How would Dolphin Fans feel if....

directFX · 10-06-2006, 02:37 PM

Just a question. There has been much speculation and worry in Buffalo and with Bills fans about them moving our team.

It is a widely held belief that Buffalo is the 2nd smallest market in the league, which, I dont believe and could argue with facts, but that is for another thread.

Also, Bills ONLY owner, Ralph Wilson is in his last days, and it is a fact that his family, when he passes, cannot afford the inheritance tax to keep the Bills (approx $350 million)...so the team will be forced into sale.

The NFL has recently begun negotiations with LA to have a stadium built for a team to go there....obviously, they are not going to expand and add ONE team....so someone is moving.

MY QUESTION IS THIS.....

Would it bother Dolphin Nation at all if the BILLS were moved to LA? If not only a very large part of NFL history was erased, but also, one of the Dolphins biggest rivals. How would you feel?

Dolfan984 · 10-06-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directFX

Just a question. There has been much speculation and worry in Buffalo and with Bills fans about them moving our team.

It is a widely held belief that Buffalo is the 2nd smallest market in the league, which, I dont believe and could argue with facts, but that is for another thread.

Also, Bills ONLY owner, Ralph Wilson is in his last days, and it is a fact that his family, when he passes, cannot afford the inheritance tax to keep the Bills (approx $350 million)...so the team will be forced into sale.

The NFL has recently begun negotiations with LA to have a stadium built for a team to go there....obviously, they are not going to expand and add ONE team....so someone is moving.

MY QUESTION IS THIS.....

Would it bother Dolphin Nation at all if the BILLS were moved to LA? If not only a very large part of NFL history was erased, but also, one of the Dolphins biggest rivals. How would you feel?

It would absolutely piss me off. The Dolphins - Bills rivalry is one of the top 10 rivalries in the NFL IMO.

Squish_The_Fish · 10-06-2006, 10:29 PM

I saw some type of artical somewhere about how something like 90% of football fans in the miami erea voted they want the bills to stay, because of the rivalry.

MR NFLFAN · 10-07-2006, 12:25 AM

As a Pats fan I'd be pissed! Thats 2 easy wins a season moving away the way I look at it!

ih8brady · 10-08-2006, 04:35 AM

I'd be extremely happy.

I'd go back to B-lo and celebrate!

A&O · 10-08-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MR NFLFAN

As a Pats fan I'd be pissed! Thats 2 easy wins a season moving away the way I look at it!

Jackhole!

RiderOnTheStorm · 10-08-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by directFX

MY QUESTION IS THIS.....

Would it bother Dolphin Nation at all if the BILLS were moved to LA? If not only a very large part of NFL history was erased, but also, one of the Dolphins biggest rivals. How would you feel?

It would be a such a shame to lose the Bills but im sure the players wouldnt miss the cold.

Mike13 · 10-08-2006, 12:06 PM

I would be upset, this is a great rivalry.

Deep2Evans · 10-08-2006, 05:04 PM

It would suck, not even looking at it from a Bills fa standpoint. I wouldnt want any team in our division to move. Really, not any team in the NFL to move, that would suck so bad for the fan base, I'd never wish it on any team.

ih8brady · 10-08-2006, 06:43 PM

why did the bills have to score that TD? I needed the shutout b/c the bears d is on my fantasy team!

LosmanToEvans · 10-09-2006, 01:10 AM

I think it's ******ed when any team moves. Screws rivalries and everything up.

Majpain · 10-09-2006, 01:24 AM

Well I was glad they kicked the Colts out of are division :P. Seriously though what team would be in the EAST?

miaD5499 · 10-09-2006, 09:39 PM

i may bring up the fact that the franchise may possibly move to bills fans when they are trying to start something but in all seriousness it would ruin a great rivalry thats always fun to watch, other than that it would really be fair i mean i cant imagine whatd id do if that happened to the dolphins

GoBills24 · 10-09-2006, 10:02 PM

I would definitely support the Phins if they were threatened to move.

I'd imagine they'd do the same.

like2god · 10-10-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by directFX

MY QUESTION IS THIS.....

Would it bother Dolphin Nation at all if the BILLS were moved to LA? If not only a very large part of NFL history was erased, but also, one of the Dolphins biggest rivals. How would you feel?

Personally I would be against the move. The Dolphins/Bills rivalry has been my favorite over the years and my location (CNY) has always made the games against the Bills exrta special. Not only would it hurt the AFCE and the Miami/Buffalo rivalry, but it would also have a negative impact on the Buffalo community that enjoys the revenue and interest that goes along with having an NFL team in their city. I want the Bills to stay right where they are.

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10-06-2006, 10:29 PM	#3
Squish_The_Fish Scout Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I saw some type of artical somewhere about how something like 90% of football fans in the miami erea voted they want the bills to stay, because of the rivalry. __________________

10-08-2006, 04:35 AM	#5
ih8brady 2008 AFC East Champions Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,777 Thanks: 271 Thanked 461 Times in 324 Posts	I'd be extremely happy. I'd go back to B-lo and celebrate! __________________

10-08-2006, 05:04 PM	#9
Deep2Evans DICK, is a loser. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 379 Thanks: 202 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	It would suck, not even looking at it from a Bills fa standpoint. I wouldnt want any team in our division to move. Really, not any team in the NFL to move, that would suck so bad for the fan base, I'd never wish it on any team. __________________ www.buffalofanhouse.com The Real Bills site!

10-08-2006, 06:43 PM	#10
ih8brady 2008 AFC East Champions Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,777 Thanks: 271 Thanked 461 Times in 324 Posts	why did the bills have to score that TD? I needed the shutout b/c the bears d is on my fantasy team! __________________

10-09-2006, 01:10 AM	#11
LosmanToEvans SWEEP! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Age: 23 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it's ****ed when any team moves. Screws rivalries and everything up. __________________ Go Bills!!**

10-07-2006, 12:25 AM	#4
MR NFLFAN Pro Bowler Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 8 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	As a Pats fan I'd be pissed! Thats 2 easy wins a season moving away the way I look at it!

10-09-2006, 01:24 AM	#12
Majpain Giants GM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 19 Posts: 12,916 Thanks: 171 Thanked 126 Times in 94 Posts	Well I was glad they kicked the Colts out of are division :P. Seriously though what team would be in the EAST? __________________ Made by YM305

10-09-2006, 09:39 PM	#13
miaD5499 Pro Bowler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i may bring up the fact that the franchise may possibly move to bills fans when they are trying to start something but in all seriousness it would ruin a great rivalry thats always fun to watch, other than that it would really be fair i mean i cant imagine whatd id do if that happened to the dolphins __________________

10-09-2006, 10:02 PM	#14
GoBills24 Fistfull of Steel... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I would definitely support the Phins if they were threatened to move. I'd imagine they'd do the same. __________________ "Everybody has talent, but not everyone has the gift. Marshawn has the gift"

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