The rumor mill is churning out all kinds of speculation about the Buffalo Bills. The most recent disappointing loss to the Cowboys on MNF in the closing seconds of the game has started anew grumbling in upstate New York. As most NFL fans know, the Bills are considered one of the most unlucky teams in the league. Their four Super Bowl losses in a row is a record that few teams will ever hope to beat.
With yet another losing season in progress and a lack of any economic recovery in Buffalo, NY, rumors have started about a possible sale of the franchise. Owner Ralph Wilson has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of moving the Bills anywhere. However, like Ponce De Leon, Ralph Wilson has not discovered the Fountain of Youth and will most likely die soon. When that does happen there may be a power struggle that could rival that of Imperial Russia.
Apparently Ralph Wilson will not be leaving the Bills to his sons due to inheritance taxes. This means that the team will be up for grabs to the highest bidder. There has been rumors that the slow economy and lack of funds could push the Bills into the territory of our maple syrup and beer producing neighbor to the north. The promise of a new stadium and larger fan base could lead to the final loss for Buffalo.
During the 2008-2009 season, the Bills will play a pre-season game in Toronto. The following year the Bills will play a pre-season and one regular season game. This could be the beginning of the end of the Bills. It may be up to a local billionaire to pick up the pieces, much like how Tom Galisano was able to revive the Buffalo Sabres. As a loyal Bills fan, I can only hope that NFL football remains in Buffalo.
