Buffalo Bills facing off-field problems as their cheerleaders file a lawsuit over mistreatment

The problems seemingly never stop for the Buffalo Bills, and just as they're focusing on the 2014 NFL Draft and then turning their attention to on-the-field problems, they're facing a legal battle with their very own cheerleaders the "Jills". The cheerleaders have field a lawsuit for mistreatment, saying they've been paid below the minimum wage, suffered from degrading comments and countless of other forms of inappropriate behaviour.

Maria P, a former "Jill", had her say "I've been a Bills fans my entire life. To be able to cheer them on in front of 80,000 fans was a dream of mine since I was a child. That dream was taken advantage of by the Bills. I could not go back because of the harassment and the way we were treated. I signed up to be a cheerleader, not whatever you want to call that. Cheerleading was my passion. I had no idea what would be taking place at these events."

It seems like this might be a battle the Bills have well and truly lost, and rightfully so.

Part of the lawsuit being examined reads:

In addition, the Jills were subjected to weekly "physique evaluations" during which defendants' representatives tested the Jills' bodies for "jiggling." During the "Jiggle Test" defendants scrutinized the women's stomach, arms, legs, hips, and butt while she does jumping jacks. The physique evaluations largely determine whether or not any particular Jill would be allowed to perform at the Bills' next home game. Jills that failed to meet defendants' physical standards received warnings, and in some cases were penalized, suspended or dismissed.

It looks like the Bills will try and keep this lawsuit under wraps as it develops, but like other NFL teams, they could be in trouble, and deservingly so. They'll be hoping it's their on-the-field performances being critiqued once again, and not needless behaviour like this.