 2023 Masters
‘Allen, an avid golfer who recently took part in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, was part of EA Sports’ virtual golf event that also included country music star Eric Church and pro golfers Tony Finau and Lexi Thompson. During the event, Allen hit the following fairway shot on 13 that nearly landed in the cup.’
Buffalo Bills EVP Ron Raccuia ‘another great step for all of us’ as stadium negotiations are finalized
‘”What we have accomplished, which is what we are really proud of, is that we have secured the future of the Buffalo Bills in Western New York for 30 years,” Bills Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Raccuia told 7 News on Wednesday.’
Buffalo Bills trade gridiron for beanbags as Topeka cornhole tournament nears
‘Stormont Vail Events Center, at 1 Expocentre Dr., announced on Wednesday, April 5, that Buffalo Bills players Dion Dawkins, Jordan Poyer, Tim Settle Jr., and Tyler Matakevich will face off as teammates and competitors with their ACL pro partners in the second SuperHole IV prelim.’
The state of the AFC East post-free agency — and where the Bills fit in
‘First and foremost, the move that has the biggest potential impact is the expected trade of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. On March 15, Rodgers announced on the Pat McAfee Show that his intention is to play for the Jets in 2023, which will require the Packers and Jets agreeing on a trade.’