first_and_ten Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The Commissioner says he wants the Bils to stay in Buffalo, but is he talking out of both sides of his mouth? http://pagesix.com/2014/06/19/bon-jovi-and-nfl-commish-have-business-lunch-amidst-bills-sale/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 FIFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Maybe Goodell was making him an offer he couldn't refuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 So what's the problem here? That Goodell had lunch with JBJ? Goodell is the NFL commissioner and as such having meetings with potential owners is part of his job. It is not his decision as to who the next owner of the Bills will be. Non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 So what's the problem here? That Goodell had lunch with JBJ? Goodell is the NFL commissioner and as such having meetings with potential owners is part of his job. It is not his decision as to who the next owner of the Bills will be. Non-issue. When is his meeting with Terry Pegula? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 So what's the problem here? That Goodell had lunch with JBJ? Goodell is the NFL commissioner and as such having meetings with potential owners is part of his job. It is not his decision as to who the next owner of the Bills will be. Non-issue. This is true. Goodell could use his influence, but ultimately it's up to Mary Wilson and then the NFL Owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBILLSFAN Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Bad move by the commish. If for no other reason than appearances. He should know better. Did he really think no one would notice him having lunch with JBJ ? As for trust, I thought we could, now I'm not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 so when are we all getting together to burn Bon Jovi cd's in the Bills lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 never trust(ed) Goodell and the owners in this. Until this franchise is locked in, Ill remain terrified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The Commissioner says he wants the Bils to stay in Buffalo, but is he talking out of both sides of his mouth? http://pagesix.com/2...dst-bills-sale/? This is a total non issue and it was already raised here: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/168508-bills-officially-for-sale-let-the-bidding-begin/page__st__120#entry3160595 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 When is his meeting with Terry Pegula? Probably as soon as Mr. Pegula requests one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hopefully he'll drop by and let us know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 never trust(ed) Goodell and the owners in this. Until this franchise is locked in, Ill remain terrified Pretty much where I am. Curious he took such a public meeting. He knew it would be in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Goodell Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Absolutely. I am personally committed to the Bills staying in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBILLSFAN Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I get that Goodell would "take a meeting" with JBJ if requested -- but tell me the value for Goodell to have that meeting in public ? what's he to gain, in my mind, that's poor judgment on the commish's part --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Pretty much where I am. Curious he took such a public meeting. He knew it would be in the media. I wouldnt be shocked if they had a silent deal to expand to Toronto later this decade.... but they do (as does the trust) want the Toronto group(s) to bid in good faith as it will drive up the price as well as all the other franchises' worth And Goodell would want that boogeyman public. Also adds urgency to the stadium cause Edited June 20, 2014 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 When is his meeting with Terry Pegula? When's Pegula going to be in NYC? And the same for Golisano. How do you know they haven't already met? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Probably as soon as Mr. Pegula requests one. CodeMonkey, we all know it's not Goodell's desicion who the next owner of the Bills will be. But if you are so naive as to think He doesn't weild great influence over the owners, who will approve or not approve of all this, then you're very foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 FIFO Yo, take your soccer talk to another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) CodeMonkey, we all know it's not Goodell's desicion who the next owner of the Bills will be. But if you are so naive as to think He doesn't weild great influence over the owners, who will approve or not approve of all this, then you're very foolish. I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that Goodell worked for the owners, not the other way around (for example he is the CEO and the owners are the board of directors). And I would imagine the owners take his advice very seriously or he would not have been appointed commissioner. But I'm not sure how any of that is relevant to him having a lunch meeting with JBJ or Pegula or anyone else. Edited June 20, 2014 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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