CorkScrewHill Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Was in favor of Rams move … his rationale was strong imho .. though since he is Jerry there is an ulterior motive perhaps. Good to know we have a no vote for any possible move https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/04/jerry-jones-wants-the-bills-to-stay-in-buffalo/
Warcodered Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Plus he can't want an actually good team in Texas to compete with. 3 1 4 2
RiotAct Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 you know, I’ve always liked Jerruh Jones. 1 9
SirAndrew Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) On 9/4/2021 at 5:26 PM, Warcodered said: Plus he can't want an actually good team in Texas to compete with. Yep, he’s friends with the Pegula’s, and Texas is probably the number one candidate for an expansion team. Jerry isn’t suddenly in love with Buffalo, he just knows what’s best for him. The Dallas fanbase isn’t as strong as back in the day when the bandwagon was loaded. Edited September 6, 2021 by SirAndrew 2 1
WhoTom Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I'm guessing he would've been okay with them moving to Toronto a few years ago, in order to get more out of the team's revenue-sharing. Now, he's got a financial stake in the new stadium and he knows the Pegulas have strong ties to WNY, so he's content to scoop up the money from the stadium deal and still look like the good guy who roots for the underdog city. 2 4 1
CincyBillsFan Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I think Jerry is sincere here because he recognizes that at it's core NFL football is the most successful TV program in history. And while Buffalo isn't the lead character or the hot sex pot on the show they are one of the more interesting supporting characters. The Bills are the Pauly Walnuts to the Sopranos or the Festus to Gunsmoke. The NFL TV show would be less interesting if the Bills weren't in Buffalo. It was the same deal with Cleveland. 3 2 1
RobbRiddick Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said: And while Buffalo isn't the lead character or the hot sex pot on the show they are one of the more interesting supporting characters So you're saying we're either the token black guy or the comedy sidekick (my entire frame of reference is 80s TV shows btw) Edited September 4, 2021 by RobbRiddick 4 1
BuffaloBills1998 Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 All I can say to this, is that the whole Austin threat was nothing but bull#### since day 1 1 1
FLFan Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 What Jones said was that he would prefer the team was able to stay in Buffalo, so he hopes they can work it out. If PSE and the State/County cannot put a new stadium deal in place you can rest assured that he will be at the head of the line in demanding the Bills move. The fact is that the other NFL owners are tired of being short changed by the Buffalo Bills with respect to contribution to shared league revenues. This was made clear to the Pegulas from the very beginning and widely reported at the time. It is either build a new stadium, or find someone who will. Goodel has also said as much in recent comments. I personally think this will work out but nothing is ever assured when politics are involved.
Augie Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said: I think Jerry is sincere here because he recognizes that at it's core NFL football is the most successful TV program in history. And while Buffalo isn't the lead character or the hot sex pot on the show they are one of the more interesting supporting characters. The Bills are the Pauly Walnuts to the Sopranos or the Festus to Gunsmoke. The NFL TV show would be less interesting if the Bills weren't in Buffalo. It was the same deal with Cleveland. Jerry is in it for Jerry. I don’t care what the topic is, just remember that. 3 2 1 2
MJS Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I remember a few years ago after the stadium renovations that he made some positive comments about the stadium and said he didn't necessarily think the Bills needed a new stadium. There are a lot of reasons not to like him, but Jones isn't dumb. 1 1
FLFan Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said: I think Jerry is sincere here because he recognizes that at it's core NFL football is the most successful TV program in history. And while Buffalo isn't the lead character or the hot sex pot on the show they are one of the more interesting supporting characters. The Bills are the Pauly Walnuts to the Sopranos or the Festus to Gunsmoke. The NFL TV show would be less interesting if the Bills weren't in Buffalo. It was the same deal with Cleveland. The same deal in Cleveland you say. The Browns were allowed to abandon Cleveland because they could not get a commitment on a new stadium, while Baltimore was willing to build one. Baltimore lost their franchise to Indy for the same reason, and only saw the NFL return when they agreed to build it. Cleveland only received an expansion franchise in return for building a new stadium. The Browns and Colts were historic NFL franchises but that did not matter to the greed machine, just like the Bills in Buffalo do not matter. Their take from their TV contracts will not be a penny less if the Bills move, in fact will probably be a good deal more as the Buffalo TV market is so small to begin with. 1 1 1
Augie Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, billybrew1 said: I've always liked Jerry Jones.... …and Jerry Jones has always liked your money! So, that makes it sort of reciprocal, I guess. 🤷♀️ 1 1
Saxum Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 49 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: All I can say to this, is that the whole Austin threat was nothing but bull#### since day 1 Texas size bs. 1 hour ago, CincyBillsFan said: I think Jerry is sincere here because he recognizes that at it's core NFL football is the most successful TV program in history. And while Buffalo isn't the lead character or the hot sex pot on the show they are one of the more interesting supporting characters. The Bills are the Pauly Walnuts to the Sopranos or the Festus to Gunsmoke. The NFL TV show would be less interesting if the Bills weren't in Buffalo. It was the same deal with Cleveland. And Jerry is like Louie Pheeters, the town drunk, played by James Nusser.
billybrew1 Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Just now, billybrew1 said: I've always liked Jerry Jones.... These words have never been put together before..... Sorry. 2 minutes ago, billybrew1 said: These words have never been put together before..... Sorry. I thought there was a joke there somewhere..... was it funny? i guess not. 1 1
Doc Brown Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Great. We accept credit card, cashier check, straight cash, and even Venmo (although 1.4 billion might be too high a transaction fee).
Mr. WEO Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: All I can say to this, is that the whole Austin threat was nothing but bull#### since day 1 Austin confirmed this. 1 hour ago, FLFan said: What Jones said was that he would prefer the team was able to stay in Buffalo, so he hopes they can work it out. If PSE and the State/County cannot put a new stadium deal in place you can rest assured that he will be at the head of the line in demanding the Bills move. The fact is that the other NFL owners are tired of being short changed by the Buffalo Bills with respect to contribution to shared league revenues. This was made clear to the Pegulas from the very beginning and widely reported at the time. It is either build a new stadium, or find someone who will. Goodel has also said as much in recent comments. I personally think this will work out but nothing is ever assured when politics are involved. He did?
BuffaloBills1998 Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, FLFan said: What Jones said was that he would prefer the team was able to stay in Buffalo, so he hopes they can work it out. If PSE and the State/County cannot put a new stadium deal in place you can rest assured that he will be at the head of the line in demanding the Bills move. The fact is that the other NFL owners are tired of being short changed by the Buffalo Bills with respect to contribution to shared league revenues. This was made clear to the Pegulas from the very beginning and widely reported at the time. It is either build a new stadium, or find someone who will. Goodel has also said as much in recent comments. I personally think this will work out but nothing is ever assured when politics are involved. It is going to work out. Hochoul, Poloncarz, and most of the Erie State officials and NYS officials know how Important the bills are to Buffalo. Poloncarz was quoted saying a deal will get done. Most of these guys know as well that their political careers would be in jeopardy if they let the Bills leave on their watch. Trust me neither NYS or Erie County is going to let that happen. The Pegulas I’m sure are going to be putting up a good chunk upfront and the taxpayers will have to take care of the rest which I think is fine. We don’t need a dome or a down town stadium. The 60,000 seated open air stadium in OP is the right move. 1 1
FLFan Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Austin confirmed this. He did? Here you go. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2021/08/24/roger-goodell-sides-buffalo-bills-need-build-new-stadium/8254138002/ 26 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: It is going to work out. Hochoul, Poloncarz, and most of the Erie State officials and NYS officials know how Important the bills are to Buffalo. Poloncarz was quoted saying a deal will get done. Most of these guys know as well that their political careers would be in jeopardy if they let the Bills leave on their watch. Trust me neither NYS or Erie County is going to let that happen. The Pegulas I’m sure are going to be putting up a good chunk upfront and the taxpayers will have to take care of the rest which I think is fine. We don’t need a dome or a down town stadium. The 60,000 seated open air stadium in OP is the right move. I agree. As I said, I think it will get done, but people should not get complacent or fool themselves over what is at stake. 1
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