“A year ago, a committee of influential Buffalo businessmen teamed up to help keep the Buffalo Bills in Western New York. Recognizing the economic benefits and that much work remains, Business Backs the Bills will become a permanent committee which will expand to include representation from cities throughout the region.”
BillsBeat - June 17, 1999
Area business leaders will keep backing Bills
Game Plan To End Bills Blackouts: Ticket Sales
Fisher Confirms It Talked With Bills
Moving Camp To Rochester May Be Right Step For Bills
BillsBeat - September 30, 1988
BEARS FEEL HEAT DESPITE 3-1 MARK
‘Sure the Bears team that faces the unbeaten Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field Sunday is 3-1 and leads the NFL in total defense and rushing offense, but that’s not enough.’
BillsBeat - September 29, 1988
SMITH IMPRESSES BILLS IN RETURN TO PRACTICE
‘”Bruce is going to be fired up,” Kelly said with a smile. “I’m just glad I’ll be on his side.”‘
RIDDICK IS 'DOUBTFUL' FOR GAME WITH BEARS
‘According to Bills coach Marv Levy, the injury occurred on one of the Steelers’ two on-side kickoffs in the final two minutes of Buffalo’s 36-28 victory.’
PLEA BARGAIN SOUGHT IN BILLS CASE
‘Talley, 28, arrested after he apparently objected to Buffalo police treatment of fellow Buffalo Bills player Andre Reed and Reed’s brother and sister during a Sept. 5 bar altercation, is expected to be granted an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.’
BillsBeat - September 25, 1988
SPOT DUTY LIKELY FOR SMITH IN DEBUT FOR SMITH IN DEBUT
‘It’s likely, however, Smith will be in the game when Buffalo goes into its dime pass coverage with six defensive backs in the game. He also will appear on some special teams.’
STEELERS HOPE THE BILLS ARE RIPE FOR AN AMBUSH
‘The statistics may be deceiving, however. Three pretty good offenses have taken shots at coach Chuck Noll’s Steeler defense. Pittsburgh’s first three opponents have been Washington (first in the league in pass offense and second in total offense), Cincinnati (second in pass offense and fifth in total offense) and Dallas (fifth in pass offense and sixth in total offense).’
PAIN, PUNISHMENT FAIL TO DIMINISH SMERLAS' INTENSITY
‘”Things started to pick up for Fred halfway through last year when he became more familiar with the system (defensive coordinator Walt Corey implemented before last season) and the adjustments we were making,” says Ted Cottrell, the Bills’ defensive line coach. “It’s really allowed him to turn himself loose now.”‘
AGGRESSIVE STEELERS PRESENT CHALLENGE FOR KELLY & CO.
‘Bills win, 21-16.’
TRADE OF SMITH NOT POPULAR AMONG CARDS
‘”I was half asleep when I heard the news about the trade,” said J.T. Smith, the veteran Cardinals wide receiver (and no relation to Leonard). “We’re supposed to be building for the future, and then we trade a guy who is all-pro for a backup.”‘
STADIUM RESTAURANT FINDS FANS TEND TO BE FOUL WEATHER FRIENDS
‘”Because I’m a Bills fan, I’m hoping for good weather,” Kennedy answered. “But, of course, it is true that inclement weather helps the restaurants around here on game days. On the good days the fans stay in the parking lot enjoying tailgate parties for hours after the game. That means that some of the people who usually come here after the game don’t come over until later. So what used to be a four-hour post-game crowd is now a two-hour post-game crowd.”‘