Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

[WagonCircler]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Why is that?

He's a celebrity owner (Brown was a Governor who was married to Miss America, Phyllis George) who has no ties to Buffalo.

I'm praying for my friend Jim, but there's a lot of uncertainty right now.

Trump cares about his celebrity status, not Buffalo, and with Buffalo possibly being the least "chic" market in the NFL (Green Bay has a mystique to it--we don't) I don't think Trump would keep the team here beyond the current lease.

I want the team here for 20 or 30 years.

[Skooby]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

You want a team here for the long haul ? You build a commercial network through Trump around the stadium to make it an event. Trump builds events & brings celebrity type status to any area he's involved in, not all of it positive mind you but it'd be better than not having what we have now. We have a limited market with no real connections or investments besides a limited base.

Will Trump be the best owner ? No idea but he's been way up & way down, how different is he from Buffalo ?

[YardRat]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

I'm wary of Trump, even if Kelly is involved, and really would rather not have Thurman anywhere near the team except to attend games and alumni functions.

[Goobylal]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

John Wawrow, who wrote the story, said Kelly and Trump are not linked together. Which is what I heard as well years ago (i.e. I heard Kelly was linked with someone else).

[WagonCircler]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

You want a team here for the long haul ? You build a commercial network through Trump around the stadium to make it an event. Trump builds events & brings celebrity type status to any area he's involved in, not all of it positive mind you but it'd be better than not having what we have now. We have a limited market with no real connections or investments besides a limited base.

Will Trump be the best owner ? No idea but he's been way up & way down, how different is he from Buffalo ?

I'll take Pegula, thanks. Proven commitment. Actual, tangible money spent. And he has more money than Trump.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

This just hit me...

Jim Kelly is a republican. Donald Trump is a republican. Thurman Thomas is a republican too.

Jimbo and Thurman know football. Trump knows business. Their politics agree.

Want to get a new stadium built within the next 10 years or less?

Donald Trump knows how to build a product, massive structures included.

WNY should be a much better product with Niagara Falls and a professional football team in our hands.

"Let's go, Buffalo?"

Not anymore. If it's not working, change. Change is strange, and difficult...and expensive, but if they build a new, better idea...the people will come.

Let's get Better, Buffalo.

And Niagara Falls....holy crap. It's a gem but it's covered in mud no matter how much water goes over the Falls.

From a business perspective, Niagara Falls, NY is a dump full of opportunity. All it needs is a huge makeover.

Western New Yorker's are sick and tired of sitting on New York City's bleachers.

One great businessman and two great football players can make Buffalo, NY a great city once again.

This Easter Eve has death and renewal in the air. Buffalo has been down for a while, but now it's time to rise up again....and get BETTER.



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Jim is going to win this game.

Can I hit you?

[Goobylal]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

I'll take Pegula, thanks. Proven commitment. Actual, tangible money spent. And he has more money than Trump.

I'd favor Pegs because a) he's younger, b) has money to burn and can make more if he needs to, and c) has a commitment to the area. Sure the Sabres have sucked since he took over, but they're not going anywhere for my lifetime and will surely get better eventually.

[Figster]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

This just hit me...

Jim Kelly is a republican. Donald Trump is a republican. Thurman Thomas is a republican too.

Jimbo and Thurman know football. Trump knows business. Their politics agree.

Want to get a new stadium built within the next 10 years or less?

Donald Trump knows how to build a product, massive structures included.

WNY should be a much better product with Niagara Falls and a professional football team in our hands.

"Let's go, Buffalo?"

Not anymore. If it's not working, change. Change is strange, and difficult...and expensive, but if they build a new, better idea...the people will come.

Let's get Better, Buffalo.

And Niagara Falls....holy crap. It's a gem but it's covered in mud no matter how much water goes over the Falls.

From a business perspective, Niagara Falls, NY is a dump full of opportunity. All it needs is a huge makeover.

Western New Yorker's are sick and tired of sitting on New York City's bleachers.

One great businessman and two great football players can make Buffalo, NY a great city once again.

This Easter Eve has death and renewal in the air. Buffalo has been down for a while, but now it's time to rise up again....and get BETTER.



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Jim is going to win this game.

How about this, D Trump and JK President and Vice President of the United States

[The Popcorn]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

He's a celebrity owner (Brown was a Governor who was married to Miss America, Phyllis George) who has no ties to Buffalo.

I'm praying for my friend Jim, but there's a lot of uncertainty right now.

Trump cares about his celebrity status, not Buffalo, and with Buffalo possibly being the least "chic" market in the NFL (Green Bay has a mystique to it--we don't) I don't think Trump would keep the team here beyond the current lease.

I want the team here for 20 or 30 years.

Trump cares about winning and making money. Before he owned the New Jersey Generals, they went 6-12. Trump took over the team and they went 25-13 over the next two years. WNY is an area where the economy is showing improvement and a smart business man like Trump can make money in that area. If Kelly is involved with him, you can bet your ass that he will see to it that the Bills stay in the area for a long time too. So I wouldn't worry too much about that either. Bring on The Donald and enjoy the wins.

[YardRat]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Pegula certainly has the most incentive for putting in a stadium downtown.

[Figster]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Lots of speculation now that JK and D Trump may not be connected on a bid to gain new ownership of the Buffalo Bills.

What has been confirmed by JK's brother Dan, is Jim Kelly will be pursuing new ownership of the Buffalo Bills in some capacity.

My source is the Erie Times News

[Figster]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Lots of speculation now that JK and D Trump may not be connected on a bid to gain new ownership of the Buffalo Bills.

What has been confirmed by JK's brother Dan, is Jim Kelly will be pursuing new ownership of the Buffalo Bills in some capacity.

My source is the Erie Times News

Note: JK/family was just staying in Trumps private Condo in NYC while undergoing treatment.

I find it highly unlikely they would be bidding against each other on new ownership of the Buffalo Bills.(my opinion)

[Goobylal]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Kelly had a group, but with Trump throwing his hat in the ring, he may just be changing who the money man will be. He should also consider Pegula and/or Golisano. I'm sure a group of those 3 with Kelly as the face would be a tough one to go up against.

[trapezeus]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Kelly had a group, but with Trump throwing his hat in the ring, he may just be changing who the money man will be. He should also consider Pegula and/or Golisano. I'm sure a group of those 3 with Kelly as the face would be a tough one to go up against.

Trump will make the bills worse than they've ever been. He's not a good business man. He's a brand. He's simply a blowhard who's dad gave him his money.

All he cares about is that brand of being blustery.

[Goobylal]

Re: Jim Kelly to Bid on Bills with D Trump

Trump will make the bills worse than they've ever been. He's not a good business man. He's a brand. He's simply a blowhard who's dad gave him his money.

All he cares about is that brand of being blustery.

He's not a good businessman? His brand is based on people getting results.