K-9 Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I still think Terry Pegula is going to be a prospective bidder for the Bills. For a couple of reasons. 1. In Sept 2011 he purchased a NFL Player Agency owned by Todd France, because he wanted to learn the business side of the NFL. 2. Ed Kilgore, former Sports Director at WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo, had a report shortly before he left which stated he has personal knowledge of a potential ownership group that would like to purchase the team and help build a new stadium in WNY for them. He left Channel 2 a few months later to go to work for Pegula. 3. As we all know, Thurman tweeted a while back that he has done something to help ensure the Bills Future in Buffalo. A short time later he started retweeting posts from one of the Pegula's Daughters for awhile. (Yes I realize this is a probably a HUGE coincidence, but who knows) Pegula has demonstrated his willingness to spend his own money and would probably contribute at least 200 million towards a new stadium. All of this may amount to nothing, but we will have to see. El Pegaul likes to be a player. He WAS discussed at the March league meetings. Seems he'd be the perfect candidate in the eyes of other owners. How about a Pegula/Golisano partnership with Golisano selling out after the new broadcast deal kicks in? Hmm. GO BILLS!!!
FLFan Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I would be fine with Golisano as owner with one proviso - he does not bring Larry Quinn with him. If I am not mistaken (and I would be happy for someone to correct my memory on this), Quinn was part of the meeting TG had with Bills officials a month ago or so. In my opinion, TG saved the Sabres and was a very good owner. I would not like to see Quinn replace Brandon. Quinn was the biggest problem with the Sabres during that time period.
Peter Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 In other words, it's on like a mofo! . . . that could be a new slogan for the team.
The Wiz Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) I agree with the overall gist of your post but I have to admit, I wouldn't like it if the Donald bought the team. Sure, it'd be better than losing the team to TO or elsewhere, but he would be an absolute embarrassment to the team, the region, and we the fans. And rest assured, I would mock him and complain day 1! He would be and mock him all you want, if the team stays put, I don't care. I know someone like Trump would be even worse than Al Davis and Jerry Jones with his publicity stunts but at the end of the day, just need to be happy for what we got. My favorite thing about trump is that he is the person that could have devastated the Bills the most if the USFL didn't fold and now he want to be the owner. Edited May 22, 2014 by The Wiz
bbb Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 . . . that could be a new slogan for the team. It's got my vote!
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Golisano is buying the team to secure their long term future in WNY. He will secure the new stadium and a long term lease and then possibly put them back on the market. There are much worse options than Golisano. Yes and no. If he "cheaps" the Bills like he did the Sabres, count on additional years of mediocrity before someone who truly cares steps in. I would be fine with Golisano as owner with one proviso - he does not bring Larry Quinn with him. If I am not mistaken (and I would be happy for someone to correct my memory on this), Quinn was part of the meeting TG had with Bills officials a month ago or so. In my opinion, TG saved the Sabres and was a very good owner. I would not like to see Quinn replace Brandon. Quinn was the biggest problem with the Sabres during that time period. Don't say that name!
Kirby Jackson Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Yes and no. If he "cheaps" the Bills like he did the Sabres, count on additional years of mediocrity before someone who truly cares steps in. Define cheaps? The Golisano years have been perfectly articulated by Buftex earlier in the thread. He did for the Sabres exactly what I am suggesting he does here.
FLFan Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Define cheaps? The Golisano years have been perfectly articulated by Buftex earlier in the thread. He did for the Sabres exactly what I am suggesting he does here. Golisano spent to the cap. You can argue with the decision making, but he was not cheap.
Kirby Jackson Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Golisano spent to the cap. You can argue with the decision making, but he was not cheap. Yep
eiregi Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I don't post often... so I'll defer to those do. Judging by the leaks if it does seem like a potential owner with local ties will prevail. A lot good posts in the thread along with a healthy skepticism, which is fair. The thing that intrigues me is if Golisano becomes majority owner for a set period of time and brings in a minority partner with an agreement to buy the majority out (Golisano is no spring chicken) upon a certain time with all the wishes all of a new stadium and binding lease... I'm liking it. My two cents...
klos63 Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I don't post often... so I'll defer to those do. Judging by the leaks if it does seem like a potential owner with local ties will prevail. A lot good posts in the thread along with a healthy skepticism, which is fair. The thing that intrigues me is if Golisano becomes majority owner for a set period of time and brings in a minority partner with an agreement to buy the majority out (Golisano is no spring chicken) upon a certain time with all the wishes all of a new stadium and binding lease... I'm liking it. My two cents... That makes a lot of sense. I was thinking along the same lines. Golisano helps keep the Bills in Buffalo short term, makes a smooth transition to the minority owner. I'm guessing he does not want to deal with a new stadium as he is approaching 80 years old.
Kirby Jackson Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 That makes a lot of sense. I was thinking along the same lines. Golisano helps keep the Bills in Buffalo short term, makes a smooth transition to the minority owner. I'm guessing he does not want to deal with a new stadium as he is approaching 80 years old. I'm thinking that if he buys it he will see it through the new stadium. It will be built with like a 30 year lease with no out clauses and then he will put it back on the market.
Campy Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 He would be and mock him all you want, if the team stays put, I don't care. I know someone like Trump would be even worse than Al Davis and Jerry Jones with his publicity stunts but at the end of the day, just need to be happy for what we got. My favorite thing about trump is that he is the person that could have devastated the Bills the most if the USFL didn't fold and now he want to be the owner. How so? Kelly?
eiregi Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I'm thinking that if he buys it he will see it through the new stadium. It will be built with like a 30 year lease with no out clauses and then he will put it back on the market. Modell brought in Bisicotti, regardless of how Modell hightailed it to Charm City... he set up the future... and Biscoitti... is against transfers...
kasper13 Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Golisano never spent to the cap. The NHL had a salary cap and the Sabres had their own lower salary cap under Golisano. He told Regier do whatever you want to improve the team just don't lose any money.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Golisano never spent to the cap. The NHL had a salary cap and the Sabres had their own lower salary cap under Golisano. He told Regier do whatever you want to improve the team just don't lose any money. Exactly, which if he did that with the Bills we could have any player we wanted under the cap.
thewildrabbit Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Haha. Don't we have 2 1st rounders, 2nd rounders, and a 3rd rounder on our line now? I think the Steelers and Packers operate with a moneyball philosophy. But you're right. We should be more like the Washington Slurs and cowboys, real deep spenders. just can't resist, can ya... There are times when I think the karma of this team is justified.
The Wiz Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) How so? Kelly? Yup. Think what if for a second if the USFL didn't fold. We don't have Kelly or the glory days that were, the team would have been similar to where they are now with their record, if not worse. Ralph might have pulled the trigger on another location if the timing was there for it. It's all speculation but it might have happened. We will never know. Edited May 23, 2014 by The Wiz
Section242 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Golisano never spent to the cap. The NHL had a salary cap and the Sabres had their own lower salary cap under Golisano. He told Regier do whatever you want to improve the team just don't lose any money. I'm not an expert on NHL salary cap but I recall having to trade Biron because of Connolly coming back and not going over the cap in the Presidents trophy year. He won't lose money in the NFL. He'll make money if he buys the Bills so I don't get the comparison to the NHL. Maybe he saved the Sabres maybe he didn't. I know Hamister fell through. I don't get how any fan could be disappointed with a guy buying a team and ensuring they stay here.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 He`s 72 . How long can he last ? Ralph was the exception. He might not even last the lease.
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