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I was scanning this thread to find any mention of Hostler or Todd Downing. I finally get it 4 pages in (thanks eball). This year we have a lot of additional, experienced brainpower working on the offense, and I have no doubt that the new coaches provide input to Hackett - specifically as eball points out, we'll be doing a better job of targeting the weaknesses of our opponents than we did last year. It's simplistic to target just Hackett or Marrone when there are new voices behind the scenes. I'm willing to wait and see on this, and I do think the drives we are putting together (at least between the 20's) are reason for optimism.

Interesting point. One would think that JK's current battle would represent enough of a purpose to his life, but apparently not. Maybe he feels his football career isn't truly over until he "wins one" for Buffalo.

Fluff, who is @HJKforever ?

I recall being at a previous tailgate where Hammer wanted people to have a TBD sign on their car as they pulled in. Is that still needed?

When the RCW patches were first announced, I thought it was also stated that all attendees at the opener would be receiving one. Anyone else recall seeing this?

One of these days someone's gonna make "IN" their signature, and just flat-out rule the world.

^^ This is the correct take. To try to analyze JBJ's motives separately from those of his partners simply ignores the fact that most of the money put up by that partnership belongs to the "move" faction.

Precisely.

Correct, I thought the same thing when I heard Poloncarz.

When this is all over, there really needs to be some kind of public posthumous honoring of Mr. Wilson. As much as he was vilified during his lifetime, it's becoming more and more clear that he successfully used the restrictive lease and his trust to forge a long term future for the team in Buffalo. And notably, he did so knowing that it would come at a considerable cost to his estate. Mr. Wilson is no less a hero than is the new owner (I'm hoping that's Pegula).

Why would the trust say or do ANYTHING to indicate that the Toronto bid is invalid, if that would have the effect of deflating the final sales price? They are not in this to score day-to-day PR points with us fans. All that matters is the final outcome. They are likely harboring serious doubts about the JBJ Rogers group, and keeping those doubts strictly private.

I listened as well, and I agree with everything you've stated. And I don't believe our posts are incompatible.

And in the process, deflating the final sale price. Curious timing by Poloncarz - I'm sure the trust can't be loving him right about now.

Never underestimate the power of fear and paranoia, particularly as they pertain to Buffalo sports fans.

There are all kinds of reasons why people do this. I think in general, those that have left town have a much lower "take them for granted" attitude toward the Bills and find value in supporting the team as an institution worth supporting, for both selfish and civic reasons.

Don't want to come off as a pessimist because 46K is an improvement from recent years, but I disagree that 46K is an impressive number. I have to believe that that puts the Bills in the bottom tier of the NFL in terms of ST holders.

Isn't that the home of Rolling Rock?

Interesting choice of words. Are you part of the trust?

Also out of state and hold season tickets. I'm doing my part.

I've only read the last page of this thread so I can't believe people are busting on EJ after his performance last night. I thought he played very well. Agendas, indeed.

Disagree. MS and Proskauer can point to specific directions from the Wilson Trust that have hamstrung MS' ability to lure scores of bidders in this particular transaction. Honestly, by seeking assurances that the team will be kept in Buffalo, the Trust (not the hired hands) has limited the field to only a very specific type of buyer. If the field of competitors is limited, what other tools does MS have at it's disposal to maximize the sale price - other than leaks?

The leak about "up to 8 bidders" is obviously good news for the Trust. And the timing of the leak serves the Trust's interests, too.

We've talked a lot about regionalizing the Bills franchise. This plan would not only accomplish that, it would also regionalize the entire City. Personally I love going to games at The Ralph, but this would be a very cool improvement to the City.

Mmmm...cold pizza for breakfast on game day is one of my favorite parts of making a Buffalo home opener pilgrimage.

99% of Cowboy fans you run into in Texas will agree with this assessment.