Archives for April 21, 2024

‘Fast forward to the present. Yes, the “Air Raid” remains a staple for some college programs, but receivers in that system have more versatility and NFL teams believe they have a grasp of how to project their transition to the pro game.’

‘The addition of Curtis Samuel in free agency gives the Bills a viable No. 2 receiver. Keep in mind, too, that Khalil Shakir really started to emerge toward the end of last season, and may be ready for an increased role. Right now, those two appear to be firmly in the mix as part of the Bills’ top three receivers. The mystery comes from who will join them in the top three. That’s why there has been so much focus on the wide receivers leading into the draft. I wouldn’t rule out the Bills doubling down at receiver in this year’s class, but it’s a stretch to think two rookies would be included in the top three at the position because of the presence of Shakir and Samuel.’

‘Sticking with the Forbes numbers, Pegula still has a net worth of more than $2 billion outside of his two big-league clubs. But much of that is still likely tied up in holdings and investments. Selling a quarter of the team could inject several hundred million dollars – maybe close to $1 billion – into Pegula’s bank account. He bought the Bills outright for $1.4 billion in 2014. That’s a nice return on his investment, and it could also help pay for the Bills share of the stadium costs.’