buffalobillsfootball Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Didn't see this posted so thought I'd share: Goodell also addressed the Rams' possible ownership change during his news conference saying the NFL is committed to staying in St. Louis and also said that the Bills, who have been targeted by the Majestic Group, would have to upgrade their stadium as well in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Goodell is from Jamestown. If anyone will make sure that the Bills stay in Buffalo, it's him. Hate on him all you want for some of his policies, but he's one of the more important figures to look to when it comes to keeping the Bills here. On that note, how does our Stadium compare to others around the league? Obviously, the Ralph won't hold a candle to Lucas Oil stadium, or that behemoth in Arlington, but what about compared to others like Lincoln Financial in Philadelphia, and Arrowhead stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 As a facility, it's nowhere near Lincoln Financial Field - I'd rank that one the best football stadium I've been to (I was sitting in clubs during a preseason game, so I was going more for the facility than the game itself). I'd say RWS is on par with Arrowhead or Lambeau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Goodell is from Jamestown. If anyone will make sure that the Bills stay in Buffalo, it's him. Hate on him all you want for some of his policies, but he's one of the more important figures to look to when it comes to keeping the Bills here. On that note, how does our Stadium compare to others around the league? Obviously, the Ralph won't hold a candle to Lucas Oil stadium, or that behemoth in Arlington, but what about compared to others like Lincoln Financial in Philadelphia, and Arrowhead stadium? The Linc as it is called in Philly is a nice stadium. The Ralph doesn't hold a candle to it. The closest comparison I can make to the Ralph is The Meadowlands, we all know how that stadium will end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 DOMED STADIUM, DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLS. "NIAGARA FRONTIER BILLS" BUILT WITH STIMULUS MONEY. GIVE OBAMA THE JOBS HE WANTS. It's all there for the taking if we'd just freaking ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 DOMED STADIUM, DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLS. "NIAGARA FRONTIER BILLS"BUILT WITH STIMULUS MONEY. GIVE OBAMA THE JOBS HE WANTS. It's all there for the taking if we'd just freaking ask. I'd rather not take any Obama money...our grandchildren's grandchildren will be paying for it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Lambeau is very simple but also very awesome in it's design. Most of the luxury boxes are way up high while the fans sit down in the "bowl". It have a very college feel to it. Did you know that the Packers don't even have a cheerleading squad? Local school and college cheerleaders take turns at Packer home games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'd rather not take any Obama money...our grandchildren's grandchildren will be paying for it in the end. IF WE DON'T SOMEONE ELSE WILL. I'D RATHER HAVE OUR GRANDCHILDREN'S GRANDCHILDREN BE THE BENEFICIARY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Upgrade my ass - the Bills need a new stadium - possibly in Lancaster, to continue drawing fans from Canada and Rochester. RWS is a dump and a huge pain in the ass to get to if you live north or east of Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Did you know that the Packers don't even have a cheerleading squad? Local school and college cheerleaders take turns at Packer home games! They have these... http://www.sportsburn.com/wp-content/uploa...ker-chicks4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 DOMED STADIUM, DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLS. "NIAGARA FRONTIER BILLS"BUILT WITH STIMULUS MONEY. GIVE OBAMA THE JOBS HE WANTS. It's all there for the taking if we'd just freaking ask. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 DOMED STADIUM, DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLS. "NIAGARA FRONTIER BILLS"BUILT WITH STIMULUS MONEY. GIVE OBAMA THE JOBS HE WANTS. It's all there for the taking if we'd just freaking ask. I'd rather not take any Obama money...our grandchildren's grandchildren will be paying for it in the end. IF WE DON'T SOMEONE ELSE WILL. I'D RATHER HAVE OUR GRANDCHILDREN'S GRANDCHILDREN BE THE BENEFICIARY If we don't take the money someone else will. So we might as well grab some. Getting stimulus money for a new stadium is not a bad idea at all. It should be a dome and should be closer to Toronto. Right in Niagara Falls is not a bad place for it. In fact I could see actually getting a Super Bowl if the stadium were in the Falls right at the border. You'd have the hotels and entertainment attractions right there. Instead of Canadian fans driving over, they could park in Canada and walk across the Rainbow Bridge. That would make border crossing that much easier. You could even build a covered heated walkway so it's more comfortable. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 NOT ON MY DOLLAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Lambeau is very simple but also very awesome in it's design. Most of the luxury boxes are way up high while the fans sit down in the "bowl". It have a very college feel to it. The issue with Lambeau is that it's all aluminum benches... BRRR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 If we don't take the money someone else will. So we might as well grab some. Getting stimulus money for a new stadium is not a bad idea at all. It should be a dome and should be closer to Toronto. Right in Niagara Falls is not a bad place for it. In fact I could see actually getting a Super Bowl if the stadium were in the Falls right at the border. You'd have the hotels and entertainment attractions right there. Instead of Canadian fans driving over, they could park in Canada and walk across the Rainbow Bridge. That would make border crossing that much easier. You could even build a covered heated walkway so it's more comfortable. PTR awesome idea. what a magical place to host a super bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Niagara Falls location good idea, but a DOME??? I understand it would increase chance of hosting SB, but NO SNOW ?? maybe if it had retractable roof, closed for the SB & other events, but wide open for all Bills games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I would say that Goodell and the owners need to upgrade their business model before a serious conversation can be had about upgrading RWS. For the past several years, the NFL has been structured around growing the league through the use of public money for most (not all: see New England, Giants/Jets) stadium upgrades or construction. I think that any city or county is going to have a hard time coughing up much beyond infrastructure improvements (adjustments to roadways for parking lot entrances; sewer and water connects) moving forward. The other piece of NFL income, tv contracts, is also going to be interesting if there is a lockout. The payout from Direct TV and the networks is guaranteed even if there is no season. How do negotiations for the next round of tv contracts go, if the NFL asks DirectTV for a cool billion for the rights to exactly nothing? Jones, Kraft and the like have been very good at positioning their franchises for the next NFL, the post Rozelle/Tagliabue, post-parity NFL. They have worked to grow the distance between the small and big market teams through non-shared revenues and whittled away at the system of profit sharing. Jones in particular has benefited from a lot of public dollars for his new stadium, and he has leveraged that public support to grow significantly Cowboys revenues that aren't shared. The problem is that the current economic environment means that their version of the NFL is going to have a very short life. kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Niagara Falls location good idea, but a DOME???I understand it would increase chance of hosting SB, but NO SNOW ?? maybe if it had retractable roof, closed for the SB & other events, but wide open for all Bills games. A retractable dome adds a lot to the cost. Also the myth of the Bills being snow warriors is long gone. And quite frankly I'm too old to be freezin' my ass off. Trust me people would rather sit in a dome. The players would rather play in a dome. Having a dome would even make signing free agents easier. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 If we don't take the money someone else will. So we might as well grab some. Getting stimulus money for a new stadium is not a bad idea at all. It should be a dome and should be closer to Toronto. Right in Niagara Falls is not a bad place for it. In fact I could see actually getting a Super Bowl if the stadium were in the Falls right at the border. You'd have the hotels and entertainment attractions right there. Instead of Canadian fans driving over, they could park in Canada and walk across the Rainbow Bridge. That would make border crossing that much easier. You could even build a covered heated walkway so it's more comfortable. PTR You are bang on the money with that post PTR. The Bills can still be the Buffalo Bills but move them closer to the Ontario/New York border. Niagara Falls Canada is a tourist haven and like you said, tons of hotels. If it was a domed stadium, the NFL would put the Super Bowl there and it would be a huge hit! It almost makes too much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 and how will they pay for it? like someone said, get McNabb, increase thruway tolls from Syracuse to Buffalo? is there really stimulus money for NFL stadiums? all in all, really interesting idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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