By Eileen Buckley
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Buffalo, NY – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he the region's passion for football will help keep the Buffalo Bills in Western New York for the long term. He was in Buffalo yesterday and spoke at the Monday Quarterback Club Luncheon at HSBC Arena. Goodell says passion of the fans is important for the team's future.
Goodell says broadening the appeal and fan base of the Bills is generating revenues needed for the team to survive in the NFL.
The NFL Commissioner says there have been private discussions with Bills owner Ralph Wilson about the future of the team. But Goodell says details of those talks will remain private.
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