The Buffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium has received a mixed reaction from fans and players alike since its debut. While some have criticized the venue's obstructed views, sightlines, and grass field condition, former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been hearing positive reviews from friends who attended a recent game.
Fitzpatrick, who partnered with VRST, a men's activewear brand, told Fox News Digital that his season ticket holders have praised the stadium's amenities. "They did the scrimmage, and then I had some that also did the first preseason game against Carolina," he said. "Everything that I've heard from the experience from parking to walking into the stadium, to the food, the sight lines — it's absolutely unbelievable."
The new Highmark Stadium has a seating capacity of 60,000, which is 10,000 fewer seats than the old venue. However, Fitzpatrick believes this will have an advantage for the Bills in terms of crowd noise and energy.
One anonymous Bills player told The Athletic that the grass field was "a-- right now," but linebacker Dorian Williams had a more positive assessment, saying it looked good and felt cool to play on.
Fitzpatrick's comments come as the stadium faces criticism online. However, he is set to experience the venue firsthand when he attends the Bills' home opener against Detroit on September 17 with the Prime Video "Thursday Night Football" crew.
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