Coach Tuesday Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Just for old time's sake, had to do it. Anyone else NOT miss those days of TBD? What were some of the other classically annoying weekly thread titles? I've almost forgotten... (Hi Russ.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogtim Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks mr polian. Now go have a nap. That post was an awful heavy lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Fire Hackett! Why isn't anyone talking about Stevie?! Is Schwartz a Dinosaur? If this is a QB competition, then Jeff Tuel is winning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmanbfan Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I actually love that we no longer have to listen to him throughout the offseason… Bills in TO, thanks Russ… you also made one heck of a gm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Modrak too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 it has been replaced with "GET READY.....CUZZZ WERE GOIN!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Donahoe is the son of satan and drinks babies blood.... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/23265-donahoe-is-the-son-of-satan/page-32 (Still one of my favorite threads ever and another 10th anniversary...) Edited June 12, 2015 by Formerly Joe F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Just for old time's sake, had to do it. Anyone else NOT miss those days of TBD? What were some of the other classically annoying weekly thread titles? I've almost forgotten... (Hi Russ.) I do place the blame for the fake military tribute on his doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Ralph Is Cheap. I'm sorry. I had to go there before anyone else did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I always laugh at this topic (and have fought it) because Russ is SO good at what he does and SO well respected around sports. We just looked like idiots when we complained about a bunch of things that we didn't understand. There is a reason that someone turned his $1.4B asset over to RB and it isn't because he is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 "Ralph is cheap" seems like the right response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) I haven't been this positive about the Bills organization in a long time... Brandon isn't involved in football decisions any more and does what he does best. In fact, he's very good at the marketing/business side of football as far as I can tell. We have billionaire owners who are passionate about the team, about the city, and about restoring the Bills to glory. I believe our Big Three coaches (HC, OC, DC) are all capable guys. Jeff Littman isn't the CFO anymore. Whaley has done a brilliant job building this roster. Yep, we all know QB is the exception - so far. But let's remember something. Two HOF coaches (Bill Walsh, Marv Levy) though TE was going to be a good one. Nobody bats 1.000 on QBs and I'm not sure any good QBs have been available since Whaley starting calling the shots. Edited June 13, 2015 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I am disappointed. I though the headline was real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I haven't been this positive about the Bills organization in a long time... Brandon isn't involved in football decisions any more and does what he does best. In fact, he's very good at the marketing/business side of football as far as I can tell. We have billionaire owners who are passionate about the team, about the city, and about restoring the Bills to glory. I believe our Big Three coaches (HC, OC, DC) are all capable guys. Jeff Littman isn't the CFO anymore. Whaley has done a brilliant job building this roster. Yep, we all know QB is the exception - so far. But let's remember something. Two HOF coaches (Bill Walsh, Marv Levy) though TE was going to be a good one. Nobody bats 1.000 on QBs and I'm not sure any good QBs have been available since Whaley starting calling the shots. FWIW, Littman was the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 This team is going nowhere until they get rid of Chuck (I've got incriminating photos of every coach and FO man in compromising positions going back years) Lester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 What is the point of Matt Simms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Colts activate Da'Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Never should have traded Lamonica. Edited June 13, 2015 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 FWIW, Littman was the issue. So was his boss but I don't like speaking ill of the departed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Never should have traded Lamonica. Lamonica made his team a contender, while the Bills got a one way ticket to Pegulaville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I liked the job Dave Wannstedt did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 So was his boss but I don't like speaking ill of the departed.Ralph really wasn't involved at all for about the last 10 years of his life. Littman had final say on a financial decisions until RB got full control in 2013 (or whatever it was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Littman was the problem for the past 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Why all the naysaying? Things are looking up with our new coach and QB - Mularky and Losman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 "No Good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Never should have traded Lamonica. i had not thought of that trade in over a week, you had to bring it up! Littman was the problem for the past 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I am disappointed. I though the headline was real. Well played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I liked the job Dave Wannstedt did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Mario for Skelton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Ralph really wasn't involved at all for about the last 10 years of his life. Littman had final say on a financial decisions until RB got full control in 2013 (or whatever it was). I didn't think littman had that much of a say, no wonder the team has sh*t the bed for so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Buddy, (and apparently TBD since this hasn't been mentioned), asleep at the wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 His one significant accomplishment: finding a billionaire owner. His one significant failure: pimping out the Bills for the disastrous Toronto series. There rest of his impact?..."meh" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJuice Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 "OJ is (Obviously) Innocent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 His one significant accomplishment: finding a billionaire owner. His one significant failure: pimping out the Bills for the disastrous Toronto series. There rest of his impact?..."meh" They have been in the to half of the league in nonshared revenue with no Fortune 500 companies. That is without question his biggest accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 We should have drafted Gino Smith We should have drafted Russel Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlightener Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 dont sleep on goodwin!..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Why don't we just find a franchise QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 They have been in the to half of the league in nonshared revenue with no Fortune 500 companies. That is without question his biggest accomplishment. Couldn't find a link. Unshared revenue includes suites/luxury boxes, 60% of non-luxury seat ticket sales, advertising, sponsorships and pro shop revenue, local media, concessions and media. The Bills luxury sales are not astronomical, the ticket prices are near the bottom of the league, there is no waiting list for season tickets and games don't all sell out every year. Their sponsors are likely middle of the road. Where has Brandon impacted these areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Couldn't find a link. Unshared revenue includes suites/luxury boxes, 60% of non-luxury seat ticket sales, advertising, sponsorships and pro shop revenue, local media, concessions and media. The Bills luxury sales are not astronomical, the ticket prices are near the bottom of the league, there is no waiting list for season tickets and games don't all sell out every year. Their sponsors are likely middle of the road. Where has Brandon impacted these areas? You may not find a link and I don't usually play this card but trust me on this. The sponsorship dollars for the same assets that they get is insane. A lot of it is buried in random assets and promos. Part of it was the Toronto payments so take that for what it's worth. Without those numbers though Littman would have NEVER approved the level of spend over the last decade +. I am not saying that it was all spent well but I promise this is the root of it. FWIW, I'm told he is the closer. He makes it go with his nonstop sales culture. He is really well respected in sports. Edited June 14, 2015 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Cutting Drew With Dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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