‘The agreement allegedly required Rachel’s to pay a $480,000 sponsorship fee as well as additional fees if the team qualified for the NFL playoffs. The Bills qualified for playoffs all three years of the agreement.’
BillsBeat - October 17, 2024
Charges dismissed against man who fell into Bills stadium pit, other trespassers
‘Adam McPherson of Cheektowaga was arraigned in January for the misdemeanor that carried a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail if convicted. But like others who were arrested for trespassing at the construction site last season, he was granted an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, meaning the case could be dismissed if certain conditions were met over a period of time.’
Fresh start for Amari Cooper could be boost for Bills
‘”It’s just that feeling of having a fresh beginning,” Cooper said later on during his first day with the team. “A new start. A blank canvas that you get to control your destiny.”‘
Report: Former NBA, US Soccer stars seek minority stake in Bills
‘The digital sports company Sportico, posted on social media that former NBA players Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, along former US soccer player Jozy Altidore are in talks to buy a minority interest in the Buffalo Bills. Carter and McGrady were spotted at the Bills vs Jacksonville game last month.’
Buffalo Bills file complaint against Rachel's Mediterranean Grill
‘In a claim filed on Oct. 15, 2024, the Bills claimed Rachel’s Mediterranean Management Company, Inc. breached their contact by not paying the full sponsorship fees and for continuing to use the Buffalo Bills’ copyrighted logo in their promotions after failing to pay the sponsorship fees.’
Bills focused on getting Cooper up to speed
‘“Sometimes with wide receivers there’s different skillsets, and sometimes they’re overlapping skillsets, and so you have to figure the pieces out,” McDermott said. “Making sure, again, we’re able to get in a rhythm, maintain our rhythm. More than anything, Josh is comfortable with everything.”’
Bills haven’t decided if Amari Cooper will play on Sunday
‘Cooper didn’t practice Wednesday, and the team hasn’t decided if he’ll play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Whichever game he plays in next, he’ll wear number 18.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane on why the Amari Cooper trade happened & how the WR will fit in Buffalo's offense
‘According to Beane, Buffalo and Cleveland had started to work on the framework of a deal for Cooper even before the Bills kicked off their Monday night game against the Jets. The Bills GM was in contact with Browns GM Andrew Berry starting Sunday night.’
'A fresh beginning, a new start' | Amari Cooper reacts to joining the Bills
‘Despite his quiet demeanor, Cooper said that he is excited about the opportunity to play, equating Tuesday’s drive from Cleveland to Orchard Park like driving to his first day of school. “It’s just that feeling of, having a fresh beginning, a new start, a blank canvas that you get to control your destiny,” Cooper said.’
BillsBeat - October 16, 2024
Bills address a big need by swinging trade for Browns receiver Amari Cooper
‘The Bills, meanwhile, clearly need help at the position. Khalil Shakir has started strong as the team’s primary slot receiver, but the rest of the group – second-round rookie Keon Coleman and veterans Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling – has struggled to create separation for quarterback Josh Allen. To make room for Cooper on the 53-man roster, the team released Valdes-Scantling, who had just two catches for 26 yards in the first five games and was held without a target against the Jets on Monday.’
Upon Further Review: The penalty total in the Bills-Jets game was an NFL season high. Here's why
‘According to research from The Buffalo News, since the beginning of the 2020 season, only three such games have had at least 22 combined penalties, with 11 on each team and at least 204 lost yards. This was only the second time it’s happened in a game involving the Jets, joining an Oct. 6, 1985, win over the Bengals. It was the sixth time it’s happened in Bills franchise history, the most recent having come in an Oct. 4, 2015, loss to the Giants.’
Veteran DE Dawuane Smoot steps into starting lineup for Bills
‘Rousseau led the defensive ends with 47 snaps (75%), followed by Smoot, who got the start and played 43 snaps (68%). Smoot got the start over Epenesa, who had started the first five games of the season. Epenesa ended up playing 35 snaps against the Jets (56%).’
Joe Brady watch: Bills mixed personnel a lot, and run game was efficient
‘Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady mixed up his personnel groups more than any game so far this season, using eight different combinations, not counting the kneel-downs at the end of the game. The run game when the Bills spread out the Jets’ defense with three wide receivers (11 personnel) was especially good. The Bills rushed 11 times for 65 yards, a 5.9-yard average. And nine of the 11 runs were successful, meaning the gained the minimum desired yardage depending on the down.’
Position grades: Bills' attack rebounds as offensive line paves way on first-down runs
‘Quarterback (5.0). The bad trends from the previous two games were reversed. The Jets blitzed Allen 13 times in 36 dropbacks, according to Buffalo News charting. But he kept the chains moving, completing 6 of 10 passes for 73 yards versus blitzes, plus a defensive pass interference play. Allen also was great under pressure, including on the 42-yard pass to Ray Davis and the 12-yard TD pass to Dawson Knox.’
Former pro athletes with Toronto ties reportedly in talks to buy Bills' minority stake
‘Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and former U.S. Soccer star Jozy Altidore were all in attendance at Highmark Stadium when the Buffalo Bills played a Monday night home game last month.’