New stadium official groundbreaking - Monday morning (6/5/2023)

[BillsSbSoon]

Gotta think we’re going to get the draft in buffalo in a few years…that’s going to be amazing 

[Gregg]

2 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said:

Gotta think we’re going to get the draft in buffalo in a few years…that’s going to be amazing 

 

As well as another outdoor winter classic game now that the Sabres are on the upswing.

[The Wiz]

4 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said:

Gotta think we’re going to get the draft in buffalo in a few years…that’s going to be amazing 

2027 would be the earliest it could happen (at the new stadium anyways).

 

If Green Bay can accommodate it then there's no reason Buffalo couldn't.

Edited June 5, 2023 by The Wiz

[BillsSbSoon]

5 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

2027 would be the earliest it could happen (at the new stadium anyways).

 

If Green Bay can accommodate it then there's no reason Buffalo couldn't.

Yeah 2027 is what I’m assuming too. I think it’s a given we’re going to get it within the next 4-6 years

[RiotAct]

32 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

2027 would be the earliest it could happen (at the new stadium anyways).

 

If Green Bay can accommodate it then there's no reason Buffalo couldn't.

 

26 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said:

Yeah 2027 is what I’m assuming too. I think it’s a given we’re going to get it within the next 4-6 years

Are there “minimim hotel room requirements “ like there are for the Super Bowl?

[BillsfaninSB]

This is a great day for Bills fan.   It can’t be overstated enough.  

[Virgil]

Wow, can’t believe Beane is out there instead of signing DHop.  Fire him immediately 

[The Wiz]

6 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

 

Are there “minimim hotel room requirements “ like there are for the Super Bowl?

No idea.  But I think the same size for attendance could be said for the draft as Buffalo had for the IIHF world juniors.  I believe the attendance was around 330k.

 

Granted, that was over a 2 week period, not 3 days but I would imagine most of the players, family, fans, etc. would have all been on hand for the start of the tournament.

[BillsSbSoon]

42 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

 

Are there “minimim hotel room requirements “ like there are for the Super Bowl?

Not sure. But Green Bay is getting the draft in two years, there’s no reason why we can’t too

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

2 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said:

Not sure. But Green Bay is getting the draft in two years, there’s no reason why we can’t too

 

I just want a player to get drafted and come walking out of the red carpet inn to a crowd of tailgaters. 

[SCBills]

That Terry Pegula speech...  Beautiful.

 

Nothing much to add, except I am so thankful for the Pegula's.

[Einstein]

3 hours ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

watching when terry spoke was tough. he got pretty emotional about the shooting victims and kim.

 

https://www.buffalobills.com/video/bills-live

 

 

 

Thanks for posting that. What a great video.

[RoyBatty is alive]

2 hours ago, RiotAct said:

 

Are there “minimim hotel room requirements “ like there are for the Super Bowl?

WNY doesnt come close to qualifying.  We MAY have had more of a shot if it could be ready for 2026, the year of the world Cup in the US, many cities dont want/cant  do both a Super Bowl and the WC in the same season.  The Draft is a definite possibility.

Edited June 5, 2023 by RoyBatty is alive

[LabattBlue]

I could only listen to the point where Terry made a cringe worthy comment/joke about being late because McD had to comb his hair.  
 

I am sure the parts I missed were nothing but a bunch of politicians and Bills staff patting each other on the back. 
 

Now that the pomp and circumstance is over…LETS GO!!!! Bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks…giddy up!!!

 

 

[SoCal Deek]

25 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I could only listen to the point where Terry made a cringe worthy comment/joke about being late because McD had to comb his hair.  
 

I am sure the parts I missed were nothing but a bunch of politicians and Bills staff patting each other on the back. 
 

Now that the pomp and circumstance is over…LETS GO!!!! Bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks…giddy up!!!

 

 

I’m not sure how many groundbreaking ceremonies you’ve been too. I’ve been to over a hundred in my career. I watched this one live, and I have to say it wasn’t too bad actually. (But…  I think the Governor’s speech writers needed to brush up on their Bills history a bit. 😉)

[eball]

All in all a very well done “show.” Some definitely heartfelt words from Terry and I’m so glad to be a fan of this organization. 
 

[PromoTheRobot]

7 hours ago, The Wiz said:

2027 would be the earliest it could happen (at the new stadium anyways).

 

If Green Bay can accommodate it then there's no reason Buffalo couldn't.

 

Don't be surprised if the 2028 NHL Winter Classic is in Orchard Park. That would be the 20th anniversary of the first one.

[Franco_92]

1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

Don't be surprised if the 2028 NHL Winter Classic is in Orchard Park. That would be the 20th anniversary of the first one.

Say what.

[mrags]

4 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

I’m not sure how many groundbreaking ceremonies you’ve been too. I’ve been to over a hundred in my career. I watched this one live, and I have to say it wasn’t too bad actually. (But…  I think the Governor’s speech writers needed to brush up on their Bills history a bit. 😉)

Yeah I got a huge kick out of the governor quoting “where else would you rather be than right here right now” incorrectly. Which on its own is not that big a deal, except right before she said it she just finished talking about what a die hard Bills fan she is. 

[Billl]

8 hours ago, The Wiz said:

2027 would be the earliest it could happen (at the new stadium anyways).

 

If Green Bay can accommodate it then there's no reason Buffalo couldn't.

It doesn't need to be at the stadium.  Kansas City hosted this year, and it was in midtown which is 10 miles from the stadium.  The draft is a perfect event for smaller market teams like Kansas City and Buffalo.