Pennsyl-tucky Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I don't know if this was posted or not, but there was an article in the LA Times regarding the Saints situation. The quote was a little unnerving, but here it is: Amid renewed uncertainties over the future of the New Orleans Saints, NFL and Los Angeles-area officials on Monday sought to downplay the possibility the franchise might relocate to Southern California. The San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings are among possible candidates for a move to the Los Angeles area. -- Los Angeles Times Nothing to substantiate this, but still it didn't make me feel so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS02138 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Link Not worried about it... just keep Ralph going and we'll be fine. Also, there is more money in WNY than most folks realize. One last thought - Warren Buffet - why not? He owns the Buffalo News... Geico... and so forth. Did find it interesting that they would mention the 49ers tho... that would seem odd. I say the best team to move would be San Diego. Move them 60 miles north - half way to LA - and call em the San Diego Chargers at LA. Other than that - a market that sells out its home as often as the BILLS - deserves its franchise. And folks forget - the BILLS market ranges from Toronto to Albany. Pretty damn large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Who cares about LA? I say let's bring some pro football to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movinon Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I don't know if this was posted or not, but there was an article in the LA Times regarding the Saints situation. The quote was a little unnerving, but here it is: Amid renewed uncertainties over the future of the New Orleans Saints, NFL and Los Angeles-area officials on Monday sought to downplay the possibility the franchise might relocate to Southern California. The San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings are among possible candidates for a move to the Los Angeles area. -- Los Angeles Times Nothing to substantiate this, but still it didn't make me feel so good. 486160[/snapback] Didn’t Jacksonville sign a 30 year lease when they were awarded a franchise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I don't know if this was posted or not, but there was an article in the LA Times regarding the Saints situation. The quote was a little unnerving, but here it is: Amid renewed uncertainties over the future of the New Orleans Saints, NFL and Los Angeles-area officials on Monday sought to downplay the possibility the franchise might relocate to Southern California. The San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings are among possible candidates for a move to the Los Angeles area. -- Los Angeles Times Nothing to substantiate this, but still it didn't make me feel so good. 486160[/snapback] The only teams on that list in serious danger of moving are the Saints and the Vikes. Pay it no never-mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 If every club mentioned through the years about a possible move to LA did so, they would have to build 15 staduims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 It will be the Raiders. Their stadium is a POS and their fans don't have the money to attend the games. It's a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 If every club mentioned through the years about a possible move to LA did so, they would have to build 15 staduims. 486363[/snapback] Truly. Some half-wit writer mentions Buffalo and suddenly we're all billsfanon... er doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Truly. Some half-wit writer mentions Buffalo and suddenly we're all billsfanon... er doomed. 486367[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Link Not worried about it... just keep Ralph going and we'll be fine. Also, there is more money in WNY than most folks realize. One last thought - Warren Buffet - why not? He owns the Buffalo News... Geico... and so forth. Did find it interesting that they would mention the 49ers tho... that would seem odd. I say the best team to move would be San Diego. Move them 60 miles north - half way to LA - and call em the San Diego Chargers at LA. Other than that - a market that sells out its home as often as the BILLS - deserves its franchise. And folks forget - the BILLS market ranges from Toronto to Albany. Pretty damn large. 486349[/snapback] Yes, Rochester and Syracuse offer approx another 3/4 million people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal Aaron Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Link I say the best team to move would be San Diego. Move them 60 miles north - half way to LA - and call em the San Diego Chargers at LA. 486349[/snapback] Chargers started out in LA. The worm will turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Anyone else every hear about the rumor that M&T Bank gave Ralph's daughter a HUGE loan a few years ago. When Ralph passes and she takes control of the team, I believe that she has to sign the team over to M&T Bank or she'll have to repay the loan plus interest and penalties built into the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I have a great idea....lets take a team from some of the best, most loyal NFL markets and move one of them to a market that could give two ***** about football. I love it, Tags (you dick)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Ahh. The yearly " The Bills are moving " scare. It's been going on since 1969. And yet they still play to a packed stadium in Orchard Park. Worry about the owners meeting in a year and pay no mind to this nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Wait for it. Wait for it. Here it comes.... Naaaaah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Anyone else every hear about the rumor that M&T Bank gave Ralph's daughter a HUGE loan a few years ago. When Ralph passes and she takes control of the team, I believe that she has to sign the team over to M&T Bank or she'll have to repay the loan plus interest and penalties built into the deal. 486406[/snapback] Interesting. Which daughter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 The only teams on that list in serious danger of moving are the Saints and the Vikes. Pay it no never-mind. 486361[/snapback] Actually, its my understanding that the Chargers are the most likely team to move (well, other than the Saints, but I don't think they're going to LA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Actually, its my understanding that the Chargers are the most likely team to move (well, other than the Saints, but I don't think they're going to LA). 486530[/snapback] I, too, have heard that...but, I'm not buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Link Not worried about it... just keep Ralph going and we'll be fine. Also, there is more money in WNY than most folks realize. One last thought - Warren Buffet - why not? He owns the Buffalo News... Geico... and so forth. Did find it interesting that they would mention the 49ers tho... that would seem odd. I say the best team to move would be San Diego. Move them 60 miles north - half way to LA - and call em the San Diego Chargers at LA. Other than that - a market that sells out its home as often as the BILLS - deserves its franchise. And folks forget - the BILLS market ranges from Toronto to Albany. Pretty damn large. 486349[/snapback] Yeah but Cleveland used to sell out all the time as well. Problem is if Bills leave Buffalo, NFL football in WNY is dead forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 It's such BS. Why? Because we don't have $3,000 PSL's and 3,500 luxury suites? The NFL can stick it if they try and move the Bills. We sell out every game. The local TV ratings are astronomical (60 to 70+ ratings share and that doesn't count all the people at the games, watching in bars or at Bills parties) Bills are in the Top 5 easy when it comes to fan base and all the craziness that comes with it. They want to stick a team in LA that LA doesn't want because it's a big TV market? That's stupid. Nobody in LA gives a crap about the NFL and wouldn't go or watch on TV anyways. I would never, ever watch a NFL game again if they took away the Bills. I am sick and frickin tired every time some asswad newspaper columnist writes about LA getting a team that they don't deserve and it's always the Bills that are mentioned. Buffalo's a small market? My ass it's a small market. The NFL is great BECAUSE of places like Buffalo, not in spite of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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