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  • Skooby
    Skoobasaurus-Rex
    • Oct 2011
    • 22284
    #1

    Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

    The other owners don't have a great financial gain by the Buffalo Bills staying in Buffalo & have the power to veto whoever we chose as an owner, would they be willing to do some steering ? These guys didn't become wealthy by accident & I'm pretty sure that none of hold major Buffalo based interests, so wouldn't that deter them for voting on the team assuredly staying in place ? Other locations hold a vastly larger viewing population & offer advertising opportunities that extend vastly beyond the best expectations currently, so why would they want the team to stay in Buffalo ?


    You can't trust a Billionaire outside of our area & they got that type of money by stepping on everything in their way, should we expect different now ?
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  • coastal
    Legendary Zoner
    • Mar 2005
    • 15514
    #2
    Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

    I believe Tom Donahoe was an NFL corporate mole sent here to destroy the franchise and spy on Ralph Wilson.
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    • MitchMurrayDowntown
      Skoobasaurus-Rex
      • Oct 2011
      • 22284
      #3
      Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

      Originally posted by coastal View Post
      I believe Tom Donahoe was an NFL corporate mole sent here to destroy the franchise and spy on Ralph Wilson.
      A highly likely scenario indeed.

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      • Pondslider
        Registered User
        • Sep 2003
        • 14
        #4
        Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

        Originally posted by MitchMurrayDowntown View Post
        The other owners don't have a great financial gain by the Buffalo Bills staying in Buffalo & have the power to veto whoever we chose as an owner, would they be willing to do some steering ? These guys didn't become wealthy by accident & I'm pretty sure that none of hold major Buffalo based interests, so wouldn't that deter them for voting on the team assuredly staying in place ? Other locations hold a vastly larger viewing population & offer advertising opportunities that extend vastly beyond the best expectations currently, so why would they want the team to stay in Buffalo ?


        You can't trust a Billionaire outside of our area & they got that type of money by stepping on everything in their way, should we expect different now ?
        I'll play along.

        There isn't really a financial benefit for the league to keep the Bills in Buffalo, per se, but the relocation fee for a team in Los Angeles was estimated at $275 million in 2011 and the expansion fee was estimated at $1 billion+ in 2012, so as long as there is a legit offer to keep the Bills in Buffalo the owners stand to gain more by expanding in the next few years instead.
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        • MitchMurrayDowntown
          Skoobasaurus-Rex
          • Oct 2011
          • 22284
          #5
          Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

          Originally posted by Pondslider View Post
          I'll play along.

          There isn't really a financial benefit for the league to keep the Bills in Buffalo, per se, but the relocation fee for a team in Los Angeles was estimated at $275 million in 2011 and the expansion fee was estimated at $1 billion+ in 2012, so as long as there is a legit offer to keep the Bills in Buffalo the owners stand to gain more by expanding in the next few years instead.
          Since they can't move the team for 7-10 years & the current NFL TV contracts expire in 2022, how does this work?

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          • Fletch
            Registered User
            • May 2007
            • 3166
            #6
            Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

            Originally posted by coastal View Post
            I believe Tom Donahoe was an NFL corporate mole sent here to destroy the franchise and spy on Ralph Wilson.
            Well, the results came through, who knows what his goals were. His decisions are still paying dividends here.
            http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/sho...s-haters/page3

            Post #46

            Originally posted by Yasgur's Farm
            (Moderator) My name's Max Yasgur, and I approve of this post.
            Originally Posted by pmoon6
            The idea that you "won't settle" presumes that you have some kind of control. Delusional thinking at best for a supposed fan of a spectators' sport. Your way to deal with it is to constantly ***** and denigrate any move, any result concerning the team even if it's positive because you don't want your whittle feewings hurt again. It's a protection mechanism.

            You shroud your childish approach in a vale of pompous, intellectual garbage in an attempt to look smart and "real". You over-analyze even minute points and manipulate statistics to fit your negative view of the team. Again, to feel good about yourself and to protect from getting hurt.

            Of course, the criticisms are obviously from someone who has no understanding of the team concept or what it takes to excel at athletics.

            The true "realist" understands that they have no control of what happens on the field or behind the closed doors at One Bills' Drive, so they do the prudent thing for a spectator. They enjoy the games on Sunday with family and friends, cheer for their team and realize that it's just entertainment.
            ------

            "I was an integral part in the drafting process of EJ Manuel," Whaley said Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access. "I was the person that handled the draft process and setting up the board."

            "We are committed. I want you to believe me when I say that," Whaley said of building around the second-year quarterback, per The Buffalo News. "I always tell you guys that I'll never say never because I don't want to paint myself in a corner, but when I do say something, I do it and I mean it and I try to fulfill it."

            "We believe the addition of Sammy is going to be instant impact, not only to our quarterback, but to what our offensive coordinator can come up with game-plan wise and how defenses attack us," Whaley said.

            Whaley on EJ Manuel: "We think we got a gem in this guy." (2:30)

            "And as Mark says, if in three years maybe he's not [our quarterback of the future], then I'll be sitting there saying 'hey guys', .... anybody got a job for me?" - Doug Whaley

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            • trapezeus
              Legendary Zoner
              • Oct 2004
              • 19525
              #7
              Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

              this iron clad lease that ralph gets credit for was approved by the NFL. If the owners didn't like it, it wouldn't have been signed. i think the owners just want to see a value that they believe is accurate and a reflection of current rates for a team. they won't gift buffalo a team, but they aren't jonesing to take it away either.
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              • Historian
                2020-2023 AFC East Champions!
                • Dec 2002
                • 61897
                #8
                Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                These threads are like a car crash on the thruway...you almost have to look.

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                • Fletch
                  Registered User
                  • May 2007
                  • 3166
                  #9
                  Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                  Originally posted by Historian View Post
                  These threads are like a car crash on the thruway...you almost have to look.

                  LOL

                  You have to admit, there's definitely something to worry about though. We can't alter the outcome so we're powerless, but it is concerning.
                  http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/sho...s-haters/page3

                  Post #46

                  Originally posted by Yasgur's Farm
                  (Moderator) My name's Max Yasgur, and I approve of this post.
                  Originally Posted by pmoon6
                  The idea that you "won't settle" presumes that you have some kind of control. Delusional thinking at best for a supposed fan of a spectators' sport. Your way to deal with it is to constantly ***** and denigrate any move, any result concerning the team even if it's positive because you don't want your whittle feewings hurt again. It's a protection mechanism.

                  You shroud your childish approach in a vale of pompous, intellectual garbage in an attempt to look smart and "real". You over-analyze even minute points and manipulate statistics to fit your negative view of the team. Again, to feel good about yourself and to protect from getting hurt.

                  Of course, the criticisms are obviously from someone who has no understanding of the team concept or what it takes to excel at athletics.

                  The true "realist" understands that they have no control of what happens on the field or behind the closed doors at One Bills' Drive, so they do the prudent thing for a spectator. They enjoy the games on Sunday with family and friends, cheer for their team and realize that it's just entertainment.
                  ------

                  "I was an integral part in the drafting process of EJ Manuel," Whaley said Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access. "I was the person that handled the draft process and setting up the board."

                  "We are committed. I want you to believe me when I say that," Whaley said of building around the second-year quarterback, per The Buffalo News. "I always tell you guys that I'll never say never because I don't want to paint myself in a corner, but when I do say something, I do it and I mean it and I try to fulfill it."

                  "We believe the addition of Sammy is going to be instant impact, not only to our quarterback, but to what our offensive coordinator can come up with game-plan wise and how defenses attack us," Whaley said.

                  Whaley on EJ Manuel: "We think we got a gem in this guy." (2:30)

                  "And as Mark says, if in three years maybe he's not [our quarterback of the future], then I'll be sitting there saying 'hey guys', .... anybody got a job for me?" - Doug Whaley

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                  • mayotm
                    Registered User
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 2333
                    #10
                    Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                    Should people who post on the Billszone collude to ban Skooby?
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                    • DynaPaul
                      Registered User
                      • Sep 2003
                      • 7540
                      #11
                      Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                      Wanting more and more pie and trying to move historic franchises like Buffalo is what will kill the NFL.

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                      • Fletch
                        Registered User
                        • May 2007
                        • 3166
                        #12
                        Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                        Originally posted by DynaPaul View Post
                        Wanting more and more pie and trying to move historic franchises like Buffalo is what will kill the NFL.
                        The NFL is killing itself by a thousand paper cuts. You watch a soccer match and it's over in less than 2 hours. Football games these days are closer to 3-1/2 hours than 3. Commercial city.

                        IMO the final nails will be driven into the coffin when they put teams in England or expand the playoffs, whichever comes first.

                        The NFL became less about football and more about money years ago. There is a happy medium, but they're well beyond that.
                        http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/sho...s-haters/page3

                        Post #46

                        Originally posted by Yasgur's Farm
                        (Moderator) My name's Max Yasgur, and I approve of this post.
                        Originally Posted by pmoon6
                        The idea that you "won't settle" presumes that you have some kind of control. Delusional thinking at best for a supposed fan of a spectators' sport. Your way to deal with it is to constantly ***** and denigrate any move, any result concerning the team even if it's positive because you don't want your whittle feewings hurt again. It's a protection mechanism.

                        You shroud your childish approach in a vale of pompous, intellectual garbage in an attempt to look smart and "real". You over-analyze even minute points and manipulate statistics to fit your negative view of the team. Again, to feel good about yourself and to protect from getting hurt.

                        Of course, the criticisms are obviously from someone who has no understanding of the team concept or what it takes to excel at athletics.

                        The true "realist" understands that they have no control of what happens on the field or behind the closed doors at One Bills' Drive, so they do the prudent thing for a spectator. They enjoy the games on Sunday with family and friends, cheer for their team and realize that it's just entertainment.
                        ------

                        "I was an integral part in the drafting process of EJ Manuel," Whaley said Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access. "I was the person that handled the draft process and setting up the board."

                        "We are committed. I want you to believe me when I say that," Whaley said of building around the second-year quarterback, per The Buffalo News. "I always tell you guys that I'll never say never because I don't want to paint myself in a corner, but when I do say something, I do it and I mean it and I try to fulfill it."

                        "We believe the addition of Sammy is going to be instant impact, not only to our quarterback, but to what our offensive coordinator can come up with game-plan wise and how defenses attack us," Whaley said.

                        Whaley on EJ Manuel: "We think we got a gem in this guy." (2:30)

                        "And as Mark says, if in three years maybe he's not [our quarterback of the future], then I'll be sitting there saying 'hey guys', .... anybody got a job for me?" - Doug Whaley

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                        • BertSquirtgum
                          Legendary Zoner
                          • May 2009
                          • 13379
                          #13
                          Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                          Originally posted by Fletch View Post
                          The NFL is killing itself by a thousand paper cuts. You watch a soccer match and it's over in less than 2 hours. Football games these days are closer to 3-1/2 hours than 3. Commercial city.

                          IMO the final nails will be driven into the coffin when they put teams in England or expand the playoffs, whichever comes first.

                          The NFL became less about football and more about money years ago. There is a happy medium, but they're well beyond that.
                          You're one of the few who cares about that. Too many millions of people don't care what you think and will continue to watch including me.

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                          • MitchMurrayDowntown
                            Skoobasaurus-Rex
                            • Oct 2011
                            • 22284
                            #14
                            Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                            Originally posted by Fletch View Post
                            The NFL is killing itself by a thousand paper cuts. You watch a soccer match and it's over in less than 2 hours. Football games these days are closer to 3-1/2 hours than 3. Commercial city.

                            IMO the final nails will be driven into the coffin when they put teams in England or expand the playoffs, whichever comes first.

                            The NFL became less about football and more about money years ago. There is a happy medium, but they're well beyond that.
                            Money makes the product stay on the field, profit increases keeps it viable.

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                            • WagonCircler
                              Escaped Convict
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 5876
                              #15
                              Re: Could the other NFL owners collude to make sure our new owner is transitory ?

                              Originally posted by Fletch View Post
                              You watch a soccer match and it's over in less than 2 hours. .
                              And yet, it feels like 30 days in solitary confinement.
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