corta765 Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 2:47 AM, YoloinOhio said: Also his fist pump in the war room after the Watkins trade Expand That picture should more or less summarize the Marrone era. On 5/2/2018 at 12:23 PM, BillsVet said: And then, a few years later, he was the one announcing that the Toronto deal would not be extended. I always got the sense he wanted to be the guy who could say it was over when in fact it was his thing to begin with. Expand Truthfully I have always been skeptical Toronto was all Bills driven. Given the NFL's push to international markets, the fact we had a really old owner without a replacement plan, and the want for a better stadium in Buffalo I have always thought the NFL had at least a piece in that decision. I think they may have said "if you plan on regionalizing the team and trying to stay long term we need to see you in Toronto". Not at all doubting Brandon drove that himself and in general Brandon for mostly better did help regionalize the team across the State and Canada. But yea Toronto straight up sucked.
CLTbills Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Favorite? Signing T.O., although that was more of a ticket sales move than a winning-on-the-field-move. Least favorite? Everything else he ever did.
BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Author Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 3:56 AM, Richard Noggin said: The time he "privately" boasted to other male community business leaders at a cocktail function...maybe Buffalo Club members, or some other such affluent network...about his recent visit to a Japanese brothel. Essentially it boiled to him being revered as some very "large" American man for whom their prophylactics were too small. Rich stuff, especially if you've stood next to him. Expand Were has this been reported? I don’t buy it from what people told me Russ. Seems like a stand up, dude. 1
May Day 10 Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 2:40 PM, corta765 said: That picture should more or less summarize the Marrone era. Truthfully I have always been skeptical Toronto was all Bills driven. Given the NFL's push to international markets, the fact we had a really old owner without a replacement plan, and the want for a better stadium in Buffalo I have always thought the NFL had at least a piece in that decision. I think they may have said "if you plan on regionalizing the team and trying to stay long term we need to see you in Toronto". Not at all doubting Brandon drove that himself and in general Brandon for mostly better did help regionalize the team across the State and Canada. But yea Toronto straight up sucked. Expand I always felt that the Toronto thing was basically a deal between Wilson and Rogers, initiated by Ted Rogers who had plans to purchase and move the Bills once Mr Wilson passed away. Wilson got a bag of money, and the NFL was pleased, as it increased the international market and also brought in money. The way Brandon would justify it and defend it came off very poorly to me.
White Linen Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 3:22 AM, 26CornerBlitz said: His stewardship in the interim period between Ralph passing and the Pegula's purchasing the team. Good luck on your next stop as an imperfect person just like the rest of us mortals. Expand Nicely said! 1
BuffaloBillyG Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 My favorite Russ moment is when he threw the dildo on the field at Tom Brady. 1
Richard Noggin Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 2:56 PM, BuffaloRush said: Were has this been reported? I don’t buy it from what people told me Russ. Seems like a stand up, dude. Expand It was just "reported" by me in my post. I was there. These kinds of anecdotes are not uncommon.
John from Riverside Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 The tough guy bills management part he played in "Draft Day" with Kevin Costner I knew right then he was a nerd
Epstein's Mother Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 12:35 PM, stuvian said: his cameo in the movie Draft Day. Expand Yes.
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Probably a toss up between the Toronto Series and the "don't let him leave the building/national brand" thing with Rex.
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Quote What Is Your Favorite (or Least Favorite) Russ Brandon Memory Expand yesterday's news that he's gone
BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Author Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 3:34 PM, Richard Noggin said: It was just "reported" by me in my post. I was there. These kinds of anecdotes are not uncommon. Expand For real? All I know is that the people who knew Russ always said he was a great guy. No wild stories like this. Maybe its this kind of talk that related in the “professional conduct” allegation.
Bing Bong Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Anybody found it funny how the old thread started in community harmony and rapidly went down to anger about politics? Everything was peaches last night. Just checked to see it closed after some fiery hot takes.
Irv Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Worst? How about not being able to build a new stadium for the last 20 friggin years. Dude should be power slammed through a burning table.
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 I'm just glad he's gone, I thought he was bad GM and just got an overall bad vibe since he's been here. All the bad Juju is gone, if we just put Norwood on the wall of fame the SB curse will be broken.
May Day 10 Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 4:59 PM, PetermanThrew5Picks said: Anybody found it funny how the old thread started in community harmony and rapidly went down to anger about politics? Everything was peaches last night. Just checked to see it closed after some fiery hot takes. Expand Russ Brandon brings out the worst in people. He is like the slime in Ghostbusters 2 1
Rico Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 4:59 PM, PetermanThrew5Picks said: Anybody found it funny how the old thread started in community harmony and rapidly went down to anger about politics? Everything was peaches last night. Just checked to see it closed after some fiery hot takes. Expand Typical nitwits. I was disappointed too, ruined such a glorious event. 1
Figster Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Oline had no meaning to Russ Brandon are my worse memories. ( killed Trent) Selling tickets/marketing are my best memories. Its a New Era...
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