toddgurley Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have not done alot of research on this subject, but I am pretty sure that the Green Bay Packers are owned by the fans. I beleive that they simple own shares in the team, and that their is not "1 sole owner of the team" Now this seems to work well for them, and there are some similiarites between our teams. (Both are small markets) Maybe Bills fan should look into this, because Ralph needs to sell the team. Does anyone off hand know what the Bills franchise is worth or what it may sell for? I heard that the Rams were 4 sale for roughly 85 Million- I know that this may not be feasible (for fans to buy Bills) but it would be better than Ralph. Imagine, the Bills fans buy and set up a board member assoiciation to run the team, AND MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES TO GET THIS TEAM GOING IS A POSITIVE DIRECTION FEEDBACK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have not done alot of research on this subject, but I am pretty sure that the Green Bay Packers are owned by the fans. I beleive that they simple own shares in the team, and that their is not "1 sole owner of the team" Now this seems to work well for them, and there are some similiarites between our teams. (Both are small markets) Maybe Bills fan should look into this, because Ralph needs to sell the team. Does anyone off hand know what the Bills franchise is worth or what it may sell for? I heard that the Rams were 4 sale for roughly 85 Million- I know that this may not be feasible (for fans to buy Bills) but it would be better than Ralph. Imagine, the Bills fans buy and set up a board member assoiciation to run the team, AND MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES TO GET THIS TEAM GOING IS A POSITIVE DIRECTION FEEDBACK? I can't believe no one's ever thought of it. Brilliant, Git'r done Russ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 You have not done much research, because if you have you would know that the NFL prohibits public/fan ownership of franchises. Green Bay is grandfathered in. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 You have not done much research, because if you have you would know that the NFL prohibits public/fan ownership of franchises. Green Bay is grandfathered in. PTR Yep. No chance of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weehawk Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Bills are valued at $909 million. The Rams at $913 million according to Forbes. There will be no fan purchase of the Bills. In fact, it's doubtful that anyone will buy them for anything close to that price and keep them in WNY. Not enough corporations and not enough fans that will pay $100 a ticket. I'm afraid the Bills will leave the area sometime after RW goes. I have not done alot of research on this subject, but I am pretty sure that the Green Bay Packers are owned by the fans. I beleive that they simple own shares in the team, and that their is not "1 sole owner of the team" Now this seems to work well for them, and there are some similiarites between our teams. (Both are small markets) Maybe Bills fan should look into this, because Ralph needs to sell the team. Does anyone off hand know what the Bills franchise is worth or what it may sell for? I heard that the Rams were 4 sale for roughly 85 Million- I know that this may not be feasible (for fans to buy Bills) but it would be better than Ralph. Imagine, the Bills fans buy and set up a board member assoiciation to run the team, AND MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES TO GET THIS TEAM GOING IS A POSITIVE DIRECTION FEEDBACK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have not done alot of research on this subject, but I am pretty sure that the Green Bay Packers are owned by the fans. I beleive that they simple own shares in the team, and that their is not "1 sole owner of the team" Now this seems to work well for them, and there are some similiarites between our teams. (Both are small markets) Maybe Bills fan should look into this, because Ralph needs to sell the team. Does anyone off hand know what the Bills franchise is worth or what it may sell for? I heard that the Rams were 4 sale for roughly 85 Million- I know that this may not be feasible (for fans to buy Bills) but it would be better than Ralph. Imagine, the Bills fans buy and set up a board member assoiciation to run the team, AND MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES TO GET THIS TEAM GOING IS A POSITIVE DIRECTION FEEDBACK? I cant find the article, but the Ram deal is for roughly 700-750 Mil. The Viking solds for 600 Mil. in 2005. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/feat...msb_vikingsale/ The Dolphins sold 95% of the team for 1.1 Bil ecently. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/20/wayne-h...o-stephen-ross/ I think Miami because of the city is worth a lot more. St. Louis is a much bigger city too and would be worth more if the team was not sh*t -- plus they have a very new/nice stadium. The Vikings sale IMO is the most comprable sale. If I had to guess I would say the Bills sell for $700 Mil. With a 70,000 seat stadium, that is 10k a seat. Count me in on that investment. To comply with NFL rules, the team will not be a corperation, but 70,000 part owners -- Miami has like 40 celeb owners now, whats 70,000 fan owners in Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I cant find the article, but the Ram deal is for roughly 700-750 Mil. The Viking solds for 600 Mil. in 2005. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/feat...msb_vikingsale/ The Dolphins sold 95% of the team for 1.1 Bil ecently. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/20/wayne-h...o-stephen-ross/ I think Miami because of the city is worth a lot more. St. Louis is a much bigger city too and would be worth more if the team was not sh*t -- plus they have a very new/nice stadium. The Vikings sale IMO is the most comprable sale. If I had to guess I would say the Bills sell for $700 Mil. With a 70,000 seat stadium, that is 10k a seat. Count me in on that investment. To comply with NFL rules, the team will not be a corperation, but 70,000 part owners -- Miami has like 40 celeb owners now, whats 70,000 fan owners in Buffalo? Even if that did happen, I don't think it would give us much in the way of security. 70,000 part owners paid $10,000 each. What would happen when some billionaire offers $15,000 a seat? He'd only need 35,001 people to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 You have not done much research, because if you have you would know that the NFL prohibits public/fan ownership of franchises. Green Bay is grandfathered in. PTR Yes the NFL would have to create an exception for the Bills - something they are not likely to do just because fans would want this to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altleg Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yep. No chance of that. Highly implausible. But the ownership rule is a good as any of the other NFL rules that are dependent, in some way, on some ancient anti-trust exemption. A series of influential and like-minded politicians could make it null and void or pressure to do the same. If some type of public/private group came together with the highest bid, why shouldn't they be the "owner"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 i think chuck woolery should buy them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 i think chuck woolery should buy them Sweet, then every commercial break he could say "We'll be back in two and two".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I would love the opportunity to own a piece of the Bills! There are many reasons why the NFL will never allow this to happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddgurley Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I cant find the article, but the Ram deal is for roughly 700-750 Mil. The Viking solds for 600 Mil. in 2005. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/feat...msb_vikingsale/ The Dolphins sold 95% of the team for 1.1 Bil ecently. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/20/wayne-h...o-stephen-ross/ I think Miami because of the city is worth a lot more. St. Louis is a much bigger city too and would be worth more if the team was not sh*t -- plus they have a very new/nice stadium. The Vikings sale IMO is the most comprable sale. If I had to guess I would say the Bills sell for $700 Mil. With a 70,000 seat stadium, that is 10k a seat. Count me in on that investment. To comply with NFL rules, the team will not be a corperation, but 70,000 part owners -- Miami has like 40 celeb owners now, whats 70,000 fan owners in Buffalo? My bad, there was supposed to be a zero on the end of that. As in 850 million. And sorry I did not know the nfl prohibited that and that GB got grandfathered in, if thats true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 im gonna assume that this thread's dream was popped by the first or second reply and not bother reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My 70,000 owner comment was somewhat of a joke aimed at the Fish. But doesnt anyone know how plausible it is that one billionaire buys 51% of the Bills, and then 35,000 fans could buy say a small part of ownership for $10,000? The Bills get one "owner" with a lot of small investers/part owners. I assume the NFL owners wouldnt aprrove of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I love how this topic comes up about every couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Diego Bills Fan Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Bills are valued at $909 million. The Rams at $913 million according to Forbes. There will be no fan purchase of the Bills. In fact, it's doubtful that anyone will buy them for anything close to that price and keep them in WNY. Not enough corporations and not enough fans that will pay $100 a ticket. I'm afraid the Bills will leave the area sometime after RW goes. The death of RW or whenever the Bills Stadium lease runs out with the Ralf! Then Hello City of Industry California! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 im gonna assume that this thread's dream was popped by the first or second reply and not bother reading it. You sir are wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsInMaine Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 If every Bills fan would give me $100 ill buy the team! Ill run this **** better then it is right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Bills owned by the fans Week 1 a dreadfull loss Bills style; FO, HC and some key players are all fired on the spot Week 2 another loss; new FO is fired, HC and FA's attracted get another week Week 3 a close win against the worst team in the league; all players have their contracts redone and receive 100% more Week 4 a loss; FO, HC and 53 players are all fired Week 5 etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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