Bills To Toronto?!

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Xavier12

It is for the same reason the Blue Jays and the Raptors are so popular. They are CANADA's team. Imagine if the U.S. only had one pro team. Ratings for Blue Jays and Raptors games nationally is huge and Canada loves the NFL. Toronto charges huge $ for tickets for the Raps, Jays, and Leafs so I can only imagine what the Bills games in Toronto would cost.

Actually the Jays middle of the pack when it comes to ticket pricing. I'm not too sure about the Raptors but Gucci Row seats cost upwards of a thousand dollars a pop and we all know the Leafs have been gouging everyone for YEARS.

So you make a good point, the problem is the suits would make Bills games very quiet and boring. If Rogers plans to have a long term commitment to helping the Bills generate money and be a viable NFL city (in case oh say JAX becomes available) then they're going to have create a section with cheaper ticket pricing. Argos games have a nice atmosphere and it's mostly because the "real" fan can go out there and create some noise.

[fantasysportsguy]

Quote: Originally Posted by heitkamp94

this is one of the dumber things i've ever heard

No it isn't, and if you understood Western New York's economy, and the financial state of the team, you might understand why they are doing this.

They are doing this to KEEP the Bills in Buffalo, by hoping to create more interest in the team, and get the Bills fans to travel to Toronto, and vice versa.

[muggins]

Quote: Originally Posted by jake44np

Actually its great for the NFL if it happens, it is opening up a whole country's market. Canada would go nuts if it had its own team. And its not like it is the Steelers, Cowboys, etc, tradition that would be leaving it is the Bills!

Regarding your first comment, I doubt it. Canada is a hockey-first place. Regarding your second comment, go play in traffic junior.

[marktg30]

I am curious how many Bills players would demand a trade to get out of going to Canada.

What happens if they change the Bills to the Toronto Snow Bunnies?

[Matt Diesel]

That would be like the Browns moving to Baltimore or something. Totally unrealistic.

[mercalnd]

Quote: Originally Posted by marktg30

I am curious how many Bills players would demand a trade to get out of going to Canada.

Why exactly would guys want to "get out of going to Canada" ? You seem to have very little knowledge about Canada and a very low opinion of the country.

There were financial issues when the Canadian dollar was really weak but right now it's pretty much on par with the US dollar.

Quote: Originally Posted by marktg30

What happens if they change the Bills to the Toronto Snow Bunnies?

Snow Bunnies? Are you one of those people who think Canada is a frozen wasteland or something? Did you know that there is basically no difference weather wise between Buffalo and Toronto? Driving from Buffalo to Toronto takes just little over 2 hours.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by muggins

Regarding your first comment, I doubt it. Canada is a hockey-first place. Regarding your second comment, go play in traffic junior.

You're right that Canada is a hockey-first nation but the Ontario market and to a much lesser degree BC are hotbeds of NFL fandom. The NFL has pretty strong ratings week in and week out. Toronto can support an NFL team IMO.

On the 2nd point I do agree the Bills have a great tradition that goes beyond the Kelly Years.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by mddst34

That would be like the Browns moving to Baltimore or something. Totally unrealistic.

Or the Colts moving to Indianapolis.