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Something like that. $10 a month tops, including NHL Network, MLB Network, Golf Channel, and a dozen or so other channels I've never watched

On TWC, I currently get the NFL Red Zone Channel(part of sports package). I am addicted to this channel, and this has nothing to do with fantasy football. 7 or so hours of football, commercial free. If the Bills are not on TV, this is what I watch on Sundays during football season. Even when the Bills are on, I find myself flipping to the RZ when there is an interruption in play. Kudos to the NFL for coming up with this concept(Not sure when it started. TWC picked it up two years ago when their dispute with the NFL Network has finally settled after numerous years).

The only problem with having a team owned radio station, is many people currently feel that John Murphy is a shill for the Bills on his nightly show, and the same goes for Peters and Sylvester on Hockey Hotline from 10-12 weekdays. Both lead to less than objective on-air conversation. Wouldn't this just continue if Pegula bought a radio station and staffed it with his employees?

Yeah. Why would anyone want to watch a rematch of last years SB when they can watch KC which has been decimated by injuries and Miami who are about as interesting as watching paint dry.

So in other words, the same problem every NFL team has when they play on the road.

Some good points. If Pegula kicks in upwards of $500 mil for a stadium, how long does it take him to recoup the costs? My guess is that he would never see $500 mil in profits in his lifetime from owning the stadium. The value of a stadium doesn't increase like the franchise does. It's not like Cowboy stadium where revenue streams via suites are through the roof. That being said, I am positive he will contribute towards the costs, and like he said in the past, "if money becomes an issue, I'll just drill another well". Here's hoping for some sort of covered stadium(fixed or retractable roof) near the FNC by the time the lease runs out. BTW I think Pegula is the perfect new owner for some of the NFL owners with huge egos(Kraft, Jones, Snyder, etc...) who just can't get enough of the limelight. Pegula seems to be just the opposite, and therefore, not going to steal their media spotlight.

I continue to be skeptical that Pegula will use his $$$ to build a stadium that for all practical purposes will be a white elephant outside of 10-20 days a year. There is no way building and owning a stadium will be a money maker here in WNY.

What does this even mean? My prediction... Bills 24 Chargers 23

Not to mention based on Pegula's purchase price, a 1% share of the team is worth $14 mil. Even if Pegula was open to an idea like this, you think Kelly has that kind of money?

There are probably 5-10 Bills on the current team, that were on the 2011 team that started 4-1 only to finish 6-10.

Why?

I think the doubt prior to the season, and even during this season is because of several things... - QB means everything, and Manuel is a work in progress that may go forward or may go back - The Bills best safety was let go in the offseason - The right side of the line(actually all line positions outside of Wood & Glenn) were question marks - The loss of Kiko - Replacing Stevie Johnson - Coaching staff - The TE position is still a mess That being said, there are several positives through training camp and the first two games... - Corey Graham appears to be a great pickup solidifying your top 4 CB's(Gilmore, McKelvin, Graham & Roby) - Watkins appears to be the real deal, and Mike Williams addition gives them a solid top 3 at WR - Brown, Bradham, Rivers and Spikes seem to be good additions in the LB rotation and help offset the loss of Kiko - Carpenter continues to be outstanding - Henderson coming out of nowhere to be the starting RT was a real surprise. We'll see how the season plays out, and not to put the cart before the horse, but 3 out of the last 4 are going to be tough games(@ Denver, Green Bay & @ New England)

I could see a coat of paint on the underside of the underdeck to spruce it up, but ribbons sound like a ridiculous idea. Hopefully this doesn't happen.

If a starter such as Woods or Spiller ever got hurt playing special teams, the pitchfork, tar and feathers would be out in force waiting for Crossman...and Marrone.

Do you really believe they need to be dissed in a power ranking by Joe Shmoe in order to get fired up? I really doubt it gets to that level.

There was a OG last year(I think it was Baltimore) who made some movement with his upper body right before the snap last year that was driving me crazy. He would do it over and over again and there was never a flag. Still don't understand how it was within the rules, but obviously it was.

Do you really believe that the Bills players look at some stupid power rankings and "play mad" when they are listed lower than expected?

It was fine for this game, but what happens when they are down 14 points in the 2nd half, or are in a shootout and all they can do is "consistently get the 3". Hopefully the red zone success will improve in coming weeks along with the running game which outside of Spillers's 47 yard run and Jackson's 11 yard run... averaged 1.77 YPC on 31 attempts. GO BILLS!

http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-blotter/wedding-party-brawl-at-orchard-park-country-club-injures-several-20140914

This has probably been mentioned over and over again, but as a columnist, if people are talking about him, he is doing his job. Some cannot grasp this concept.

A few things for those who don't follow the Sabres and Pegula's ownership of them... - I've always suspected(but have no proof) that the Bills are always near the bottom of the league when it came to coaching staff spending. That will change under Pegula. - The same goes for front office staff including scouts. The Sabres scouting staff has grown by leaps and bounds since Pegula took over. - If you've never heard him speak publicly, prepare yourself. Just because he is a billionaire doesn't make him a polished speaker. He is just the opposite. - Bottom line, the guy is not afraid to spend money even if it means the team loses money. He wants to win...multiple championships!

No one will ever have to worry about Pegula spending $$$. When it comes to coaching/front office staff, I don't expect anymore Marrone type hires while ignoring bigger established names.

If there is, we'll probably never find out.

Did they even raise any significant amount?

You never know. They have been around forever.