FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Posted August 16, 2014 Someone find Chad Kelly. He's bound to say something stupid about this.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham Remember when Joe Mesi denied that he had brain bleeds? I'm just as confident in this report as I was that one.
Dirtbag Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 sweet. a kelly family/tim graham twitter fight. love it. if donte (w)hitner somehow gets involved, this may turn out to be the greatest saturday night ever.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham I have about seven sources on this. I'd believe me, too. RT @mikeymo80 you did not say Kelly WILL be teaming up with JBJ. I believe ya Tim!
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 FWIW, I believe Tim Graham on this. Kelly has very large demands and shopped his services around. JBJ needs him more than anyone else. Now that it looks like JBJ has no chance Kelly is denying it to not look like a traitor.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Re-reading Graham's article, it's pretty apparent that what happened was someone from JBJ reached out to the Kellys. I would love to know Graham's source for "Kelly is considering the possibility" of teaming with LBJ--it's probably really speculative, like, JBJ left a VM with Jim Kelly and hasn't heard back yet.
Hammered a Lot Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham: Jim Kelly, Jon Bon Jovi have discussed joining forces to buy the Bills http://t.co/6EaQPSoEAS WTF
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Posted August 16, 2014 Re-reading Graham's article, it's pretty apparent that what happened was someone from JBJ reached out to the Kellys. I would love to know Graham's source for "Kelly is considering the possibility" of teaming with LBJ--it's probably really speculative, like, JBJ left a VM with Jim Kelly and hasn't heard back yet. Reading into Graham's tweets at Jill Kelly, looks like Dan Kelly may be one of his sources.
boyst Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 This is a non-story, more or less. JBlowJobi sent this bit out to try to garner some distraction.
purple haze Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Reading into Graham's tweets at Jill Kelly, looks like Dan Kelly may be one of his sources. I actually took that tweet to mean that Dan is doing things that Jim/Jill might not have full knowledge of. I find it hard to believe the Kelly group could be so tone deaf as to even allow the appearance of a discussion with Bon Jovi's group. It's madness. Edited August 16, 2014 by purple haze
Punch Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 It was reported quite awhile ago that various potential bidders were contacting Kelly--- it wouldn't be surprising in the least that Bon Jovi or Golisano had discussions with Jim at some point. Simply having conversations about a team up doesn't really say much.
davspo Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Jim Kelly would never be part of any group that would move this team. To think otherwise is a slap in the face of the man that is the Bills. End of story!
USABuffaloFan Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 WGR and Dan Cave writer are reporting this even though Jill Kelly is saying this is untrue on her twitter account. Anything for a article. I am close to never reading WGR and Tim Graham ever again. Why would you not vet this story from Jim Kelly himself. Why give credibility to Bon Jovi or hurt the Kelly name. This story should have been held till Kelly spoke or confirmed!!!!
Best Player Available Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 FWIW, I believe Tim Graham on this. Kelly has very large demands and shopped his services around. JBJ needs him more than anyone else. Now that it looks like JBJ has no chance Kelly is denying it to not look like a traitor. Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition?he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it?
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition? he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it? He lends the credibility to the team staying in WNY. They need him the most. If you count Gundlach too then they are bringing money.
l< j Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Final say on football decisions? Really? I can't decide which is more audacious, this or the 2% equity demand. That's $20MM of a billion dollar team. Who does he think he is, Ko Simpson? kj
A Dog Named Kelso Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition? he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it? Hunter's Hope foundation is a huge endeavor that Kelly is indeed an executive. Those management and organizing skills could be translated to an NFL front office.
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Hunter's Hope foundation is a huge endeavor that Kelly is indeed an executive. Those management and organizing skills could be translated to an NFL front office. My guess is that his role would be as an ambassador. Lots of teams have legends do that. He wouldn't be making any business decisions. He would be glad handing high rollers and doing events for the team. Edited August 16, 2014 by Kirby Jackson
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