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JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
BUFFALO | The Buffalo Bills' next owner could be in line for a new stadium as an additional lure to keep the franchise in western New York.
AECOM, a California-based architectural and design firm, was hired Tuesday to identify three to four sites across the region that could serve as the team's new home. The firm will work with sports business attorney Irwin Raij, who is heading Gov. Andrew Cuomo's efforts to keep the Bills in the region.
The Bills' future is uncertain because they will be put up for sale following Ralph Wilson's death in March. The sale raises concerns the Bills could eventually relocate to a more lucrative market, including nearby Toronto.
"We want to present a long-term solution that will keep the Bills in western New York for decades to come," Raij said. "Someone is going to buy the team, and we want them to have the best information available in order to give them confidence in the region and the widespread support the team has in it."
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JustAnotherGen
(31,823 posts)If the Buffalo NY Bills are moved anywhere outside of Erie, Chatauqua or Niagara counties. That part of NY State is forgotten - and they need the money that the Bills bring in. How sad if it moves out of country or even god forbid the NYC area . . . those folks would never support the team.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)They have a fan base up in Buffalo.
JustAnotherGen
(31,823 posts)It was my dad and uncle Doug's second religion! 
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)on another fucking football stadium to benefit some rich asshole. Perhaps if the team is that important they should consider the Green Bay model: buy the damn team.
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bpj62
(999 posts)That model won't work in todays NFL. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and you hope that they get an owner like Jim Kelly who understands what the team means to the region. No all sports owners are money grubbers. The late Abe Pollin who owned the Washington Capitals and the Washington Bullets/Wizards moved the teams from a suburban arena in Maryland into a downtown arena in 1997. he paid for the land and the arena himself and because of were he located the arena the entire area has been revitalized and is now a vibrant area of DC. I realize that this example is rare but is does happen. The problem with new owners is that many of them are not from the area where the team is located and they have no ties to the community.