billsfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Last season when season ticket sales were low, they brought in T.O. and it pretty much took care of that issue, and 2009 became one of the better ticket sales years ever. With the fanbase in such a disappointing position when it comes to the Bills now, it seems almost a must for Ralph and the boys in the FO to make some type of move to help sell tickets, as the recent coach hiring won't do it. I am not saying that it is what I want, but if I had to guess one big name that they will bring in this year to sell tickets, I would guess Michael Vick. Gailey has a history of working with athletic type quarterbacks, vice immobile pocket passers. Other possibilites might be Calvin Johnson (whom I believe Gailey recruited at Georgia Tech), Brandon Marshall, or maybe LT? What are some other guesses of who they might bring in to make a splash this off season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Last season when season ticket sales were low, they brought in T.O. and it pretty much took care of that issue, and 2009 became one of the better ticket sales years ever. Are there numbers to back this up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 move? Los Angeles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm going to guess Michael Vick or Tim Tebow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Donovan McNabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I love how people latch onto one thing and assume this is the norm. If the Bills were really worried about ticket sales they probably wouldn't have hired Chan Gailey as coach. It's obvious to me that we actually have a football mind running the show now. Buddy Nix knows that ticket sales come with winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 move? Los Angeles? -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 We will win all of our preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Something has to happen with the QB position. If Chan comes out and says we can with with Patrick Fitzryan or Trentative Checkwards the fanbase will implode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I love how people latch onto one thing and assume this is the norm. If the Bills were really worried about ticket sales they probably wouldn't have hired Chan Gailey as coach. It's obvious to me that we actually have a football mind running the show now. Buddy Nix knows that ticket sales come with winning. What?! You don't think the Gailey hire qualifies?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Sign someone off Green bays Practice squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfw1234 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Based upon statements made by Nix I don't expect a big splash FA signing/trade. Brandon might like it but Nix has said he wants mid to low tier free agents. how do you think they can get Calvin Johnson?? is a free agent?? Detroit wont let him go, right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Are there numbers to back this up? Wasn't really the point of the post but check out this story from 19 August 2009-at that time it was the 3rd highest in team history. Not sure what it ended up at. Ticket Sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Pittsburgh native Brandon Marshall (Trade) AND Shawn Merriman (FA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Wasn't really the point of the post but check out this story from 19 August 2009-at that time it was the 3rd highest in team history. Not sure what it ended up at. Ticket Sales They did "technically" sell out every game if I remember correctly. Its amazing but that Colts game was the only one that was ever really in serious danger of not being a sell-out and that game ended up being the most fun of all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Donovan McNabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBillsFan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ralph does his own 2 girls 1 cup for every home game half time show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDG Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm going to guess Michael Vick or Tim Tebow. I think you're right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 rolando mcclain and bryan bulaga in the draft Last season when season ticket sales were low, they brought in T.O. and it pretty much took care of that issue, and 2009 became one of the better ticket sales years ever. With the fanbase in such a disappointing position when it comes to the Bills now, it seems almost a must for Ralph and the boys in the FO to make some type of move to help sell tickets, as the recent coach hiring won't do it. I am not saying that it is what I want, but if I had to guess one big name that they will bring in this year to sell tickets, I would guess Michael Vick. Gailey has a history of working with athletic type quarterbacks, vice immobile pocket passers. Other possibilites might be Calvin Johnson (whom I believe Gailey recruited at Georgia Tech), Brandon Marshall, or maybe LT? What are some other guesses of who they might bring in to make a splash this off season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Brandon Marshall would be huge, but Chan spoke about in his press conference "character" Not sure Marshall fits in that statement. Vick either. Could this be a Marv Levy thing all over. Where did the character guys Levy spoke about end up. Either let go or starting on or DE spot. (Chris Kelsey) Ughhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 rolando mcclain and bryan bulaga in the draft I would crap myself in joy if we could land both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 sign michael vick. It would get people riled and if he's still got it could get us to the playoffs in the same year that we finally fix the offensive line. Next year draft a qb with our number one, but this year its two tackles and a good defensive lineman and/or outside linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think the Bills go after Vick. He fits the Bills mold for a QB; he can't throw the ball downfield, he can't read defenses and he was signed way past his prime. Let's give him #11 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Based upon statements made by Nix I don't expect a big splash FA signing/trade. Brandon might like it but Nix has said he wants mid to low tier free agents. how do you think they can get Calvin Johnson?? is a free agent?? Detroit wont let him go, right?? There has been talk that the Lions might be shopping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfw1234 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think the Bills go after Vick. He fits the Bills mold for a QB; he can't throw the ball downfield, he can't read defenses and he was signed way past his prime. Let's give him #11 too! ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Calvin Johnson? OMG - you have been at the Koolaid pitcher too long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 rolando mcclain and bryan bulaga in the draft that would be a very good day..... mcclain will most likely be there at #9..........we would have to pkg our #2 & #3 picks to move back into the first round to get bulaga, probably in the #15-20 range. but, that does not address QB....... getting clauson or bradford at #9.....would be a "big move". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Calvin Johnson? OMG - you have been at the Koolaid pitcher too long.... Not that it means anything, but Mike Florio made a reference to Johnson on PFT in his story announcing the Gailey hire. It sounded like he was pulling it out of nowhere, but it's not the first time I've seen it. That said, I agree that it has no chance in hell of happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Calvin Johnson? OMG - you have been at the Koolaid pitcher too long.... OMG-Not! Just online too long reading ESPN websites. Sorry if they are inaccurate, only said I read it, not that I was in a meeting that said he was available. Koolaid is pretty good though, mix in some rum and ice-and run around yelling "Hey Koolaid!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Not that it means anything, but Mike Florio made a reference to Johnson on PFT in his story announcing the Gailey hire. It sounded like he was pulling it out of nowhere, but it's not the first time I've seen it. That said, I agree that it has no chance in hell of happening. The Bills have no chance of going to the Superbowl next year too, but it is the boring time of the year, so why can't we at least fantasize about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hopefully, the big move will be: fire Chan Gailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbuffalobob Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Donovan McNabb This assures bucks in the coffer of the NYS Thruway authority... $5 each way from exit 34/37-50. Julius Peppers could sell some nachos w/ Jalapenos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skijef Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Last season when season ticket sales were low, they brought in T.O. and it pretty much took care of that issue, and 2009 became one of the better ticket sales years ever. With the fanbase in such a disappointing position when it comes to the Bills now, it seems almost a must for Ralph and the boys in the FO to make some type of move to help sell tickets, as the recent coach hiring won't do it. I am not saying that it is what I want, but if I had to guess one big name that they will bring in this year to sell tickets, I would guess Michael Vick. Gailey has a history of working with athletic type quarterbacks, vice immobile pocket passers. Other possibilites might be Calvin Johnson (whom I believe Gailey recruited at Georgia Tech), Brandon Marshall, or maybe LT? What are some other guesses of who they might bring in to make a splash this off season? Open bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 rolando mcclain and bryan bulaga in the draft Pfft, Bulaga is a whale. that would be a very good day..... mcclain will most likely be there at #9..........we would have to pkg our #2 & #3 picks to move back into the first round to get bulaga, probably in the #15-20 range. but, that does not address QB....... getting clauson or bradford at #9.....would be a "big move". In the past Gailey has managed to do a lot with a little in his systems. I say wait a year and see what he can do with the guys on the team now. OMG-Not! Just online too long reading ESPN websites. Sorry if they are inaccurate, only said I read it, not that I was in a meeting that said he was available. Koolaid is pretty good though, mix in some rum and ice-and run around yelling "Hey Koolaid!" A friend of mine in college could make "Alabama Slammers" that tasted just like Kool-Aid. You couldn't taste the alcohol at all which led to many nights driving the big porcelain bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Open bars! Open bras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Open bras. Hopefully not yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 The Bills have no chance of going to the Superbowl next year too, but it is the boring time of the year, so why can't we at least fantasize about it? Don't disagree in the slightest. Fantasizing is pretty much all we've been able to do between January and August for the past 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Question: If T.O. was the big ticket selling move in 2009, what were the big ticket selling moves in '08? '07? '06? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I would say Michael Vick and either Derrick Johnson or Shawne Merriman. Maybe Tebow in the draft. If Jacksonville or New England doesn't get him? Either keep T.O. or they sign Chris Chambers or Kassim Osgood? Or Vincent Jackson, if he becomes a free agent...possibly a trade? I bet Washington gets Brandon Marshall. He will reunite with Shanahan. (for a WR I wouldn't mind Kevin Walter. He plays the "Wes Welker" role for Matt Schaub and the Texans.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Its gonna be a QB, you can bank on it. 1) Its the position that easily creates the most excitement. 2) Buffalo was desperate to bring in a head coach that can groom a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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