Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

[Crisis]

https://twitter.com/JaySkurski/status/464083680462258176

[stuckincincy]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

How self-serving...

[OpIv37]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

Well duh. We all knew this 2 years ago by the way the new lease is structured.

[BLeonard]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

Not new news to anyone that's been paying attention... RWS is the 6th oldest stadium in the NFL.

3 of the 5 older than the Bills (Soldier, Lambeau and Arrowhead) have already undergone a "retrofit" process, which is a large scale renovation project, in order to remain viable.

The other two are Oakland Coliseum (Raiders) and Qualcomm Stadium (Chargers) both of which have been screaming for new stadiums for years.

-Bill

[GingerP]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

This is stating the obvious. Any new owner is going to be campaigning for a new stadium from day 1.

[Thurmal]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

Goodell wants the Bills to move so badly, and he is the type of guy who will do what he wants even if it is stupid and no one agrees with him (moving the draft, rule changes, NFL in London, etc.). That's worrisome.

[better days]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

I heard on WGR this morning that the Ralph is going to look like a new stadium with the current remodel.

That said, the State has already started with planning for the new stadium.

[trapezeus]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

i used ot be a a "the ralph is fine" person. then i went to some of the newer stadiums and i was at the blackout game a few years ago and changed my tune.

the bills need a new stadium (although i'll be curious to see what the new ralph reno's look like). the bills are an asset to buffalo and best way to help the most is to move it to downtown as a revitalization is starting.

i also think being afraid of goodell makes sense in some ways. but i think the fact the NFL knew the restrictive nature of the lease they signed AND that they approved it shows that they want the team to be in the area. they just want to take NYS out back and have their way moving taxpayer money into their hands.

[better days]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

i used ot be a a "the ralph is fine" person. then i went to some of the newer stadiums and i was at the blackout game a few years ago and changed my tune.

the bills need a new stadium (although i'll be curious to see what the new ralph reno's look like). the bills are an asset to buffalo and best way to help the most is to move it to downtown as a revitalization is starting.

i also think being afraid of goodell makes sense in some ways. but i think the fact the NFL knew the restrictive nature of the lease they signed AND that they approved it shows that they want the team to be in the area. they just want to take NYS out back and have their way moving taxpayer money into their hands.

Have you seen sight lines at any stadium that are better than at the Ralph?

I don't think you can get better than the Ralph in that Regard & would hope the new stadium has as good a view of the game as the Ralph does.

And they said on WGR this morning, people are going to be AMAZED when they see the NEW Ralph.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

Goodell wants the Bills to move so badly, and he is the type of guy who will do what he wants even if it is stupid and no one agrees with him (moving the draft, rule changes, NFL in London, etc.). That's worrisome.

What are you basing this on?

[trapezeus]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

i agree, i also think the closeness of the field to stadium is pretty amazing and provides that homefield advantage. but in terms of having food that isn't just the amark food crap...and having plenty of space to move around without being pinched at 6 gates.... these things matter. the stadium experience has changed and we are pretty far behind.

the pics of the renovations look pretty nice though i am confused why they are insisting to stay with 6 gates. but it does look a lot more navigable.

the blo news article about how the state wants a multipurpose facility connected or near by really makes me feel the like city has a chance to do something great with one of its assets. the time is now to be forward looking.

[Cleve]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

This state can't afford to be buying billionaires and millionaires big stadiums so they can line their pockets even more. We are already the highest taxed state in the US, and we're 39% higher, on average, in state and local taxes we pay than the rest of America.

http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/

And this is coming from Roger Goodell - $30 million dollar a year CEO of a "non-profit" organization that doesn't pay a DIME in corporate taxes.

[better days]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

i agree, i also think the closeness of the field to stadium is pretty amazing and provides that homefield advantage. but in terms of having food that isn't just the amark food crap...and having plenty of space to move around without being pinched at 6 gates.... these things matter. the stadium experience has changed and we are pretty far behind.

the pics of the renovations look pretty nice though i am confused why they are insisting to stay with 6 gates. but it does look a lot more navigable.

the blo news article about how the state wants a multipurpose facility connected or near by really makes me feel the like city has a chance to do something great with one of its assets. the time is now to be forward looking.

I heard with the remodel, there are going to be more & better food choices like Duffs wings.

I also heard the Stadium will be easier to get into & out of.

But I agree, a new Stadium is needed.

[coastal]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

I wish the NFL would just die.

[better days]

Re: Goodell: Bills need new stadium to remain viable in WNY

This state can't afford to be buying billionaires and millionaires big stadiums so they can line their pockets even more. We are already the highest taxed state in the US, and we're 39% higher, on average, in state and local taxes we pay than the rest of America.

http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/

And this is coming from Roger Goodell - $30 million dollar a year CEO of a "non-profit" organization that doesn't pay a DIME in corporate taxes.

The State & County will pay a share as will the new owner & the NFL.

Wouldn't you rather see some of your tax money spent in WNY than all of it going to NYC?