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For the "distrusting"... Would you really have felt more secure about the long term viability of the franchise, post-Ralph, if Russ had never ventured into the Toronto market? Do you believe the best approach is to hunker down and hope/pray that the next ownership group happens to have a heart for Buffalo, regardless of Buffalo's relatively weak socio-economic standing, considering the huge $ investment needed to submit the winning bid? If you honestly answered yes to the above, I don't know what else to say. The Toronto series has successfully incorporated TO into the Buffalo football market, meaning the Bills never have to compete with a separate Toronto NFL team. The TO series has massively bolstered Buffalo's "market", EVEN IF that market is largely theoretical at this time. If the doubters cannot see how that market expansion solidifies the feasibility of the franchise in Buffalo with the next ownership group, and how it INCREASES the likelihood of having a Buffalo football team past 2020, then I have to wonder if they are capable of thinking with their heads and not their hearts.

In his interview with GR, he alluded to season tickets and group sales. This would mean he's only referencing ticket sales for games at RWS.

I recall reading this as well, most likely during the last series renewal. No link though. Fixed.

Brady crunched, Pats now down to their 3rd string RT, now Blount fumbles. Very good so far.

So? Poloncarz can't stop a sale. And if a new owner wants to move the team, how could the County Executive stiffarming him possibly prevent a move?

Here's what you're missing. ONCE A NEW OWNER COMES ON THE SCENE, it's not about "not losing money", or about "surviving". The new owner MUST get a decent return on his investment. Maybe we get lucky and the new owner has a heart for Buffalo, but it wiser to build a franchise that doesn't require that. This is why the steps Brandon has taken toward the Toronto regionalization effort is so essential. If the new owner demands a new stadium, then you know he really is primarily money driven and the economics become even worse for Buffalo.

I'm not saying LaCanfora has ANY special insight into the situation, but it's interesting to see the article littered with references to "the region", which includes Toronto. Those continuing to resist the Bills in Toronto series really are misguided in thinking the Bills have any chance of staying in Buffalo long term, absent some type of Toronto connection. The winning bidder is going to be in DEEP, and the economics of a "Buffalo only" franchise just aren't there for the successful bidder who needs to see a return on his investment - and that doesn't even include taking on debt from a potential new stadium.

I saw Dierdorf as I was headed into the stadium at the home opener. He was being driven in on a golf cart and was holding a walking cane. I remembered thinking, that man does not look good. News of his retirement comes as no surprise to me.

I never understand how people can make statements like this. All it takes is one play in one game to incur season-changing injuries. It's like, "we'll never get hurt again this year". Huh?

I don't credit Geno for the first game vs the Bills, as much as I blame Justin Rogers.

He's every kind of fast. It was great to see Goodwin separate on that deep ball, but I think it was sweeter to see EJ's throw. And his previous throw to TJ was great too.

This is the best 5-6 game stretch he's played as a pro.

It's hard to be drunk in the NFL.

Ouch

How hard do you have to work at stupidity to fall from the 300 level?

Maybe he should apologize to us for not being in the lineup for several weeks.

I agree, but props also go to TJ who made a nice adjustment to the throw and ran it in for a TD.

Hope this is not a Pettine vs. Marrone thread. They're both doing fine.

Mario set the edge nicely in the run game. No complaints.

+1

EJ looks fine. Development needs to continue between the ears but you can see that he has the smarts. All the physicals tools are there. It's funny, people knock him for being too careful but they can see the flip side of EJ today, in Geno. Would you prefer that?

I got an invite too. Would have loved to do it, but being so far away I didn't see it as feasible.

Jeff Ireland = dead man walking

Agree 100%, toughness is a non-issue with Spiller. I think it's all vision and decision making, which make Spiller look second rate in comparison to Freddie who excels in those areas.

With Ralph guaranteeing a sellout, anyone can pick up two tickets for $25. Let's be clear - Ralph is not cheap, he's our tarp.