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The Saints GM may be wondering today what Byrd and Parker knew, and when they knew it.

Unlikely we'd ever hear about it.

I'd be all in on that option since I won't make most of the games, but I haven't seen that option offered. My guess is it's too much maintenance for them to even bother with offering. Imagine the labor involved with installing the seat for one game, removing it for the next game, and repeating the process over the course of the season.

Agree that Urbik will stay. His versatility at G and C is too valuable.

Sir, congratulations on making the transition from "fan" to "investor". There is a difference and you should be proud of yourself. Enjoy the ride!

Agreed, but consider this. Would Ralph appoint his wife and niece to the trust and then set them up as bad guys by directing them to base their decision solely on high bid? That is/was not Ralph's style. I suspect he directed the trust to seek market value with preference to an owner who is willing to keep the team in WNY. This aligns with the restrictive lease he signed. Thank you Mr. Wilson!

Today's Buffalo News article quotes a source close to AECOM's stadium siting effort as saying Buffalo's tailgating tradition will be honored in the process. Meanwhile, as the consulting firm’s work continues in offices scattered around the country, site visits will prove key to helping the group understand – and see firsthand – potential attributes and problems. “We’re still early in the process, so we’ll grab as many ideas as we can,” the source said of suggestions for sites. How much is needed for a new stadium depends on whether a suburban or urban site is considered. The actual stadium needs about 15 acres of land for a typical NFL facility. “From there, you have a history of tailgating (at Bills’ games). We’ll honor that tradition. So there’s land for that,” the source said.

I love Fred as much as anyone, and on third and two there's nobody else I'd hand the ball to, but it does seem to me as though he's slowing down noticeably.

I shudder to think what the new stadium would look like with a Toronto franchise in the league and ticket prices doubled. Tarps anyone? A few years ago I jumped into club seats (seasons), and landed on the 50 yard line. I have no business coming out of nowhere with no seniority and landing on the 50. That really shouldn't happen with an NFL franchise. What does this say about the next era of Bills football in a new stadium under a new owner with new higher prices? You can wish for a Toronto rivalry all you want, but my hope is that our new owner does all he can to recruit southern Ontario fans, claim the Toronto market as his own and put a stake in the heart of Toronto's NFL ambitions. If we have to compete with Toronto for monied fans, I'm not sure how well we'll do.

I think it's a real stretch to think Buffalo would host a Super Bowl before other cold weather cities with newer stadiums such as New England, Philly, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. We have to just focus on a multiuse facility that keeps the team in Bflo and that helps spur other economic development. Having said that, people need to understand that as far as hotel rooms for a Super Bowl go, there's a very wide geographic radius in play. When Dallas hosted the Super Bowl, many visitors were staying in towns far away from the actual venue. So if Niagara Falls has enough rooms to host a SB, then Buffalo does as well. I just don't think Buffalo has enough appeal to land a SB even if we do build a new stadium.

Possibly the strangest stadium photo I've ever seen.

Wow, like a Bosley hair transplant for an athletic field. Cool.

I'd venture to say that the stadium design decision will be as much or more about dollars than about football. A multiuse facility will probably be pushed by NYS since that's where most of the dollars will come from.

Meanwhile, not a peep out of Pegula. I think he's playing it just right (assuming he's interested).

If the site can hold 10,000 cars at $40 apiece, 10 home games would net the new owner $4 million per season in easy unshared revenue.

Yea, my tailor is an elderly oriental woman who most likely had a past association with DHgate. She may be able to get it done but I'd worry that it ends up looking like one of those really bad Terrell Owens knockoffs with the huge letters. I've already treated myself to season tickets, which are hard to justify living down here.

First, Jeremy White's logic rarely impresses me. Second, just because there will be a new stadium and just because the owners don't directly make money off of tailgating doesn't necessarily mean tailgating as we know it will end. The fate of tailgating in Buffalo will be dependent upon which stadium site is chosen, which will largely be decided by the new owner. Keep in mind that revenues from parking on the stadium complex ARE a potential revenue source that can be reaped by ownership, so to that extent, a site that offers parking can be an important factor in the site selection decision. Bottom line, it's far too early to declare Buffalo tailgating's demise.

I own a Nike "on field" #14 Ryan Fitzpatrick jersey and I'm looking to "upgrade" the nameplate to Watkins. Can anyone recommend a company that can get this done for a reasonable price? Thanks.

On the revenue comment, it would be nice, real nice if he cited a source. One detail that some may be overlooking is that Ralph set up both his wife and niece as half of the four-person trust. I highly doubt that Ralph would risk putting his closest family in the crosshairs of Buffalo fans, therefore it says to me that the trust is empowered to find the best local owner for the team. A local owner acceptable to Ralph's trust + a new stadium commitment should = Bills in Buffalo for the next generation.

This quote shows Jerry's ignorance in my opinion. Using a stadium to leverage increased revenues in Dallas is one thing, but it's completely different in Buffalo due to vast demographic differences. The NFL owners don't care one bit about giving us fans great amenities and great experiences. They are after revenue, pure and simple. I get that stadiums can be revenue generators in large markets. But what about small ones? It has not yet been explained WHY Buffalo needs a new stadium or exactly HOW it would solidify Buffalo's franchise, except that Goodell, Jones and reportedly Jim Kelly say so. Tell me WHY.

I believe EJ will be much improved this year, no replacement necessary.

I think this is it - he's been informed that someone else has the inside track and is bowing out to save face and to preserve some hope of having his NF land bought out from under him. Good to hear Kraft's comments, BTW (assuming the source is legitimate).

I hear Colt Lyerla is still available.

Dustin Hopkins ahead of Dan Carpenter on the depth chart? Really?

Worst thread of the year. Your attempt to pose as objective is pretty weak. Your real intent was clear when you described Brandon as a "self-proclaimed 'marketing genius.'" Sure, others have described him in that way, but when did he ever make that proclamation?