‘“There’s always more stuff to learn, always more stuff to do,” Benford said. “And I just pray to God to give me wisdom and guide me and direction that he wants me to do. I asked him, like, ‘What do you want me to do? How? What works do you want me to do for you?’ And there’s more and more on my plate. And no, God’s not going to give you too much that you can’t handle.”‘
Archives for June 20, 2025
Snow shovelers need not apply: Clearing out the new Bills stadium should be easier
‘The canopy and several other key elements of the new venue may eliminate the need for the team to enlist armies of snow shovelers to clear the stands when a storm hits during the days leading up to a Bills home game.’
Erik Brady: Stew Barber was a singular figure in Bills history, in multiple ways
‘Barber’s last season was O.J. Simpson’s first, in 1969. When Barber retired as a player, he worked in private industry before coaching in the World Football League. Then he came back to the Bills as a college scout. In 1978 he was named vice president for administration, a wide-ranging role that included player contracts. He often clashed with Bills coach Chuck Knox over those. “He and Chuck were not the best of friends,” Vicki says. “Chuck would override a lot of the things Stew wanted to do. It was almost a relief when all that was over and he didn’t have to deal with that stress anymore.”‘
With summer showing signs of football in the distance, what is going on in the NFL?
‘The Bills are going to have to play with a new chip on their shoulder, and play angrier this year even when they are doing well. They can’t be satisfied with another strong season, even if they are near the top of the AFC come playoff time it will not matter to a fanbase that is still starving for a Super Bowl that didn’t get one from their last great group in the 90’s. It’s time for Josh Allen to separate himself and become higher than Jim Kelly was, a Super Bowl winning quarterback that takes Buffalo over the top of the mountain to the promised land.’
Samuel is healthy, hungry entering his 2nd year with the Bills
‘”Last year I knew that I could do better. I did feel like the time that I did have the ball in my hands, I did a pretty good job, but I always hold myself to high expectations and I feel like I can bring more to this offense,” Samuel said.’