Lori Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 http://chat.nfl.com/front/index/359 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ETRalph Wilson, Jr.Hall of Fame inductee Ralph Wilson Jr., one of six members that make up the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2009, is on hand to take questions during a live chat on Tuesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. ET. Wilson, who founded the Bills in 1959, is one of only two original AFL members who still own their franchises. Guessing he'll be a little more punctual than Bruce was yesterday.
scribo Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I think much of the chat should be dedicated to the beginning of the AFL, the merger, how the league and the game have changed over the years and what it takes to run a small market franchise in today's NFL. But I sure hope he gets and answers questions about his thoughts on the franchise's long-term future, knowing it could very well end up leaving Buffalo once he passes.
UConn James Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I think much of the chat should be dedicated to the beginning of the AFL, the merger, how the league and the game have changed over the years and what it takes to run a small market franchise in today's NFL. But I sure hope he gets and answers questions about his thoughts on the franchise's long-term future, knowing it could very well end up leaving Buffalo once he passes. Just sent a Q on exactly that.
Lori Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 He'll get them. (Well done, James.) Now, let's see if the moderator allows them.
KRC Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I asked one question. I doubt it will get answered. We shall see.
scribo Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I put a few in. I am guessing one or two will stick. We'll see how many are interested in what he has to say. I think his role in pro football's development is vastly under-appreciated.
UConn James Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 He'll get them. (Well done, James.) Now, let's see if the moderator allows them. A lot of 'How's it feel to be in the HOF?' fluff, so far. I seriously doubt that my question sees NFL.com ether.
scribo Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Agreed. All fluff so far. And too many "who is the greatest Bills ever" and what is yuor best memory. And he answers them all the same -- I cannot pick just one. It doesn't look like he is going to field any serious questions. I guess there is no reason for him to.
KRC Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Other than the domed stadium question in the beginning, that chat was about as useless as a skooby post.
UConn James Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Ralph never thought about the connection of being selected in the 50th anniversary of the AFL and on reflection, he thinks it's special. Whew! That's a load off!
Mr. WEO Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Agreed. All fluff so far. And too many "who is the greatest Bills ever" and what is yuor best memory. And he answers them all the same -- I cannot pick just one. At least he's being honest with those answers.
scribo Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Breaking news: I’ll be disappointed if we don’t make the playoffs this year. I think we’ve got a good chance.
buffaloaggie Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Totally useless interview. I'm waiting for all to join hands and sing Kumbaya. News flash...he thinks the Bills have a good shot to make the playoffs this year!
DC Tom Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 News flash...he thinks the Bills have a good shot to make the playoffs this year! Why? Is he buying them all tickets?
ans4e64 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I turned that schit off. Most boring waste of time ever. And ridiculously slow, too.
scribo Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) I turned that schit off. Most boring waste of time ever. And ridiculously slow, too. In his defense, we are use to these chats with sports writers. Ralph is not a writer, so he is not going to be quick and witty like Tim Graham. But the questions are very bland. Edit: Then again, it has been almost 10 minutes since his last response. Edit again: Once posted, the next response shows only three minutes elapsed between questions! And it's over now. Edited July 21, 2009 by scribo
UConn James Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 In his defense, we are use to these chats with sports writers. Ralph is not a writer, so he is not going to be quick and witty like Tim Graham. But the questions are very bland. Edit: Then again, it has been almost 10 minutes since his last response. Edit again: Once posted, the next response shows only three minutes elapsed between questions! And it's over now. Metamucil kicked in.
murra Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Not going to lie...I'm a little disgusted with his answer to one question: "I have been a Bills fan since Bruce Smith donned a jersey for your team. My question to you Mr. Wilson is would you be willing to trade all the great things you have accomplished for the NFL in your years as an owner for one Superbowl victory? " "No, I would not." I think that mentality pretty much sums it all up right there. I'm sorry. I realize he added loads of fluff to the end of that answer but you can't justify it to me. The correct answer is always yes.
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Not going to lie...I'm a little disgusted with his answer to one question: "I have been a Bills fan since Bruce Smith donned a jersey for your team. My question to you Mr. Wilson is would you be willing to trade all the great things you have accomplished for the NFL in your years as an owner for one Superbowl victory? " "No, I would not." I think that mentality pretty much sums it all up right there. I'm sorry. I realize he added loads of fluff to the end of that answer but you can't justify it to me. The correct answer is always yes. Bruce got the exact same question yesterday and answered it the exact same way.
murra Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Bruce got the exact same question yesterday and answered it the exact same way. Cool. I disagree with both mentalities. Ask Jim Kelly that question.
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