BuffaloBill Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Not sure what to make of the fact that they have said very little following the purchase of the franchise. I guess they are going to let the season close out and then do whatever it is they are going to do. The reality is that if they are going to make any significant changes they likely need to do so relatively quickly in order to have preparation time for the draft.
eball Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 I think they knew well enough to stay out of things while a season was underway, particularly since the Bills showed improvement. Now that the season is effectively over, I would imagine we'll soon find out what changes are coming (i.e., consultant, etc.).
TSOL Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Theyre brand new owners and very successful business people. I dont think we will hear much from them for a bit, til a full evaluation of the team and organization can be made. Hell, i bet Terry hasnt even gotten all his pictures up on his office wall yet.
Chandler#81 Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 I think they knew well enough to stay out of things while a season was underway, particularly since the Bills showed improvement. Now that the season is effectively over, I would imagine we'll soon find out what changes are coming (i.e., consultant, etc.). To the OP; disconcerting, actually.. I hope you're assessment is correct, eball, but I don't think so. Pegs doesn't impress me as knowing a damn thing about pro sports and his 'do-nothing' approach upon purchasing the Sabres is his only track record in this regard. Hell, the guy can't form a coherent sentence with two hands! My hope comes from his insinuation that the 'Lttle Woman' takes the reigns. I get the impression SHE won't tolerate mediocrity. BTW, Happy Holidays, eball!
Maddog69 Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 It think it is safe to assume that they did not want to interfere with the day to day business of operations especially since the Bills were doing OK and staying competitive for a playoff spot. I suspect that if the season went off the rails weeks ago, that we would have seen more activity from the Pegula's and gotten a glimpse at the plan. With the end of the season quickly approaching and the playoff hopes out the window, I would imagine we will start to see information trickling out and speculation to begin about potential changes and moves.
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 I think they knew well enough to stay out of things while a season was underway, particularly since the Bills showed improvement. Now that the season is effectively over, I would imagine we'll soon find out what changes are coming (i.e., consultant, etc.). This. Plus I'd imagine a purchase that big and complex takes some settling into. There are so many moving parts on both the football side and the business side that you can't just rush in there and start changing things around until you have your bearings.
YoloinOhio Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 buyers remorse? not unless they just started watching the Bills in 2014. They knew what they were getting. They seem hell bent on building a winner.
May Day 10 Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 I dont think its unexpected. They probably got pretty good advice that they shouldnt do anything in-season, especially while the team is in the race. wouldnt be surprised if the consutant has already been lined up and doing work, to be announced December 29th
NoSaint Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 what would you expect them to say in november/december? until January we wont know if there are changes, just like 95% of other owners that are likewise quiet during the season.
Nitro Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 The review of the team probably has been going on since they took over as owners. Terry Pegula will bring in new people to the front office. Every owner does this. Whaley will be safe for now.
26TrapDraw Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 No it's not silence. Russ has used the Jedi mind trick successfully and everything is going to plan.
truth on hold Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) They're seeing if Bon Jovi's still interested so they can cut their losses quickly Edited December 22, 2014 by JTSP
TSOL Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 No it's not silence. Russ has used the Jedi mind trick successfully and everything is going to plan. Darth Brandon
John from Riverside Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 To the OP; disconcerting, actually.. I hope you're assessment is correct, eball, but I don't think so. Pegs doesn't impress me as knowing a damn thing about pro sports and his 'do-nothing' approach upon purchasing the Sabres is his only track record in this regard. Hell, the guy can't form a coherent sentence with two hands! My hope comes from his insinuation that the 'Lttle Woman' takes the reigns. I get the impression SHE won't tolerate mediocrity. BTW, Happy Holidays, eball! Jesus...someone is in a extremely bad mood Lets give the new owners a chance.....before talking this......stuff
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Nope! ...and I'm glad, we don't need a Jerry Jones owner shooting his mouth off. I'm as disgusted as anyone about yesterday but give Pegula a break (for now) the family bought the team during the season and played the hand they had. Anybodies thats a Sabres fan knows TP is not comfortable in front of a camera. If the TEAM doesn't make off season changes that don't result in the playoffs then flame me with him next January.
rfk Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Not sure what to make of the fact that they have said very little following the purchase of the franchise. I guess they are going to let the season close out and then do whatever it is they are going to do. The reality is that if they are going to make any significant changes they likely need to do so relatively quickly in order to have preparation time for the draft. If you over payed for an Ice Cream Stand and then at the peak of Summer the Ice Cream goes sort of bad would you then complain about it and talk about how next year will be better. Plus they really only know what they are told about the Bills and the NFL...prudent to shut up at just watch it happen for a while. Do you expect the owners to make this all better? They are not graduates of football academy..they are business folks who lucked out with the natural gas Boom in PA. Jeeze
GG Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 I hope you're assessment is correct, eball, but I don't think so. Pegs doesn't impress me as knowing a damn thing about pro sports and his 'do-nothing' approach upon purchasing the Sabres is his only track record in this regard. Hell, the guy can't form a coherent sentence with two hands! I wouldn't use the Sabres as a guide. I'm sure the Pegulas have learned a lot from that debacle. I think they're in a very good position to gauge why this team has not played up to its potential, and I have a hunch it will be addressed in short order.
Jim in Anchorage Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 To the OP; disconcerting, actually.. I hope you're assessment is correct, eball, but I don't think so. Pegs doesn't impress me as knowing a damn thing about pro sports and his 'do-nothing' approach upon purchasing the Sabres is his only track record in this regard. Hell, the guy can't form a coherent sentence with two hands! My hope comes from his insinuation that the 'Lttle Woman' takes the reigns. I get the impression SHE won't tolerate mediocrity. BTW, Happy Holidays, eball! Why? Because she's Asian?
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