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‘Shakir has been described as a high character, coaches dream type player. He is taking a step up in competition from the Mountain West, but a certain QB in Buffalo was able to handle that just fine.’

‘What Matt Araiza does to a football is alaming. The San Diego State punter was known to boom some kicks 70 to 80 yards downfield. Of course the Bills hope he isn’t needed very much and if the last 2 seasons are any indication, he won’t be.’

‘In 2021, Cook had 113 rushes for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. Cook is a true dual-threat running back that also excels in the passing game. Last season he had 27 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns.’

‘With Tremaine Edmunds entering the final year of his contract and his future in Buffalo uncertain, the Bills have a plan B in place.’

‘Elam has size and speed and should be plugged right into the defense as cornerback number 2 on the opposite side of Tre White. Beane has not used a great deal of resounces in the position, but with Elam he has a player with the skill to be a top level starter in the NFL. To get to the 23rd pick, Buffalo traded the 25th pick and a 4th rounder, number 130 overall to the Ravens.’

‘The fifth year gives the Bills and Oliver time to work on a longer term extension.’

‘The trash-talking and jokes have already been thrown around social media.’

‘Bills top wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn’t going anywhere. Unlike Tyrek Hill in Kansas City and Devante Adams in Green Bay, Diggs did not need to get traded to get his money.’

‘”Well I think when it comes to public subsidies professional and sports teams, especially with two very wealthy owners, it becomes hard for taxpayers to see the dollars of being spent on that particular franchise, if you will,” he said. “There are very competitive offers being made by other states that see the value of having a professional sports branch eyes come to their state. And so while I wish that we could wave a magic wand and have the owners just pair their own pockets to build a stadium, it’s not going to happen. We have to close the deal. We have to keep the Bills in Western New York.”‘

‘“I think like, dining options would be a huge play. I know from my personal experience going to Sabres games and bills games, I’m very underwhelmed by the food and so like, I always try to eat beforehand when I go just ‘cause I don’t want to eat there because the food’s kind of not that good,” said Bills fan, George Narby.’

‘Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the state had received the full $564 million it was owed. A large chunk – more than $418 million – will go to New York State. The remainder will go to counties and cities in Western New York.’

‘Gov. Kathy Hochul has pledged a $600 million share in the state budget proposal. The public investment will be recouped by the team’s economic impact, she says. Eric County will kick in $250 million.’

‘”It is definitely time for something new, and I knew that this is the only way. The NFL wants them to have a new stadium, and it’s the only way they would stay in Buffalo. So, I am all for it,” Iulianella said.’

‘What we still don’t know is how much of that funding will come from taxpayers, that information is expected to be announced later this week with the New York State budget due on Friday.’

‘That $200 million doesn’t affect the taxpayer and is instead just cash from other owners to help the Pegulas pay their portion of a reported $400 million.’