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Post by _ on Aug 2, 2021 2:15:58 GMT
Rich Barnes
USA TODAY Sports
Could the "Austin Bills" soon be a thing in the NFL? That really depends on what happens with the ongoing negotiations between the ownership brass of the Buffalo Bills, the state of New York, and Erie County. That said, an ownership source told ESPN's Seth Wickersham that Austin, Texas is a possible destination -- or threat -- as one of the "other cities elsewhere that desire an NFL franchise and would pay handsomely for it."
This news comes as Bills ownership put forward an initial $1.5 billion proposal for a new stadium in Orchard Park that is entirely taxpayer-funded, according to The Buffalo News. Part of that proposal would also help fund renovations for the Buffalo Sabres arena in downtown Buffalo, which is also owned by Pegula Sports and Entertainment.
The proposal states that this new stadium in Orchard Park would be a county-owned facility and would be built directly next to the team's existing stadium so there would be no need for a temporary relocation. However, the idea of such a payment system would reportedly be a non-starter for local officials.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Aug 2, 2021 5:37:36 GMT
Doubt it. I don’t see the Pegula’s selling or moving the team. Just pressure to get a much needed new stadium. I doubt the state of New York will let the only NY based team to leave
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Aug 2, 2021 11:10:48 GMT
I thought these were supposed to be the best fans in the NFL? But yet they don't want to pay for a new stadium for their team which would also help out the Sabres?
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Post by _ on Aug 2, 2021 17:20:18 GMT
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Post by HaveYourselfaMerryLittleAckbar on Aug 2, 2021 18:07:49 GMT
They should move to Toronto.
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Post by NJtoTX on Aug 2, 2021 20:34:12 GMT
I'll take 'em!
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Aug 2, 2021 23:03:35 GMT
Writers make up shit on slow news days.
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Post by GiantFan1980 on Aug 3, 2021 0:24:20 GMT
The Bills is a name that does not work in any other city except Buffalo.
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Post by _ on Aug 3, 2021 0:37:03 GMT
The Bills is a name that does not work in any other city except Buffalo.
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Post by NJtoTX on Aug 3, 2021 0:51:05 GMT
Some of the suggestions made for the MLS team
Austin Aztex
Austin Crew
Austin Bulls
Austin Rangers
Austin Armadillos
Austin Bats
Austin Monarchs
Austin Lizards
Austin Pride
Austin Capitals
Austin Heat
Austin Cobras
Austin Jalapeños
Austin Grackles
Austin Powers
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Post by _ on Aug 5, 2021 18:30:58 GMT
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Post by _ on Aug 18, 2021 15:43:57 GMT
“The Pegulas have made a proposal. They would like to build it right there [ in Orchard Park ] and we need to hear back. You can’t really do plans and designs on things until you have a deal, and right now the City of Buffalo and the State [ of New York ] are going to have to decide if they want a team.”
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Post by NJtoTX on Aug 18, 2021 15:56:55 GMT
No buzz here in Austin about it.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 18, 2021 16:24:33 GMT
Some of the suggestions made for the MLS team Austin Aztex Austin Crew Austin Bulls Austin Rangers Austin Armadillos Austin Bats Austin Monarchs Austin Lizards Austin Pride Austin Capitals Austin Heat Austin Cobras Austin Jalapeños Austin Grackles Austin PowersThe endless Mike Myers references would be funny for about a day.
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Post by _ on Aug 18, 2021 16:38:24 GMT
No buzz here in Austin about it.
LOCAL SPORTS by: Chris Tavarez, Andrew Schnitker AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earlier this year, Austin became home to its first professional sports franchise when Austin FC kicked off its inaugural Major League Soccer season. But now, a report from ESPN says that a different kind of pro football team could call Central Texas home. According to a tweet from Seth Wickersham, a writer at ESPN.com, the NFL’s Buffalo Bills are considering a move to Austin as a leverage play to get public funding for a new, $1.5 billion stadium. The Buffalo News reports team owners are asking taxpayers to pay for 100% of the new stadium.. “An ownership source tells me that Austin is a possible destination – or threat – as one of the ‘other cities elsewhere that desire an NFL franchise and would pay handsomely for it,'” Wickersham’s tweet reads.. Gov. Abbott retweeted KXAN’s story Sunday night with an “👀” emoji. Austin Mayor Steve Adler wrote in a tweet Sunday — “I don’t comment on such rumors, but it’s fun to think about what the @buffalobills new name might be — Austin Amps? Austin Beat? What do you think?”
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Post by NJtoTX on Aug 18, 2021 17:52:30 GMT
No buzz here in Austin about it.
LOCAL SPORTS by: Chris Tavarez, Andrew Schnitker AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earlier this year, Austin became home to its first professional sports franchise when Austin FC kicked off its inaugural Major League Soccer season. But now, a report from ESPN says that a different kind of pro football team could call Central Texas home. According to a tweet from Seth Wickersham, a writer at ESPN.com, the NFL’s Buffalo Bills are considering a move to Austin as a leverage play to get public funding for a new, $1.5 billion stadium. The Buffalo News reports team owners are asking taxpayers to pay for 100% of the new stadium.. “An ownership source tells me that Austin is a possible destination – or threat – as one of the ‘other cities elsewhere that desire an NFL franchise and would pay handsomely for it,'” Wickersham’s tweet reads.. Gov. Abbott retweeted KXAN’s story Sunday night with an “👀” emoji. Austin Mayor Steve Adler wrote in a tweet Sunday — “I don’t comment on such rumors, but it’s fun to think about what the @buffalobills new name might be — Austin Amps? Austin Beat? What do you think?” I didn't realize that was only August 1. Haven't heard anything since. |
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Aug 18, 2021 18:59:28 GMT
NFL in Austin? Report says Buffalo Bills threatening move to Central Texas
LOCAL SPORTS by: Chris Tavarez, Andrew Schnitker AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earlier this year, Austin became home to its first professional sports franchise when Austin FC kicked off its inaugural Major League Soccer season. But now, a report from ESPN says that a different kind of pro football team could call Central Texas home. According to a tweet from Seth Wickersham, a writer at ESPN.com, the NFL’s Buffalo Bills are considering a move to Austin as a leverage play to get public funding for a new, $1.5 billion stadium. The Buffalo News reports team owners are asking taxpayers to pay for 100% of the new stadium.. “An ownership source tells me that Austin is a possible destination – or threat – as one of the ‘other cities elsewhere that desire an NFL franchise and would pay handsomely for it,'” Wickersham’s tweet reads.. Gov. Abbott retweeted KXAN’s story Sunday night with an “👀” emoji. Austin Mayor Steve Adler wrote in a tweet Sunday — “I don’t comment on such rumors, but it’s fun to think about what the @buffalobills new name might be — Austin Amps? Austin Beat? What do you think?” I didn't realize that was only August 1. Haven't heard anything since. That's because there's nothing to this story. Rumors like this swirl every time a team wants a new stadium. I still remember the White Sox move to Tampa was a done deal in the late 80's.
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