It wasn’t the opening ceremony the Buffalo Bills would have hoped for.The Bills hosted it’s annual ‘Return of the Blue & Red’ practice inside their brand new $2.2bn Highmark Stadium a week ago.The new Highmark Stadium is officially open, but has some flawsGettyBuilt in the shadow of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, the new venue will seat 60,108 spectators as quarterback Josh Allen & Co. go in search of Super Bowl glory that has long eluded the franchise.They set an attendance record, with 50,000 fans attending the practice, but the stadium didn’t match the high expectations.Multiple posts of stairwells and glass panels blocking views, immediately went viral, and the new stadium has been labeled an insult to blue-collar Mafia fans.“We are currently addressing internal and external feedback regarding the facility’s operation following the first event,” the Bills responded to the backlash.NFL Weekly Newsletter - SIGN UP!talkSPORT is your home for NFL in the UK as we launch our biggest year of coverage yet!2026 promises to be an epic year for NFL on talkSPORT – and we want you to join us for the ride.MORE INFO & SIGN-UP HERE!This season will be our biggest ever with live commentary of 90+ games, including behind-the-scenes access to international games and all three London fixtures, plus bumper coverage of Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium.Exclusive interviews, hard-hitting opinion, latest front-office drama and top breaking news – all delivered straight to your inbox each week.The team additionally stated that any obstructions were “clearly indicated through the virtual experience” that was used to market seats.The Bills added less than one percent of all PSL account holders took issue with obstructions.While the lead-architect instead defended the poor sightlines, the Bills have been sent a plea by a legend to sort it out.Ex-Bills safety Jordan Poyer urges fans to voice concerns“I do think that it’s fair for the fans to be concerned and to be vocal about what’s going on with their seats,” former Bills safety Jordan Poyer said on NFL on CBS.“These fans pay hard-earned money to go to these games and to support the teams that they love. “The Bills fans are passionate about the game of football.Several sightline flaws were identified by fans upon their first visitX: Buffalo BillsThe architect firm behind Highmark Stadium has responded to ‘oversight’ claimsX: Buffalo Bills“I know I would be p***** if I spent X amount of money and I come to my seat and find out I can only see half of the field. It’s a topic that needs to be brought up and addressed.“When you build this new stadium, it needs to be right for everybody, yeah you say you need to purchase different tickets or this and that, but these might be the only ones I can afford.” I do think it’s fair for the fans to be vocal and express their concerns but again, it’s a new regime, it’s a new stadium and it’s beautiful and I am excited about the Bills this year.”Buffalo have less than one month before they welcome Bills mafia to their new home for the first regular season game.The Bills will address issues with new Highmark Stadium ahead of the seasonGettyThey will take on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on the first Thursday Night Football of the year, with their new crew member.The Bills have built a $2.1 billion facility designed to amplify crowd noise and keep fans closer to the field than ever before.However, leaving a passionate, blue-collar fanbase feeling shortchanged is a narrative the front office cannot afford to ignore.