Hammered a Lot Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 $35.00 to park? 623316[/snapback] YES, YES, OH, YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 YES, YES, OH, YES 623479[/snapback] TBD discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 "We have to watch our costs, but we'll be active in free agency and try to make prudent decisions on any players we may get," Wilson said. "But we're not going to be able to throw money away like these high-revenue clubs." That says all you need to know about Ralph. You can't take it with you, Ralphie, but you sure can leave a legacy behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Ya know...I would never defend Mr. Wilson unconditionally and God knows hes made mistakes, but what Bill in NYC wrote above is some of the most speculative, non-factual bull sh-- Ive read on this forum in a long time. And Ive been reading it for a long time. It always strikes me as funny that how a sports owner can be labeled as "cheap" because he didnt spend the money the way ONE FAN wants him to. Nevermind the steady influx of free agents, the stadium improvements, the Fieldhouse, the buying of extra tickets, and what not. The fact Mr. Wilson didnt buy what BILL wants makes him cheap. You want to bash his decision making, go ahead. But to label him as some old miser who gives a sh-- less is ridiculously off-base and downright insulting. I find that those who claim he's cheap can't get the pre-90's Ralph out of their heads. Admittedly he was cheap back then, but since the late 80's, he's been spending a lot of his money and annually the Bills spend to the cap limit. On the other hand, some think he's "cheap" because he doesn't hire $5M a year coaches to run his team. Nevermind that there are a LOT of these types of coaches who haven't won a damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonz Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 YES, YES, OH, YES 623479[/snapback] Don't get any ideas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Gal Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 In 1994 when Bob Kraft bought the NE Patriots the were dead last in revenue in the NFL.But with smart marketing and management he has created an orginization that is now in the top 3 for revenue. Ralph can do the same thing but it will take time and marketing know how. 623394[/snapback] In addition to his hard work and smart marketing, didn't Kraft also take adcantage of the NFL's $700 million welfare fund for the purchase of stadiums. Smart maketing and managing by large revenue teams recognizes that it serbes their interests for the NFL to produce a national qualty product by swharing thwie wealthe with their fellow team owners. The team owners kicked the players butt in the mid-80s work stoppage because the player did not remain unified and they got picked off individually until the NFLPA folded. This year it was the team owners who got divided amongst each other and the NFLPA rammed a deal down their throats. Kraft shows smart management and marketing when he makes sure the interests of his fellow team owners are satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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