BILLS02138 Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 FWIW, I came across this information... seems a bit low, eh? The Buffalo Bills will play a series of ten games over a five-year period at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, beginning in August 2008, resulting in a commitment of $78 million of payments scheduled from 2008 through 2012;
BuffaloRebound Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 FWIW, I came across this information... seems a bit low, eh? The Buffalo Bills will play a series of ten games over a five-year period at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, beginning in August 2008, resulting in a commitment of $78 million of payments scheduled from 2008 through 2012; Good find. 10 games??? I thought it was only 8 games. $78m is still an extra $15.5m per year in Ralph's pocket since season tickets still cost the same amount less 1 regular season and 1 pre-season game. The only thing Ralph loses is parking and concessions which can't amount to more than $1-2m per regular season game and much less for a pre-season game.
DaGimp Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Thank god. He will be able to feed his family now.
Lurker Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Thank God. He will be able to feed his family have the up-front cash to compete with large market teams offering huge FA signing bonuses. Fixed
elegantelliotoffen Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 I actually think that playing only onegame per year in Toronto may be more attractive than moving them up their for 8- No new stadium to build, no relocation cost, avoid Canadian taxes.
ET1062 Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 There are eight total games in the next five years. 5 Regular Season 3 Pre-season
eball Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Thank god. He will be able to feed his family now. When did Patrick Ewing buy the team?
stuckincincy Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 FWIW, I came across this information... seems a bit low, eh? The Buffalo Bills will play a series of ten games over a five-year period at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, beginning in August 2008, resulting in a commitment of $78 million of payments scheduled from 2008 through 2012; As long as folks smile while paying six bucks for a 50 cent beer, anything is possible...
Jerry Jabber Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Where's Cartman when we need him "Blame Canada!!".
Greybeard Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 If the dollar keeps tanking the deal will look even better. Of course it is possible they put in some words to account for currency differences when they signed the deal.
PromoTheRobot Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 The Bills get $9.75M per game in Canada. At RWS they gross $3.6M per game, not counting concessions, parking, etc. (Just read that total gross per game for a Bills home game is $6M) And that's $9.75M with NO EXPENSES! Tell me you wouldn't hit that? PTR
Tortured Soul Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 When did Patrick Ewing buy the team? Sprewell, but okay. Also an item recently that Maple Leaf Sports was trying to buy the EPL's Tottenham Hotspur for $500 mil. Maybe they got tired of waiting for the Bills?
Like A Mofo Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Thank god. He will be able to feed his family now. Who, Latrell Sprewell? Milloy?
KRT88 Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 making 9.75 million per game in Toronto, the Bills should redo their deal and play 2 games per year up in Canada. Hey, the game is all about revenue and if this is a way we can make extra money and keep the team competitive, go for it. I know that will not a be popular idea but what will Dallas generate in their new stadium?
BillsWatch Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 The Bills get $9.75 per game in Canada. At RWS they gross $3.6M per game, not counting concessions, parking, etc. And that's $9.75 with NO EXPENSES! Tell me you wouldn't hit that? PTR And three of them are pre-season games which occasionally do not sell out or sell at reduced prices.
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