Auburn Citizen

‘For the first minute, I figured that this would move fast. But it quickly became clear that this wasn’t going to be a quick process. Fifteen minutes later, I had 4,117 people ahead of me in the queue. At that rate, it was clear that having the app was not going to give me any advantage in securing training camp tickets.’

‘”This will ensure the Bills remain in New York state and support 10,000 construction jobs,” Hochul said. “The remainder of the (Seneca Nation’s payment) will go directly to the counties and cities of western New York and be reinvested to support the local economy and communities.”‘

‘The state will own the new stadium and the surrounding complex, which will then be leased to the Bills. (The terms of the lease weren’t fully disclosed.) The state will also take over ownership of Highmark Stadium and the team’s practice facilities.’

‘The lone benefit of playing indoors for Detroit and Minnesota? Those cities were gifted a single Super Bowl hosting gig — an occurrence that’ll never happen again, as the NFL has other options with warmer February climates that enhance the vibe around Super Bowl week.’

‘Defensive line: F. “Winning” on the edge means little unless you’re truly pressuring the quarterback or getting sacks. Enough of the moral victories. It’s time for the Bills to find a pass rush. The Bills’ rushers seem to find a way to get close, but not close enough. They need to start finishing the job and putting QBs on their backs.’

‘This is not a new debate. Over time, there have been discussions about why Simpson keeps his place on the Wall of Fame. With Gruden being removed from the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor for racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, it’s worth considering whether the Bills should remove Simpson from its Wall of Fame for the crimes he committed.’

‘Defense: Greg Rousseau. A monster game for the rookie. Five tackles, a sack and an interception. He made his presence known against the Chiefs.’

‘Offense: Dawson Knox. It’s easy to forget the offseason when there was chatter the Bills would either draft a tight end or trade for one (Zach Ertz, anyone?). Knox has been a great story. With a great receiving corps, it gives Knox opportunities to expose weaknesses in opposing defenses. He had five catches for 37 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. He doesn’t need to put up huge numbers. As long as he makes plays when called upon, it gives the Bills’ offense another weapon.’

‘The Bills’ rushing attack doesn’t scare anybody, so if you want to contain this offense you focus on the pass. It’s unlikely that, in 2021, the Bills will abandon their pass-first mindset. But they will want to add a rushing attack that actually scares opponents and keeps them guessing.’

‘For the first time in a long time, I didn’t sit down to watch a Bills game and fear that they would lose. I was eager to see how they would compete against the NFL’s best. I didn’t feel any anxiety as they cruised to a 13-3 record. I expected them to make the playoffs and that’s when, I thought, the real stress would begin. When the infamous “Hail Murray” happened, I shrugged my shoulders, said “[poop] happens” and brushed it off.’

‘Unbeknownst to Cammilleri, his 11-year-old daughter, Zoey, a student at Herman Avenue Elementary School, was recording a TikTok video upstairs.’

‘The fact is that numerous NFL teams have hosted a limited number of fans at games all season and I haven’t heard of a single massive outbreak linked to one.’

‘While it would improve their AFC standing and maintain a perfect record, don’t doubt for a moment that Sean McDermott and Co. want to play this game on the field, the right way. A meeting with the 2019 AFC runner-up Titans is a measuring stick for a Bills team that is sizing itself up as a conference contender.’