‘In his role as COO, Guelli will oversee the business operations of the Bills and Sabres. He takes over for Josh Dziurlikowski who was serving as the interim COO of the Bills and Rob Minter who was serving as the interim COO of the Sabres.’
BillsBeat - March 20, 2024
Bills, Sabres hire Pete Guelli as chief operating officer
‘Josh Dziurlikowski, who had been serving as interim COO of the Bills since the October firing of John Roth, will move into a senior vice president of finance and business operations role, while Sabres interim COO Rob Minter was named vice president of business operations.’
Bills re-sign Ty Johnson to one-year contract
‘Johnson played in 10 games for the Bills last season averaging 4.4 yards per carry, and had one receiving touchdown.’
Bills, Sabres name Pete Guelli as Chief Operating Officer
‘On Tuesday, each team jointly announced that Pete Guelli has been hired as the Chief Operating Officer of both organizations.’
Bills sign DE Casey Toohill to one-year contract
‘Toohill was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but was waived during his rookie season and signed with the Washington Commanders to finish out the year. In his four years in Washington, Toohill tallied seven sacks, three fumble recoveries and 78 total tackles.’
Bills re-sign RB Ty Johnson to one-year deal
‘Johnson spent last season with Buffalo and played in 10 games. The RB averaged 4.4 yards per carry and had one receiving touchdown in 2023. He also returned eight kickoffs and averaged 20.1 yards per return..’
Bills and Sabres hire Pete Guelli as Chief Operating Officer
‘Guelli, 59, returns to Buffalo after a five-year tenure as the Chief Business Officer of the New York Giants. He joined the Giants in 2019 and was recruited to modernize the team’s business model and operations. During his tenure with the Giants, he has restructured key business functions, established a business intelligence and analytics department, built out the team’s digital capabilities, launched team branding initiatives, implemented a new customer service function, and extended the teams partnership with Ticketmaster. Guelli also led efforts to sign Eli Manning to a comprehensive role within the organization. He is also currently serving on the NFL team presidents business optimization committee.’
BillsBeat - March 19, 2024
Bills agree to contract extension with cornerback Taron Johnson
‘“I feel extremely blessed,” Johnson said on a video conference call shortly after making his new deal official. “I couldn’t even see this far when I was a child. It’s a blessing beyond words. I’m just thankful that Buffalo has took me in like this. I hopefully can retire here in the future.”’
Wide receiver Mack Hollins already feeling at home in Buffalo
‘“I’d say it wasn’t as stressful for as long, as it still gets stressful when you get down to the final, you know, two days or three days,” Hollins said. “But I’ve learned that I just got to keep working hard. And eventually the team that’s right for me will come up, and Buffalo filled that role. And I’m super excited to be here.”’
Bills season ticket holders must wait for experience center invite to find out PSL prices
‘“We want people to make an informed decision because when they’re buying a PSL, it is a long-term decision,” said Colin Cook, vice president for sales and marketing for the new stadium at Legends. “It’s not just buying for a season. They’re buying something that they’re going to have for a while.”’
Bills roster has holes after free agency: Here are players they could sign or draft
‘Samuel, Diggs and Shakir could be a dynamic threesome, and signing free agent Mack Hollins adds to the depth, plus gives the Bills a big-bodied receiver at 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds. If 2023 fifth-round pick Justin Shorter, who missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury, turns out to be useful, the Bills are in good shape for 2024, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t draft a receiver.’
Bills sign CB Johnson to lucrative three-year extension, reports
‘Johnson, 27, was honored as a second-team All-Pro this past season after serving as the rock of a banged up Buffalo secondary. The seventh-year pro recorded 98 tackles a season ago, which was third on the team. He added a sack and fumble recovery.’
Taron Johnson's three-year extension cements new role as leader of Bills secondary
‘Each offseason since being drafted in the fourth round in 2018, Johnson rarely had to question who was going to start alongside him. Four of Buffalo’s five starting defensive backs on opening day last year had been with the team since 2018, but now he’s the last man left.’
Jordan Poyer has dominated Dolphins for seven years with Bills; now, he’s on other side of rivalry
‘“I was prepared. I’m always prepared,” Poyer said. “I’ve been in this league long enough to know moves got to be made and see guys come and go, guys get cut unexpectedly. I was prepared, and I’m in a good place in my life where I have an understanding that it is what it is, it ain’t what it ain’t. Just keep moving on, just keep putting the next foot forward, and I’m here right now with another great opportunity.”’
This Buffalo Bills game day bar and restaurant is closing up soon in Charlotte
‘“It is with bittersweet anticipation that we announce the last day of business for The Fairwood 226 will be on Saturday, March 30th, 2024,” a post on its Instagram said. “The Fairwood has provided us and our guests with loads of laughter and memories that will never be forgotten. We would love to build on those memories and want to extend our greatest appreciation to our customers for four amazing years in business.”’