zonabb Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Dunkirk Don said: Finally someone that gets it Well, worked in land development, govt, planning, land use law.... I know pretty much anything about land records you could ever want to know. Also have key contacts inside many institutions locally and have my ear to the rail on a stadium. I'm not hear to get into this argument. I have my own sources and insight that doesn't align, so I'll let it be. Also, with a potential loss of a key financial tool used to fund stadiums via muni bonds potentially disappearing in the proposed new tax laws, it becomes harder to build one. Other issues are problematic on that 2013 timelines, from acquisitions and potential eminent domain issues; environmental review; the ability of the govt to fund the massive public infrastructure (sewer and water systems in Bflo would cost tens of millions to fix and service a stadium; roads) to serve a downtown stadium all make this a challenge. Not saying it can't happen or won't.... endless cash can make the impossible possible. 1 1
Beast Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, Ray Finkel said: The Bills will be going to a natural grass field next year. Check your source. Out of any “rumor”, I tend to believe you. I believe there is a rule that artificial surfaces in the NFL must be changed after seven years. This is the 7th year with this field.
Mr. WEO Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dunkirk Don said: Members 20 87 posts Report post Posted 2 minutes ago Just in from my source, Taylor will start remainder of season regardless of win/ lose. Bills will not cut Taylor but if attempt to trade him for another low round pick. Cousins definitely in mix to be next year qb. Ties to Buffalo confirmed. New stadium will be built in 2021or 2022. Location picked. Do not buy the hype about land study. Go to land purchases for last two years and you can determine location. Also check to see minority investment owners you will will see ties to Buffalo area. This property in four years will be most valuable in western New York. Not just where the stadium will be built but surrounding areas. Check transactions and building permits for new restaurants and you will see connections So if a trade cannot be arranged for TT, he will be....traded? Anyway, I don't want to look at land purchases or check transactions and building permits for new restaurants. Why don't you just tell us where and who? Edited December 13, 2017 by Mr. WEO 1
PIZ Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 Believe him or don't. No one is forcing anyone to believe. If it's true, then we have a legit insider. If false, then who cares, we enjoyed the discussion.
Patrick Duffy Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 I'm still trying to figure out the ties to Buffalo that Cousins apparently has?
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Augie said: One reason I’m torn between retractable and open air. I would not really prefer a dome. Retractable for say summer concerts keep football open air with one exception thunder storms
BringBackFergy Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 Given Dunkirk Don’s hints, there’s only one place where the Buffalo Bills would build a stadium for the next 40 years: down on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation smack dab over their burial ground. 3 2
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 Why is it so hard to say where the stadium will be? 2
26CornerBlitz Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, GG said: I don't think you can trade a transition player Nothing would preclude two teams from agreeing on compensation to not match.
Peter Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 So where are the flurry of land transactions taking place? Has that been revealed in this thread? If not, why not given that those are publicly available? 1
Augie Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, essential said: Sure it was a freak storm, but in general the cold weather conditions limit your skill players. This is a passing league and will be for a long time. Outdoor games in December will limit our ability as much as other teams. Maybe there will be a small advantage but I think that's negligible. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I'd rather have a controlled atmosphere and have team vs team, skill vs skill. Edit: And yes ideally it's an retractable roof stadium for me as well. If you want to leave it open through November when it's cold ... that's their choice, but we should never be forced to play in conditions like we had vs the Colts. Again, I enjoyed the Colts game, but it was indeed silly. We should also never lose a home game to Detroit, but that’s life in WNY. That game would not have happened even with a dome. No one could even get to the stadium. So...
Bob&Doug Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, Dunkirk Don said: Lotto number. Lol. These are not predictions nor are they are written in stone. Things change but here are the thoughts. The stadium will not be south of Buffalo. If cousins is not franchised he will be Buffalo. The backpeddling begins.......
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Dunkirk Don said: Remember Tom gibbons. Our former heading of scouting. Check where he grew up. I coached him and he introduced me to many people at one bills drive. See what former bills daughter he married Where is our head trainer from ? Worked at fredonia state. He introduced me to many people at one Bills Drive. I am well connected Gibbons grew up in Dunkirk
Augie Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Retractable for say summer concerts keep football open air with one exception thunder storms That could work for me. I hope they find a partner and go retractable mostly because I think it’s good for WNY.
Augie Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 Even the amazing dome in Atlanta just has that dome feeling....and it’s amazing!
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: It's my understanding that the Bills will have to pick up Taylor's option before they trade him, correct? And if that's the case, the other team will have to be willing to pay Taylor the amount of that option. Regardless, if Buffalo plans to trade him, picks up his option, but can't find a trade partner, then Buffalo is "stuck" with him. Can you explain this, please? Otherwise, forgive me if I don't believe you have a legit source. I don't think Taylor has an option clause this year. Perhaps you mean his roster bonus? I get confused about the rules there myself, but after reading up: whatever team he's on pays the roster bonus. I think it's due the 3rd day of the new League Year so March 17 (might be the 5th) so they can trade him between March 14th and March 17th and the partner would pay. I think. 1
Aaron Maybin Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 Dunkirk keeps saying goodbye but keeps coming back
Peter Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Aaron Maybin said: Dunkirk keeps saying goodbye but keeps coming back Godfather III
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, essential said: Sure it was a freak storm, but in general the cold weather conditions limit your skill players. This is a passing league and will be for a long time I have a counter comment what about the SB years with Kelly and company Denver and KC get snow as does GB and Chicago and New England and the New York Jersey teams and Philly and Pittsburgh and Baltimore etc etc etc Edited December 13, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan
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