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County seeks specialist to handle Bills lease - The Buffalo News
"County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz said Tuesday he plans to hire a private attorney who can learn the agreement inside out before his administration starts serious discussions over Ralph Wilson Stadium."

Fitz, Simms & the draft - The Buffalo News
"Former NFL great Phil Simms had some interesting comments on Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in a Buffalo News story today. In case you missed it:" Too long to clip but Phil Simms has some great, great comments on Fitzpatrick.

Bills announce new broadcast agreement with Entercom - BuffaloBills.com
"In addition to the live game broadcasts, other Bills related programming will include a live Head Coach Show, live General Manager Show, Bills player programming and a live Bills CEO Show where fans will have the chance to ask questions and interact with the Bills Chief Executive Officer."

Bills, Entercom finalize new radio deal - The Buffalo News
"We are thrilled and proud to be the broadcast home of the Buffalo Bills," said Greg Ried, Entercom vice president and general manager. "Big-time sports, on a big-time sports station is what listeners expect and the Bills certainly help provide all of that."

SIMON: Bills Radio Memories - WGR 550
Howard Simon shares his memories from the first four years the Bills were on WGR - all of them resulted in Super Bowl appearances.

County Exec seeks legal help on Bills' lease - Business First
"Following through on a campaign promise, newly inaugurated Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz used his first "executive order" to seek outside legal counsel to handle negotiations between the county and the Buffalo Bills."

Where things stand with Stevie - BuffaloBills.com
"He wants to be here, but we’ll see how it turns out," Fitzpatrick said. "I’m a better player with Stevie on my team. I think he’s a better player with me as his quarterback."

Fred Jackson on getting healthy - BuffaloBills.com
The Bills running back speaks on locker clean-out day.

Inside The Bills | Let the mock drafts begin!
"While a pass rusher is a primary need, if one worthy of being a top 10 pick is off the board, the Bills could very well look for a definitive answer at left tackle once and for all."

Gailey says Bills need 'to finish' - The Buffalo News
"Gailey has experienced back-to-back sub-.500 seasons for the first time in his NFL career and only for the second time since he began coaching at Florida as a graduate assistant in 1974. The last time that happened was in 1981 and '82, when he was a defensive assistant at Air Force."

Time right for firing fiery Polian - Jerry Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan uses Bill Polian's history with the Buffalo Bills to explain his downfall in Indianapolis. A good read for all those who hate on Ralph for letting Polian walk.

Bills regular-season wrap-up - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Naming surprises and needs for the Bills as they enter the offseason, James Walker nails these on the head.

Pitoniak: Looking back--and forward - RochesterHomePage.net
"Yes, the Bills improved slightly in the standings, adding two more wins than they had the previous year when they went 4-12. But the wimpy way they staggered to the finish line - eight losses in their final nine games - overshadowed any talk of significant progress. "

Bills Stand Alone in NFL - 13WHAM.com
"They now stand alone in the NFL. With the Lions and Houston Texans making the playoffs this season, every team in the National Football League not named the Buffalo Bills has made the post season since we moved into the 21st Century. It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad that in a league where it’s tough to stay this bad for this long the Bills always seem to find a way."

Don't expect much better from the Bills - The Daily News Online
"So, something has to change. But don't count on it."