didn’t like Buffalo—the team simply wouldn’t redo his contract."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNotesAntonio Brown rejected move to Buffalo over money Tre’Davious White Jersey Stitched , not lifestyleNew,66commentsThe potential deal fell through not because Brown didn’t like Buffalo—the team simply wouldn’t redo his contract.EDTShareTweetShareShareAntonio Brown rejected move to Buffalo over money, not lifestyleWhen the Buffalo Bills’ attempt to trade for superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown fell through, it was widely reported that Brown vetoed the deal because he didn’t want to play in Buffalo. In a story published Monday on ESPN.com by Jeremy Fowler and Paul Gutierrez, new details reveal that while Brown might not have wanted to suit up in Western New York, it was because the team wouldn’t redo the remaining years on his contract, and not because he didn’t like the city of Buffalo and the Bills’ organization. According to Fowler and Gutierrez, Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, engaged in conversations with Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane on March 4 White Star Lotulelei Jerseys , one day after the Pittsburgh Steelers granted Rosenhaus permission to speak with the Bills. Up to that point, the teams had been discussing a potential trade of the All-Pro wideout to Buffalo, with part of the package centering around the Steelers receiving Buffalo’s No. 9 overall pick, and the Bills receiving Pittsburgh’s No. 20 overall selection. When Pittsburgh allowed Rosenhaus the chance to speak with Beane, it showed that the Steelers were satisfied with the potential return they would receive for Brown. But as soon as Rosenhaus and Beane began chatting, it became evident that the deal wouldn’t advance over one key issue. Beane was steadfast in his vow to not redo the remaining years on Brown’s contract, a fact that was a non-starter for the wide receiver, which effectively killed any deal. ”I never spent a lot of time with the Bills on this,” said Rosenhaus in the ESPN.com issue, emphasizing that Brown’s issue with Buffalo was purely based on the status of redoing his contract Star Lotulelei Jerseys 2019 , and not, as was reported, because he was unwilling to play for the Bills. “We were never close.”Less than a week later, Brown found his new home when the Steelers traded him to the Oakland Raiders, who quickly reworked his contract. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, was left with a diminished return (a third- and fifth-round draft pick) for the most talented wide receiver in the game and was on the hook for $21 million in dead cap space for a player no longer on the roster. Given the amount of trash-talking Brown has done towards his former Pittsburgh teammates, and the amount of baggage he brings with him to Oakland, perhaps it was a blessing after all that a deal with Buffalo fell through. As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face a new opponent each week, fans take on the age-old arch-nemesis know as “hunger.” Never fear White Russell Bodine Jerseys , Buffalo Rumblings has just the playbook to take down this foe. Each week, we’ll dive into enemy territory to scout their signature moves and put a “Buffalo” spin on it. Translated, each week we’ll share a themed recipe based on who the Bills are playing, including a custom wing sauce to go with each dish. Our opponent this week:New York JetsNew York-Style Pizza: When you read this there’s likely an image of thin crusts and wide triangles. And maybe if we were playing a team from New York City I woulda done that. Instead, we play the Jets. Since they’re not from New York I elected to forego the traditional pizza style of that city and instead roll with the far superior “Western New York” style. The land of thick crust (but not deep dish). Where we all know rectangles and squares are king. Fold-able pizza? Not on my watch buddy. Western NY-Style PizzaServes: 4-6Active Time: 45 MinutesTotal Time:2 hoursIngredientsDough1 cup warm water (about 110潞F)2 Tbsp sugar or honey1 1鈦?Tbsp olive oil1 package dry yeast, 1鈦? oz.2 3鈦? cups flour1鈦? cup Parmesan/Romano cheese blend1鈦? tsp salt1鈦? Tbsp oreganoPizza Sauce1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz. 2 Tbsp olive oilGarlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and sugar to tasteWing sauce1鈦? tsp oregano1鈦? teaspoon garlic powder1鈦? cup hot sauce2 Tbsp butter Russell Bodine Jerseys 2019 , unsaltedThe rest of it16 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese1 package pepperoni, 6 oz. if pre-sliced*1 handful Parmesan/Romano blendMake Dough: Add warm water to large mixing bowl.**Place sugar or honey and 1 Tbsp of the olive oil in the water; mix sugar in.Add dry yeast; mix in. Allow to stand for at least 5 minutes or until yeast has done its magic (there’ll be a layer of foam).Add half the flour; mix in thoroughly.Add cheese blend, salt, oregano and the rest of the flour; mix thoroughly. Dough should be slightly tacky to the touch. If sticky add flour a couple Tbsp at a time until tacky.Coat dough ball with the remainder of the olive oil and cover.Let dough sit at room temp until at least doubled in size (about an hour).Make Pizza Sauce: If you’re using a jar of sauce instead (there’s plenty of good ones), aim for about a 16 oz. jar. Add tomato paste, sauce and olive oil to medium saucepan on MED heat; stir.Add garlic, basil, oregano and a small amount of sugar to pan; mix thoroughly.Taste, have your family members try it; discuss what more it needs.For pizza sauce you can add a whole bunch of different ingredients in to suit your preferences. Just a heads up you’ll likely end up adding more sugar than you might think.Once pizza sauce is set, remove from heat White Phillip Gaines Jerseys , set aside.Make Wing Sauce: Add oregano and garlic powder to bottom of small saucepan on MED heat for about 1 minute.Add hot sauce, stir thoroughly and let simmer. Turn off heat.Add butter, allow to melt while stirring periodically; set aside.Assemble Pizza: Preheat oven to 400潞F (rack in center position). Prepare your pizza pan***Punch the dough to make it easier to work with. (Not hard enough to break the bowl or hurt yourself please.)Spread dough evenly over the pan, there’s lots of ways to do it and it’ll be a pain in the butt until you do it enough times no matter what.****Combine sauces and add combined sauce over dough. Unless you like it really saucy (no judgment here) there might be a little extra which is definitely not a problem.Add mozzarella cheese. I often sprinkle some oregano on the cheese as well. You don’t need the whole 16 oz., but there’s nothing wrong with using it all either.Add pepperoni. If using thinner cut, there should be a slight overlap. Thicker cut should be edge to edge.Sprinkle Parmesan/Romano blend over it all and pop it in the center of the oven.Cook until crust edges and Parmesan/Romano cheese are both browned. Usually about 20-25 minutes.Wingin’ It Tips*Thin sliced pepperoni was used for the pics and will result in a general “Western NY” style. Using a thicker pepperoni that curls up will be more “Buffalo style” if that’s what you’re aiming for.**If using a glass bowl and measuring cup, these can sap heat away from the water very rapidly. I often add a cup or two of warm water to both and let the glass heat a little before adding the warm water that will go into the recipe.***Even though I make this often I’m too cheap to buy a pizza pan. I use a non-stick baking sheet that’s 12”x 20”. Most pizzerias will use cornmeal to prevent the dough from sticking. Since our sheet has sides and I don’t feel like buying one more thing I’ll use a trick from cake baking. Lightly coat the baking sheet with butter and then dust completely with flour. This won’t impact flavor whatsoever and makes sure you don’t destroy your pizza while trying to serve it.****You can add a thin layer of olive oil once the dough is spread out. This creates a moisture barrier and can help prevent under-cooked dough due to sauce. You can also coat your hands in oil rather than flour to work it more easily. The Beer: Gaze into the crystal ball that is the Labatt Blue Light bottle from this angle. What does your future hold? Deliciousness! Beer products provided by Labatt USA. Please drink responsibly. Coming soon!The Bills are on a bye week and so is the kitchen. I’ll see you in two weeks when Buffalo hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars and we put a Wingin’ It spin to...whatever it is that Jacksonville is known for.