‘Costs have gone up more than 50%, Superintendent David Lilleck said last week. Orchard Park is among districts running into inflation and a shortage of contractors willing to bid on building work because they are, or will be, tied up with major projects that include the $1.54 billion Buffalo Bills stadium, the $110 million renovation of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Park (formerly LaSalle Park) and coming construction of the $550 million Amazon mega-distribution center in the Town of Niagara.’
BillsBeat - February 18, 2024
When teen needed size-22 cleats and gear, Buffalo Bills’ Stefon Diggs came through
‘A local company called Threads provided clothes for Joseph and his sisters while helping to get him size-22 tennis shoes from a company called Texas Fabrication. Another company, Custom Cleat, said that they could convert the tennis shoes into cleats. A woman in Virginia was able to get Gamez’s shirt and pants size to mail athletic wear to Gamez as well. That’s when Marquisha Matthews, a San Antonio realtor, revealed that Stefon Diggs would be paying for Gamez’s athletic wear and cleats.’
BillsBeat - February 17, 2024
Bills cornerback Dane Jackson takes balanced approach as he enters free agency
‘“I just learned you can never think you made it,” Jackson said. “There is always the next thing. Something else is always coming. You’ve just got to be prepared for it, so just having that mindset is helping me out a lot.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: Ryan Bates wants to be a starter with Bills, but is that possible?
‘The problem for Bates was, not only did Morse, Torrence and left guard Connor McGovern do a good job, they didn’t miss a start. The Bills needed six offensive line combinations in 2022, but only one in ’23, leaving Bates to play mop-up snaps in blowout wins.’
Bills Mafia joins Chiefs Kingdom’s effort to support Children’s Mercy after parade shooting
‘“It would break my heart for Buffalo to finally have a championship parade and for something like that to happen,” he said Friday via Zoom with KSHB 41. “It breaks my heart that it happened to Chiefs fans … for something that is supposed to be — like you mentioned a moment ago — a communal celebration, for it to end like that. It just — it sucks. I wish I had a better way to articulate it, but it just sucks for there to be a loss of life and for people — children — to be injured.”’
BillsBeat - February 16, 2024
Chart shows evolution of pass game for Josh Allen, Bills in 2023
‘It also shows the Bills could use a little more of a deep threat in their passing game next season.’
The 2023 NFL season is over: Here's a primer for what's to come in the next couple months
‘The NFL really doesn’t have an offseason anymore; it’s a year-round bonanza and the only actual dead time is the five-week stretch between the middle of June when all offseason programs end, to late July when training camps open. I thought I would get you up to speed on some of the key dates that are coming up on the NFL calendar with an explanation of what it all means.’
Buffalo Bills fans step up to help young victims of Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally shooting
‘A Buffalo fan shared a link to donate to Children’s Mercy, where young shooting victims are being treated. That link included this message: “Many of those shot today were kids. Bills fans always step up. Some folks from the KC fan page gave me this link, said it was the best way to give.”’
Football icon Jim Kelly shares stories of faith with 2,000 at Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast
‘As the couple took the stage, Jill Kelly acknowledged how moved she was by the breakfast and thankful for being there. Jim Kelly’s vulnerability struck the audience, as he discussed missing their son’s death by five minutes because he’d gone to the wrong hospital. On their way home from the hospital, he said, he knew their marriage was over because their son Hunter had been the glue. Despite going to counseling, they were not getting along, and Jim Kelly teetered on the edge of infidelity. But in order to see his son in heaven again, he knew he had to change.’
2024 Buffalo Bills free agents: Targets, NFL draft needs and more as free agency nears
‘Following their elimination from the playoffs, the Bills face some tough roster decisions as they enter the offseason. More than half of the 21 players set to hit unrestricted free agency in one month played at least 30% of snaps this past season, according to Over the Cap, including No. 2 wide receiver Gabe Davis. In addition, Buffalo sits at 29th in the NFL in free cap space.’
Bills release 2024 ticket packaging, new stadium seating info for Season Ticket holders Thursday
‘The Bills are increasing Season Ticket package prices by an average of 10% next season, though the per-game price will mostly remain flat for most seating areas.’
'Toughest moments teach you the best lessons': Buffalo Bills K Tyler Bass reflects on end of season
‘Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass returned to social media on Thursday and reflected on the difficult end of the 2023 season.’
'It was expected': How Buffalo Bills season ticket prices are changing for the 2024 season
‘The price-per-game will mostly remain flat and the increase is because the package is going from 9 home games to 10 (8 regular season games and 2 preseason games).’
'This is a human thing': Buffalo Bills fans donate to Kansas City after shooting at Super Bowl rally
‘”Football doesn’t matter, sports don’t matter, this is a human thing,” said Bills Fan of the Year Nominee, Del Reid. “You see someone hurting, and you want to help so here’s an opportunity to help people.”‘
Bills provide more details for season ticket holders tied to new stadium
‘The Bills Stadium Experience will open in March and allow season ticket holders “to take an interactive sneak peek of the new stadium along with the opportunity to select their seats.” The Bills added that season ticket members will have priority access to select their seats in the new stadium and will be “invited in waves to view seating options.” Club seat members will be the first group invited to review their options, with the remaining accounts to follow based on seat location and seniority.’