Sal Capaccio is stepping away from his role as sideline reporter on the Buffalo Bills Radio Network. The longtime WGR voice confirmed the change following the news that 97 Rock will be the new flagship station.
What We Know: The Buffalo Bills officially named 97 Rock their new radio flagship on Friday. That announcement ends a 12-year partnership with Audacy and sports station WGR. Capaccio served as the Bills’ sideline voice throughout the WGR era. Now, with 97 Rock taking over as the flagship, the network is building a new broadcast team. Capaccio won’t be part of that lineup on game days. He will remain active in his daily coverage role at WGR.
What They Said: “As many of you know, there will be a change. While I won’t be serving in that role moving forward, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity I’ve had over those years to cover this team from such a unique perspective on game day. To everyone in the Bills organization, and my radio colleagues — I’ll miss being with you on the field and in the booth, but thankful for the long-lasting friendships and relationships we’ve built … I’ll still be at every game, home and away, and can’t wait to see and talk to so many of you once again this season! Thank you for the love.” — Sal Capaccio
What It Means: It’s the end of an era for Bills fans. Capaccio is as knowledgeable as anyone about the franchise and its history.
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