Buffalo Bills

Kelly undergoes successful surgery to remove cancer

Omar Fetouh — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:41:15 +0000

Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly underwent successful surgery Friday morning to remove cancer from his upper jaw bone.

Mass. men plead not guilty to phone prank charges

WBFO Newsroom — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:10:02 +0000

Two men from Plymouth, Massachusetts pleaded not guilty to wiretapping charges in federal court in Buffalo Tuesday. The charges relate to their alleged tapping of a phone call involving former Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix.

Bills great Jim Kelly diagnosed with jaw cancer

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has confirmed that he has cancer.

Bills name Doug Whaley new GM

Eileen Buckley and Chris Caya — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:20 +0000

As anticipated, the Buffalo Bills have promoted Doug Whaley to General Manager.

Buddy Nix relinquishing role as Bills GM

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:32:44 +0000

The Buffalo Bills announced Monday that General Manager Buddy Nix will step away from his role as GM and transition to Special Assistant.

Hollywood coming to Ralph Wilson Stadium

Eileen Buckley — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:38:15 +0000

Hollywood will coming to Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park. This Sunday Universal Pictures will conduct a casting call for movie extras and conduct filming at the stadium at the end of this month.

Press Pass: Proposed waterfront football stadium

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

A major effort is underway to entice the Buffalo Bills to build a brand new stadium on the city's waterfront. In this week's Press Pass conversation, WBFO'S Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer discuss the proposal that calls for a year-round facility featuring a retractable roof. But land ownership needs to be cleared as a first hurdle for such a project.

Bills continue addressing team needs in draft

Chris Jamele — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:52:42 +0000

The Buffalo Bills addressed both sides of the ball on Saturday with selections in the NFL Draft.

Bills pick receivers, linebacker in Day 2 of NFL Draft

WBFO Newsroom — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:38:29 +0000

The Buffalo Bills addressed areas of need in Day Two of the 2013 NFL Draft Thursday night, selecting two wide receivers and a linebacker.

Bills select quarteback E.J. Manuel with first pick

WBFO Newsroom and Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0000

After trading down, the Buffalo Bills still landed the player they desired, selecting Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel with the 16th pick in the NFL draft.

Buffalo Bills 2013 schedule released

Mark Scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:56:38 +0000

The Buffalo Bills schedule for the 2013 season was released Thursday night.

Bills and Sabres shuffle rosters

Chris Jamele — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:35:31 +0000

A pair of roster moves have been made by local teams.

Legislature approves 10-year lease for Bills stadium, includes luxury box for Governor

Mike Desmond — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:25:00 +0000

The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a new 10-year lease deal for Ralph Wilson Stadium Thursday afternoon, the last major obstacle to cementing a long-term commitment with the Buffalo Bills.

League owners approve stadium lease

WBFO Newsroom and AP — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:19:00 +0000

The NFL has approved the terms and conditions of the Buffalo Bills' recently negotiated 10-year, $271 million lease that includes significant upgrades to Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Bills release QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

WBFO Newsroom — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:26:00 +0000

The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Bills extend Toronto series for another five years

Omar Fetouh — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:52:40 +0000

The Buffalo Bills and Rogers Media on Tuesday announced an extension of the 'Bills in Toronto' series for another five years.

County legislators approve stadium lease deal

Mike Desmond — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:23:59 +0000

Erie County legislators have unanimously approved the memorandum of understanding on a new ten-year lease with the Buffalo Bills for their stadium in Orchard Park.

Governor's budget plan includes Ralph Wilson Stadium funding

Mike Desmond — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:51:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget includes $54 million of the state's share of the planned rehabilitation of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.

New assistant named to Bills' staff

Chris Jamele — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:11:26 +0000

Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone has added another name to his list of coaches.

Pat Morris has been named as the team's offensive line coach. Morris has worked in the NFL for 15 years and has been a part of teams in Minnesota, Detroit and San Francisco. His most recent work as an offensive line coach came in 2011 with Tampa Bay. Many teams have led the NFL in rushing under his tutelage.

Morris

brings the most NFL experience to Marrone's staff.

Bills unveil upgrade designs for Ralph Wilson Stadium

Chris Caya and Mike Desmond — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:27:14 +0000

Plans for renovating Ralph Wilson Stadium were shared with Erie County lawmakers and County Executive Mark Poloncarz in Orchard Park Thursday.

County lawmakers appear in favor of stadium deal

Mike Desmond — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:42:40 +0000

Erie County Legislators' suggested plans for a major renovation of the football stadium in Orchard Park will stay on track and approval could take place next week.

Bills hire offensive, defensive coordinators

WBFO Newsroom — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:59:55 +0000

The Buffalo Bills today made official what has been reported by numerous sources this week. The team has hired the top two assistants to new coach Doug Marrone.

Buffalo Bills name Doug Marrone head coach

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:42:24 +0000

The Buffalo Bills officially named Doug Marrone head coach Monday. Marrone, who spent the last four years coaching Syracuse University, was formally introduced at a noon news conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.

Bills identify new head coach

Chris Jamele — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:24:05 +0000

ESPN is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have chosen Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone to lead the team.

The news broke in the early hours Sunday

morning and details of the contract have not been released.

Changes can represent hope for Buffalo Bills fans

Eileen Buckley — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:30:00 +0000

The Buffalo Bills will work to rebuild the team under the new leadership of Russ Brandon. WBFO News reached out to a local college professor who has examined the psychology of sports.

Bills interviewing coach candidates

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:57:36 +0000

The search is on to find the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Team President and CEO Russ Brandon and top officials are in Arizona for interviews with a pair of potential coaches.

Bills owner Ralph Wilson hands over power to Russ Brandon

WBFO Newsroom and wb — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:50:07 +0000

The Buffalo Bills announced Tuesday that owner Ralph Wilson, Jr. has handed over power to run the organization to Bills CEO Russ Brandon.

Bills fire Chan Gailey, entire coaching staff

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:13:33 +0000

The Buffalo Bills have fired Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey after three losing seasons.

Gailey and Nix could be out with Bills

Chris Jamele — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:56:02 +0000

Sources within the NFL are indicating that the Buffalo Bills are planning to release both head coach Chan Gailey and General Manager Buddy Nix.

A disappointing season for the Bills concludes Sunday, as the team will miss the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season.

The Buffalo News reports that team officials are claiming to be unaware of any decisions being made by Ralph Wilson as yet, but a meeting between the owner and the team's top executives is expected this week.

Bills seeking stadium snow shovelers

WBFO Newsroom — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:24:29 +0000

If you could use some extra cash to help pay those holiday shopping bills, Ralph Wilson Stadium is the place to be Friday and Saturday.