BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills could identify a new owner within three months, leading Gov. Andrew Cuomos stepping up the states efforts to secure the franchises long-term future in the region. A person familiar with the sale process told The Associated Press on Saturday there is an anticipation that the Bills could be sold by July, and the sale approved by NFL owners as early as the leagues meetings in October. The same person and another person also told the AP that at least one prospective ownership group has already toured potential new stadium locations in Buffalo. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the sale process has not been made public. The person would not identify which ownership group toured the city, what sites were viewed or who provided the tour. The Bills future in Buffalo is uncertain after team owner and founder Ralph Wilson died in March. Wilsons estate is in the process of hiring an investment banking firm that would oversee the sale of the team, which is expected to go to the highest bidder. The updated timetable has led Cuomo to speed up the states involvement in protecting its interests in preventing the Bills from relocating. The state intends to hire a consulting firm over the next week to produce a report within three months that would be issued to prospective owners. The report would identify potential stadium sites and outline public financing options that would be made available. That firm would work with sports business attorney Irwin Raij, whose contract was extended last month, to represent the state during the sale process. Raij specializes in stadium development projects and lease agreements. In 2012, he represented New York in negotiating the Bills 10-year lease that included a strict non-relocation clause that makes it difficult for the team to move before the 2020 season. The firm would produce its report ahead of the "New Stadium Working Group," a committee made up of public and private leaders, including Bills executives. The group has already met twice over the past month and is responsible for making recommendations whether a new stadium or renovations to the teams current home best fit the franchises needs to remain viable in Buffalo once the lease expires in 2023. The working group is expected to take six months or longer before making its recommendations, well after the team could be sold. Cuomo is intent on making sure a framework of a plan is in place much sooner, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy told the AP during a visit through the region Friday. "The governor wants to be prepared if there are any earlier offers to buy the team," Duffy said. "Our team is looking at sites now in Erie County, Buffalo, Niagara County. Were just being prepared because we dont know who the next owner will be. 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Leaning forward with both hands on his knees, Buffon appeared to be resting or somehow trying to withstand the rain. Or perhaps the 36-year-old goalkeeper and Italy captain was reflecting on this: He is only the third player in history to be part of five World Cup squads, along with Germany great Lothar Matthaus and former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Vowing hes learned his lesson, Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes intends to keep his mouth shut and walk away from NFL officials the next time he disagrees with a call.Thats just a boneheaded play by me, Hughes said following practice Thursday. It just cant happen.Hughes was referring to a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he drew in the second quarter of a 24-17 loss at Denver last weekend. Hughes was upset with a pass interference penalty on cornerback Stephon Gilmore that came on third-and-8.The Broncos declined the pass interference penalty and instead accepted the extra yardage from Hughes flag to give them the ball at the Buffalo 19. C.J. Anderson scored five plays later to put Denver ahead 14-3.It extended their drive. Youve got a Hall of Fame quarterback on the road. You just dont do things like that, Hughes said. Thats just not smart football.Trouble is, its not the first time Hughes has lost his cool. Hes now been penalized three times for arguing with officials this season.Ive learned from my mistakes, he said. Youve got to walk away.Hughes faces a potential fine from the NFL. And he was immediately disciplined by the team following the penalty, when he was benched for much of the second half by defensive line coach Pepper Johnson.Coach Doug Marrone has spoken to Hughes this week about keeping his emotions in check.I think Jerryss an outstanding football player that plays with a lot of emotion who has to learn that he needs to control them at times, Marrone said.ddddddddddddMarrone was unaware of Hughes being benched, saying he was not informed by his staff during the game. He didnt find out until the team departed Denver.Marrone said he trusts his staff to make the right decisions, but would prefer that they consult with him first.The Bills acquired Hughes in a trade with Indianapolis in April 2013. After struggling to find a niche with the Colts, the 2010 first-round draft pick has blossomed with the Bills.He had a career-best 10 sacks last season, and has 9 1/2 already this year.Hughes is in the final year of his contract and eligible to become a free agent this off-season.Hughes said hes not given any thought of potentially playing his final home game with the Bills on Sunday, when Buffalo (7-6) host the Green Bay Packers.Gosh, Im not going to think about anything like that, Hughes said. We still have three more games left. Thats really been the whole focus, and not really to think too far into the future.NOTES: S DaNorris Searcy (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis after being hurt against Denver. ... 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