Doc Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This has to be sarcasm, because in no way was that stupid series designed to even help bring people to WNY. It was designed to make a possible transition from Buffalo to toronto easier. The above has to be sarcasm. The series was created to put more money in Ralph's pocket after that lousy 2006 CBA. And I wish they would allow the Bills to play in Toronto every few years as their international game instead of having to go to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 And I wish they would allow the Bills to play in Toronto every few years as their international game instead of having to go to England. Not me -- they'll have more Bills fans in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 you were one of the biggest fans of/defenders of that stupid Toronto thing this is true.... without going over the entire issue, I accepted it as a necessary evil, if it meant keeping the bills in buffalo. i'm glad our new deep pocketed owners don't feel the need to continue it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 its all good. The albatross is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 New Detroit Series announcement pending?! What I was about to say Though, we also have London next year... The above has to be sarcasm. The series was created to put more money in Ralph's pocket after that lousy 2006 CBA. And I wish they would allow the Bills to play in Toronto every few years as their international game instead of having to go to England. We are visitors in London... if we played in Toronto, we'd be the home team. At least we keep 8 true home games next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Awesome. We stole $88 million, proved they weren't a NFL market, and sent them terrible games. Win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just an idea. Would anybody be against the idea of expanding East by sending a preseason game to the Carrier Dome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 YES!!!!!!!!!! WOOO!!!!!!!!! $#@! RIGHT!!!!!! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 If it was another franchise instead of Buffalo at Toronto, I think it might have had a better chance at working--The NHL rivalry between the Leafs and Sabres is too thick. Torontonians half fill the Niagara Center with rabid fans cheering against Buffalo's team--and we expect to bring our NFL team into their space--paint our logo at the Fifty, our name in the end zones, and call ourselves at home? It was doomed at the start. Now say, the Browns or the Steelers would've been terrific. Maybe even more WNY'ers would travel to Air Canada Centre to see the Steelers than they would to see the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 YES!!!!!!!!!! WOOO!!!!!!!!! $#@! RIGHT!!!!!! CBF This has to be a great day for you. If it was another franchise instead of Buffalo at Toronto, I think it might have had a better chance at working--The NHL rivalry between the Leafs and Sabres is too thick. Torontonians half fill the Niagara Center with rabid fans cheering against Buffalo's team--and we expect to bring our NFL team into their space--paint our logo at the Fifty, our name in the end zones, and call ourselves at home? It was doomed at the start. Now say, the Browns or the Steelers would've been terrific. Maybe even more WNY'ers would travel to Air Canada Centre to see the Steelers than they would to see the Bills. We do have the Blue Jays AAA team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 If it was another franchise instead of Buffalo at Toronto, I think it might have had a better chance at working--The NHL rivalry between the Leafs and Sabres is too thick. Torontonians half fill the Niagara Center with rabid fans cheering against Buffalo's team--and we expect to bring our NFL team into their space--paint our logo at the Fifty, our name in the end zones, and call ourselves at home? It was doomed at the start. Now say, the Browns or the Steelers would've been terrific. Maybe even more WNY'ers would travel to Air Canada Centre to see the Steelers than they would to see the Bills. Dammit, I was just about to post basically the same thing but you....well, forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 If it was another franchise instead of Buffalo at Toronto, I think it might have had a better chance at working--The NHL rivalry between the Leafs and Sabres is too thick. Torontonians half fill the Niagara Center with rabid fans cheering against Buffalo's team--and we expect to bring our NFL team into their space--paint our logo at the Fifty, our name in the end zones, and call ourselves at home? It was doomed at the start. Now say, the Browns or the Steelers would've been terrific. Maybe even more WNY'ers would travel to Air Canada Centre to see the Steelers than they would to see the Bills. much more simple new fans gravitate to winners. we sent them losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Dammit, I was just about to post basically the same thing but you....well, forget it. What else could you possibly expect? He is the Thunderstealer after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Not me -- they'll have more Bills fans in England. Good point. We are visitors in London... if we played in Toronto, we'd be the home team. At least we keep 8 true home games next year Another good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just an idea. Would anybody be against the idea of expanding East by sending a preseason game to the Carrier Dome? They can move every preseason game for all I care. Paying more than $10 to go to preseason is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Look at all these responses and not a single one says it's the wrong decision. I've NEVER seen this much agreement on anything on this board. GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Look at all these responses and not a single one says it's the wrong decision. I've NEVER seen this much agreement on anything on this board. GO BILLS! (((((((((((( group hug ))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Look at all these responses and not a single one says it's the wrong decision. I've NEVER seen this much agreement on anything on this board. GO BILLS! This and Lee Smith being terrible are univerally agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This and Lee Smith being terrible are univerally agreed. Speak for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I'll drink to that (or this?) I'll have a few too. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 EJ Just needed more time to adjust in Toronto and things would've been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 much more simple new fans gravitate to winners. we sent them losers. If Buffalo was a 10-6 team with a couple playoff appearances in the last decade--would you say the Rogers Centre would've been packed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 As a fan of both the Toronto baseball club and the Buffalo football team, this is great news. That playing surface is horrific (I've set foot on it. It's concrete with putting green on top). It'll help the Jays rehab it this offseason so it doesn't kill their players and helps them attract more free agents. Grass in a few more years. The benefits to the Bills are, of course, obvious. That was a terrible location for NFL football in every conceivable way, especially for one of the NFL's die-hard fan bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This has to be a great day for you. We do have the Blue Jays AAA team now. omg you have no idea!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!! IN YO FACE TORONTO!!!! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just an idea. Would anybody be against the idea of expanding East by sending a preseason game to the Carrier Dome? The Bills would be because despite being named for an air conditioning company, the dome is not air conditioned. Be a hot game in august there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 If Buffalo was a 10-6 team with a couple playoff appearances in the last decade--would you say the Rogers Centre would've been packed? 2 playoff appearances in 10 years is not a "winner". lets just say, we had the success of new England.....14 straight winning seasons.....then heck yea it would have been packed. btw, each and every game was an official sellout anyways. but a perennial winner would have made a completely different vibe. for starters, a lot more fans from the states would have went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think games in Toronto (or Canada in general) are a great idea except if it is always the Bills losing a home game. They could add one or more of the Canadian cities to international series, maybe something for the left coast teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 So Russ' gets to announce the idea he and OBD implemented to score more cash is now dead? Is Russ the winner or loser here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think games in Toronto (or Canada in general) are a great idea except if it is always the Bills losing a home game. They could add one or more of the Canadian cities to international series, maybe something for the left coast teams. No sure if thats a typo but I laughed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 So Russ' gets to announce the idea he and OBD implemented to score more cash is now dead? Is Russ the winner or loser here? I'd say that in both the initiation and termination of the series, he was implementing the wishes of his owner. That's called "winning" and outstanding for job security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 We will be the "away" team next year against................................Jacksonville. . I thought there was a formula in place that determined the non division opponents. How can they be sure Jacksonville will be a Bills opponent if we use the formula that decides which teams play who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninMyrtleBeach Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thank God! Of what I saw the Canadians didn't give a damn about the Bills. Not all but a bunch just went to get drunk and couldn't care less who won. I went to one of the games and was embarrassed by the lack of interest in rooting for the Bills. Even home games at the Ralph they were more interested in drinking and being rowdy than watching the action on the field. They were drunk when they got off the buses that brought them there! Why should they care? It's not their hometown in the game. I have some very good friends in Canada and even they were embarrassed with the way those people acted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thank God! Of what I saw the Canadians didn't give a damn about the Bills. Not all but a bunch just went to get drunk and couldn't care less who won. I went to one of the games and was embarrassed by the lack of interest in rooting for the Bills. Even home games at the Ralph they were more interested in drinking and being rowdy than watching the action on the field. They were drunk when they got off the buses that brought them there! Why should they care? It's not their hometown in the game. I have some very good friends in Canada and even they were embarrassed with the way those people acted. I have always said... REAL Bills fans from Toronto not only dont mind driving to Buffalo...THEY LOVE IT!!! S^^K IT TORONTO! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 He signed a 5 year deal in late May after 6 bad years of this and just over 6 months later decided it needed to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Any word if the Bills have to pay Rogers? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Any word if the Bills have to pay Rogers? CBF I heard they pooped in a bag and Billy Buffalo dropped it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Any word if the Bills have to pay Rogers? CBF From what I understood about the deal, they were the ones losing money on it, not us. So I don't know why we would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This is great news... but do we have to resurrect old threads and change the title to report it? It may keep the overall thread count down, but you have to sift through 60 some odd posts to see what's going on. Is it really better to have few, looong threads than several smaller ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 As for the Bills-In-Toronto series, the Pegulas are ready to end it. "We're working on that right now," Kim said. "We want all the home games to be played in Buffalo, so we're working through that. I think it's close, but nothing's been finalized. But that is our intent." http://pro32.ap.org/...commit-new-home :worthy: :worthy: :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 New Detroit Series announcement pending?! You beat me to that one! I was thinking the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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