buffalo_jill

You all should stop hating on the Bills. And Kraft in particular should stop his targeted abuse of this small market team. Without Bills' owner Ralph Wilson's vision and generosity there likely wouldn't be an AFC, nor a Patriots team at all.

"He (Ralph Wilson) was a guiding force in AFL policies that ensured success, such as gate and television revenue sharing; in 1961, with the rival Oakland Raiders in financial difficulty, Wilson loaned the club $400,000 and also would be willing to loan money to Billy Sullivan of the Patriots. Wilson helped keep those franchises afloat, likely saving the entire league from folding. In November 1963, Wilson lobbied successfully to have American Football League games postponed the Sunday after JFK's assassination, while NFL games went on uninterrupted."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wilson

newton_tom_cat

what is it you want out of us jill? spot you a game every season? not gonna happen

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EasyMac

Ok, thanks Ralph.

Now onto CURRENT day discussions.

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slam

Who hates the Bills? They're utterly irrelevant.

tedylb

That's right, Jill. What is there to hate? And if Ralph is such a savior, see if he ensures the Bills permanance in your beautiful city.

RI Pats Fan

When JP Losman isn't their quarterback, I like the team and would've liked to see them make the playoffs this year. If the Bills were to challenge the Pats in the AFC East, that'd be different. Bills (wildcard), Browns (division), Jags (division) are the teams I like to follow besides the Patriots. I hate Denver and San Diego, no feelings about KC, and I'm appreciative of the Raiders for giving us Moss so I can't hate them.

newton_tom_cat

yeah, i think jill is some dislocated buffalonian living in beantown. she hears male co-workers chatting the up the pats every day. that and the media here makes her feel overwhelmed at times. which explains the occasional sore posts of hers.

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zoostation

I've always respected the Bills and their fans.

homerpatsfan

thanks ralph.

flasox27

Actually Jill has it wrong. Kraft was one of the big market owners that was in favor of subsidizing the small market teams like Buffalo.