BuffaloBud420 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Some of you guys have no self respect for yourselves. Will beilive anything the Bills feed you and agree with them on everything, quite sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) His job is to sell tickets. Seems to me he's the one doing their job there...His job is team president of both the Sabres and Bills. I can assure you he does far more than just sell tickets. Don't be ignorant like so many others here. And to clarify I'm NO fan of Brandon's at all. I'd love him to be gone. But he does much more than marketing. Edited April 30, 2017 by Billznut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How many season tickets did the Bills sell last year? That's the answer to your question. They have been selling season tickets before Russ and will be after. I've have had season tickets in my family since the 60's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It's relevant to the question asked. How does Russ still have a job? Because he markets the hell out of buffalo. Its relevant because now he is the man who brings all to Buffalo- im enlightened now. Honestly tho, I dont think we really know if he is good or not- none of us know his performance measures etc. one thing many on here do look at is trends- and the Bills/Sabres have a trend of losing and Russ is a constant in said organizations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ok. Snowflake. Have my own house...and I may smoke another bowl. I've worn the uniform, US Army 1970-73, have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 They have been selling season tickets before Russ and will be after. I've have had season tickets in my family since the 60'sMe too- since the franchise started- theres alot of factors that go into more season ticket sales- one being a much better economy in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 There's a lot going on in this thread. I've learned quite a bit. So will Russ Brandon eventually become mayor of Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Until he is gone, i have a feeling nothing is going to change. Because he consistently sells a mediocre product...that's his only job, and he's the best at it in the NFL by a long shot. Nobody buys mediocrity like Bills fans, we've done it for nearly two decades. #PlayoffCaliber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Its relevant because now he is the man who brings all to Buffalo- im enlightened now. Honestly tho, I dont think we really know if he is good or not- none of us know his performance measures etc. one thing many on here do look at is trends- and the Bills/Sabres have a trend of losing and Russ is a constant in said organizations If I was Brandon I would run down to the executive washroom and check if my key still works. Like. Right now. Edited May 1, 2017 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 he's a glorified huckster with zero accountability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Because he consistently sells a mediocre product...that's his only job, and he's the best at it in the NFL by a long shot. Nobody buys mediocrity like Bills fans, we've done it for nearly two decades. #PlayoffCaliber Its Buffalo, it is like Green Bay. Will always sell, no matter what. Not much else to spend our extra money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 ...ANY news yet on interviews for 3,864 budding TBD GM candidates ?....sent a text to Rap and he said "nothing yet" and was surprised as to why not............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Its relevant because now he is the man who brings all to Buffalo- im enlightened now. Honestly tho, I dont think we really know if he is good or not- none of us know his performance measures etc. one thing many on here do look at is trends- and the Bills/Sabres have a trend of losing and Russ is a constant in said organizationsHis performance metrics revolve around revenue, brand management and to a lesser extent community involvement. Sponsorship revenue, ticket revenue, broadcast revenue (locally), facilities, brand loyalty and governmental negotiations. In a nutshell, that is what he is in charge of (at least on a macro level). If you are happy with the lease, the number of tickets, naming rights, etc... you should be happy with the job he is doing. If you think that they are failing in those areas you should not like the job that he is doing. I can tell you he has a very strong reputation around sports because of the success that they have had in a tough situation. I don't know what his contract looks like but you best believe he will have team president opportunities once his non-compete expires if he were to go free. I don't know if he'd do it again but will have the chance. Edited April 30, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Do people honestly think if Russ was fired, the Bills would stop selling tickets and their revenue would go down? Lol. Edited April 30, 2017 by BuffaloBud420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'd like to see Brandon fired just because I am sick of hearing about stupid "how does Russ Brandon still have a job?" bull ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Do people honestly think if Russ was fired, the Bills would stop selling tickets and their revenue would go down? Lol. Yes his charisma is the only reason I follow the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Its relevant because now he is the man who brings all to Buffalo- im enlightened now. Honestly tho, I dont think we really know if he is good or not- none of us know his performance measures etc. one thing many on here do look at is trends- and the Bills/Sabres have a trend of losing and Russ is a constant in said organizationsHis accolades that aren't related to the sabres/bills have already been noted in this thread. If you honestly think he is the problem with both teams in regard to all the issues that they have had then I think you think he has as much power as the pegulas. I don't know that he doesn't but don't think he's anywhere near involved as he was 4-5 years ago. I do believe he was involved in the rex hire because that would sell tickets for sure but think that was his last big influence on the bills. I can't even think of what he has done to the sabres since they were in tank mode after he was promoted to President. Edited April 30, 2017 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Russ Brandon has worked in NFL circles for twenty years or so. He knows people across the league. If the Pegula's did not ask him for input they would be ignorant. Being asked for insight, and providing an opinion is not the same as making the decision on who is hired. Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan also worked in NFL circles for 20 years!!! You cannot seriously tell me that EXPERIENCE alone is the end all be all. It is RESULTS that matter, and Russ Brandon has FAILED MISERABLY as this post trying to defend Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan also worked in NFL circles for 20 years!!! You cannot seriously tell me that EXPERIENCE alone is the end all be all. It is RESULTS that matter, and Russ Brandon has FAILED MISERABLY as this post trying to defend Brandon. they failed at coaching. How did Russ fail at marketing the team/buffalo area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yes his charisma is the only reason I follow the team No one turns on the charm like Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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