Ray Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I would urge people to listen to the WGR interview Howard Simon and Jeremy White did with the AP reporter John Wawrow this morning. Basically the biggest thing to come out of it is that odds are very good the Bills have a plan in place long term to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Signs are there that it is happening but nothing 100%. Good interview. So the Bills are unlikely to go anywhere. The owner does not want that, we of course do not want that and the NFL does not want it.
Magox Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I would urge people to listen to the WGR interview Howard Simon and Jeremy White did with the AP reporter John Wawrow this morning. Basically the biggest thing to come out of it is that odds are very good the Bills have a plan in place long term to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Signs are there that it is happening but nothing 100%. Good interview. So the Bills are unlikely to go anywhere. The owner does not want that, we of course do not want that and the NFL does not want it. That would be great news! What's another 50 years or so of torture?
Ray Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 That would be great news! What's another 50 years or so of torture? We do love torturing ourselves don't we?
Nick in RaChaCha Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I would urge people to listen to the WGR interview Howard Simon and Jeremy White did with the AP reporter John Wawrow this morning. Basically the biggest thing to come out of it is that odds are very good the Bills have a plan in place long term to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Signs are there that it is happening but nothing 100%. Good interview. So the Bills are unlikely to go anywhere. The owner does not want that, we of course do not want that and the NFL does not want it. This is great news!!!
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) The Bills are staying in Buffalo, YA HEARD?! In all seriousness, one part of the interview that I thought was a little morbid, yet intriguing was how Ralph referenced the turn around taking 3 years and how he "probably won't be around to see it." Now granted Ralph will be 92 on Sunday, and we should perhaps take everything he says with a grain of salt, but the wording seemed to foreshadow a post Ralph Wilson era of Bills football in Buffalo. Edited October 12, 2010 by Cotton Fitzsimmons
K Gun Special Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I would urge people to listen to the WGR interview Howard Simon and Jeremy White did with the AP reporter John Wawrow this morning. Basically the biggest thing to come out of it is that odds are very good the Bills have a plan in place long term to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Signs are there that it is happening but nothing 100%. Good interview. So the Bills are unlikely to go anywhere. The owner does not want that, we of course do not want that and the NFL does not want it. Yea i said this many times in other threads. There is a plan in place and it keeps the team here.
DarthICE Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 The NFL doesn't want the Bills to move? What? that can't be right. The hysterical posters have bashed me and others for saying there was no way in hell the NFL allows a team to move in this economy with the outstanding fan base we have. Right now its guranteed money and the Bills were what 8th in profit last year or something like that? Must be a mistake...
jahnyc Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 This really is good news (for once)! I may hate that the team is terrible and has not made the playoffs in 10 years, but I would never want the team to move under any circumstances.
zevo Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 They are not moving...i never once thought they would. Way too much history and marketability even when they suck. Now can we please just focus on getting this team on the right track...all that it takes is a little "LUCK". On a side note....i do find it somewhat sad and upsetting regarding Mr.Wilson mentioning he wont be around to see the bills turned around. While I know this may have been tongue-in-cheek, I do wish for him that we had won one of those super bowls. Mr.Wislon does get alot of crap, some deserved and some not, but we should all respect what he has done for this organization and city.
May Day 10 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 if the team stays after he is no longer the owner, Ill give Mr Wilson diety-like status.
ricojes Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 The NFL doesn't want the Bills to move? What? that can't be right. The hysterical posters have bashed me and others for saying there was no way in hell the NFL allows a team to move in this economy with the outstanding fan base we have. Right now its guranteed money and the Bills were what 8th in profit last year or something like that? Must be a mistake... As long as Ralph is alive, the Bills will continue to be one of the most profitable teams in the league. Under new ownership, the Bills would be at bottom...
ExWNYer Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I would urge people to listen to the WGR interview Howard Simon and Jeremy White did with the AP reporter John Wawrow this morning. Basically the biggest thing to come out of it is that odds are very good the Bills have a plan in place long term to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Signs are there that it is happening but nothing 100%. Good interview. So the Bills are unlikely to go anywhere. The owner does not want that, we of course do not want that and the NFL does not want it. From one Ray to another, I hope you're right. Personally, I'll believe it when I see it. Ralph Wilson has a LOT to prove to me and every other Bills fan. They way he's let this team deteriorate over the last decade+ is absolutely embarrassing and disgraceful. Actions speak louder than words and, until we see some concrete proof, this is all just hearsay. Talk is cheap and this organization is the 'Chatty Cathy' of the NFL.
tennesseeboy Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Yea i said this many times in other threads. There is a plan in place and it keeps the team here. But then what is the plan? I don't think we are talking a big secret here. The paucity of activity this last year is startling and can hardly be part of this "plan". It sounds as if it might include getting a quarterback in the draft this year based on general statements and comments. Fine...but what else is in the works? Wasn't it Gailey who said "show me the baby?"
K Gun Special Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 But then what is the plan? I don't think we are talking a big secret here. The paucity of activity this last year is startling and can hardly be part of this "plan". It sounds as if it might include getting a quarterback in the draft this year based on general statements and comments. Fine...but what else is in the works? Wasn't it Gailey who said "show me the baby?" hey im all with you. I dont know the plan, but i spoke with someone who helped draft the structure of it and thats the general idea, ralph passes and the team moves through the legal system based on the structure and the team stays.
Smiley Dear Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 But then what is the plan? I don't think we are talking a big secret here. The paucity of activity this last year is startling and can hardly be part of this "plan". It sounds as if it might include getting a quarterback in the draft this year based on general statements and comments. Fine...but what else is in the works? Wasn't it Gailey who said "show me the baby?" It was Buddy Nix who said " Don't tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
SouthernMan Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 So what do you believe? The recent intimations suggesting a long term plan for the Bills residency in WNY, or Ralph's prior quotes regarding the team "going to the highest bidder upon his death", effectly saying that whatever happens, happens, and it's out of his hands. The NFL has to understand that some NFL team locale has got to be at the bottom in terms of economy, population, gate revenue from ticket prices/PSLs,etc. It just so happens that the Bills are in the bottom for all categories. Kinda fitting that their offense, defense, and special teams have all joined that exclusive and rather dubious club. In some ways, the Bills may be in best position possible, compared to past team movement and threats of movement. There just isn't much in the way of viable cities with vacancies waiting to be filled by an NFL club. L.A.? 3 of the 32 existing teams once resided there. 4th time's a charm? After the honeymoon period, it would be the same as it ever was...empty seats, fan apathy, and low TV viewership. Oh by the way, their economy ain't exactly going gangbusters lately. Toronto? I think we have a pretty good handle from the Rogers Center experiments what sort of fan base they'd produce. Anyway, the diehard Canadian fans from those parts prefer the Orchard Park experience, others are devout CFL'ers, and the rest couldn't care less about American football, especially after the first faceoff at Maple Leaf Garden. Any other city that comes to mind would have difficulty, if for no other reason than the economy is in really rough shape. The only real advantage some cities have over Buffalo is the ability to sell private boxes and the like to locally based corporations. Well guess what? When times get rough in the corporate world, the first thing to be cut from the budget are the luxuries like high priced private boxes. This isn't exactly a great economic climate to be marketing a transplanted team. I don't foresee anything that would make sense for moving the team anytime soon.
Delete This Account Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 note, i did say "region," and included Toronto in that. but, i'm not that smart of a person when i put a guess on the team staying at 60-65, 30-35. how 60 and 30 add up to 100, don't know. in all seriousness, i think the chances are a little better than 50-50, but the landscape is still not clear. jw
lets_go_bills Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 The fanbase is tops in the league. If they can put together a good roster and start making the playoffs, the Bills will thrive and there will be a surge in dollars spent by the fans. The fans are just damn good and too damn loyal to rip this team away from the city and region. It would crush the spirit and soul of Buffalo.
Guest dog14787 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 note, i did say "region," and included Toronto in that. but, i'm not that smart of a person when i put a guess on the team staying at 60-65, 30-35. how 60 and 30 add up to 100, don't know. in all seriousness, i think the chances are a little better than 50-50, but the landscape is still not clear. jw Thanks for the inside info jw, its good to know something could be brewing in Buffalo to help secure the Buffalo Bills long term, I would have hoped our chances were already a little better then 50/50, lol, but we get the idea
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