Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 http://www.scout.com/nfl/bills/story/1630312-the-rams-situation-and-buffalo Stumbled across this. Thoughts? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Some people (like this writer) are so bitter and paranoid that they cannot accept that Buffalo isn't going to get screwed. It's the "because it's Buffalo" syndrome. When in fact, PLENTY of sports cities have it far worse, and have had it far worse. Many other places do the same thing. I even heard Jets fans calling the loss to the Bills the "most Jetsy way to lose." sound familiar? Buffalo won the freaking lottery with the Pegulas. I'm not sure what else they can do to show their goodwill to the region. People who want to see the boogeyman will point to how Kroenke was able to maneuver things around to own two Denver teams AND the Rams. I guess those who refuse to be happy will always find a way. The day the new Bills stadium opens the same people will say "OK, but what happens in 30 years?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 clickbait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 i did ponder a bit about a scenerio akin to what happened with the rigas's .. highly unlikely, but it can be food for thought.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It would have more credence if Kroenke actually broke ground and invested hundreds of millions of this own dollars in St. Louis development projects. It would also help if Kroenke had actual communal stakes in the St. Louis area like the Pegulas have in WNY. Lastly, Pegula himself talked of the generational aspect of his Bills ownership that would ensure their long-term presence in Buffalo. Just not a well thought comparison by the author. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Story: Bills open new stadium with 30 year lease. Headlines (by the Sullivan types of the world): "A 30 Year Trial Period" "New Stadium a 30 Year Ultimatum" "30 Year Lease Not a Sure Thing" "One Buffalo....But For How Long?" It's incredible how miserable some people are determined to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 its awful to be honest. Its two completely different situations. Barring any kind of legal/financial collapse with the Pegula family...The Bills and Sabres will remain in Buffalo for the forseeable future. Any other talk is just silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So, because one owner did it, it could happen to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) http://www.scout.com/nfl/bills/story/1630312-the-rams-situation-and-buffalo Stumbled across this. Thoughts? CBF UGH!!! Saw this posted on FB today... It must be a Buffalo thing brought on by the last 16 years...But seriously...This was some out-of-the-box-paranoid forecasting... Whatever... Edited January 7, 2016 by KOKBILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 WHO! the heck is this hack Earl Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 i did ponder a bit about a scenerio akin to what happened with the rigas's .. highly unlikely, but it can be food for thought.. What that Pegula will get arrested on fraud charges, imprisoned and forced to relinquish ownership? Yeah that is something to think about for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'm still kind of worried about the fact that he also owns the Sabres. If the NFL finds out about that, they might make him sell/move one or both teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It would have more credence if Kroenke actually broke ground and invested hundreds of millions of this own dollars in St. Louis development projects. It would also help if Kroenke had actual communal stakes in the St. Louis area like the Pegulas have in WNY. Lastly, Pegula himself talked of the generational aspect of his Bills ownership that would ensure their long-term presence in Buffalo. Just not a well thought comparison by the author. GO BILLS!!! I have read it is actually closer to a billion dollars that Pegs has dumped into the waterfront area. Bills aren't going anywhere, some people just look to find a reason to be miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) This article could have been written comparing almost any other team to the Rams situation because the only team in the NFL that is truly safe from relocation is the Green Bay Packers. I am confident that as long as the Pegula’s are the owners, the team will stay put. I'm still kind of worried about the fact that he also owns the Sabres. If the NFL finds out about that, they might make him sell/move one or both teams. Do you really think that the NFL is not aware that he owns the Sabres too (which he is allowed to do) or is my sarcasm meter not working today? Edited January 7, 2016 by 3 --> 10 Connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 This article could have been written comparing almost any other team to the Rams situation because the only team in the NFL that is truly safe from relocation is the Green Bay Packers. I am confident that as long as the Pegula’s are the owners, the team will stay put. Do you really think that the NFL is not aware that he owns the Sabres too (which he is allowed to do) or is my sarcasm meter not working today? I've read sources that say he has to get rid of the Sabres by 2019 if he wants to keep the Bills. League by-laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 When did the "because it's Buffalo" syndrome start in your opinion? That caught my attention - and it made me wonder what event made developed that mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) What that Pegula will get arrested on fraud charges, imprisoned and forced to relinquish ownership? Yeah that is something to think about for sure. no, not all . was thinking that at the time when the rigas family owned the sabres, no one could fathom that it could happen..( " that Pegula will get arrested on fraud charges, imprisoned and forced to relinquish ownership? Yeah that is something to think about for sure..").. it was just an opinion ace, Edited January 7, 2016 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) I've read sources that say he has to get rid of the Sabres by 2019 if he wants to keep the Bills. League by-laws. Really? Interesting if true. You have a link? Everything I've ever heard/read stated the NFL bylaws allow 1 person to own multiple teams in different leagues as long as they are in the same market. **Edit** Paul Allen currently owns the Seahawks, Portland Trailblazers and a Seattle Sounders of MLS. Edited January 7, 2016 by 3 --> 10 Connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Really? Interesting if true. You have a link? Everything I've ever heard/read stated the NFL bylaws allow 1 person to own multiple teams in different leagues as long as they are in the same market. It goes by population. For example, if the Paul Allen, owner of the Seahawks wanted to buy the Mariners, he could do it, because Seattle is a large market. I think it goes by population of the NFL teams TV market, but I'm not sure. However, a smaller city like Buffalo, the NFL considerers it akin to a monopoly. Thankfully the city's population is rising, so hopefully by that point it won't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It goes by population. For example, if the Paul Allen, owner of the Seahawks wanted to buy the Mariners, he could do it, because Seattle is a large market. I think it goes by population of the NFL teams TV market, but I'm not sure. However, a smaller city like Buffalo, the NFL considerers it akin to a monopoly. Thankfully the city's population is rising, so hopefully by that point it won't be an issue. Well that's a caveat I've never heard before if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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