papazoid

"who gave the order?" https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-bills-needed-new-york-states-approval-for-their-psl-rollout-but-who-actually-approved-it/ar-BB1lyBtk

where theres smoke theres fire?? maybe the pegulas initial thought to raise capital was to sell 100% of everything but the bills. then after a few feelers, realized what you are saying was true. word of that leaked fast. but pegula doesnt want to hurt wny so he switched to the 25% bills.

if the new stadium seats 63k and they hold back 10% for individual sale. that leaves 57k for PSL & STH one way or another....they are selling out all 57k

PSL's are expected to raise $100-200 million the cost over runs of the new stadium are already $300 mil and likely rising to as much as $600 mil or more irregardless of the PSL success, that doesn't cover the significant cash he needs for the stadium cost over runs

not to my way of thinking but the sample size is small.....it was reported that 75% of the account holders who went thru the "experience" signed up for the new stadium PSL & tix. but that was all the more affluent club seat holders. also, that doesn't factor in how many of the 25% who didn't, will purchase in a lower price area on their 2nd chance. the real test comes when they move to the lower bowl with the so called average joes

that source is unverified and has been since refuted: The team issued this statement Friday afternoon: "The Pegula family has retained Allen & Company to explore the potential sale of a non-controlling, minority interest in the Bills. These discussions only involve the Bills and no other team. No investment would be possible without Terry Pegula and the Pegula family maintaining a controlling interest in the team. Their continued commitment to Western New York, the new Highmark Stadium, our fans, and the other teams in their portfolio remains unchanged. Neither the team nor the Pegula family are able to comment further at this point.” https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/buffalo-bills-selling-part-team/71-67d86977-6a46-4e1c-a2ec-29ab43a30d8a

Under the G4 program rules, Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula would be required to put up matching dollars which would increase the private funding to at least $400 million for the new stadium. https://apnews.com/article/kathy-hochul-buffalo-bills-nfl-business-sports-5c1d8f41c66fc2116fe852a9c16e717d Owners created a successor to the G-4 stadium financing program this week, allowing teams to continue to borrow from the NFL to build or renovate stadiums. Final approval of the G-5 edition had emerged as an urgent matter with major construction projects popping up around the league and the current program at capacity. It will broadly resemble prior generations, with bigger numbers and some tweaks. Each team will be able to tap up to $300 million -- up from G4's $200 million ceiling -- for construction/renovations from the league if they match that with their own money and get some degree of government assistance (purely private projects are not eligible). It comes in three tranches of $100 million each, with different conditions for each bucket. Teams repay the loans partly by using funds that would normally be subject to revenue sharing. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/12/14/nfl-g5-program

is josh healthy ? if yes.....big chance if no......NO chance

initial cost estimate of new stadium $1.4 Billion current cost estimate of new stadium $1.7 Billion likely final cost estimate of new stadium $2.0 Billion NY State Contribution $600 million (not part of "construction costs" is an additional $280 million for maintenance over 30 years) NFL & Bills Contribution $550 million (Pegula's portion is $350 million) Erie County Contribution $250 million SUB TOTAL Contribution $1.4 Billion Pegulas are responsible for any and all cost over runs....currently at $300 million and rising. Projected to raise $200 million in PSL's so, if you factor in cost over runs....i say he will pay $750 million or +35% of his own money

a minority stake improves your chances on a path to majority stake

5% of $3 Billion is $150 mil.... mark me down as skeptical this collective forum has that cash

Bisciotti was a minority owner of the Ravens Tepper was a minority owner of the Steelers Haslam was a minority owner of the Steelers Ross started with 50% of Dolphins

the team is not leaving he has a cash flow issue to pay for stadium cost over runs...likely north of $600 mil

calm down folks the team is not leaving he has a cash flow issue to pay for stadium cost over runs...likely north of $600 mil

pretty simple....he has a cash flow problem to pay for the new stadium cost overuns.

Do you think Allen feels relief after the Diggs trade? YES ! absolutely like walking on eggshells with diggs around. now josh is the undisputed leader and voice on offense. not to mention he can truly spread the ball around and take what the defense is giving without fear of angering diggs.

there goes the "process" i don't think beane and the hoodie will seamlessly coexist but make no mistake.....todays hoodie is still a significant upgrade in game day decision making and defensive game planning over McClappity by the time McClappity stops finding new ways to lose.....josh will be out of the league

good times

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/community/topic/254103-epic-hypothetical-trade-scenario-would-ya/

all i heard was him saying was vague GM speak..... "we like the group"........"a group of guys with different skill sets...... not a glaring hole." (total garbage to deflect the fact they have a gaping need at WR1) "sometimes you have young guys on your roster who you believe can ascend"... (that's kincaid and shakir for sure)

female attendance would skyrocket

doh....lol

could he post the bills big board online for us that way we will know for sure if he does BPA....lol

gotta be the actual seats if you look at the renderings.....doesnt look like any overhang sections https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-release-stunning-new-renderings-of-their-proposed-1-4-billion-stadium-thats-scheduled-to-open-in-2026/ https://www.buffalobills.com/news/they-re-here-new-bills-stadium-renderings-unveiled

Over the past 10 years only 35 percent of first round picks ended up making a Pro Bowl