OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Steptide said: I thought I remember hearing that season tickets last year were in the high 30s. ....this just redefines ad nauseam.....made Bflo look like Jim Jones followers........ Buffalo Bills set season-ticket sales record By Kevin Patra Around the NFL Writer Published: June 15, 2015 at 11:34 a.m. Updated: June 25, 2015 at 07:50 p.m. RexMania has overtaken Western New York. The Buffalo Bills announced it set a franchise record for seasons ticket sales for 2015 with more than 57,500 sold so far. The previous record in the team's 55-year history had been 57,132, set in 1992, when the Bills were in the midst of four straight Super Bowl runs. Last season the team sold 47,482 seasons tickets. ....BTW, 2018 was north of 50,000........... Bills announce season-ticket sales top 50,000 By Jay Skurski|Published May 8, 2018|Updated May 8, 2018 Edited February 4, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Such a breath of fresh air comparable to our previous GM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Buddy Hix said: Why only address the season ticket holders? Why not send this letter to all fans? I mean the letter is pretty pointless and nondescript but for a franchise as bad as the Bills you’d think they would reach out to their entire fan base. Why only give heated seats and a full bar to the club ticket holders? Why not all season ticket holders? When everybody is special, nobody is special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 minute ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: The Buffalo Bills announced it set a franchise record for seasons ticket sales for 2015 with more than 57,500 sold so far. The previous record in the team's 55-year history had been 57,132, set in 1992, when the Bills were in the midst of four straight Super Bowl runs. Last season the team sold 47,482 seasons tickets. Obviously the season ticket holders miss clowns. Need to get some clowns with Rex masks to drive onto field then lasso and tie up Billy Buffalo before stuffing him into train sound horn. I love it when they get out those small cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: Did another Bills board close down recently or something? Wow. Great comeback......if the year a was 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Wow. Great comeback......if the year a was 2017. ...any chance he could re-open it with ONE member?......SMH........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Surprised I haven't see the "snake oil" post yet in response to this. Lol Brandon's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...any chance he could re-open it with ONE member?......SMH........ Not only that, he swings his dick around like he opened this joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Not only that, he swings his dick around like he opened this joint. ...LMAO....and we're STILL talking "Orton"?..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Any chance this letter came with a picture of w/e punter we had at some point this season punting out of the end zone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I don’t want to hear about the labor pains, just show me the baby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Once again I am surprised at what some people will complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntown Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Sounds like he is saying that they will be very frugal with the cap space and focus on resigning our own, which is not why fans like us suffered this year. The goal should be to pay the best available fa's their market value, as well as draft well imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Browntown said: Sounds like he is saying that they will be very frugal with the cap space and focus on resigning our own, which is not why fans like us suffered this year. The goal should be to pay the best available fa's their market value, as well as draft well imo! 'We intend to be active in the free agent market...' 'calculated' Having a plan is not the same as being frugal...or 'very frugal'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Not gonna lie. Spent the past two seasons just hearing him collectively refered to as McBeane along with Sean, and when I saw Brandon and Letter in the same post, I was so hoping for some sort of apology, or even better, justification from Russ. 2 hours ago, Buddy Hix said: Ha, I just meant that the team could release a letter to all fans on their website, no need to rely on the US postal service....is the mail even being delivered with the rotating shutdowns? Not left out, under appreciated. And any fan who has stuck by this team shouldn’t feel under appreciated. I have season tickets for University of Houston baseball. This type of thing is sent out a few times a year by email, which costs literally nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, BringBackOrton said: Only the Bills would be dumb enough to hire a GM who mails out their plan to the season ticket holders. Belicheck is salivating now. Yes because it was real specific and not just to let season ticket holders know that the dead cap was intentional and they are aware of deficiencies? Sounds like he answered a lot of questions that have been on this board. Your a little bit radical in your thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I don't see a reference to who has "the It Factor"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: Yes because it was real specific and not just to let season ticket holders know that the dead cap was intentional and they are aware of deficiencies? Sounds like he answered a lot of questions that have been on this board. Your a little bit radical in your thinking. I actually offer a class on taking a joke. First meeting is on the 30th of this month. Hope to see you there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, ticketssince61 said: not sure why the team makes such a big deal about 10 draft picks. All of the extra picks are late round selections (I think 4, 6 and 7) 4, 5, and 7 each have two picks They essentially found 5 starters in the last two years in Rounds 4 and higher: Taron Johnson in R4 last year Matt Milano in R5 2 years ago, and Teller last year in R5 They might have found two undrafted gems in Wallace and Foster last year, and both were starters. No one hits on all of their picks, but these guys are developing a pretty good track record in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: I actually offer a class on taking a joke. First meeting is on the 30th of this month. Hope to see you there! Brother around here these days that could have been a serious statement. ?most of the time when im upto something like that youll see this. Edited February 5, 2019 by formerlyofCtown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: My father got birthday cards ..late 70's. That’s a nice touch 2 hours ago, Steptide said: I thought I remember hearing that season tickets last year were in the high 30s. No, made it into the 50k range for 4th year in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, BringBackOrton said: Only the Bills would be dumb enough to hire a GM who mails out their plan to the season ticket holders. Belicheck is salivating now. Where is the Eff you DB button and DB DOESNT stand for Defensive Back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epstein's Mother Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, BringBackOrton said: Only the Bills would be dumb enough to hire a GM who mails out their plan to the season ticket holders. Belicheck is salivating now. I was able to make this sound amusing by saying it with a sarcastic tone. I hope that was the way it was intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, jimmy10 said: Why only give heated seats and a full bar to the club ticket holders? Why not all season ticket holders? When everybody is special, nobody is special. I agree, just think the perks shouldn’t be mission statements or the like, those should be privy to all fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 56 minutes ago, TPS said: 4, 5, and 7 each have two picks They essentially found 5 starters in the last two years in Rounds 4 and higher: Taron Johnson in R4 last year Matt Milano in R5 2 years ago, and Teller last year in R5 They might have found two undrafted gems in Wallace and Foster last year, and both were starters. No one hits on all of their picks, but these guys are developing a pretty good track record in the draft. But unless the qb works out it doesn't matter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Buddy Hix said: Why only address the season ticket holders? Why not send this letter to all fans? I mean the letter is pretty pointless and nondescript but for a franchise as bad as the Bills you’d think they would reach out to their entire fan base. This had to be the dumbest thing I've read in a while. How on God's green earth are you going to find the addresses for every Bills fan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: I actually offer a class on taking a joke. First meeting is on the 30th of this month. Hope to see you there! My talents are going to waste. 2 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: Wow. Great comeback......if the year a was 2017. 2 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...any chance he could re-open it with ONE member?......SMH........ I’m no prude, but I think I speak for everyone when I tell y’all to get a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) It means absolutely nothing, but it struck me as funny that he refers to the owners as the Pegula's...not Terry & Kim, not Mr & Mr's Pegula, not Terry & Kim Pegula. Then in the same sentence he refers to the HC as "Sean". Just seems poorly worded. I'll move on now. Edited February 5, 2019 by LabattBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Oh the internet.... where sports fans argue over a stock email from a team PR person that says essentially “we weren’t good but we plan to get better!” 1 hour ago, Buddy Hix said: I agree, just think the perks shouldn’t be mission statements or the like, those should be privy to all fans. On that token, unless you are a STH, please see yourself out of the super secret letter thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) I don't understand what everyone's beef is. If the team sucks so much, then don't follow them. Who's got a gun to your head? Edited February 5, 2019 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 he nailed it....outstanding directed to those (STH) who are looking for reasons to validate their continued financial support. he's paid to put a positive spin on it. everything he said is true and believable without sugar coating it. the naysayers can dismiss the letter as just words....that's fine too. hope springs eternal......this is the year that will define his tenure here.....won't have another $100 mil to spend in FA for quite awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LabattBlue said: It means absolutely nothing, but it struck me as funny that he refers to the owners as the Pegula's...not Terry & Kim, not Mr & Mr's Pegula, not Terry & Kim Pegula. Then in the same sentence he refers to the HC as "Sean". Just seems poorly worded. I'll move on now. FWIW I’m sure that he wrote the content, submitted it to Derek Boyko, and this is Boyko’s wording. Edited February 5, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 6 hours ago, ticketssince61 said: not sure why the team makes such a big deal about 10 draft picks. All of the extra picks are late round selections (I think 4, 6 and 7) Taron Johnson - Rd. 4 Matt Milano - Rd. 5 Wyatt Teller - Rd. 5 Robert Foster - UDFA Levi Wallace - UDFA Players with potential can be found anywhere if the right scouts are in-house and the right person is picking them, and the right coaches are developing them. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said: This had to be the dumbest thing I've read in a while. How on God's green earth are you going to find the addresses for every Bills fan? You’re the second person to say this, Inhope you’re both being sarcastic but sadly I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said: This had to be the dumbest thing I've read in a while. How on God's green earth are you going to find the addresses for every Bills fan? I’m sorry but this reminded me of 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, NoSaint said: Oh the internet.... where sports fans argue over a stock email from a team PR person that says essentially “we weren’t good but we plan to get better!” On that token, unless you are a STH, please see yourself out of the super secret letter thread. It’s the off season, we’re starting strong. And I’ve agreed to take over my buddy’s ST so I’m not leaving this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 6 hours ago, BringBackOrton said: Only the Bills would be dumb enough to hire a GM who mails out their plan to the season ticket holders. Belicheck is salivating now. Beane is simply articulating general team building principles that every team more or less operates by, or at least says they do. Beane is not giving away any deep dark secrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ctk232 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 We know better than to read too much into this - but I'm curious what may have been said and what the take aways were from those meetings with Josh, Edmunds, and Tre for their offseason plans/goals to meet. Anything from the typical offseason curriculum and workout plan to hopefully team leadership plans for the future in establishing that foundation he keeps talking about. Also curious if he invited any other guys into similar conversations to keep as pieces moving forward. Of course, we'll never know but it's the offseason so nothing else to think about until mid-march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 4:23 PM, ticketssince61 said: not sure why the team makes such a big deal about 10 draft picks. All of the extra picks are late round selections (I think 4, 6 and 7) They're 4, 5, and 7...and you mean the rounds we got Taron Johnson and Matt Milano in the last few years? The 5th round where we got our best player for the last decade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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