Buffalo Bills courting buyers ‘by the end of the month’

Dec 15, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to throw the ball as right tackle Erik Pears (79) blocks during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to throw the ball as right tackle Erik Pears (79) blocks during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Buffalo Bills could take the next step in their sale by the end of the month, according to this latest report by Tim Graham from The Buffalo News. CEO Russ Brandon confirmed the report and even the time frame.

"“By the end of the month,” Brandon said of selecting the bank. He later added it could happen within the next few days.“We are closing in on it,” Brandon said."

Granted, the choosing a bank phase isn’t the most exciting for any purchase. There is still plenty to go in the Buffalo Bills sale saga. It remains a step closer for a team looking not only for someone with deep pockets, but for someone who will look to keep the Bills in Buffalo not just for the duration of the current lease, but for decades to come.

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“We all know this lease is 10 years, we need to look beyond that,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, reiterating the need for a new stadium.

At least now the Bills can avoid the rumor mill that’s seen everyone from Bon Jovi to Donald Trump rumored to be interested in the sale. Now is the time for any potential candidate to put their money where there mouth is. Anyone who passes that round can earn another round in said rumor mill and maybe even come out on the other side with a coveted NFL franchise. Then the real questions begin for the Buffalo Bills and its fans.