Fixxxer Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Is it just me or does every Kryk article have the Facebook, twitter, etc. symbols right where you would normally be reading? Yep and they're annoying. Edited July 4, 2014 by Fixxxer
Big Turk Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) For those waiting on insight from #roadsodas: Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h According to a source, "all bidders are Expected to submit bids with a long term plan for the Buffalo area only." Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h More - "Bids with relocation will not be taken seriously". Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h "We expect to have 3 solid offers from WNY owners. Most have already been mentioned". Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h "all parties have had ample time to sign and return NDAs, we expect bids very shortly". Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h "We would be surprised if someone who knew the Buffalo sports landscape didn't win the bid". Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h "Ralph Wilson made it VERY clear to everyone in the estate, that moving the team would never be an option. It would taint his legacy". Kevin Massare @KevinMassare · 19h "We involved with the deal wish the fans could be as comfortable and confident as we are, however this is just how the process goes" His source is supposedly a kid of Littman, who is on the 4-person committee. I already figured as much...made no sense to go thru all that trouble to make it near impossible to get out of the lease to turn around and sell to someone to who wants to relocate... Ralph had a well organized plan in place and it appears it is being followed. This team isn't going anywhere. Edited July 4, 2014 by matter2003
CodeMonkey Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 http://www.torontosun.com/2014/07/03/bills-release-sale-book-to-prospective-bidders-source the trust began informing prospective purchasers who have signed the non-disclosure agreement how to download the sale book -- officially called the "offering memorandum" -- via a secured website. Sure wouldn't mind a look at that PDF
The Wiz Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Seriously!?!? Nothing new. You would think all the people bidding were on vacation for the holiday weekend or something.
thebandit27 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Like I said before: we're very likely a good 4-6 weeks away from hearing anything of real substance (beyond what we already know/suspect).
The Wiz Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Like I said before: we're very likely a good 4-6 weeks away from hearing anything of real substance (beyond what we already know/suspect). I know. Just hate seeing this thread working it's way down the chain.
thebandit27 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 I know. Just hate seeing this thread working it's way down the chain. Gotcha...the wait is brutal--just want this process to be complete so that we can move on to the new era of Bills football.
ET1062 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 More Billionaires in the mix, per John Kryk http://blogs.canoe.ca/krykslants/nfl/other-cash-flush-billionaires-in-the-mix-and-might-bid-on-bills/
TheFunPolice Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 it seems like the pendulum swings wildly from "we're going to be fine" to "DOOM!" I can't wait for this to be over so we have a real answer.
thebandit27 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 More Billionaires in the mix, per John Kryk http://blogs.canoe.ca/krykslants/nfl/other-cash-flush-billionaires-in-the-mix-and-might-bid-on-bills/ There's actually nothing new to fear here; this group has been involved for some time now according to someone here that would know.
CodeMonkey Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 More Billionaires in the mix, per John Kryk http://blogs.canoe.c...-bid-on-bills/ So now Kyrk has covered all his bases and will be right no matter what happens, well played
The Wiz Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 More Billionaires in the mix, per John Kryk http://blogs.canoe.ca/krykslants/nfl/other-cash-flush-billionaires-in-the-mix-and-might-bid-on-bills/ That article hints at nothing. "There are other billionaire's out there". No ****. He makes it seem like he has knowledge of someone bidding but doesn't back it up. End of story. Lots of hits from the Buffalo market.
purple haze Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 it seems like the pendulum swings wildly from "we're going to be fine" to "DOOM!" I can't wait for this to be over so we have a real answer. Why doom? They're only reported to be potential bidders. And there is nothing that says they would want to move the team. I think from everything we've heard already the team will be where they've always been. Just a matter of who the ownership is. I'm done worrying. But I agree, I'm looking forward to it being done with. Then we can talk about that new stadium or no new stadium.
jahnyc Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 It is amazing how little we really know at this point about the sale process, the terms of the trust, and the interested parties. I really hope Pegula wins the auction, but I sometimes feel that we are all being a bit naive and complacent about this process. Of course there may be billionaires with more resources than Pegula who could be interested in buying the team. I do think that moving the team in the near term will be very difficult if the team is sold to a buyer who wants to do that, but a buyer can be patient and wait whatever number of years it will take, particularly if a new stadium is not built, which would be the excuse to move the team. Ultimately, Cuomo will need to be supportive of building a new stadium for the Bills, in part because the NFL may require this. I get it that he does not want to explicitly state now that he will devote state funds for this purpose, but if an owner is willing to pay for most of the cost of a new stadium, the state needs to chip in as well. This will be the only way to ensure the long term future of the Bills in Buffalo.
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2014 Author Posted July 8, 2014 Kevin Massare @KevinMassare 3m We should know the leader/bidders/winner at some point in August. Then, road sodas for everyone!
thebandit27 Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Kevin Massare @KevinMassare 3m We should know the leader/bidders/winner at some point in August. Then, road sodas for everyone! Wow...thanks Kevin. Like I said before: we're very likely a good 4-6 weeks away from hearing anything of real substance (beyond what we already know/suspect).
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2014 Author Posted July 8, 2014 Wow...thanks Kevin. What if roadsodas' "source" is actually TSW?
RuntheDamnBall Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 What if roadsodas' "source" is actually TSW? let's start some rumors and see. I, for one, have heard about Aaron Rodgers coming to the Bills for a 4th round pick.
thebandit27 Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 What if roadsodas' "source" is actually TSW? let's start some rumors and see. I, for one, have heard about Aaron Rodgers coming to the Bills for a 4th round pick. Haha...that would be hilarious. I actually have no beef with Massare's info as you guys know...I just see no reason to speak in such glaring generalities when that timetable has been pretty well articulated by more than a few news outlets.
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