A Dog Named Kelso

Sorry but this does not make sense to me. I understand that this is the correct reading of the lease but, basically, it is saying if the county violated(basically does not hold up its end)the lease then the victor(if its the current occupant) is responsible for a 400 million dollar penalty. If the county violated the lease and lost a court battle won't the court rule that the lease document is void? It seems to be saying "hey if I screw you over you get to pay me 400 million for the trouble I caused you." doesn't it?

Perhaps but revenue generating items can be incorporated into a retrofit. Those who claim a new stadium is needed for that are not considering this avenue, I think. As for where to play during a retro. They may be able to get the NFL to help out with scheduling for a year so they play all their late games as road games. However, Playoffs would be an issue if they were to make it is that season.

Oh ... I didn't realize that. Thanks for correction.

According to the DOT the bridges in NF are being replaced and updated regardless. So those cost are not part of a stadium plan. Widening of roads will occur in any new site the only location that will no need major infrastructure cost is rebuilding in OP.

I agree that there is little to no economic impact directly from a stadium. However; if the State is going to try and funnel money to a project on the magnitude we are discussing its a lot easier to swallow from, a tax payers perspective, to say the are beautifying and creating new infrastructure for NF then just give money to build a new stadium. I am not advocating it go in any specific location that being NF/OP/ Batavia or Buffalo; however, unless its built on the current site in OP there will be an infrastructure cost.

This would be true in any new location though wouldn't it? How many people visit the Falls every year and head to the Canadian side? If you were to beautify the US side as part of a new stadium build you have a large amount of traffic to supply those new business the other 345-355 days a year wouldn't you?

The biggest reason in the article is traffic i.e. infrastructure which can be worked on, the other 9 are stretching. Wrong use may be the other large reason but again It has to go somewhere, if you build it. It seems as thought many believe this is only an issue for NF. Wouldn't you need to make infrastructure investments everywhere besides Orchard Park?

Infrastructure issues can be worked on. It is not a though they are going to dump the stadium there and say "ok good to go", at least I would hope not. The State will do its part in creating better through put and they don't have to account for it as part of the stadium budget. I am not advocating for NF just saying that infrastructure is not as large an issue as I think many have made it out to be. Expensive, perhaps a show stopper no.

What's the problem? He is just training so he can make it to the team meetings on time. Jeez a guy can't win with this board

How much time does it take to make a billion dollars? There is a lot of speculation that someone(or group) would willingly overspend to reap the rewards of a larger market. The only way the one can recoup that is to resell the team. If a person wants to waste money on buying a team I am not really sure the small ongoing returns, from the larger market, would really matter to them. It all seems like a ridiculous notion: Here is a extra 1.5 Billion to provide a price premium, moving fees and lease termination so I can make an extra 20 million a year?

I am thinking those cheerleader spotslights might be a little weak for some reason

Why not use the "Too soon to say" option? Just curious.

Having multiple high picks does not ensure a team will succeed. Look at the Browns and Jags for that. How many top 15 picks have they had it the past 7 years? The correct picks are what matters. Losing one first round pick(if you are picking correctly) is better than five(if you are picking poorly). If the Bills believe he is a player worth two 1st round picks the question isn't if he is worth it, the question is do you believe they made the pick correctly. Also, where were the concerns of Watkins by these experts before the draft?

Interesting article: _http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2057750-stevie-johnson-to-49ers-latest-trade-details-analysis-and-reaction

So, how many of them vacated the room after they made the pick? Just some intern left to keep an eye on the picks the rest of the night? lol

I don't care one way or the other, If the Native Americans en mass deem it racist it should be changed. That said, your belief that Native Americans "lived in relative peace and harmony for millions years" is silly. There were wars between tribes just as there is/was in any civilization. That should in no way influence whether the name should change or not.

He is a junior in high school. They have a tad more time to consider it.

Something that has not been mentioned is that Milstein is Thruway Authority chairman perhaps these things are already being looked into ... or have been resolved. Rubber stamp for highway improvements to and from NF, if he wins the bid for the Bills.

Also, I believe this is a one year arangement in year 7 and goes back up for the remaining years

The statement on the site says :"A process will be established at an appropriate time for the sale of the franchise" She does not need to buy the team so I am unsure why that would be stated besides the fact that she is not going to be the only person(or a person) owning the team.

So the way I read the news is that an ownership group has an agreement to buy the team and she will be the controlling owner of the group. Is that how others understand the news?

So from all the stuff I have read and heard there are a few things that tend to stand out. While I do not care if it is a renovation or new build I doubt anything will be done outside of Erie County. My thought is with the "Advisory Committee" 1/3 is representation for Erie County. Obliviously; if it is a fear of the Bills leaving altogether then sure, but that is really not a reality as there are plenty of places within Erie Count to house the stadium. I hear a lot about the site lines for the current "bowl" of RWS, it seems to me that there are blueprints that would allow this to be recreated in a new build, correct? Of course there is cost, but it seems as though the state, county and the Bills, have committed to funds to a project so we should assume a new stadium is an option, how extravagant is another question. And lastly I think the public works of any project are not really looked at when fan talk about new builds. The water front(while I think would be awesome) I am not sure has anything adequate at the moment does it? The ability to get thousands people in and out, water, sewer and electrical capacity for such an endeavor. Surely, it can all be added, but if cost is an issue would it not make sense to start with a locale that has that or at least much of that infrastructure already in place? I do like the ideas of the tie in with the Bulls I think that is a really good idea to explore.

I think all trades and signings require a physical so I would assume they would only go through with it if he was healthy.

I don't disagree with you; however, at the time the Ralph(Rich back them) actually required about 7000 more fans to attend, then now, when they didn't sell out for the playoff game. The real question is if the Bills produce a winning team will the average of those tickets that fail to sell finally be purchased.

Problem is the head coaches for those staffs do not change. So its hard to compare what happens here to what happens in those orgs. I do agree with you that the wanton disregard of first round pick the bill has shown is pretty disturbing.