DarthICE Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Does this actually suprise anyone? I mean seriously. The NFL is going to end up doing away with 4 of the lowest revenue teams and go back to 28. It will be where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Link? Don't have one, don't need one to see the writing in the bright neon sign on the wall. Our new Commish will be the one to issue it in, count on it. 'but but but ICE he is from the WNY area, he promised....' Yeah and Santa Claus, the easter bunny and tooth fairy exist. Our commish doesn't give one rats ass about Buffalo or any other low end franchise. He is trying to make the NFL as much money as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 The defending champion Steelers lost to the Raiders, Chiefs, Browns & Bears. The defending NFC champion Cardinals were swept by the 49'ers, but beat the Vikings. The Bengals swept the Ravens & Steelers and lost to the Raiders. The Titans started at 0-6, and are now 7-7. The Eagles swept the Giants and lost to the Raiders. You sure that parity is dead in the NFL? Its sure dead in Buffalo 0-10 this decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Does this actually suprise anyone? I mean seriously. The NFL is going to end up doing away with 4 of the lowest revenue teams and go back to 28. It will be where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Link? Don't have one, don't need one to see the writing in the bright neon sign on the wall. Our new Commish will be the one to issue it in, count on it. 'but but but ICE he is from the WNY area, he promised....' Yeah and Santa Claus, the easter bunny and tooth fairy exist. Our commish doesn't give one rats ass about Buffalo or any other low end franchise. He is trying to make the NFL as much money as possible. It's not about total revenue, it is all about profit. The Bills are perennially one of the more profitable teams in the league. WHy on Earth would any commissioner seek to alter this? Makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevergiveup Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 It's not parity. NFL refers to it as Competitve Excellence. Sincerely, Commissioner Goodell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 The defending champion Steelers lost to the Raiders, Chiefs, Browns & Bears. The defending NFC champion Cardinals were swept by the 49'ers, but beat the Vikings. The Bengals swept the Ravens & Steelers and lost to the Raiders. The Titans started at 0-6, and are now 7-7. The Eagles swept the Giants and lost to the Raiders. You sure that parity is dead in the NFL? good points. there is perfect parity in my opinion. every year there are a few teams that come from nowhere, and a few that fall hard and surprise everyone. An uncapped year may tweak things a little in the wrong direction but i believe its Rogers priority to avoid it and that an agreement will be reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 It's not about total revenue, it is all about profit. The Bills are perennially one of the more profitable teams in the league. WHy on Earth would any commissioner seek to alter this? Makes no sense. The NFL has become a stadium building league, which ultimately creates bigger revenue. Look around the NFL and there are or will be new digs built in NYC, Washington, Dallas, New England, and many other cities in the past 15 years. There is zero chance of a new stadium built in WNY, what with the financial problems at the state and local revenue. And we know the current owner won't privately finance anything at his advanced age. People will say RWS is fine, but with the NFL helping to finance the new NYC Giants/Jets place, it's clear they want more new stadiums to create more revenue. Buffalo already has one of the oldest homes in the NFL. If there's parity in the NFL, then why are the Giants, Eagles, Chargers, Colts, Steelers, and Patriots in the playoffs every season? If half the playoff teams are perennial, that speaks to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 [quote name='BillsVet' date='Dec 25 2009, 01:47 PM' post='1679774' If there's parity in the NFL, then why are the Giants, Eagles, Chargers, Colts, Steelers, and Patriots in the playoffs every season? If half the playoff teams are perennial, that speaks to something. The answer: They've had quarterbacks. Parity exists in the NFL, but you still need a QB. You may not be able to keep a whole defense or offense together like you could pre FA. But you can keep you're QB. 2000 Ravens aside, the QB is more often the deciding factor than not. We haven't had one. We had a few top defenses, but largely one good half season of QB play since 2000. Hence, the playoff-less streak continues. And it is the longest such streak in the conference. So parity definitely exists, just not in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 The answer: They've had quarterbacks. Parity exists in the NFL, but you still need a QB. You may not be able to keep a whole defense or offense together like you could pre FA. But you can keep your QB. 2000 Ravens aside, the QB is more often the deciding factor than not. We haven't had one. We had a few top defenses, but largely one good half season of QB play since 2000. Hence, the playoff-less streak continues. And it is the longest such streak in the conference. So parity definitely exists, just not in Buffalo. There, corrected. I hate poor grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I TOTALLY agree a GOOD GM is paramount. The point about QB's is an excellent GM will make it a priority to get one, even then some luck is involved. If the Bills had lost another game or two, Big Ben would be a Buffalo Bill. if Donahoe had half a brain, he would have traded up to get Ben instead of wasting those picks to move up for Losman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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