After one year of calling their football home Bills Stadium, the Buffalo Bills have identified a new naming rights sponsor. In today’s edition of the Bills links, we discuss the news that when Buffalo next takes the field, they will play at Highmark Stadium, and we also hear reaction to the new stadium name from Bills Mafia.
We also explore the latest mock drafts to see what the Bills will do at pick No. 30, profile a potential top-10 cornerback who could fall to Buffalo at the end of the first round, analyze how newly signed free agent Matt Breida fits into the Bills’ ground game, explore whether the key to becoming better in the running game lies in deploying more two tight end sets, analyze how Emmanuel Sanders will improve Buffalo’s wide receiving corps, and more!
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Additional Headlines from the web
Buffalo Bills announce new stadium naming rights deal
The Bills’ home has a new name: Highmark Stadium | Local News | buffalonews.com
“New signs for what will officially be called Highmark BlueCross BlueShield Stadium – but sure to be known by the shorter version – will be installed in time for the start of the regular season in September,” writes Matt Glynn.
Bills’ home will be called ‘Highmark Stadium’ - WGR 550
The home of the Buffalo Bills will now be called “Highmark Stadium” after Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York entered into a naming rights agreement with the club.
Buffalo Bills will now call home Highmark Stadium - Democrat & Chronicle
“Bills stadium has new name: Josh Allen will throw passes at Highmark Stadium,” writes Sal Maiorana.
Buffalo Bills secure new naming rights partner for their stadium - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
Renamed “Bills Stadium” during the 2020 season, due to the team severing its partnership with a sponsor, Buffalo’s 48-year-old stadium has a new naming rights partner, the team announced Monday.
Bills and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York announce a stadium naming rights agreement - BuffaloBills.com
Highmark Stadium will be the new name of the team’s home effective immediately.
Buffalo Bills’ home gets new name: Highmark Stadium | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“The newly rebranded health insurer Highmark BlueCross, BlueShield of Western New York has purchased the naming rights for what was simply known as Bills Stadium last season, the team announced.”
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“The Buffalo Bills revealed Monday that their stadium in Orchard Park is getting a new name: Highmark Stadium.”
Bills Mafia reacts to Highmark Stadium, Buffalo’s new stadium name - newyorkupstate.com
Highmark BlueCross BlueShield Stadium doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue.
More fun with mock drafts
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A top-10 cornerback falling to Buffalo at No. 30? That will do.
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Matt Breida’s fit in Buffalo
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“The Buffalo Bills’ newest running back has been part of crowded backfields during his NFL career, and has learned that crowing for more carries rarely is productive,” writes Jay Skurski.
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Odds and ends
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“The Bills didn’t need to do much shopping because they were able to retain much of what they needed. It’s the culmination of a clear plan that has repeatedly paid dividends,” writes Dom Cosentino.
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