Bills owner Terry Pegula is undecided on the future of Ralph Wilson Stadium. The aging facility is the 7th oldest stadium in the league. Fellow owners are pressing for a replacement. The reality is that with Pegula’s sagging fortune, he may not be able to fund a new venue. Such an arena would cost upwards of a billion dollars. Various investors have proposed a joint venture. Pegula should heed their urgings and come to the table. A showcase covered stadium on the downtown waterfront would get this region moving again. COME ON TERRY, DO THE RIGHT THING!
2016 is the make or break season for Rex Ryan. The Bills head coach is entering the second year of his 5 year, $27.5 million contract. Fans demand a playoff contender, especially after Ryan’s gaffe guarantee last season of a playoff berth. Owner Terry Pegula is likely to stay with Ryan come what may this fall. Pegula is thought to be struggling financially given the collapse of natural gas prices. His remaining fracking leases are likely underwater. Ryan has a record of landing on his feet, and Pegula is too occupied with business problems to give him the boot. RYAN OWES BILLS FANS A WINNING SEASON, AND THE HONEYMOON IS OVER.
Richie Incognito has been ranked highest in the Bills Madden 17 ratings. The standout guard received an overall rating of 90. Incognito is the heart and soul of the offensive line. He plays with great intensity. He is a fan favorite. The Bills were smart to re-sign the veteran free agent. A fired up Incognito is crucial to turning the Bills around and ending the playoff drought. WAY TO GO, RICHIE.
Bills training camp is underway at St. John Fisher College in suburban Rochester. Anticipation is running high that Rex Ryan will be able to turn things around and break the playoff drought. The Bills are making all the right moves. They signed veteran running back Reggie Bush. Optimism abounds among the fans. They are turning out in droves to show support. By believing in ourselves we can make it happen. GO BILLS!
Today our new blog, 1 BUFFALO, kicks off. We are a group of local guys enthused about the new energy that pervades our town. Buffalo is on the move again. Construction cranes are everywhere, from canalside to the medical corridor. Swagger and confidence abound in bars and the workplace. People are again talking proud. Much of the renaissance is due to the vision of Terry and Kim Pegula. Their leadership of the Sabres and Bills has spearheaded the revival. Maybe this will be the year. We will be making daily posts of sports news and commentary. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Together we are part of the renewal sweeping the region. GO BUFFALO!