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Let’s hope that is an option. But again, that will depends on the market. Just like buying a house at the right time when prices are down as well as interest rates. A buyers market creates a sellers market and vice/Versa. It only works if the team is competitive and promising. If they are 7-10 then I would imagine it’s not going to benefit you much.

We don’t know that yet for sure. If I just cancel my seats, the Bills would definitely benefit from charging double the PSL fees. And again, I’m ok with the business aspect of it. Just not ok with people claiming this is only for stadium construction costs. This I disagree with. First. If someone is looking for an investment opportunity they will gladly spend the money because they know they will make it back. You can absolutely sell your tickets in the secondary market and make back more than what you paid for them. I friend of mine last year sold all but 3 games and not only paid for his entire season, he banked some money for this seasons tix as well as out some away for what he expects to be more increases in tix prices and PSL fees in the future.

I mean, Jones is 31. It’s crazy to think his play will continue moving forward to even what it was last season. And after this year we would still have nobody at DT beside an even older Jones. fwiw I’m not saying to not extend Jones. I’m just arguing that even if you did that you still need help at DT.

Same topic but the argument geared towards those that would say building downtown wouldn’t benefit the area surrounding it. And I’m not saying you believe this SoCal. Just pointing out that this argument goes against those that believe building the stadium downtown would accomplish nothing for the area. yes, yes, I know. It’s a done deal. Nothing is going to change. I’m aware. I’ll hop off my soapbox now

I never said they were. I was simply arguing the point that the PSLs are specifically for construction costs is not true. If it was true, once the debts from building the stadium have been met, the PSLs would no longer be needed.

We can’t discount the fact that we did pick up Miller. Yes, he wasn’t available in the playoffs but I do think things would have been different had he been. im sick of the excises too. I’m simply stating a fact that we did pick up a premier pass rusher, possibly the best option last offseason to help us with that. And we still don’t know what that would have yielded us.

I didn’t expect anything. I’m actually very glad that Shaq is back. I think he’s our 3rd best DE behind Miller and Rousseau. in fact I’m happy they did it because hopefully now they won’t waste a pick on DE in the draft. I was simply stating a fact based off your comment.

However they were 1-1 in the playoffs when it matters and their DL couldn’t get to Burrow with 3 backups on Cincis OL. just saying

I generally agree. However the issue with that is this: after the stadium is completely built. After all the season tickets have been sold. After the state/county, and Pegula have recouped all their debt they payed to build this stadium. Will the Bills continue to charge PSL fees for new season ticket members down the line? If the answer is yes, then it’s not just for the cost of construction. Now it is a money grab by the already rich billionaire owner. and that’s fine. I’m ok with it. Again, he’s a smart and shrewd businessman for a reason. But let’s not make the excuse that it’s just for the construction costs. Because eventually this thing will be paid off and incoming PSLs will just be for putting gas in the yacht.

FYI, for those of you that are unaware. They CURRENTLY do charge for PSLs in some seats in Highmark now. It’s worded differently but they do have it already. It’s been going on a while now. This doesn’t mean I’m arguing for or against any of your points. Simply stating they currently have PSLs now in the clubs. People do/did/will pay them. My argument is I think this is all fine considering the state of the franchise, the cost of PSLs, and ticket prices. Like @Greggsaid, the pressure will be on to continue to field a winning team. We shall see how that plays out over time. Hopefully not for a long while and likely until after Allen is gone/retired.

Deal like this do happen all the time in the nfl. Regarding restructures, and the team trading players eating money. I was simply stating that if he’s cut, it’s less likely to happen because he doesn’t need to take a paycut/restructure. He can work any deal he pleases and chances are based on the OBJ deal, he’s going to make more than we’re able to pay. The only real way I see this happening is a trade with Ari and then eating contract.

Lol. Got me.

It would also cost us a lot more in terms of salary cap though. the only way I see this happening for the Bills is if the Texans just want out and are willing to eat some salary. and that’s with a trade. Being cut won’t do it because Hopkins will get as much or more most likely on the open market. Unless he just wants to go after a ring and thinks we’re the best team to deliver that. Who knows. It I’m gonna assume he’d not take a friendly enough offer that would fit in our cap restraints.

At the very least they will need to draft someone as none of the DTs on the current roster are signed past this season. You could go anyway you’d like with the draft. And go with a replacement for Jones, or Oliver. Or a hybrid of both. Really anyone over 305lb could do either position in this defense. Assuming the rest of the traits are there. Oliver is way too small for either position imo and should be more like a DE in a 3-4. Or next to someone who’s an absolute monster in the 1T

Both are really good imo. Exactly what we need and are missing on the DL. I’d say the best way to describe Koburn is violent. But he also plays with a finesse and quickness. Getting out of blocks. He has some moves that get him out of tight spaces. You can see it in that vid you posted. There’s like 2 plays more than halfway through it where he’s doubled and somehow slides through a hole that just shouldn’t be there. Yet he’s 330+. It’s not natural. Or 5 yards downfield

This is what I find hilarious. It is true. 100%. But then you go to some of the draft threads or LB threads here and people want to draft LBs that are 230lbs. Bernard is only 225. And many here are wanting to get a guy that’s 230. And that may be a little bigger, but not much. We could just have Bernard eat a Large Spaghetti Parm from Chefs the night before and gain that for game time. Campbell or Sewell are the only 2 LBs I’m interested in for this draft. And I think Campbell is going to be too high of a pick. I’d take Sewell. Into the DTs available. Ika and Coburn are absolute monsters. If you can get either in the 4th round or Ika in the 3rd you are looking good. if they were to go with Mazi Smith if he made it to the 2nd round I wouldn’t be unhappy. and I also like Keeanu Benton in the 3rd round or later. He’s a little smaller at 309lbs. But compared to guys like Oliver he’s a beast.

This is part of my whole gripe with everything. My whole argument has multiple angles. They want to charge PSLs for seat. That’s fine. But I want it to be a better experience than what we’re currently getting. They want to increase ticket sales, that’s fine but I want to be more comfortable in my seat. They want to do all this, but had a losing team, it’s not going to work. right now there’s a 7,000 person waiting list for season tickets. Up from 4,000 last season. Back when we were in a 17 year drought, there was no waiting list. They are absolutely striking while the iron is hot. And good for them. That’s good business. But if things go south with this team, they are going to have an extremely hard time selling tickets at the prices they expect to get. Been my deal the whole argument. I’m good with spending more. I’ve sat through the worst conditions every single game since 2006. Now that they are building this new thing and could have planned from beginning to make fans comfortable. I’m not soft by any means. But for the money they want to charge, I want to be comfortable. I don’t want to have to bundle up like the Christmas Story kid in the winter. Or have to wear rain coats and get soaked all game in 38* rain days. That’s me personally. But it is true of many other people. And it’s factual based on when it is crumby, our stadium isn’t full. I see it every year. When the weather turns, people start skipping Games. When we were not good those seats went empty. When we are good, they often got to opposing teams fans on the secondary market. The Bengals this past year in the playoffs was embarrassing imo. Way too many bengals fans for a home Div playoff game.

I’d say the 2” in height isn’t that big of a deal as long as wingspan is about the same. But the .20 of a second is absolutely a huge deal in the 40. Side by side it would be like 5-10ft difference most likely.

Well. Not all of it will be local. I understand your point. But I can tell you for a fact that Turner Construction who is one of the construction companies on the project, will be transferring workers into the area for the project. As well as Nyseg will for the electrical work. I know those 2 companies for sure, I can’t vouch for all of their workers, and I can’t vouch for any other company involved. Of course there will be plenty of local companies involved.

Kind of where I’m at. If club seats or covered heated seats are extremely expensive with no reasonable PSL. And the only reasonable tickets are in 500s then I’m likely out. It’ll depend on how things go.

My end zones are like that now. I’ve pretty much stood for the entire game for every single game since 2006. Isn’t really much of an option not to. The sidelines and clubs aren’t as bad. At least the club seats I’ve sat in. I hope the new stadium will be similar. But I unfortunately do believe they will end up being Aud like in the 500 level. I hope I’m wrong. it likely won’t be that bad as I’m sure the regulations are much different now as what’s allowed and what’s not. But I really think it’s gonna be pretty bad. Like I said earlier, New Orleans was terrible in the upper levels. I’ve never felt so uncomfortable in a seat anywhere in my life.

Pretty sure you’ll have ability to pay at once, over 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and I hope they will have an option after that. 10 years or even 15 years. It may be stupid with interest, but might get some people not able to pay a $5k+ PSL or even higher on a seat they normally wouldn’t be able to afford because of the PSL fees.

The drawings that many of us have argued about over and over and many have stated that it doesn’t look like it covers much. Those drawings? Ok

Yup. Exactly.