Hardcore Bills Fan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like it or not New Era Field is the new name. But if a new stadium is coming in less then 10 years why did they waste the money now? You're not going to use the same name twice. The only answer i can come up with is that in 10 years New Era wont be able to afford a long term name for the open air, grass field stadium that'll be built downtown near the waterfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The smartest thing Buffalo Bills Ownership has done in the past 2 decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 We've run out of things to be negative about and now we need to question the Bills about the financial viability of a sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 New Era is dishing out more money for the naming rights than Ford(5m/yr vs 2m/y) I'm pretty sure they can afford it when a new stadium is built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I think it's also a gesture to show that One Buffalo goes beyond just the Pegulas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 We've run out of things to be negative about and now we need to question the Bills about the financial viability of a sponsor? HAHA for sure. To the OP, ever bought a New Era cap? They are not running out soon of $$$ with those prices. Â Yes I know they are only the manufacturer of the cap................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Trying to paint a narrative with dirty brushes. Never seen this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Run out of money? The just did $1 billion in revenue for 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Apparently the locker room voted for "Zig Zag Field" but were overuled and things like that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 You see folks, this is why we're allowed to use the term "idiot" on PPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Apparently the locker room voted for "Zig Zag Field" but were overuled and things like that...... Â They couldn't agree on the right versions....orange, wides, the ones with the metal wires..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like it or not New Era Field is the new name. But if a new stadium is coming in less then 10 years why did they waste the money now? You're not going to use the same name twice. The only answer i can come up with is that in 10 years New Era wont be able to afford a long term name for the open air, grass field stadium that'll be built downtown near the waterfront. Â Because they want to market to their consumers and keep their brand top of mind NOW, not in 10 years (well, probably in 10 years too), but they're focused on today, not that far in the future. Pretty simple, no going broke theories needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Any decent naming rights contract is good for the Bills. If we start winning as a repeat playoff team, we will get more night and nationally televised games. With that the large companies will ok at us in 7 years. Â Make some money Pegulas. That means your happy and our team stays in Buffalo for decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like it or not New Era Field is the new name. But if a new stadium is coming in less then 10 years why did they waste the money now? You're not going to use the same name twice. The only answer i can come up with is that in 10 years New Era wont be able to afford a long term name for the open air, grass field stadium that'll be built downtown near the waterfront. I'm pretty sure that they have the first right of refusal at the new stadium as per this deal. This deal makes sense for them as they got in inexpensively. New Era has plenty of money to continue on at the new stadium should they choose to. They are an NFL partner and a local company. It is a natural fit for all parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm pretty sure that they have the first right of refusal at the new stadium as per this deal. This deal makes sense for them as they got in inexpensively. New Era has plenty of money to continue on at the new stadium should they choose to. They are an NFL partner and a local company. It is a natural fit for all parties. Â Â They do get first rights. I hate New Era Field. I will love New Era Stadium though as far as names go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Â Â They do get first rights. I hate New Era Field. I will love New Era Stadium though as far as names go. Â Probably saving the better name for the real "New Era" stadium! Edited August 18, 2016 by Chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ihad no idea the company was 100 years old. I thought it was somewhat new...like 20-30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Basically free money for the Bills, no brainer. Local company, why the heck not?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) pilot field, dunn tire park, coca cola field.......as a fan, who cares. Â rich stadium, the ralph, new era field, new era stadium......as a fan, who cares. Â Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena, and First Niagara Center, KeyBank Center....who cares. Â if new era thinks it helps them, all the power to em. we know the revenue helps the bills. Edited August 18, 2016 by papazoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like it or not New Era Field is the new name. But if a new stadium is coming in less then 10 years why did they waste the money now? You're not going to use the same name twice. The only answer i can come up with is that in 10 years New Era wont be able to afford a long term name for the open air, grass field stadium that'll be built downtown near the waterfront. Â New New Era Field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I need one of those New Era bucket caps everyones wearing too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 We've run out of things to be negative about and now we need to question the Bills about the financial viability of a sponsor? Â Â Well, certainly there have been many stadium rights deals tha didn't outlast the company due to bankruptcy--some were bigger corporations than New Era. Â Look at Miami. And now Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Think big picture  its a smart move I was just thinking this morning wouldnt it be cool if every season ticket holder showed up to their seat and there was a brand new authentic bills New Era cap on their seat with a sign  "we are all in this together" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsman623 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Could be worse at least it's for hats and not some bull **** gas company or insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Â Â Well, certainly there have been many stadium rights deals tha didn't outlast the company due to bankruptcy--some were bigger corporations than New Era. Â Look at Miami. And now Denver. Â I don't know about denver, but Miami received all of the money from the deal and while the company declared bankruptcy, they didn't cease to exist. This certainly seems like a weird thing to be worried about that a company won't be able to afford the naming rights in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Think big picture  its a smart move  I was just thinking this morning wouldnt it be cool if every season ticket holder showed up to their seat and there was a brand new authentic bills New Era cap on their seat with a sign  "we are all in this together" They sent us hats in 2012, if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 it pains me to see the integrity of the nfl corrupted with gross commercialism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm just ready for a new era... Â Â Seems appropriate to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Like it or not New Era Field is the new name. But if a new stadium is coming in less then 10 years why did they waste the money now? You're not going to use the same name twice. The only answer i can come up with is that in 10 years New Era wont be able to afford a long term name for the open air, grass field stadium that'll be built downtown near the waterfront. Â I don't think you understand how stadium naming rights works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I need one of those New Era bucket caps everyones wearing too Where do you find those camo ones that Ed Reed wears? I've looked everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Where do you find those camo ones that Ed Reed wears? I've looked everywhere. That must be a custom job. I think you can get them done at Lids at the mall. It's a standard camo bucket hat with the bills logo added. Â WAIT FOUND ONE! Â http://www.shopthebills.com/buffalo-bills-bucket-hat-camo-redux.aspx Edited August 19, 2016 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Â I don't know about denver, but Miami received all of the money from the deal and while the company declared bankruptcy, they didn't cease to exist. This certainly seems like a weird thing to be worried about that a company won't be able to afford the naming rights in 10 years. Â Pro Player parent company Fruit of the Loom went bankrupt after a few years. Sun Life bailed after only 6 years. Sports authority in Denver is out of business before its naming deal ends. The company is trying to sell of the naming rights but there are no buyers yet. Â Where do you find those camo ones that Ed Reed wears? I've looked everywhere. Â Have you tried China? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 That must be a custom job. I think you can get them done at Lids at the mall. It's a standard camo bucket hat with the bills logo added. Â WAIT FOUND ONE! Â http://www.shopthebills.com/buffalo-bills-bucket-hat-camo-redux.aspx You da man! I've been looking for a couple weeks now. Ordered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) You da man! I've been looking for a couple weeks now. Ordered! glad to help. Kinda odd that it's sold by the bills but not on the nfl shop. Â Edit: I see it's listed under their training camp collection 2016. Might be a limited edition type deal. Might have to grab me one also. Edited August 19, 2016 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Kachy Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Great deal. Provides money to the team for throwing a name on the stadium. Also this is a great Pegula move. New Era is a local business in Buffalo. Pegula kept the team in Buffalo and now has put a local business on the billboard in front of the stadium. Even when they build a new stadium, Pegula will likely try to do the same thing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I could give a flying !@#$ what they name it- I will always refer to it as the Ralph. Corporate sponsorship is the most ridiculous thing IMO. The Orange Bowl sounds so much better than the Tostitos bowl. I remember when the Pats won a superbowl while playing at CMGI stadium-while it was a penny stock. It will always be Foxboro to me, Comiskey Park, Wrigley, Fenway, Yankee Stadium, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 A company i like and a team I like. Win-win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Depends on how angry and disrespected local tradition feels, right now looks stupid... should've paid homage to the Ralph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 We've run out of things to be negative about and now we need to question the Bills about the financial viability of a sponsor? ikr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Don't understand the hand wringing about this. It was always going to happen eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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