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The Jets played it too safe. They needed to rack up points, they were playing Josh Allen. Instead they played conservative, even when down by 3 scores, they punted on a critical 4th and 2 at midfield. I expected more from the Jets but after seeing this game I think we could have hung 45-50 points on them if we had to. Instead we played the clock and got to rest some players for Thursday night.

Bills win with ease and I was comfortable in the 4th Quarter. Jets fans are suffering. Too bad .... Bring on Miami.

Terrible idea. We need to make him aware of it.

I would play Strong until he gives a reason not too. He did ok and as previously stated is a better tackler than Tre. Tre was expected to be backup depth to Hairston.

Yes, the Jets are rivals. The Jets and the Pats* have been our rivals the longest, going back to 1960 and the original AFL. The Dolphins joined the AFL in 1966. The Jets usually play us tough no matter the records. It is very odd that the Jets and Bills have very little overlap when both teams were good. The Bills beat them the season that the Jets won the Super Bowl i(968), the Bills only win of the season. Life Time Records with our Division Rivals: Vs Jets: Bills won 71 and lost 58 with only 1 playoff game included (Bills won that one on the road in the Knox era). Vs Pats: Bills won 51 and lost 71 with 1 tie. The playoff record is 1-1. The Brady era was completely lopsided in Pats* favor. Vs. Dolphins: Bills won 60 and lost 62 with 1 tie. Playoff record is 4-1 in the Bills favor. The Bills have nullified the 0 for 20 record in the 1970's versus Miami.

Rapp is back-up quality and Bishop is still a work in progress. This is a very far cry from Hyde and Poyer, even from old Hyde and Poyer. Bean needs to pick up the phone.

He left early.

Lots and lots of yards around his end. Fake up the middle and Lamar takes off around the end, and Bosa was sucked in with no containment. This defense requires player to play their position, cover their lanes, and not free lance. For a veteran, Bosa had too many plays like that in the first half.

Bosa failed to box his end numerous times in the first half, he was getting sucked inside and did not contain. He was better in the 2nd half but I thought his performance was not very good. Oliver was a beast.

Josh was the difference but you win and lose as a team.

I was at the Dolphins 1980 tear down the goalposts game, and the Lawyer Malloy game, and the Ditka game, and other classics that were home openers. Last night was my favorite home opener, especially knowing it is the last one at Rich/Ralph/Highmark. That was amazing.

Except for the Houston playoff game, right? But this was one for the ages and a great way to start the final season at Rich/Ralph/Highmark. It could be the greatest home opener in team history.

I saw him play behind the deteriorated post-Saban Bills teams. Glory days were over. 1968 -1970: His coaches were Joe Collier/Harvey Johnson and then two years of John Rauch using OJ as a decoy. This was a terrible and miserable 3 season span for the Bills. RIP Dan. You gave it a good shot.

Tony Greene has the other 101 yard INT retutn. I remember this one, I can't find a video of it though. There were many other unfortunate flags thrown on the Bills in that 20 game losing streak. Sure seemed like something bad was going on there. I used to see Tony Greene and Bobby Chandler hanging out in town. They ate a local restaurant that I worked at. Both of them were excellent players, soft spoken, and class acts all the way.

Chris Berman gave the Bills a lot of positive support for decades. He even knew their mid 60's AFL Championship stars and he gave the speech that inducted Ralph into the HoF. He lacks the modern social media "flair" but he is the original outsider Bill fan. Berman all the way.

Good one. 😅 I can't think a Sal that I personally know anywhere else but in Buffalo.

Prior to draft day it was his interviews with teams that turned off many of the teams that needed QBs. He will get a chance to prove them wrong, or not.

To answer my question on who get revenues back. AI Overview Revenue Distribution from Buffalo Bills Stadium Usage The revenue generated from the new Buffalo Bills stadium will be distributed among the Pegulas (team owners), New York State, and Erie County. However, the exact breakdown of the ongoing revenue sharing can be complex and is subject to the terms of the stadium agreement, which involves the state owning the stadium and leasing it to the Bills for 30 years. Here's a breakdown of how different entities receive revenue: New York State, Erie County, and the City of Buffalo: These entities benefit from various taxes generated by the stadium's use, estimated at around $27 million annually. These include: Direct income taxes, sales taxes, and use taxes. Visitor spending at local businesses, generating additional sales tax revenue. The Pegulas (Buffalo Bills Owners): They will generate revenue primarily through ticket sales, concessions, merchandise sales, and other related income streams. While they are contributing significantly to the stadium's construction ($690 million), details on the precise profit-sharing arrangement regarding ongoing stadium revenues are not widely available in the provided search results. However, some sources suggest that any deal should include an increase in rent paid by the Bills and profit sharing of ticket and concession sales. Erie County: In addition to tax revenues, Erie County will receive surcharges on tickets, parking, and concessions, according to the deal with the Bills. Important Notes: The public contribution to the stadium's construction is substantial, with New York State contributing $600 million and Erie County contributing $250 million, according to AP News. Economic studies commissioned by the state and the team project a significant increase in revenue and over $1.6 billion in economic impact over the 30-year lease period. There has been some controversy surrounding the public funding for the stadium, with some arguing that the economic benefits may not outweigh the costs.

To answer my question on multi use. AI Overview Yes, the Buffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium is designed as a multipurpose facility to host various events beyond football games, which will create economic benefits and new opportunities for the Buffalo community. While specific details and the full range of non-football events have not been fully detailed, the stadium's multi-purpose design ensures it will serve as a venue for a variety of events. Designed as a multipurpose venue The new stadium is intended to be a vibrant facility for the community. Officials have promoted the stadium as having the ability to host diverse events to provide economic benefits and generate tax revenue. Examples of potential events While not an exhaustive list, the multi-purpose design opens the door for concerts, other sporting events, and community gatherings. Focus on the fan experience The new stadium is centered on creating a fan-focused, football-first environment. It aims to foster the iconic culture of the Bills' fan base while creating a dynamic vision for the future of the franchise.

To answer my question on maintenance, the state and county pay for maintenance over 30 years, and that cost is already factored into their combined investment of $850M. BTW, these payments over 30 years are JOBS, so some portion of this tax money comes back to serve the community.

to answer one of my my questions, Pegula pays for all overruns. His 60% can grow, he is assuming that risk. No the taxpayers. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bills-stadium-costs-balloon-2-000057348.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACGs0N8eTEc8QixAO_jBA_ksTke-0vazDdGC1A1ws-q5krkdjm4mcQDQ4oh4CGoBD6SMlszkoeuACWVb-g9-aDlWac153iyBtkzE1T6wNWB2FDzgrR333Dtu2Q9kuElX9MbmhzrIdIOHqzmf4irbVyD95fNiM3Qu14ouSy6QtJ5B

Yup. And that is part of being a big league city and having nice things. The city and county get benefits from it too.

Can we get some more details here? Terry is paying $1.25B (60%) of the estimated cost of $2.1B Erie county pays $250M or 12%. NYS pays $600M or 28% Sure, Terry could have paid a bigger portion but 60% is not nothing and what else is in the deal? Who pays for the cost overruns in construction and readiness? Who pays for maintenance? Will the stadium be used for other events? Who gets revenues back (Terry, State, County) and how much do they get when the stadium is used?