bisonbrigade Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 During his press conference yesterday he sat next to Bruce Smith. He said that the Bills fans were great even though the product has not been great since Bruce Smith left. Does this mean he will spend money this year on some :good" players? Going into the hall this year you would think that he would want to field the best team he can afford. '“I came into the game because I liked the game and I wanted to be an owner of the team,” Wilson said. “We picked Buffalo, and the fans have been great. We haven’t given them much of a product lately. Since this fellow [smith] left us, we haven’t done so good. But the people have supported us.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Looking into it now that you pointed it out, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 "Ha, well you won't have Wilson to kick around anymore" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIE HARD 1967 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He wanted a team in Miami and was turned down "We picked Buffalo" is a bit misleading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 During his press conference yesterday he sat next to Bruce Smith. He said that the Bills fans were great even though the product has not been great since Bruce Smith left. Does this mean he will spend money this year on some :good" players? Going into the hall this year you would think that he would want to field the best team he can afford. '“I came into the game because I liked the game and I wanted to be an owner of the team,” Wilson said. “We picked Buffalo, and the fans have been great. We haven’t given them much of a product lately. Since this fellow [smith] left us, we haven’t done so good. But the people have supported us.” If we could turn the QB situation around the situation with the team would look totally different. Since Bruce left we have had a string of poor to bad QB's. This is a pivotal year for Trent. If he does not take a big step forward our franchise will still see poor to mediocre results for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 If we could turn the QB situation around the situation with the team would look totally different. Since Bruce left we have had a string of poor to bad QB's. This is a pivotal year for Trent. If he does not take a big step forward our franchise will still see poor to mediocre results for years to come. I agree. Last September, I said pretty much the same thing. In the end, we saw just enough from Trent (IMO) to say... yeah maybe. While at the same time seeing just enough to also say.... ehhhh.. maaybe. He's a huge question mark, IMO. Given that we're absolutely assured the coaches will not develop an effective game plan from week to week, the only way we win is if the players excel. And none more importantly than the QB - Trent. So, as I see it, next season pretty much rests on the arm of our 3rd year QB. Please, anyone, please, prove me wrong (seriously I want to be wrong). Because if that thought doesn't make you nervous, you haven't been watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He wanted a team in Miami and was turned down "We picked Buffalo" is a bit misleading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wilson Ah yes, this couldn't be a Ralph Wilson thread without somebody playing some type of victim card..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Philster Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 During his press conference yesterday he sat next to Bruce Smith. He said that the Bills fans were great even though the product has not been great since Bruce Smith left. Does this mean he will spend money this year on some :good" players?He's been spending money on players...he's not the GM or talent evaluator that decides who's brought in..but he did get Buddy Nix to come back to the team to help run the scouting He wanted a team in Miami and was turned down "We picked Buffalo" is a bit misleading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wilson it'd be misleading if he had said Buffalo was his first choice ...it's not like Buffalo was the only choice he could make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 He wanted a team in Miami and was turned down "We picked Buffalo" is a bit misleading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wilson It isn't misleading, at all. He DID pick Buffalo, it wasn't thrust upon him. He never said Buffalo was his "First" pick, but it was his pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It isn't misleading, at all. He DID pick Buffalo, it wasn't thrust upon him. He never said Buffalo was his "First" pick, but it was his pick. In 1958 "picking Buffalo" wasn't the same thing as it would be now. Buffalo was a major American city, at that time. During the Super Bowl pre-game today, Olberman did a great "history of the Cardinals" segment. It was metioned, when the Cardinals left Chicago, Buffalo was one of three cities that was favored to get them. So, back then, Buffalo was still very much on the NFL's radar, as a football city... the AFL beat them to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 During his press conference yesterday he sat next to Bruce Smith. He said that the Bills fans were great even though the product has not been great since Bruce Smith left. Does this mean he will spend money this year on some :good" players? Going into the hall this year you would think that he would want to field the best team he can afford. '“I came into the game because I liked the game and I wanted to be an owner of the team,” Wilson said. “We picked Buffalo, and the fans have been great. We haven’t given them much of a product lately. Since this fellow [smith] left us, we haven’t done so good. But the people have supported us.” First, congrats to RW for being elected into the HOF. But just because RW says these things means nothing to me. This is the same guy who was reportedly very upset about the Cleveland MNF debacle and the NYJ loss in December. Many of us thought he would do something. And in late December he ultimately did nothing. This franchise does not have the benefit of the doubt IMO. They need to act before I'll believe anything they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If we could turn the QB situation around the situation with the team would look totally different. Since Bruce left we have had a string of poor to bad QB's. This is a pivotal year for Trent. If he does not take a big step forward our franchise will still see poor to mediocre results for years to come. Last night's game magnified the Bills QB woes. Ben Rs pass to Miller after shifting around in the pocket never happens in Buff. Edwards would have taken off running or thrown the ball away long before that pass took place. The final TD pass was the third option. Edwards would not have gotten to his third read and if he had...he can't make that throw. The long option route that Boldin ran would have been for naught in Buff. Edwards would have checked down long before the receiver came open. The 3rd down pass that was negated by the safety...fergetabotit. I could go on and on and on, but those throws clearly stand out as ones that Edwards is unable or unwilling to make. A big step forward is necessary, hope it can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 In 1958 "picking Buffalo" wasn't the same thing as it would be now. Buffalo was a major American city, at that time. During the Super Bowl pre-game today, Olberman did a great "history of the Cardinals" segment. It was metioned, when the Cardinals left Chicago, Buffalo was one of three cities that was favored to get them. So, back then, Buffalo was still very much on the NFL's radar, as a football city... the AFL beat them to it. Good thing the Cards didn't move to Buffalo since they would have left Buffalo; just like they left St. Loius. No way the Rams would have moved to Buffalo. Plus; luckily once again for Buffalo; Ralph probably could have decided to buy out the Raiders ownership and sold Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 In 1958 "picking Buffalo" wasn't the same thing as it would be now. Buffalo was a major American city, at that time. During the Super Bowl pre-game today, Olberman did a great "history of the Cardinals" segment. It was metioned, when the Cardinals left Chicago, Buffalo was one of three cities that was favored to get them. So, back then, Buffalo was still very much on the NFL's radar, as a football city... the AFL beat them to it. Um...Ok. In the context of this discussion, I'm not sure that it matters...but, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Actually, what I found curious was how Ralph threw the current team under the bus by saying they don't give the fans much to cheer about. While that is accurate, it strikes me as kind of odd (and ironic given the Bills decisions this off-season) for an owner to say things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 First, congrats to RW for being elected into the HOF. But just because RW says these things means nothing to me. This is the same guy who was reportedly very upset about the Cleveland MNF debacle and the NYJ loss in December. Many of us thought he would do something. And in late December he ultimately did nothing. This franchise does not have the benefit of the doubt IMO. They need to act before I'll believe anything they say. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If we could turn the QB situation around the situation with the team would look totally different. Since Bruce left we have had a string of poor to bad QB's. This is a pivotal year for Trent. If he does not take a big step forward our franchise will still see poor to mediocre results for years to come. Maybe we should turn the defensive end situation around first before worrying some more about our QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Actually, what I found curious was how Ralph threw the current team under the bus by saying they don't give the fans much to cheer about. While that is accurate, it strikes me as kind of odd (and ironic given the Bills decisions this off-season) for an owner to say things like that. It strikes me as kind of odd that we are parsing so closely a few idle, off the cuff comments by a very, very old man searching for a clever way to compliment a man who is probably the best player ever to play for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 During his press conference yesterday he sat next to Bruce Smith. He said that the Bills fans were great even though the product has not been great since Bruce Smith left. Does this mean he will spend money this year on some :good" players? Going into the hall this year you would think that he would want to field the best team he can afford. '“I came into the game because I liked the game and I wanted to be an owner of the team,” Wilson said. “We picked Buffalo, and the fans have been great. We haven’t given them much of a product lately. Since this fellow [smith] left us, we haven’t done so good. But the people have supported us.” Maybe that means Bruce is coming back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Um...Ok. In the context of this discussion, I'm not sure that it matters...but, OK. Sorry Dean, not meaning to pick an argument with you. Just pointing out that, whenever people assume that Ralph starting his franchise was a noble move, it should be pointed out, Buffalo was not the economic wasteland back then, that we all know, and still love, now. Buffalo was still a "player" into the mid-seventies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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