‘“It certainly makes it easier to root for the Bills when Josh Allen is throwing the football,” McIlroy said.’
BillsBeat - May 17, 2023
Delaware North will not be in charge of food at new Bills stadium
‘Legends Hospitality, co-owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, will have the rights to food and beverage at the stadium.’
Bills release updates on stadium project
‘Tuesday afternoon, Ron Raccuia, Pegula Sports Executive Vice President spoke with 2 On Your Side at the P-G-A Championship in Pittsford, revealing when an official groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the one-and-a-half billion dollar stadium. “Right now we’re looking at the first week of June. As soon as we can get everybody’s calendars coordinated. We’ll get that scheduled, but I would expect it to be the first week of June.”‘
Delaware North will not provide concessions at new Bills stadium
‘A spokesperson for Delaware North confirmed that the company will not provide concessions at the new stadium scheduled to open in 2026.’
Allen excited to have PGA in Western New York
‘”It looks so different when you put all these grandstands and tents up,” Allen continued. “It’s kind of almost unrecognizable, but it looks very pure right now. I get a chance to play it on Monday to, I guess, test my skills — but I’m not expecting a great score.”‘
New Bills stadium to have new concessions provider
‘The company — founded by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — will replace Delaware North, which has been the current stadium’s food and beverage provider since 1992.’
Bills QB Josh Allen surprises kids at PGA Championship at Oak Hill
‘The reaction was star-struck, speechless, in awe. The reaction from the kids was better. The biggest sports star in Western New York came into their tent, the site of the PGA’s program called Beyond The Green. It’s an effort to bring golf to children from under-served neighborhoods.’
BillsBeat - May 16, 2023
Traits aside, Dorian Williams' leadership looms as asset for Bills
‘“I feel like guys play better when you’re playing for more than yourself,” Williams said. “So we always play for each other, we never quit on each other, and that was something major. And having those tough conversations made it a lot easier when you know somebody cares for you and not to hurt your feelings but make you a better player.”’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin wins PFWA 2023 George Halas Award
‘The award is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field on Jan. 2 while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. After spending a week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, he returned to Buffalo to continue his recovery at Buffalo General Medical Center.’
Buffalo Bills to play three Saturday preseason games in August
‘The Bills open the preseason Aug. 12 against the Indianapolis Colts with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Highmark Stadium.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen goes deep in batting practice before Blue Jays-Yankees
‘Allen cleared the outfield wall at Rogers Centre four times in his session, reaching the second deck twice, but finished second in the BP home run derby to Barkley, who hit five.’
Bills trainer Denny Kellington, who helped save Damar Hamlin, speaks at Oklahoma State graduation
‘Kellington grew up in Oklahoma and earned his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State in 2000. He earned a graduate degree at Ohio State. In addition to Syracuse and Buffalo he worked as a trainer with the Denver Broncos and the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe.’
Bills QB Josh Allen trades long bombs for long balls at Jays batting practice
‘“Just sitting here and talking with the guys, they’re so chill and they’re so focused on what they’ve got going on here in Toronto,” Allen said in an interview outside the Jays’ dugout after he was done flashing his baseball skills. “It seems like they’ve got a good vibe in the locker room which is very fun to see.”‘
Damar Hamlin wins 2023 George Halas Award for overcoming adversity
‘He is the second member of Buffalo to win the award, following Kevin Everett, who was the recipient in 2008. Everett suffered a life-threatening spinal injury in the 2007 season opener. After intensive treatment and because of his own determination, the tight end was walking within a month.’
Damar Hamlin Honored With PFWA Halas Award For Overcoming Adversity
‘The other Halas finalists were Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. and Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.’