Optometric Insight Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Stay classy, a man just died. Its a natural question to ask, especially since most of us are only connected to Mr. Wilson by the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saint Doug Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Its a natural question to ask, especially since most of us are only connected to Mr. Wilson by the Bills. True. He was a great man who we should honor for bringing the Bills to Buffalo, but every Bills fan would be lying to themselves if they weren't thinking in the back of their mind "what's going to happen to our team?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 “Fight on, my men,” Sir Andrew Said ”A little I’m hurt but not yet slain. ”I’ll just lie down and bleed a while, ”And then I’ll rise and Fight again.” Beautiful, probably what Marv is thinking right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 True. He was a great man who we should honor for bringing the Bills to Buffalo, but every Bills fan would be lying to themselves if they weren't thinking in the back of their mind "what's going to happen to our team?" No need to keep Littman anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 So... Good thing the lease just got renewed. We should have 7 years hopefully left of Bills football. Guess Ralph's will and succession plan will be known. Will JKs group still buy the team? Lots of sad news for us Bills fans, but wonder what is next... thoughts? I hate to break hearts here but a new owner can move the team with little difficulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The clock to year 7 of the lease is ticking loudly. Just keep that in mind. We have to show the NFL the Bills belong here. Don't give anyone any reason to point fingers at the fans. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 So... Good thing the lease just got renewed. We should have 7 years hopefully left of Bills football. Guess Ralph's will and succession plan will be known. Will JKs group still buy the team? Lots of sad news for us Bills fans, but wonder what is next... thoughts? I dont suppose this could wait till say.....TOMORROW True. He was a great man who we should honor for bringing the Bills to Buffalo, but every Bills fan would be lying to themselves if they weren't thinking in the back of their mind "what's going to happen to our team?" Thinking it doesnt mean you have to say it immediately....stay classy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The clock to year 7 of the lease is ticking loudly. Just keep that in mind. We have to show the NFL the Bills belong here. Don't give anyone any reason to point fingers at the fans. PTR How do we go about doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 No worries, for you guys back there. Chargers almost for sure coming here And maybe the Rams as well. Keep the faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 a friend (who frequents this forum also) texted me and said Ralph's last gift will be a reasonable plan to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Let's hope its true Been a tough week for sure, the Kelly thing has rattled me as a person and a lifelong WNYer. He's a first ballot all-time Buffalonian from a short list of contenders. A guy who never wanted to be here turns out to be one of us and has stayed here with us, battling with us, with the kind of pride for this place that few exhibit. His legacy as player, man, and fellow "neighbor" is unquestioned and his bond to the region is unbreakable. But Wilson's legacy is really tied to this statement. I for one believe his legacy is inextricably linked to what his will says about the future plans for the team. One paper his family stands to make hundreds of millions from the initial $25,000 investment off the backs of taxpayers and loyal fans. If his family seeks maximum return, which is their right, with zero safeguards or plans in place, his legacy frankly takes a hit and all the talk about keeping them here when he was alive turns out to be lip service in the end. I wholeheartedly appreciate his faith in the region when has alive. He's a true old-fashioned passionate football owner, unlike these brazen, greedy corporate types like Dan Snyder. In the end if he allows his family to make a few million more (on top of hundreds of millions in pure equity), that's problematic for me. Might not be for all but it will be for me. We as taxpayers have helped make those millions. We've provide the operational capital to build, own and maintain the stadium. That doesn't entitle us to dictate much, but it should leave some consideration of that fact when it comes time to sell this team. Here's hoping the greatest owner this region has had cements that legacy. RIP Ralph, you'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I hate to break hearts here but a new owner can move the team with little difficulty. It is a $400 million buyout so I am sure it is not totally out of the question for the new owner to lay that kind of coin down to move the team to LA or Toronto but it is not a drop in the bucket either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 How do we go about doing this? Sell out every home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Been a tough week for sure, the Kelly thing has rattled me as a person and a lifelong WNYer. He's a first ballot all-time Buffalonian from a short list of contenders. A guy who never wanted to be here turns out to be one of us and has stayed here with us, battling with us, with the kind of pride for this place that few exhibit. His legacy as player, man, and fellow "neighbor" is unquestioned and his bond to the region is unbreakable. But Wilson's legacy is really tied to this statement. I for one believe his legacy is inextricably linked to what his will says about the future plans for the team. One paper his family stands to make hundreds of millions from the initial $25,000 investment off the backs of taxpayers and loyal fans. If his family seeks maximum return, which is their right, with zero safeguards or plans in place, his legacy frankly takes a hit and all the talk about keeping them here when he was alive turns out to be lip service in the end. I wholeheartedly appreciate his faith in the region when has alive. He's a true old-fashioned passionate football owner, unlike these brazen, greedy corporate types like Dan Snyder. In the end if he allows his family to make a few million more (on top of hundreds of millions in pure equity), that's problematic for me. Might not be for all but it will be for me. We as taxpayers have helped make those millions. We've provide the operational capital to build, own and maintain the stadium. That doesn't entitle us to dictate much, but it should leave some consideration of that fact when it comes time to sell this team. Here's hoping the greatest owner this region has had cements that legacy. RIP Ralph, you'll be missed. Agreed 100% Sell out every home game. So if we sell out every home game, the Bills will no longer be in danger of relocating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) So if we sell out every home game, the Bills will no longer be in danger of relocating? Not necessarily, but "it keeps the finger from pointing at the fans" Edited March 25, 2014 by Teen Insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 “Fight on, my men,” Sir Andrew Said ”A little I’m hurt but not yet slain. ”I’ll just lie down and bleed a while, ”And then I’ll rise and Fight again.” Well said. RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I hate to break hearts here but a new owner can move the team with little difficulty. No one is going to pay roughly 50% of what they paid for the team in order to move them. That's why the lease was written like that. In year 7 someone may move them when it drops to $28M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 My co-worker told me when he got a headline feed on his phone. I took a deep breath from the shock, even though I was expecting it, since at 95 he had a great life. Still, I now have butterflies in my stomach. Let the speculation begin................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 We mourn. Indeed. A deep, profound sadness has taken hold of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-hDl6OALv4 Hell yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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