2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

The Toronto-based group that is bidding for the Bills has kicked Jon Bon Jovi out of their group. The reason is that Bon Jovi wants to be the principal owner, meaning he must own at least 30% of the team, but with a net worth of roughly $300 million the group's bid was capped around $1.1 billion, and that isn't going to be enough with Terry Pegula willing to bid $1.2 billion. The other two primary members of the Toronto group, Larry Tanenbaum and Edward Rogers, are both billionaires, with Rogers' family worth over $7 billion, so this move could make the group a much bigger player in the bidding.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11...-buffalo-bills

The winning bidder is going to have to guarantee a longterm commitment to keeping the team in WNY, otherwise their bid will be rejected. The trust is adamant about honoring the late Mr. Wilson's wishes.

[burner xxx]

I haven't really been paying attention to preseason football this year but I just noticed that Ryan Fitzpatrick is Houstons starting QB. Too funny.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

The winning bidder is going to have to guarantee a longterm commitment to keeping the team in WNY, otherwise their bid will be rejected. The trust is adamant about honoring the late Mr. Wilson's wishes.

There are ways around that if Toronto wants the team they will get the team

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by R3P0

There are ways around that if Toronto wants the team they will get the team

If what I read is accurate, it will be very, very challenging for Toronto to get this franchise. I'm sure they will get a team eventually, but it's pretty unlikely it will be the Bills.

[rickah88]

I guess the Begals are pretty deep at RB to let The Lawfrim go. I don't know if he would fit in Chip Kelly's offense, but I'd like to see the Eagles bring him in, if anything, to kick the tires and see what's there.
That would be a pretty scary backfied: Shady McCoy, Sproles and Green-Ellis.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I guess the Begals are pretty deep at RB to let The Lawfrim go. I don't know if he would fit in Chip Kelly's offense, but I'd like to see the Eagles bring him in, if anything, to kick the tires and see what's there.
That would be a pretty scary backfied: Shady McCoy, Sproles and Green-Ellis.

Well once they drafted Hill, Green-Ellis became expendable.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Well once they drafted Hill, Green-Ellis became expendable.

Yep. I don't think he'll be out of work for long. Heck, maybe New England will bring him back.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

If what I read is accurate, it will be very, very challenging for Toronto to get this franchise. I'm sure they will get a team eventually, but it's pretty unlikely it will be the Bills.

Doubtful because as long as they dont force them to sign a lease with the city extending what they currently have all it requires is Toronto to build a stadium and NFL approval.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by R3P0

Doubtful because as long as they dont force them to sign a lease with the city extending what they currently have all it requires is Toronto to build a stadium and NFL approval.

From what I have read, that is exactly what is going to be required. To be the next owner, you must make a longterm commitment to Western New York.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

From what I have read, that is exactly what is going to be required. To be the next owner, you must make a longterm commitment to Western New York.

well see what happens, usually kickers are pushed into those types of deals

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by R3P0

well see what happens, usually kickers are pushed into those types of deals

There is a reason there are only three bidders. There is a strict no relocation clause within the trust.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

There is a reason there are only three bidders. There is a strict no relocation clause within the trust.

Which can and will be broken just watch

[Beefbowl]

Ray Mcdonald

[Navster]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

Ray Mcdonald

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

There is a reason there are only three bidders. There is a strict no relocation clause within the trust.

Its now coming out Bon Jovi is still involved with the Toronto based group so there you go.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by R3P0

Its now coming out Bon Jovi is still involved with the Toronto based group so there you go.

It's not that big of a deal. It's pretty unlikely that is the winning bidder.

[burner xxx]

Logic makes me presume the highest bidder would get the team, but we'll see soon enough.

[walruswarrior]

Mallett traded to the Texans... Is this the future? Because if it is, it's a bleak one

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by walruswarrior

Mallett traded to the Texans... Is this the future? Because if it is, it's a bleak one

I have a hard time believing that if he had much potential that the Patriot would let him get away.

[walruswarrior]

San Francisco 49ers' DT Ray McDonald was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence. The team now leads the NFL in arrests since 2011 with ten.

Uh-oh.