BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Check out the 20 minute broadcast below from the D and C: Sal and Leo defend Russ Brandon. I’ve never heard this before but Sal says that Russ saved the Bills twice from Ralph Wilson. Now these are their words, not mine, but I know Sal and Leo are pretty credible reporters: 1.) Apparently Ralph had threatened relocation several times, including in 1998 after the luxury boxes were built. If the boxes didn’t sell, he was threatening to move th Bills to San Antonio. Sure enough, Russ sold the boxes to local businesses and Wilson made some nice $$$$ and was happy to keeping. 2.) Russ steered the sale of the Bills to the Pegula’s because he knew they’d keep them in Buffalo. Also, Russ brought the Bills training camp to St. John Fisher - which was a much better location and better experience for fans than SUNY Fredonia so there’s that. On a side not to those who have my popular features “Hits and Misses.” Sal confirmed that Russ admitted to him that while he served as GM for 2 season, he never actually drafted players. That was Tom Modrak. Still, I give Russ very high marks for he strong selections Modrak made while he was GM. So while people want to dump on Russ, know it was Russ Brandon....not Ralph Wilson that kept the team in Buffalo! Edited May 2, 2018 by BuffaloRush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I think Russ is gonna take alot of flack and it's unfortunate because he did do alot for the bills. I don't know the situation and 8m not gonna sit here and judge a guy that I don't know whatsoever. If he did wrong, then he got what was coming to him, however I'm appreciative of him bringing the bills to Rochester for training camp and expanding the bills brand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I do remember that back in 1998, if I recall correctly didn’t Ralph put threating ads in the Buffalo News saying “The Houston Bills” (they were without a team at the time) trying to get all of the luxury seats sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I'm sure Pegula buying the Bills had nothing to do with Terry being the highest bidder. It was all because of Rapey Russ Brandonfinger. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) It's heresy to suggest Russ Brandon did anything good for the Bills. Edited May 2, 2018 by PromoTheRobot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I have no issues with Russ. He was a marketeer. but him being released or resigning really has 0 effect on me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Suggesting that he steered the bidding process toward the Pegulas blows all credibility of anything else said. $1.4 Billion dollars cash steered the bidding process toward the Pegulas. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I can slam Russ Brandon and be aware of these two incidents at the same time. The fact that he did a couple very good things doesn't change the fact that he was a snake oil salesman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 So I should blame Russ for my alcoholism. If the team would have left I would be a healthier person. Thanks Russ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What kind of slam? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I think slamming something else (probably at least twice) is what caused him employment difficulty... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Wiz said: So I should blame Russ for my alcoholism. If the team would have left I would be a healthier person. Thanks Russ... Probably a few lighter as well... it’s the case with most Bills fans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, ddaryl said: I have no issues with Russ. He was a marketeer. but him being released or resigning really has 0 effect on me that's where i'm at with it. i just don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Wiz said: So I should blame Russ for my alcoholism. If the team would have left I would be a healthier person. Thanks Russ... True, but relief from playoff stress drinking must have helped?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I think slamming something else (probably at least twice) is what caused him employment difficulty... We don’t know this for sure. His press release said it was time for him to move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, The Wiz said: So I should blame Russ for my alcoholism. If the team would have left I would be a healthier person. Thanks Russ... Sounds like a potential lawsuit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Is this thread even serious? It's a glorious day for Bills fans to NOT have Brandon around anymore. FACT. Instant credibility has been restored to this franchise not having that clown here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, Wayne Arnold said: Sounds like a potential lawsuit to me. if fans can sue for getting too many texts, this one should be in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: <snip> Now these are their words, not mine, but I know Sal and Leo are pretty credible reporters: They are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 So Russ saved us from having Trump own the Bills? Can you imagine the twitters on draft day?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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