Bills News and Notes: All About the Cash

by Brian Galliford on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

Apologies for the late posting today, folks - finals started today, and your humble narrator has been quite busy. I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to post thoughtful FanPosts and FanShots on this slow day; keep that up - they're fun to read. In lieu of a more thoughtful post (which I'll have up bright and early tomorrow morning), here are a few newsworthy talking points for y'all to ponder while I prevent myself from flunking out of college:

The NFL has announced dollar amounts that each team has to spend on its rookies - drafted or undrafted - and with 10 picks plus several free agents in the fold, the Bills were allocated the eighth highest amount to spend on newbies. The team will have $5.3 million in 2008 cap space to spend on those players.

Speaking of cash, if you're buying tickets to see the Bills play in Toronto this season, don't plan on purchasing that plasma TV you've always wanted as well. Tickets for the Bills' games in Toronto will average $183, with the most expensive tickets (non-VIP) a whopping $295. To compare, seats in Buffalo are roughly a fifth of the price ($60). SBb4idie's FanPost

In Vinnie Iyer's pre-season power rankings, the Bills check in at #13. That's nice praise this early; the article is also chock-full of super hero references (the Bills are compared to Captain Marvel - awesome). Football + Super Heroes = Fantastic Read.

Jemele Hill of ESPN.com's Page 2 examines the non-existent relationship between Demetrius Bell and Karl Malone. Let's just say she's not a believer that Malone will be winning Father of the Year awards any time soon.

Looking for more info on Buffalo's UDFA QB, Luke Drone? This article has you covered.

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I must say

I’ve read plenty of comics in my time, but I was a little foggy on Captain Marvel. That dorky picture that pops up when I clicked then link did nothing for me.

Also is it just me or does everybody have the Bills at 13 in their pre-season rankings?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on May 8, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Captain Marvel is a poor man’s Superman. But he was, at one point, cooler than Superman. Shazam!

by Brian Galliford on May 8, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Brian

Words of advice. Study hard, have fun, and don’t flunk out of college. In fact, stay as long as you can. Get a double major!!!! When you are ready to leave, don’t graduate without a serious girlfriend. After college, all that is left is the dented cans!!! College is a buffet of women, just don’t put more on your plate than you can handle at one time. Fast food is satisfying in college, but you probably wouldn’t want a Whopper for dinner for the rest of your life. Don’t be fooled by the packaging, read the label so you know what is inside. If you want to know what she will look like in 30 years, look at her mother. I swear that is accurate 99% of the time!!!

by Joe P. on May 8, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

wise words Joe P., wise words indeed

Another 3 rounds of starters in the draft?

by poz on May 8, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow. Seriously one of the best comments on this site. Ever. Your wisdom is appreciated. :-P

by Brian Galliford on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you

One of the smartest things I ever did was actually listen to my grandfather’s stories when I was growing up. Not all of them made sense at the time, but they do now.

by Joe P. on May 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

You know

reading that I couldn’t help but be reminded on Alan Arkin in Little Miss Sunshine. You probably put it much more tactfully but the message seemed to be the same.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on May 9, 2008 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I didn't see that one

A movie about a little girl in a beauty contest didn’t appeal to me.

by Joe P. on May 9, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Funny movie

I see you as the Grandpa character. (Alan Arkin)
Just check out some of the quotes:

Link

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on May 9, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Good words man. Good words...

by krytime on May 8, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Everett

Not to be without feelings or sounding uncompassionate, but why is Kevin Everett still on the Bills’ roster? He is not going to play football again and is taking up a spot that could be used for someone who could help the team. Is it a tribute thing? I don’t think its necessary. He is still alive, he can walk, and can perform daily functions in his life, so what is the reasoning? He is travelling the talk show circuit and has a book out, so he is making some good money. It could have been a much worse tragedy, but it turned out way better than first anticipated. I feel for the guy not playing football ever again, but its time for the Bills to move on and do what is best for the team.

by JTM1023 on May 8, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

Relax, it doesn't really matter.

He doesn’t take up a roster spot since he would be on the inactive/injured list. The Bills probably don’t want to actually cut him; they can wait until he files his retirement papers. Also, it probably would save them very little to cut him, since he’s on the final year of his contract. So if they want to keep him on injured reserve the whole year (you never know, they could get him a Super Bowl ring), I have no problem with it.

by Krenn on May 8, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions