Speaking on Thursday on WGR 550 in Buffalo, Buffalo Bills and Sabres Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli outlined ways in which he thinks that the two organizations can partner with Syracuse Athletics moving forward.

As noted by Bills reporter Sal Capaccio, Guelli reminded people that the Sabres arena has already hosted preseason basketball games (2025), with another on the schedule for this exhibition season. But beyond that, he said that there could be opportunities to make something happen in the lacrosse space, and he said they'd love to host a neutral-site football game against the right opponent.

The Bills are opening the new Highmark Stadium this season. The first home game will be in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET).

This is an interesting idea, so let's dive a little deeper.

I'm not expert on stadium deals, but I have to imagine that any extra events at the stadium benefit the Bills and its ownership group in some financial capacity. Again, I'm no expert, but ticket sales, concessions, and parking could all benefit the Bills - at least to some degree. On top of that, more people coming to Western New York is good for local businesses, making this good for the local economy, and making the Bills good facilitators of that. 

Furthermore, any chance to show off the stadium is a good thing. If fans come to watch Syracuse but realize how nice it is, they may come back for a Bills game, further helping spur financial benefit for the Bills.

Well, if Syracuse football is able to play in an NFL stadium, it's something that will look good on television. Why does that matter? For recruiting purposes. Future players want to see that your program is "big time," and it doesn't get more "big time" than playing in a brand new NFL stadium.

Furthermore, Syracuse has put an increased emphasis on winning over New York recruits. By playing in Western New York, Fran Brown would be opening up his program to other parts of the state and getting his program in front of more people.

As for lacrosse? It's the same thing.

Well, if you read what Guelli said with regards to football, he says: "for the right game." That means that he doesn't to play host to Syracuse and a non-conference opener. He wants a marquee game played in that building.

So, if that were to happen, that means one less marquee game is being played at the JMA Wireless Dome. How would fans, season ticket holders and local businesses in Syracuse feel about losing the Notre Dame game, for example, off the home slate?

The same could be true of future big games against Miami, Florida State and other traditional conference powers.

And, how does the university feel about losing a home game off its schedule? And all the revenue associated with that it would be able to keep for itself?

So, as enticing as this sounds on the surface, there are real questions - and real concerns.