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I think it's a real stretch to think Buffalo would host a Super Bowl before other cold weather cities with newer stadiums such as New England, Philly, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. We have to just focus on a multiuse facility that keeps the team in Bflo and that helps spur other economic development. Having said that, people need to understand that as far as hotel rooms for a Super Bowl go, there's a very wide geographic radius in play. When Dallas hosted the Super Bowl, many visitors were staying in towns far away from the actual venue. So if Niagara Falls has enough rooms to host a SB, then Buffalo does as well. I just don't think Buffalo has enough appeal to land a SB even if we do build a new stadium.

Possibly the strangest stadium photo I've ever seen.

Wow, like a Bosley hair transplant for an athletic field. Cool.

I'd venture to say that the stadium design decision will be as much or more about dollars than about football. A multiuse facility will probably be pushed by NYS since that's where most of the dollars will come from.

Meanwhile, not a peep out of Pegula. I think he's playing it just right (assuming he's interested).

If the site can hold 10,000 cars at $40 apiece, 10 home games would net the new owner $4 million per season in easy unshared revenue.

Yea, my tailor is an elderly oriental woman who most likely had a past association with DHgate. She may be able to get it done but I'd worry that it ends up looking like one of those really bad Terrell Owens knockoffs with the huge letters. I've already treated myself to season tickets, which are hard to justify living down here.

First, Jeremy White's logic rarely impresses me. Second, just because there will be a new stadium and just because the owners don't directly make money off of tailgating doesn't necessarily mean tailgating as we know it will end. The fate of tailgating in Buffalo will be dependent upon which stadium site is chosen, which will largely be decided by the new owner. Keep in mind that revenues from parking on the stadium complex ARE a potential revenue source that can be reaped by ownership, so to that extent, a site that offers parking can be an important factor in the site selection decision. Bottom line, it's far too early to declare Buffalo tailgating's demise.

I own a Nike "on field" #14 Ryan Fitzpatrick jersey and I'm looking to "upgrade" the nameplate to Watkins. Can anyone recommend a company that can get this done for a reasonable price? Thanks.

On the revenue comment, it would be nice, real nice if he cited a source. One detail that some may be overlooking is that Ralph set up both his wife and niece as half of the four-person trust. I highly doubt that Ralph would risk putting his closest family in the crosshairs of Buffalo fans, therefore it says to me that the trust is empowered to find the best local owner for the team. A local owner acceptable to Ralph's trust + a new stadium commitment should = Bills in Buffalo for the next generation.

This quote shows Jerry's ignorance in my opinion. Using a stadium to leverage increased revenues in Dallas is one thing, but it's completely different in Buffalo due to vast demographic differences. The NFL owners don't care one bit about giving us fans great amenities and great experiences. They are after revenue, pure and simple. I get that stadiums can be revenue generators in large markets. But what about small ones? It has not yet been explained WHY Buffalo needs a new stadium or exactly HOW it would solidify Buffalo's franchise, except that Goodell, Jones and reportedly Jim Kelly say so. Tell me WHY.

I believe EJ will be much improved this year, no replacement necessary.

I think this is it - he's been informed that someone else has the inside track and is bowing out to save face and to preserve some hope of having his NF land bought out from under him. Good to hear Kraft's comments, BTW (assuming the source is legitimate).

I hear Colt Lyerla is still available.

Dustin Hopkins ahead of Dan Carpenter on the depth chart? Really?

Worst thread of the year. Your attempt to pose as objective is pretty weak. Your real intent was clear when you described Brandon as a "self-proclaimed 'marketing genius.'" Sure, others have described him in that way, but when did he ever make that proclamation?

You don't think this highly experienced California firm will take factors like that into consideration, do you?

Wow there's hope for my old Fitz jersey!!! Now where do I get that "Watkins" patch?

Maybe during the first deal, but the second one was for reportedly much less. So why bother a second time? Great post - I agree completely.

Starting FS? Possibly, and I hope so, but whenever Marrone is asked about him, he speaks of him first as a CB and then as a safety. Not sure why.

Right. But do the demographics favor moving east or north? Forget whether the Toronto series worked or not - why do you suppose the team entered into successive deals to play in Toronto and not in the Carrier Dome? If I was making the decision for the Bills, the stadium location decision wouldn't be about making existing customers happy, as I can make them happy with wins. To me, it would be about how I can best increase market share and capture the UNTAPPED market.

I'm amazed to see all the posts talking about how a given site affects the poster. I guess I should have expected as much. But this is about what's best for the Bills franchise, isn't it?

Can someone explain how Batavia is in the mix as a potential new stadium site? I keep thinking this is a joke but it continues to be in the conversation, at least in media reports. I will grant that Batavia has land and good Thruway access, but what else? How does a Batavia site add to Buffalo's or Niagara Falls' critical mass for economic development purposes? How does it entice popular or corporate support from Southern Ontario and put a stake in the heart of Toronto's NFL ambitions (which in my opinion is critical to the long term survival if a Buffalo franchise)?

I take exception to the OP's description of the Atlanta game. No mention of the venue - come on! Everyone knows the real reason the Bills lost was because we were playing in Canada.

Swag perhaps, but a fail in the real professional world.