CodeMonkey

I suspect Kelly meant the decision was not up to him.

Well, that is something that there is no arguing with

I called BS on this, then I checked. Depends upon what criteria they use, but census does show #3 behind Detroit and Cleveland (cities with populations of 250,000 or more). But then again, neither Detroit or Cleveland seems to have trouble attracting talent. Local Link

Thinking about it some more, maybe "deserving" is the wrong word. "capable of sustaining" maybe is a better way to put it.

The real reason, and you all know this, is that the NFL ... nay, the entire world ... is against Buffalo and particularly the Buffalo Bills.

Ugggg. Way to misunderstand the point that he (I thought clearly but I guess not) was trying to make. Paraphrased .... Buffalo is a small market economically depressed city that cannot compete with large, thriving cities. The sooner that is realized, the better.

A bit over dramatic don't you think? To the original poster, well thought out and expressed.

Desperation leads people to do embarrassing things.

Close the book on this discussion.

Corrected if you subscribe to the views of some here. Of course if gunpoint is an option we still have Marshawn ....

I 100% disagree. Bills fans, and I am talking about the hardcore ones who will tell you to go !@#$ yourself if you say anything bad about either the Bills or Buffalo as a city, will continue to buy tickets/merchandise etc. as long as they stay in Buffalo. That has been proven and will not change. The Bills have been around for 50 years now, and except for the Kelly superbowl years in the 90's have not fielded great (or generally even good) teams. They may not set season ticket selling records again next year. But not support their Buffalo Bills? No !@#$ing way. Sanchez???? He has sucked this season for the most part. They have won the last few games because he can hand the ball off. I suspect he will end up being a good QB, but he certainly was not this season.

I'm not saying I want the Bills to leave necessarily. But I'm not sure I understand your logic when you say that it is obvious that the Bills leaving would make the WNY economy worse. Firstly, there is more to WNY than just the Buffalo area. Not sure how Rochester or other parts of WNY would be affected economically one way or the other if the Bills stay or go. Second, I'm not sure how even the Buffalo area would be greatly impacted economically. It's not like the Bills are a huge tourist draw for people outside the area. And even if they were, we are talking 8 weekends a year total (plus playoffs if that ever happens again). Not exactly a huge impact. Lastly, take into account all of the tax money that gets spent on the team. You can argue quality of life would go down for the Buffalo area or even WNY. But that would be only for the true Bills fans. The casual fan or the football in general fan would not be impacted this way either. So even that argument is weak in my opinion. I guess you can lump me in as 'beyond ignorant'. Please educate me.

Unless Marshawn is driving in the area

Hey!!!! How dare you try and inject some common sense into the "We need Cowher and no one else will do" discussions!!! Wait until something is actually DONE before complaining about it? That's crazy talk!!!!

You my friend are my new favorite spin-meister

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That's the answer ... Mrs. The-Chin gets to design the new uniforms if he signs!!!

Geez guys. The guy is being thorough and interviewing a bunch of people. Reading this board you would think Nix went out and signed a high school special teams coach to be the HC of the Bills. Why don't you wait until he signs someone you don't like before crucifying the guy. Consider the fact that he may not be able to hire a big name, or even someone with HC experience that is worth a **** because they turn him down. If he was sitting on his hands and not interviewing other candidates now you are the same people that would be calling for his head for not being proactive. Grow up.

If this happens you don't think we would take Mangina do you? Even if you do, please lie and say no so I can feel better

Done. Now I think you need to take a step back and look at the big picture, not just greed.

Wow so you feel that the money is the primary factor. For someone without money or other options I agree with you. But not for someone who has both is my opinion. I guess we agree to disagree .

So he is in DC instead of Buffalo simply because of the money? If Ralph had offered him 7 he would have taken us instead? It had nothing to do with the organizations, the GM in DC etc. etc.? It was just the money? Come on man.

But that is going to make him take Buffalo if he otherwise wouldn't want to? Particularly when he can get the same money this year or next with another team that he might like more? bull ****.

I still don't understand what makes people think this is a money thing. He must have millions stashed away already. Getting paid well at CBS now as well. I said if before and I will say it again, money is not a strong motivator to someone who already has it. *If* the chin comes to Buffalo, I seriously doubt the main reason would be money.

I always respect you opinion. But man, for the life of me I don't get that.