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I hate the whole "Bills Mafia" thing. Throw a bad rap on top of it…..oh yeah, that'll sell. I do love the 7 Nation Army in the background tho.

I'm not a smoker, but I think it's weird to completely ban from an outdoor stadium. Throwing people out for it? Gimme a break!

3 TDs? Questionable blocker? I dunno man. Whenever someone talk about what a great athlete the guy is, I'd rather hear what a good football payer he is. You're talking the 9th OVERALL pick in the NFL draft. This guy was never on ESPN and I hadn't heard of him prior to the run up to the combine. Now….Mike Evans, I heard of.

Here's the deal with Ebron: I doubt the Bills will pick him. Let's see….great athlete with limited production that projects to be a dominant pro? That just don't fly. It's got a real Aaron Maybin feel to me. The more I read, the more I'm convinced it's going to be an OT. Lewan. Zack Martin. I would be blown away if Ebron has done enough to warrant a top 10 pick. If it is a skill player, his name will be Evans.

Never toot your own horn unless you can tell me where Jimmy Hoffa is, cure disease or have women completely figured out. learnt that the hard way….

thought of all that, but it's a talented playmaker who had 9 TDs in the NFL in 1 season for a team that needs playmakers….all for really nothing. And it's competition at WR. The Bills are taking an OT. Everything points to it…..

A clear shift in Buffalo - acquiring guys with off the field issues instead of ON the field issues. I like it.

Too early.

Reality Check: As much money that can be made from the county, state and public on stadium construction, improvements, luxury boxes, concessions, licensing and PSLs, do you really think the owners would approve a plan that had limited pockets and cut into the owner's frosting? It doesn't pass the laugh test and would NEVER even be considered.

I don't trust any threads started today. Sincerely, Syd Finch

Again, evidence of the man's character..

Honestly…no they are not better. 6-10 is 6-10. This team is still 1/2 dozen players away from relevance and doesn't really know whether they have a QB or not.

His presence in the draft room notwithstanding…..

Until further notice, he's a 6-10 President. He may be a great guy with the best intentions in the world, but if all of his efforts don't contribute to a winning franchise on the field, he, unfortunately, lacks something. I don't question his heart, his loyalty or his intentions. I just look at the last 15 years and he is a very classy and persuasive common thread to a team that waffles between irrelevance and mediocrity.

There's a month to the draft. I guarantee one of your top 8 drops to about 20.

So annoying

I LOVE IT!!!

I have a few Bars under my belt....but that practice is a whole other world. The lease seems simple to me as well, but even the most simple documents (i.e. The Constitution) have spawned a huge amount of litigation. I am sure there are no less than 3 major firms on retainer right now examining the lease and potential "outs". I love this thread....and I think you are reading everything right. That and a quarter......

The 1B is what it costs to build a modern NFL stadium. If it's Bon Jovi and Toronto, they have to build a home.

Stadium - $1B. Relo Fee - $400M. Liquidated Damages to Erie Co - $400M. Potential Damages against new "Modell" - $500M+ . Lawyers. Lawyers and more Lawyers. I see the potential exposure closer to $3B, no?

It looks to me like a gun to the head of Bills/County/State to build a new stadium. BOOM!!!!

I can see a bunch of issues spinning out of this one. How about tortious interference with contract. I am by no means an expert in the area, but a potential buyer could, themselves, be liable for massive damages if they entice the Bills to leave. "In a contract interference case — as here — the plaintiff must show the existence of its valid contract with a third party, defendant's knowledge of that contract, defendant's intentional and improper procuring of a breach, and damages." White Plains Coat & Apron v. Cintas, NEW YORK COURT OF APPEALS. http://www.law.corne...ap/I07_0050.htm. That would be my #1 bullet in the legal gun aimed at Bon Jovi and others. I am sure there are other causes of action, but I'm not a commercial litigator. Regardless of the outcome of this, AND OTHER, lawsuits, the $400M liquidated damages would be paid by Bills, but presumedly included in purchase price. So let's say the price is $900M. Add in the $400M the Bills would have to pay. Plus, for arguments sake, $500M in damages from New owners to Erie County, NYS, Plus $1B for a new stadium....it's a HUUUGE number. I think if the Bills were bought with the intention to move, they wouldn't move for another 6 years to avoid this very expensive and messy litigation. Oh...and then there's the issue of the NFL owners wanting to keep a franchise in WNY and they would have to approve any relocating suitor. The idea of the Bills relocating is so complex, I doubt it happens soon, if at all. See above. The NFL would most assuredly be named a party in the lawsuit and would be party to some HUGE litigation if they leave in the next 6 years. Nobody "goes along their merry way" in federal court.

The Bills coulda had Foles....and a number of other starting NFL QBs draftted in the 3rd or later. I have a strong feeling that they SHOULD draft a QB in the 3rd this year. Whether it be a McCarron or Murray, I think the Bills need to hedge their bets on EJ. My guess is they float a 5th or 6th rounder on a lesser guy, but I hope they don't continue to ignore the most important position on the field.

he explored the possibility. Isn't it the elephant in the Canadian room? It didn't bother me.

Ok. What was wrong about what he said? I just wasn't as offended as I thought I'd be. He presents legitimate questions to the Toronto market.