jester43 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 wow, half the teams in the league have changed hands in the past 10 years? then why do do many people always make the point that "nfl teams rarely are on the market" when talking about why the Bills would have to fetch a record price? If i was John Francis Bongiovi I would just concentrate on making more crappy music for a few years and come back when i was worth another $100million. certainly there will be another team to bid on soon enough.
thebandit27 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Maybe Gundlach and Kelly want to team with Pegula..... Why would they want to go in against a guy with enormous resources who has proven that he will spend on the team/facilities and has done so much already for WNY? Pegula is pretty much every Bills fan's dream.... and they work to sink that bid? Just doesn't make sense. They're not working to sink his bid; they're creating competition. Pegula knows the score, so I wouldn't worry about him taking his ball and going home if you know what I mean. I'm as anxious as anyone to see this get wrapped up; try not to fret. wow, half the teams in the league have changed hands in the past 10 years? then why do do many people always make the point that "nfl teams rarely are on the market" when talking about why the Bills would have to fetch a record price? If i was John Francis Bongiovi I would just concentrate on making more crappy music for a few years and come back when i was worth another $100million. certainly there will be another team to bid on soon enough. Mostly because when an owner sells a team, it's to who he wants and when he wants...this situation is different because it's an open bid of sorts.
Jauronimo Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Maybe Gundlach and Kelly want to team with Pegula..... Why would they want to go in against a guy with enormous resources who has proven that he will spend on the team/facilities and has done so much already for WNY? Pegula is pretty much every Bills fan's dream.... and they work to sink that bid? Just doesn't make sense. Who works to sink Pegula's bid and how?
TheFunPolice Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) I wonder what role Jim would have in any "ownership" group? He couldn't possibly put in more than $10 million (I'm just guessing) Why not just wait until Pegula buys and try to get a high up role like Lafontaine (minus the hissy fits) where he gets PAID instead of paying in? Who works to sink Pegula's bid and how? In a scenario whereby they join some other group, by bidding against him Kelly/Gundlach are saying "sell to us instead of Pegula" right? Edited August 8, 2014 by TheFunPolice
Security Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Bills are 4th!!!!!! http://wallstcheatsheet.com/sports/5-nfl-teams-no-one-wants-to-pay-to-see-live.html/3/ Worse..........
thebandit27 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 I wonder what role Jim would have in any "ownership" group? He couldn't possibly put in more than $10 million (I'm just guessing) Why not just wait until Pegula buys and try to get a high up role like Lafontaine (minus the hissy fits) where he gets PAID instead of paying in? I think he'd just kind of be the face of the group for the public...lend whatever credibility to that group's claim to keep the team in Buffalo that he could. As for trying to get paid; he's already technically an employee of the team (an ambassador).
Doc Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) What's funny is everyone has been in love with Pegula as owner. If a Gundlach/Kelly/ potentially Golisano group steps up will everyone be disappointed? Will people start rooting against Jim Kelly? Or if Pegula gets it - are people upset he took the team away from Kelly? I'm happy either way - just keep away from JBJ. I want Pegs because he'll spend money on the team and won't worry about the bottom line. As he said when he bought the Sabres "If I want to make more money, I'll drill another gas well." If he doesn't get it and this super-group does, and they keep the team in Buffalo for at least my lifetime, I'll still be happy, and hope they also spend money. Hopefully Pegs allows Kelly to join his group, with or without Gundlach. That would make it a slam-dunk. Edited August 8, 2014 by Doc
TheFunPolice Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 I think he'd just kind of be the face of the group for the public...lend whatever credibility to that group's claim to keep the team in Buffalo that he could. As for trying to get paid; he's already technically an employee of the team (an ambassador). Cool! I didn't realize that.... I assume he would keep that role in any locally based ownership, which is why I wondered what the point of joining up with a group to compete with Pegula would be....
rsxfirefighter Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Cool! I didn't realize that.... I assume he would keep that role in any locally based ownership, which is why I wondered what the point of joining up with a group to compete with Pegula would be.... Remember it is still speculation that he will be "competing" with Pegula, it still a possibility that minority group could get paired with Pegula for the appeasement of the trust. (this is pure speculation from an clueless source....myself)
TheFunPolice Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Remember it is still speculation that he will be "competing" with Pegula, it still a possibility that minority group could get paired with Pegula for the appeasement of the trust. (this is pure speculation from an clueless source....myself) This could be possible. That's what I was trying to get at: why would Kelly try to take steam away from Pegula's bid when just about everyone in WNY is in love with the idea?
BRAWNDO Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 38s About to post an update with more parties who've signed the Bills nondisclosure agreement: an NHL owner, an NBA founder and a brewery owner. Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 2m And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Edited August 8, 2014 by BRAWNDO
thebandit27 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Cool! I didn't realize that.... I assume he would keep that role in any locally based ownership, which is why I wondered what the point of joining up with a group to compete with Pegula would be.... I would assume he'd keep his role, yes. Unless for some reason he didn't want it. This could be possible. That's what I was trying to get at: why would Kelly try to take steam away from Pegula's bid when just about everyone in WNY is in love with the idea? I think he wants to be instrumental in the team staying here, and if he attaches himself to another bidder, he'd be doing that. I don't think he'll be crushed (or even more than a tiny bit upset) if the group he chooses doesn't win; as long as the long-term future of the team is secure in WNY he'll be fine.
TheFunPolice Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 I would assume he'd keep his role, yes. Unless for some reason he didn't want it. I think he wants to be instrumental in the team staying here, and if he attaches himself to another bidder, he'd be doing that. I don't think he'll be crushed (or even more than a tiny bit upset) if the group he chooses doesn't win; as long as the long-term future of the team is secure in WNY he'll be fine. Makes sense.... The more local options, the better I suppose!
Tyrod's Tailor Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 38s About to post an update with more parties who've signed the Bills nondisclosure agreement: an NHL owner, an NBA founder and a brewery owner. Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 55s And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Jeremy Jacobs?
Kelly the Dog Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 55s And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Jeremy Jacobs? Tanenbaum?
Jauronimo Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 55s And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Jeremy Jacobs? Thats my guess. NBA founder....Donald Sterling? Guess we won't be seeing Magic Johnson at Bills games.
BRAWNDO Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 55s And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Jeremy Jacobs? Possibly and the Brewery Owner could be PBR Metropoulos
The Dean Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 55s And, no, the NHL owner is not named Pegula. Jeremy Jacobs? I'm hoping it is him (but somehow I doubt it). The multiple ownership rules could easily be bypassed because he has family who could take over the Bruins, or technically own the Bills.
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