FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham: Jim Kelly, Jon Bon Jovi have discussed joining forces to buy the Bills http://t.co/6EaQPSoEAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Do not be fooled Jimbo. No dancing with the Devil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 This isn't going to play well Jimbo, let it go. Back Pegula! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 By "discussed," does he mean "punching him in the face"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJasper Probincrux III Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have a transcript of that conversation. JBJ: Hey Jim, wanna help us buy the Bills? We'll give you a nice cut and a cushy job. Jim: Nice try, douche. <click> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 If true, it seems kind of selfish from jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Just end this charade and give the team to Tpegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I put this in the other thread but despite what many want to believe JBJ's desire to own a team is greater than his desire to own a team in Toronto. This isn't surprising. JBJ would have been wise to partner with Gundlach and Kelly from the start. The surprising part to me is the demands of the Kelly's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patfitz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I wonder what Andre would say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 JBJ doesn't have enough money to front a bid. I want a guy with tons of cash. AKA Pegula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 JBJ doesn't have enough money to front a bid. I want a guy with tons of cash. AKA Pegula Agree with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I put this in the other thread but despite what many want to believe JBJ's desire to own a team is greater than his desire to own a team in Toronto. This isn't surprising. JBJ would have been wise to partner with Gundlach and Kelly from the start. The surprising part to me is the demands of the Kelly's. Final say on football decisions? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 @AdamBenigni: Source: Kelly group has had discussions with Tom Golisano about being part of joint bid. @wgrz Jimmy really wants some action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I love Jim Kelly, but a lot of former stars make terrible coaches and front office guys. Not sure I would want him (and his bro) to be GM for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I love Jim Kelly, but a lot of former stars make terrible coaches and front office guys. Not sure I would want him (and his bro) to be GM for life. Agreed. Bad idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Final say on football decisions? Really? if graham is correct and that's actually a demand, jim's nuts. he should just be happy if they let his daughter do some fluff pieces on buffalobills.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Agreed. Bad idea For example: wasn't he a huge Tebow supporter? If he were GM, he'd probably sign him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) @HJKforever: Quick update on all the Jim ownership rumors. The things that you are being told by @ByTimGraham and the media are NOT ACCURATE! @ByTimGraham: Member of the Kelly family told me if I ever asked him about Jeffrey Gundlach he would deny knowing him. So this doesn't surprise me. Edited August 16, 2014 by FluffHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 @HJKforever: Quick update on all the Jim ownership rumors. The things that you are being told by @ByTimGraham and the media are NOT ACCURATE! @ByTimGraham: Member of the Kelly family told me if I ever asked him about Jeffrey Gundlach he would deny knowing him. So this doesn't surprise me. Thank you! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Retweeted by Mike Rodak Jill Kelly @HJKforever 1m To think that anyone would think for a minute that Jim would ever link up with ownership that would move our BELOVED BILLS is ludicrous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Someone find Chad Kelly. He's bound to say something stupid about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham Remember when Joe Mesi denied that he had brain bleeds? I'm just as confident in this report as I was that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 sweet. a kelly family/tim graham twitter fight. love it. if donte (w)hitner somehow gets involved, this may turn out to be the greatest saturday night ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham I have about seven sources on this. I'd believe me, too. RT @mikeymo80 you did not say Kelly WILL be teaming up with JBJ. I believe ya Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 FWIW, I believe Tim Graham on this. Kelly has very large demands and shopped his services around. JBJ needs him more than anyone else. Now that it looks like JBJ has no chance Kelly is denying it to not look like a traitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Re-reading Graham's article, it's pretty apparent that what happened was someone from JBJ reached out to the Kellys. I would love to know Graham's source for "Kelly is considering the possibility" of teaming with LBJ--it's probably really speculative, like, JBJ left a VM with Jim Kelly and hasn't heard back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 @ByTimGraham: Jim Kelly, Jon Bon Jovi have discussed joining forces to buy the Bills http://t.co/6EaQPSoEAS WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seq004 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 At least it's drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well... I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Re-reading Graham's article, it's pretty apparent that what happened was someone from JBJ reached out to the Kellys. I would love to know Graham's source for "Kelly is considering the possibility" of teaming with LBJ--it's probably really speculative, like, JBJ left a VM with Jim Kelly and hasn't heard back yet. Reading into Graham's tweets at Jill Kelly, looks like Dan Kelly may be one of his sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 This is a non-story, more or less. JBlowJobi sent this bit out to try to garner some distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Reading into Graham's tweets at Jill Kelly, looks like Dan Kelly may be one of his sources. I actually took that tweet to mean that Dan is doing things that Jim/Jill might not have full knowledge of. I find it hard to believe the Kelly group could be so tone deaf as to even allow the appearance of a discussion with Bon Jovi's group. It's madness. Edited August 16, 2014 by purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 It was reported quite awhile ago that various potential bidders were contacting Kelly--- it wouldn't be surprising in the least that Bon Jovi or Golisano had discussions with Jim at some point. Simply having conversations about a team up doesn't really say much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davspo Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Jim Kelly would never be part of any group that would move this team. To think otherwise is a slap in the face of the man that is the Bills. End of story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USABuffaloFan Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 WGR and Dan Cave writer are reporting this even though Jill Kelly is saying this is untrue on her twitter account. Anything for a article. I am close to never reading WGR and Tim Graham ever again. Why would you not vet this story from Jim Kelly himself. Why give credibility to Bon Jovi or hurt the Kelly name. This story should have been held till Kelly spoke or confirmed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 FWIW, I believe Tim Graham on this. Kelly has very large demands and shopped his services around. JBJ needs him more than anyone else. Now that it looks like JBJ has no chance Kelly is denying it to not look like a traitor. Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition?he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition? he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it? He lends the credibility to the team staying in WNY. They need him the most. If you count Gundlach too then they are bringing money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Final say on football decisions? Really? I can't decide which is more audacious, this or the 2% equity demand. That's $20MM of a billion dollar team. Who does he think he is, Ko Simpson? kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Kelso Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Honestly, what does Kelly bring to the table other than name recognition? he is not that wealthy, to have any significant cash to toss in the deal. he is not a football coach, never has been an executive. really never in the pro game since retirement. he has a great camp for kids but.......... he is not like Elway who Brings a lot to the table as an executive. i thought months ago Kelly and Trump were going To partner? Was there ever a "Kelly group" other than dreaming about it? Hunter's Hope foundation is a huge endeavor that Kelly is indeed an executive. Those management and organizing skills could be translated to an NFL front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Hunter's Hope foundation is a huge endeavor that Kelly is indeed an executive. Those management and organizing skills could be translated to an NFL front office. My guess is that his role would be as an ambassador. Lots of teams have legends do that. He wouldn't be making any business decisions. He would be glad handing high rollers and doing events for the team. Edited August 16, 2014 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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