SF Bills Fan

I've always had my money in Jacobs. I suspect we'll hear his name a lot in the coming months as he readies the bid

I would take Mark Cuban over Trump as an owner. Though, Trump is right- Cuban does not have the means alone. What people don't realize is most people do not have the cash to purchase a team on their own. Jerry Jones is the majority owner of the Cowboys, but only owns a fraction of the team, for example. One guy that has the cash and it is all liquid is Pegula. Pegula could buy and sell Jerry Jones over several times. Pegula could lay down a cool billion for the Bills not lose sleep that night.

No surprise- there is no tax liability tgst way. I bet she retains a piece of the team when it is sold. I think this is a benefit for Buffalo as it seems she is a pro Buffalo person. She can help make sure the team passes to local interests.

I think fans will get their chance since PSLs will line be a part of any new stadium. Ine concept that I think coukd also be used is Crowfunding. I believe the newly formed Fan Alliance may be exploring this idea.

The ticket prices will certainly rise and PSLs will likely be needed to help with any new stadium. But, it is either pay more or nothing at all since they will be gone.

No- it will not stop. The NFL is set up so that all franchises share national TV rights regardless of who owns the team. Where revenue is not shared is the local revenue. That is why teams in the big markets make more- a luxury box in NYC, for example, will go for a million a year and Buffalo 100k. Ad money and local radio rights are bigger. There is the disparity. But the revenue sharing is what allows Buffalo and Cleveland and Green Bay to share big dollars and compete. Without it, it woukd be like MLB. I don't know who originated revenue sharing (Rozelle, perhaps?) but I know that the big market owners were wise to accept it when it was proposed. They sacrificed their own revenue but knew it would make the league competitive and grow. I think Mara of the Giants was one of the guys that led the the charge to influence the other big market guys.

One thing for sure- the days of the lowest ticket prices in the league will end. Also, PSLs will likely be a part of the stadium plan.

The Raiders will pick up and go back to LA. They still consider it "home turf" and lay claim to it. The franchise is valued about where the Bills are. Mark Davis has said he has thought about it. He has even less loyalty to Oakland than Al. By moving to LA. the value of the franchise goes way up. They may not even have to pay the penalty for relocation since they still lay claim to LA. They will not get a new stadium in Oakland next year and they play in a terrible stadium older than the Ralph and they have poor attendance. Now that the Niners have their shiny new stadium,watch and see next year how this picks up steam when they are rejected for a new stadium. Since people are discussing Buffalo as a possible relocation option for LA, Mark Davis will think about getting there sooner than later. I would put money on it. No way he will let another LA team reap the benefits of an area they feel is theirs. Check back with me on this post in 3 years.

It they went to Toronto they would lose everyone on the American side of the border. If they go to LA, they will lose everyone in Ontario and WNY.

This lipstick is going to buy us 7 years until we get the permanent solution in place.

We have seven years to get a new stadium in place. This is what it will come down to.

As Rust says at the end of True Detective: “Light versus dark. You’re looking at it wrong, the sky thing. If you ask me, light’s winning." I think we've seen the worst of it. The last few days with the support for Kelly and the outpouring for Ralph, you see all the positives. I predict that in the coming months that we'll start to see the groups come forward that will ultimately keep the team in Buffalo. In addition, I think the team is going to turn the corner on the field. It will come together and this dark time will be behind and the team will be as strong as ever.

If the trust will indeed run the Bills for the next few years, this may be big benefit to the Bills remaining. It could allow time for LA to get a team or teams before any sale. It may actually speed the Rams return to LA. It will give the stadium group time to come up with a plan for a new one and it will allow local interests time to get things in order and get the support needed to make a move..

There is a good write up in the Buffalo News about what comes next. The short of it is- nothing for several years while the estate sorts everything out. Then sold to highest bidder, but there are many reason why it would be prohibitive to move them, lease, fees and support. Golisano and Pegula and the Kelly group are mentioned as possible suitors. LA is the main threat.

So long and thank you, Ralph. Now what happens?

Good bye and thank you Ralph. Talk about a crazy week. Now, I am worried for the future of the franchise.

What took so long?

No way- if the Rams go, the NFL will be dead to St. Louis. That is one town where the NFL takes a seat to baseball. The fans there will quickly move on. This is no Cleveland or Houston- the NFL will never rush to fill the void. They are reluctant to build a new stadium for the Rams and that is what will ultimaty drive them away and no team will relocate to a dome that is considered outdated.

I have zero concern for Vick. It's a desperate move for a team that I feel we are going to pull ahead of in the next few years.

The Rams will be in LA after 2014. The Raiders will not get their new stadium in the Bay Area and will follow.

Not a fan of domes, but retractable would be ok. That way it can be used for other events. Lucas Oil Stadium does look pretty nice.

Just saw it- never would have expected that.

I think we're all wowed by The Mario signing a few years back, but this has been just as good. Wow- Marrone and Schwartz must be saying all the right things.

I have faith he will beat it again.

Dolphins should be lower. Bills are a good bet.