Irv Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) If the Bills were to ever leave Buffalo and become say, the St Louis Bills. Would you still be a Bills fan or would you pick another team and who would that be? I'm not entirely sure but I think I would become a Steelers fan or maybe just stop watching NFL completely. Edited October 30, 2018 by Irv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Why this, Irv? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Binghamton Beast said: Why this, Irv? I enjoy abuse. This whole stadium deal is still messed up. Both gubentorial candidates said they would not help fund a new stadium. Looking to the future. Edited October 30, 2018 by Irv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dude Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 They'd be like the Ravens and instantly become good. Maybe it's the lake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I would hate the St. Louis Bills more then I currently hate the patriots. I probably would become a Browns fan or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The Saint Louis (or wherever) Bills wouldn't make sense, so hopefully they'd get a brand new identity. Names, colors, etc, like the Ravens did. I'd then hate the franchise with a passion. Would probably come around to the Texans since they're local, but would only watch occassionally, and would never come around to loving them like I do the Bills. If that happened, the CFL could probably expand, use the Ralph. Buy whatever licencing fees they need to call the team the Bills. Get the logo, colors, jerseys back, and I guarantee there'd be some success there, simply because we'd need to fill the void left somehow. They'd never be as big as the AFL/NFL Bills were, but it'd certainly fill the void. Same way The Bandits picked up a cult following starting with the NHL lockout back in the mid 2000s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I would probably view the NFL as I do hockey in the playoffs, with the Sabres eliminated. I.E., just try to enjoy and hope for a good game and may the best team win. If for some reason a specific team spoke to me in a natural, organic way, and I grew to like them, I might adopt them as my own. Who knows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 OMG! like 2014 all over again. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I would never watch the NFL again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 no...no, no, no. we were forced to play this game for real at one point, so no more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 No chance I would support the new team, wherever they went. I would become a Browns fan based on geography and the fact that Im well conditioned for misery. Also nobody could accuse me of being a bandwagoner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Since Mrs. Pegula is younger than me, I think it's unlikely that it would happen in my lifetime. But if it did, I'd just become a Packers fan, since they're the only team owned by the fans. (I already root for them except when they play the Bills.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 They wont be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Why even ask these question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 They are the only reason why I watch football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 *insert Notre Dame fight song here* Sundays would open up for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 We would be living in a parallel universe, which could be kinda cool, except for the Bills thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I honestly think that would give a huge push to The University at Buffalo to be honest. Bills fans are passionate and will do anything for a winner obviously but I think Bills fans would get behind UB because they would need their football fix. Everyone has always said the tailgates mad stadium atmosphere are very College like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: *insert Notre Dame fight song here* Sundays would open up for me. Same except Houston Cougars. Notre Dame is a close second since my Great Grandfather (who passed before I was born) was a season ticket holder. Took the train from Buffalo to South Bend every game. Got passed down through the generations. I've only become a Houston fan because I started attending games and got season tickets. But unless it effects the Cougars in the standings, I still root for the Irish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Funny, we used to have this thread all the time back in the day, and just realizing we havent had it since the Pegulas bought the team. Same answer as always: If the Bills left Buffalo, Id be done with the NFL completely. I dont watch any other games as it is. I'd be 100% college football. Sadly, this is not that that different from where I am right now with this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 IF St Louis needs a team, and they've already lost a franchise 2x, I'd see the Chargers go there before anybody else. LA cannot support two NFL teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said: Funny, we used to have this thread all the time back in the day, and just realizing we havent had it since the Pegulas bought the team. Same answer as always: If the Bills left Buffalo, Id be done with the NFL completely. I dont watch any other games as it is. I'd be 100% college football. Sadly, this is not that that different from where I am right now with this season. Same. I've already gotten to a point where other than the Bills, I really don't watch the NFL as much as I used to. It used to be I'd watch my Houston Cougars play, but that was it, and spend my whole Sunday watching The Bills, then whatever other games were on. Now it's the opposite. Not even sure why, to be honest. I'm not mad about the anthem stuff, some of the new rules are questionable, but not to the point of hating the game. Maybe it's just living in The South now. Just now, Marv's Neighbor said: IF St Louis needs a team, and they've already lost a franchise 2x, I'd see the Chargers go there before anybody else. LA cannot support two NFL teams. If the Chargers are going anywhere, it's right back to SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 This is beating a really dead horse the Bills are never leaving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Same. I've already gotten to a point where other than the Bills, I really don't watch the NFL as much as I used to. It used to be I'd watch my Houston Cougars play, but that was it, and spend my whole Sunday watching The Bills, then whatever other games were on. Now it's the opposite. Not even sure why, to be honest. I'm not mad about the anthem stuff, some of the new rules are questionable, but not to the point of hating the game. Maybe it's just living in The South now. If the Chargers are going anywhere, it's right back to SD. Not aware of San Diego building a stadium. Where would they play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Wait a minute! You’re saying the Bills are still in Buffalo? Not from what I’ve seen this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Same. I've already gotten to a point where other than the Bills, I really don't watch the NFL as much as I used to. It used to be I'd watch my Houston Cougars play, but that was it, and spend my whole Sunday watching The Bills, then whatever other games were on. Now it's the opposite. Not even sure why, to be honest. I'm not mad about the anthem stuff, some of the new rules are questionable, but not to the point of hating the game. Maybe it's just living in The South now. Ha! The south will definitely turn anyone into a college fan. For me, its that I dont have a college team that I live and die with. I can just sit back and enjoy the games for what they are, for the simple love of the sport and not a team. Maybe kinda route for one team, but if the other team starts making awesome plays, I can enjoy that too and start routing for them. Also, the purity of the players not being paid (officially) and seeming like they are playing more for the love of the game. Also, the fact that there are such different schemes in college. In the NFL, everyone does the same thing. It's the same offense no matter where you go, just different terminology. Whereas in college, you get all sorts of fun and interesting offenses and defenses. Heck, Georgia Tech still runs the Triple Option! Also, the fact that in college football, no matter the score, there is always "a lot of game left". Anything can happen, and usually does. A team can be up 30 points in the second half, and their star CB goes down and a true freshman comes in, and the other team is right back in it. All of that factors into making college football much more entertaining for me. Maybe if I wasnt from Buffalo and didnt have a team the NFL would be similar. But its almost like the very nature of being a Bills fan, from Buffalo, changes what it all means. I know that is stupid, but that's how we're raised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) I would not follow the team to new city. I would probably go all in for UB and get into tailgating for 100% of those games NFL I would adopt the Browns, but never really be emotionally invested. Edited October 30, 2018 by May Day 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Giants stole my heart kicking Patriots ass in my formative years 1 minute ago, May Day 10 said: I would not follow the team to new city. I would probably go all in for UB and get into tailgating for 100% of those games NFL I would adopt the Browns, but never really be emotionally invested. Would NOT follow to another city, screw em. Although I'm sure many would be okay with Toronto (yuck). I'd be torn between Giants and Browns.. and I'd still love the NFL but feel like a jackass fan joining a new fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 52 minutes ago, Irv said: If the Bills were to ever leave Buffalo and become say, the St Louis Bills. Would you still be a Bills fan or would you pick another team and who would that be? I'm not entirely sure but I think I would become a Steelers fan or maybe just stop watching NFL completely. #UBHornsUp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: the Bills are never leaving The only reason the Bills are viable in a small market is revenue from the TV contract. If the TV contract collapses and the Bills need revenue from their own suite and ticket sales--they'd be out of here in a minute. Pegs may not be looking for a huge profit, but I'm pretty certain he and she want to be in the black at least. Edited October 30, 2018 by boater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, boater said: The only reason the Bills are viable in a small market is revenue from the TV contract. If the TV contract collapses and the Bills need revenue from their own suite and ticket sales--they'd be out of here in a minute. Pegs may not be looking for a huge profit, but I'm pretty certain he and she want to be in the black at least. There are a lot of teams that you could say the same about there are a bunch of teams that would leave before Buffalo and I’m not saying that out of pride Buffalo may be a small market, but it’s a small market the NFL wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I'd become either a Giants or Jets fan the day any move was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 45 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: *insert Notre Dame fight song here* Sundays would open up for me. I was in their stadium once ...mid fall against Pitt.What a beautiful campus...The church bells ringing while the multi colored leafs were falling off the trees was an amazing experience.Most of the fans went into small cathedrals for prayers after the game which was unique. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, Misterbluesky said: I was in their stadium once ...mid fall against Pitt.What a beautiful campus...The church bells ringing while the multi colored leafs were falling off the trees was an amazing experience.Most of the fans went into small cathedrals for prayers after the game which was unique. The goal is to see a game there someday. Probably the same year I go to a home game in Buffalo. It's on the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Buffalo may be a small market, but it’s a small market the NFL wants I don't think the NFL wants small markets. The Bills are still in Buffalo because a Bills fan was rich enough to buy the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Irv said: If the Bills were to ever leave Buffalo and become say, the St Louis Bills. Would you still be a Bills fan or would you pick another team and who would that be? I'm not entirely sure but I think I would become a Steelers fan or maybe just stop watching NFL completely. The one good thing you can say about the Bills is they are not leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'd become either a Giants or Jets fan the day any move was announced. Giants and Saints for me,Gunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerovoltz Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The NFL doesn’t care about any new or decking domestic markets. The revenue is mostly from TV. Non NFL markets already watch a lot of NFL football. The NFL can only expect to grow the revenue by adding international markets. if the Bills or Chargers or Jags move, it won’t be to St Louis or San Antonio. The days of growing through domestic markets is done. London, Toronto, Mexico City. Possibly two London teams. If the Bills leave it will be an international destination. Keep in in mind that the owners would rather enter international markets with existing franchises as opposed to expansion because you share the added revenues with the same number of teams and not having to split those up with more new owners. Losing 25% of the Buffalo TV market is a non factor when you can gain the entire Canadian market by relocating To Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I don't think the NFL wants small markets. The Bills are still in Buffalo because a Bills fan was rich enough to buy the team. Buffalo being a AFL original is untouchable at this point. If Pegula didn’t pony up, some other rich Buffalonian or transplant would have everybody who is scared is losing sleep... i was worried when I was 10 and their were “TALKS” The Wilson’s trust were only selling to somebody who committed to Buffalo 7 minutes ago, Zerovotlz said: The NFL doesn’t care about any new or decking domestic markets. The revenue is mostly from TV. Non NFL markets already watch a lot of NFL football. The NFL can only expect to grow the revenue by adding international markets. if the Bills or Chargers or Jags move, it won’t be to St Louis or San Antonio. The days of growing through domestic markets is done. London, Toronto, Mexico City. Possibly two London teams. If the Bills leave it will be an international destination. Keep in in mind that the owners would rather enter international markets with existing franchises as opposed to expansion because you share the added revenues with the same number of teams and not having to split those up with more new owners. Losing 25% of the Buffalo TV market is a non factor when you can gain the entire Canadian market by relocating To Toronto They would lose 99% of the Buffalo market... and it is the best NFL market in America ratings wise almost yearly Edited October 30, 2018 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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