Corp000085 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 He is long winded, looking old, but he's standing straight, and making his points. The guy still has it. By the way, he just announced that he's the new President of the BUffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 now he's holding court! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Being pretty witty towards the reporters also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZC-Boston Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Is he trying to listen into the microphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 he just ripped sullivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 By the way, he just announced that he's the new President of the BUffalo Bills 553103[/snapback] That's an economic issue. He is now an employee. The position allows for pay and big buck deferred options that can remove considerable sums from estate capital gains. Evrey owner learned lessons from IRS vs. Mike Brown et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I wish he would announce he's selling the team or handing the reigns over to someone more capable. He's the reason we cant get a decent coach or gm. Only good one we had(Polian) he got rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I just wonder if he's in negotiations with marv levy, modrak, or a dark horse to be the GM. Either way, its being held up, which is actually not too much of a negative... Maybe just fighting over years or pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Glad to hear that Modrak will remain the head of football operations. He's a better judge of talent than donahoe. I hope Ralph doesn't get *too* involved...he's older than some stones. You can't tax an old body like that with administrative concerns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjames24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 By the way, he just announced that he's the new President of the BUffalo Bills 553103[/snapback] I can't believe it took a question from the media for Ralph to announce that! "Good question, I'm glad you asked. I'm taking my prozac like a mother and I'm the new President." I think if that question wasn't asked, we wouldn't know Ralph was the new pres. It was like he totally forgot to annoucne it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph knows better than to call the fans of Buffalo "jerks". He also showed he reads the editorials and is somewhat in touch with how pissed everyone is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The reporters were on him like predators. Ralph managed that press conference as well as anyone could have! Good job! He is long winded, looking old, but he's standing straight, and making his points. The guy still has it. By the way, he just announced that he's the new President of the BUffalo Bills 553103[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph may not be a spring chicken but he certainly still can address the media and command the respect he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph should have ended the press conference with sudden abrupt nudity. REALLY give the press something to write about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 there was something very eerily similar to to the Vice Presidential debate with James Stockdale. "why am i here??!?!?!?!?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The reporters were on him like predators. Ralph managed that press conference as well as anyone could have! Good job! I agree completely. Three cheers for Ralph!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 We all should be as sharp as Ralph when we are his age. No one brought up how Ralph apologized for TD having security taking away people's protest signs the last two home games. He stressed censoring fans is NOT Bills policy! PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Saaayyyy, I wonder if Prozac will sponsor the stadium now: Prozac Field at Ralph Wilson Stadium. We can change the song from "Shout" to "I Feel Good (nah na nah na nah nuh na)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 That's an economic issue. He is now an employee. The position allows for pay and big buck deferred options that can remove considerable sums from estate capital gains. Evrey owner learned lessons from IRS vs. Mike Brown et al. 553171[/snapback] RW was always president, until TD. Seeing what a great job Donahoe did with the position, I think it's an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I am trying to think of a single NFL team that has sustained success when the owner insists on meddling in the football decisions. Yeah, Jerry Jones has a couple SB rings, but he blew that to hell when he pushed pork-face satan out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Is he trying to listen into the microphone? 553122[/snapback] He will not be fooled by those fancy pantsy 'lectric sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph should have ended the press conference with sudden abrupt nudity. 553261[/snapback] Would you settle for Jessica Alba instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I dont think Ralph will be meddling at all...all he said is that he's going from absolutely no dealings with the daily operations to some. My best guess is he'll just stay more informed than he has the last 5 years and give his opinion when needed. Ralph never struck me as a Al Davis/Jerry Jones/Dan Snyder owner...he'll be involved more but nothing overbearing I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgun5 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Would you settle for Jessica Alba instead? 553285[/snapback] Stop that! How am I supposed to work for another hour now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I dont think Ralph will be meddling at all...all he said is that he's going from absolutely no dealings with the daily operations to some. My best guess is he'll just stay more informed than he has the last 5 years and give his opinion when needed. Ralph never struck me as a Al Davis/Jerry Jones/Dan Snyder owner...he'll be involved more but nothing overbearing I think. 553288[/snapback] There's no point in using logic today...the inmates aren't in the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Brady Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I am trying to think of a single NFL team that has sustained success when the owner insists on meddling in the football decisions. Yeah, Jerry Jones has a couple SB rings, but he blew that to hell when he pushed pork-face satan out the door. 553277[/snapback] DENVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Would you settle for Jessica Alba instead? 553285[/snapback] *sigh* I guess bodacious boobies are fine...but I really had my heart set on 80 year old press conference nudity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Glad to hear that Modrak will remain the head of football operations. 553215[/snapback] Ralph didn't say this. He said that Modrak will remain as the Assistant GM with more time spent in Buffalo. I didn't know before today that Modrak was based out of Jacksonville. They didn't really go into how much time he has spent in Buffalo over the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph didn't say this. He said that Modrak will remain as the Assistant GM with more time spent in Buffalo. I didn't know before today that Modrak was based out of Jacksonville. They didn't really go into how much time he has spent in Buffalo over the last couple of years. 553438[/snapback] Ralph was so emphatic about "more time here" that I have to believe this was quite an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I should know this, but how did Ralph make his money, anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I should know this, but how did Ralph make his money, anyways? 553475[/snapback] White slave trade and heroin throughtout Southeast Asia after he left the green berrets to become a mercenary. Oh, wait, thats me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I should know this, but how did Ralph make his money, anyways? 553475[/snapback] Trucking/Transportation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Trucking 553515[/snapback] off to buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Trucking/Transportation 553515[/snapback] ??? I thought it was insurance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph came out and publicly said he's not going to let the Bills draft anyone in the first four rounds unless he sees them, and presumably puts his rubber stamp on it. That, to me, is meddling from an owner. And after watching Ralph stand up there today at the podium, I don't know why ANYONE would be confident that he could make a serious decision on whether or not to draft player A or player B, regardless of how great an owner or man he has been in the past. Likewise, I love Marv. But I have heard him speak numerous times in the last couple years. He seriously does not remind me of the sharp guy he was in 1992, which was 14 years ago for those without calculators. He was also mostly run out of town for making bad choices on coordinators in his last couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph came out and publicly said he's not going to let the Bills draft anyone in the first four rounds unless he sees them, and presumably puts his rubber stamp on it. That, to me, is meddling from an owner. 553592[/snapback] RW didn't say that at all. He just said he wants to see film of the players they're considering so he'll be familiar with them before they're picked. In other words, to prevent a repeat of TD's "trust me" hype with little production to show for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ralph came out and publicly said he's not going to let the Bills draft anyone in the first four rounds unless he sees them, and presumably puts his rubber stamp on it. That, to me, is meddling from an owner. And after watching Ralph stand up there today at the podium, I don't know why ANYONE would be confident that he could make a serious decision on whether or not to draft player A or player B, regardless of how great an owner or man he has been in the past. Likewise, I love Marv. But I have heard him speak numerous times in the last couple years. He seriously does not remind me of the sharp guy he was in 1992, which was 14 years ago for those without calculators. He was also mostly run out of town for making bad choices on coordinators in his last couple years. 553592[/snapback] But...But...I've heard of him! Get 'R Done...uh...Hmph. Tough one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 RW didn't say that at all. He just said he wants to see film of the players they're considering so he'll be familiar with them before they're picked. In other words, to prevent a repeat of TD's "trust me" hype with little production to show for it. 553611[/snapback] thats awesome...he'll be the most informed insider poster on the stadium wall and then me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 RW didn't say that at all. He just said he wants to see film of the players they're considering so he'll be familiar with them before they're picked. In other words, to prevent a repeat of TD's "trust me" hype with little production to show for it. 553611[/snapback] Here is what he said. Tell me that you believe someone like Ralph is going to just say something like that, and then just sit back and watch. Just so he knows the player. I think that is pretty naive, frankly. He's going to listen for sure, but he is going to be the final arbitor. He is going to say yeah or nay, or if it's between two guys he's going to say I like player B, and that is going to be the decision. It could be there is a consensus. I am not saying he is just going to run the draft himself like Jerry Jones. But he is going to be the guy that makes the final decision, and I am not comfortable with that at all as a fan. The only thing I agree with is that he has the right to, I just don't think he should use it. I can't believe anyone would read these words and think Ralph just wanted to see these guys on film but let everyone else make the decisions. Wilson said he believes he needs to take a more active role in the team, rather than sitting back and letting his top football man make the decisions without the owner's significant input. "I'm going to be more active," Wilson said. "I've been around this game for a long time. And I'm not going to take somebody else's word that we're going to draft this guy because he's a heckuva player. If we're going to take somebody in the first three or four rounds, I want to see him on tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I should know this, but how did Ralph make his money, anyways? 553475[/snapback] http://www.rwequity.com/executives.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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