Cuomo Rep “The only party that has not said they are committed to keeping the Bills"

[DraftBoy]

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“The only party that has not said they are committed to keeping the Bills in Buffalo is the Bills." - Rep for Gov Cuomo.

[Dr. Lecter]

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I honestly think 2013 is the last year the Bills are here.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cuomo Rep “The only party that has not said they are committed to keeping the Bil

I honestly think 2013 is the last year the Bills are here.

Im trying to figure out what Cuomo's angle is here though. There is little to be gained (or lost) by the Bills going to or staying in terms of what he wants. Im not trying to imply that WNY doesn't matter but its been proven time and time again that in terms of the totem pole they sit on the lower end when it comes to those decision makers in Albany.

[Dr. Lecter]

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Im trying to figure out what Cuomo's angle is here though. There is little to be gained (or lost) by the Bills going to or staying in terms of what he wants. Im not trying to imply that WNY doesn't matter but its been proven time and time again that in terms of the totem pole they sit on the lower end when it comes to those decision makers in Albany.

Erie County is very important in statewide races and losings NYS only NFL team would not be good

[DraftBoy]

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Erie County is very important in statewide races and losings NYS only NFL team would not be good

Yea but for Cuomo, statewide races are not what's important. That's why I can't quite see his angle. Does he really think he can strong arm the team into an ironclad Jaguars style lease?

[Bulldog]

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I'm guessing that old Ralph and his advisors know the team will be worth more without a lease tying them to Buffalo. So they're not being reasonable and signed the one year extension, and there's a pretty good chance Ralph doesn't see the end of that lease. I don't like the way this is setting up at all. It's like the perfect storm. I too would not be surprised if next year is the Bills last in Buffalo.

[TacklingDummy]

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Yea but for Cuomo, statewide races are not what's important. That's why I can't quite see his angle. Does he really think he can strong arm the team into an ironclad Jaguars style lease?

Tax revenue.

[Dr. Lecter]

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Yea but for Cuomo, statewide races are not what's important. That's why I can't quite see his angle. Does he really think he can strong arm the team into an ironclad Jaguars style lease?

It is for his party and successor

[Pinkerton Security]

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God, if only we hadnt signed Fitz to that terrible contract and if Mario wasnt such a pussy, we'd be set for the rest of time. /sarcasm

[Michael82]

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What about all the tax revenue and salaries that the Buffalo Bills bring in each year? New York State would lose that if the Bills leave.

[The last buffalo fan]

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**** the Bills, **** the Erie County, **** the NFL and **** the governator if the Bills leave Buffalo!

[Johnny Bugmenot]

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What about all the tax revenue and salaries that the Buffalo Bills bring in each year? New York State would lose that if the Bills leave.

It's not as much as you think. All in all, it generally turns out to be a wash with all the subsidies. Plus, the increased disposable income from not going to Bills games almost always ends up elsewhere in the market.

[DraftBoy]

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It is for his party and successor

You really think he cares about either of those two things?

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cuomo Rep “The only party that has not said they are committed to keeping the Bil

What about all the tax revenue and salaries that the Buffalo Bills bring in each year? New York State would lose that if the Bills leave.

Yes but what's the net effect? You're only presenting one side of the argument, how much is the state/county giving the Bills? Does equal out, is one side losing? I honestly have no idea but it would be intriguing.

[OpIv37]

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Yes but what's the net effect? You're only presenting one side of the argument, how much is the state/county giving the Bills? Does equal out, is one side losing? I honestly have no idea but it would be intriguing.

and there are other factors too. Orchard Park police and NYS troopers spend a fortune on game days to control the traffic and keep people safe from any problems that arise. If the Bills weren't in town, they would save all that money.