‘Walk-through magnetometers allow fans to walk in through the entry gates without having to empty their bags or take their phones and keys out of their pockets.’
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'Gladiator II' commercial with Josh Allen to premiere during NFL opener
‘The three-minute commercial is part of a “Make Your Gameday Epic” campaign by Pepsi, using the “gridiron gladiators” to help open the NFL season and preview Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II,” which will be released in November.’
Erik Brady: Paul Maguire will have head down, toes up when 1964 Bills are honored before season opener
‘”My understanding is we don’t get to say anything,” says Paul Maguire, who always has something to say. “What I wanted to say is: ‘We won championships in 1964 and 1965 – and now it’s about time that you guys picked it up.'”‘
Betting markets, like fans, unsure of new-look Bills
‘Getting a feel for these Bills, who might have less star power, but are younger; who might have fewer sure things, but are hungrier, has been difficult to do. And that’s true not only for the fans — it’s also the case for the betting market; both for those who make the wagers and the sportsbooks that take them.’
Buffalo Bills ink former 3rd round offensive lineman to new 3-year contract extension
‘The Bills drafted Brown in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. He missed most of the offseason following his rookie season because of a back injury. With an entire offseason after an up-and-down second season, Brown took off in his junior year for the Bills. Brown is known for his ability to block in the run game. Buffalo often gets him out in space so he can use his athleticism to block linebackers and defensive backs. Bills running back James Cook ranked second in the AFC in 2023 after finishing with 1,122 yards on the ground last season.’
Brasky: Bills with plenty to prove entering 2024 campaign
‘Following four straight seasons of divisional prowess, many expect Buffalo to take a step back this season after the organization underwent many significant organizational changes throughout the offseason.’
New energy from reshuffled Bills coaching staff gives Bills defense a jolt
‘“Bobby is just a lot more energetic and juiced every single day,” Bills cornerback Taron Johnson told the Gazette. “That’s something that’s just different. I like it. It rubs off on the other players, so which in turn, gives us that same energy, that same juice that he puts out.”’
Bills home games a boost to local tourism numbers
‘John Percy, president and CEO of Niagara County’s lead tourism agency, Destination Niagara, said the NFL fan impact on Niagara Falls and surrounding communities tends to be greater when the Bills have home games against opponents within driving distance, citing Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns fans as two examples. “When there are drivable teams, teams within a driving distance, we do see an influx of rooms and an impact from those teams that are probably in an eight-hour radius,” Percy said.’
Bills boutique stores getting fans ready for game day
‘“When the season starts, it gets really busy,” said Alexa Territo, the manager of Totally Buffalo’s Lewiston location at 467 Center St.’
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr.’s lifelong pursuit of greatness prepared him for NFL debut (Arizona Republic)
Arizona has the Bird Gang. Buffalo has the Bills Mafia. Why is this what we call fans? (Arizona Republic)
Arizona Cardinals injury report: Rookie WR Xavier Weaver out vs. Bills (KMVP-FM)
Kyler Murray has entered his now-or-never season with Cardinals (KMVP-FM)
Predicting the Arizona Cardinals’ 2024 record (KMVP-FM)
Roundtable: The Arizona Cardinals’ best- and worst-case scenarios for 2024 (KMVP-FM)
Bell Cow James Conner, And Friday Before The Bills (AZCardinals.com)
Injury Report: Week 1 vs Bills (AZCardinals.com)
Bills sign right tackle Spencer Brown to a 4-year extension
‘Brown was selected by Buffalo in the third round of the 2021 draft out of Northern Iowa, and was entering the final year of his rookie contract. The 26-year-old has been a starter since a month into his rookie season, and overall has 41 starts in 44 career games.’
Bills sign RT Spencer Brown to 4-year extension through 2028
‘”It’s one thing to get drafted, it’s another thing to get to a second contract,” Brown said on Friday. “There’s a lot of stepping-stones and learning, you have to go through that, especially in younger years, and then just doing the same thing day in, day out and hopefully it pays off. … Then [general manager Brandon] Beane and the front office showing belief in me that I was doing the right things, and I told Beane I went from proving everybody wrong and now I got to start proving everybody right. So, I look forward to that.”‘
NFL Fans Roast Bills for Allowing Chiefs to Draft Xavier Worthy As Rookie Stars in Debut
‘NFL fans were reminded of the Bills’ odd draft day decision when Worthy took two of his first three career touches into the end zone. Let the memes fly…’.
Bills sign tackle Spencer Brown to four-year contract extension
‘Brown was set to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2024 season. He will now be under contract with the Bills through the 2028 season.’
Dawuane Smoot questionable, Javon Solomon out Sunday against Cardinals
‘Smoot has a toe injury and did not practice on Friday.’