Where the big money owners have a point....

[Earthquake Enyart]

is why should they subsidize Ralph when he's not doing all he can to maximize his income? Why are stadiums named after Ralph and Paul Brown? Both teams could sell the naming rights and bring in more money.

That's one big, easy item. I'm sure the Blls could do a better marketing job in other areas as well to make more money.

[casdhf]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Who'd wanna buy the rights?

Seneca Nation Stadium ?

[ICE74129]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

There are people willing to pay to have thier names put on the stadium

[Earthquake Enyart]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Bobby Rich paid a million bucks, and that was in 1973.

[EricStratton]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Naming rights are a drop in the bucket.

The Texans have the best deal at 10 million per year but most stadiums with names are in the 1.5 - 3 million range.

The Bills could get more revenue from the area but there are always going to be areas that can generate more then others. That's just the economic reality.

http://www.leagueoffans.org/nflnamingrights.html

[Stewie]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

seriously, do we really want the bills brought to you by *insertyourcorporationhere*

i'd rather ralph not have the 2 million bucks

[mybills]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Does having your name on it, privatize it?

[ICE74129]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Naming rights are a drop in the bucket.

The Texans have the best deal at 10 million per year but most stadiums with names are in the 1.5 - 3 million range.

The Bills could get more revenue from the area but there are always going to be areas that can generate more then others. That's just the economic reality.

http://www.leagueoffans.org/nflnamingrights.html

You are 100% correct. But why not try to get everything you can? Hell sell the naming rights 5 years for 10 mill to someone? Money is money. If we are in that bad a shape as a small market team, it is time to explore all possible ways to get extra funds.

[EricStratton]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

You are 100% correct. But why not try to get everything you can? Hell sell the naming rights 5 years for 10 mill to someone? Money is money. If we are in that bad a shape as a small market team, it is time to explore all possible ways to get extra funds.

I don't disagree, I just don't think naming rights are the savior people make them out to be.

And mybills, naming rights don't privatize the stadium.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

seriously, do we really want the bills brought to you by *insertyourcorporationhere*

i'd rather ralph not have the 2 million bucks

Why? Who cares

[Earthquake Enyart]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

I don't disagree, I just don't think naming rights are the savior people make them out to be.

And mybills, naming rights don't privatize the stadium.

A million bucks is a million bucks. It ain't chicken feed.

Most businesses are trying to maximize income and profit. In the current NFL collective, individual teams don't have to do that.

[don137]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

A million bucks is a million bucks. It ain't chicken feed.

Most businesses are trying to maximize income and profit. In the current NFL collective, individual teams don't have to do that.

I agree with EE...Selling the name rights provides at least another million per year. That can cover a lot of costs. Every little bit helps. Don't cry poverty and then be stubborn and be one of the few teams that don't sell the name rights of your stadium.

[lordofgun]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

seriously, do we really want the bills brought to you by *insertyourcorporationhere*

i'd rather ralph not have the 2 million bucks

Don't worry. You won't get it either way.

[Stewie]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

Every little bit helps, and yes, a million bucks goes a long way towards expenses. But not every marketing tactic is a good idea, even if it makes you money. Remember the wegmans/bills partnership? Neither side wanted to renew that contract. There must have been a reason. Plus, you have to consider your current partners. Would Choice One stop sponsoring their club if a different ISP put their name on the stadium?

Maybe Ralph just hasn't received an offer that makes business sense.

[ICE74129]

Re: Where the big money owners have a point....

I don't disagree, I just don't think naming rights are the savior people make them out to be.

And mybills, naming rights don't privatize the stadium.

I agree ES but naming rights can help fund upgrades and upkeep to the stadium. That saves the county, State and Ralph some money. Not a ton but say 1.5 mill per really does help.