Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team

skinsfan69 · 01-23-2023, 04:21 PM

Apparently this guy Blitzer is a hands off kind of owner and doesn't meddle as he is the owner of other sports teams. This is the guy that hopefully will get the team. He is an experienced sports owner just like Jack Kent Cooke was. He knows what it takes to build a team.

sdskinsfan2001 · 01-23-2023, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Apparently this guy Blitzer is a hands off kind of owner and doesn't meddle as he is the owner of other sports teams. This is the guy that hopefully will get the team. He is an experienced sports owner just like Jack Kent Cooke was. He knows what it takes to build a team.

Sam Howell should...just kidding.

I'd be more than fine with him. I'm like a man lost in the desert, I'll take any drink you have! Just hand me the canteen please!!

Just sell the team Danny Boy. It will be the highlight of your ownership.

nonniey · 01-24-2023, 12:54 AM

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I would not give Payne a huge deal. He's only been a major beast this past year. You don't pay for 1 good year out of 5. You either let him walk or your FT and see if he can repeat it.

Except he hasn't had only 1 good year - this just happens to be great year on top of his previous good years.

mooby · 01-24-2023, 07:23 AM

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Except he hasn't had only 1 good year - this just happens to be great year on top of his previous good years.

His other years were good, but not "20 million a year" good.

Pay him or sign/trade him, I don't care. Just would like to get more for him than a 3rd round comp pick.

SolidSnake84 · 01-24-2023, 08:17 AM

I just have anxiety in general, but with all the speculation that the league wants to get this sale done in time for the new league year, I kind of worry that every day that goes by and there isn't an announcement, that they are running out of time.

I'm a layman and obviously know nothing about the business side of something like this, but would they keep entertaining the sale after the new league year starts? Certainly the NFL wouldn't want to see a team sold mid-season, would they have to shelve it again until next off-season?

I am still of the opinion that Dan is definitely on his way out, but I guess it just comes down to timing, now.

FrenchSkin · 01-24-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I just have anxiety in general, but with all the speculation that the league wants to get this sale done in time for the new league year, I kind of worry that every day that goes by and there isn't an announcement, that they are running out of time.

I'm a layman and obviously know nothing about the business side of something like this, but would they keep entertaining the sale after the new league year starts? Certainly the NFL wouldn't want to see a team sold mid-season, would they have to shelve it again until next off-season?

I am still of the opinion that Dan is definitely on his way out, but I guess it just comes down to timing, now.

I'm guessing the league would indeed prefer for the sale to happen before the start of the league year, but that seems like a very short dead line to meet IMO. Maybe announced, but settled and up and running by March 15th ?
I'm sure the NFL wouldn't love it, but wouldn't it be possible for the sale to happen even during the regular season, sale contract signed and all, but to be declared effective a day after the SB ?

SolidSnake84 · 01-24-2023, 08:37 PM

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I'm guessing the league would indeed prefer for the sale to happen before the start of the league year, but that seems like a very short dead line to meet IMO. Maybe announced, but settled and up and running by March 15th ?
I'm sure the NFL wouldn't love it, but wouldn't it be possible for the sale to happen even during the regular season, sale contract signed and all, but to be declared effective a day after the SB ?

Yes, I guess that's possible too. I could see it working as long as it happens early enough in the new year that the new Owner(s) could have time to make coaching changes, FO Decisions, etc, with a little bit of time to prepare before doing their first draft.

But maybe the new ownership keeps everyone as they are for this year, if something gets done that early. I

Chief X_Phackter · 01-24-2023, 09:15 PM

I think this will be done by the end of March at the latest, and I also think that there won't be any changes to the coaching staff before the start of the season - that aren't initiated by Ron. All bets are off once the season begins and the new owner(s) see the product on the field.

For players (free agency / trades) there could still be significant moves. I look at the Broncos for example. The trade for Russell Wilson was made in March and they signed a number of free agents March - May, but the new ownership wasn't settled until I think June.

I could be wrong, but I can see this being a somewhat normal offseason as far as transactions go.

Chief X_Phackter · 02-23-2023, 05:26 PM

Jeff Bezos Reportedly Takes Notable Step In Potential Commanders Bid | The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories...commanders-bid

MTK · 02-23-2023, 05:27 PM

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Jeff Bezos Reportedly Takes Notable Step In Potential Commanders Bid | The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories...commanders-bid

that's significant news

SunnySide · 02-24-2023, 11:23 AM

Id love Bezos.

I imagine hed instantly put money and resources into a practice facility, headquarters, training and rehab ... make a huge stadium concert casino destination venue

skinsfaninok · 02-24-2023, 11:35 AM

For some that are saying "What if he's worse than DS"

Well if for some 1 in a billion chance he is, we all jump ship f it

Chico23231 · 02-24-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Jeff Bezos Reportedly Takes Notable Step In Potential Commanders Bid | The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories...commanders-bid

He’s making a bid

Ruhskins · 02-24-2023, 01:12 PM

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For some that are saying "What if he's worse than DS"

Well if for some 1 in a billion chance he is, we all jump ship f it

These could be famous last words, but I'm pretty sure Bezos is aware of the dumpster fire Snyder has been, and would hopefully avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Schneed10 · 02-24-2023, 05:27 PM

Bezos is a very strong leader and has always hired people who are strong where he's weak. Snyder never was a leader at all, and certainly never hired with that philosophy.

Bezos turning into Snyder is not a concern even remotely, Bezos will be excellent.

01-23-2023, 04:21 PM	#61
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,281	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team Apparently this guy Blitzer is a hands off kind of owner and doesn't meddle as he is the owner of other sports teams. This is the guy that hopefully will get the team. He is an experienced sports owner just like Jack Kent Cooke was. He knows what it takes to build a team.

01-24-2023, 08:17 AM	#65
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team I just have anxiety in general, but with all the speculation that the league wants to get this sale done in time for the new league year, I kind of worry that every day that goes by and there isn't an announcement, that they are running out of time. I'm a layman and obviously know nothing about the business side of something like this, but would they keep entertaining the sale after the new league year starts? Certainly the NFL wouldn't want to see a team sold mid-season, would they have to shelve it again until next off-season? I am still of the opinion that Dan is definitely on his way out, but I guess it just comes down to timing, now. __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

01-24-2023, 09:15 PM	#68
Chief X_Phackter Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 5,612	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team I think this will be done by the end of March at the latest, and I also think that there won't be any changes to the coaching staff before the start of the season - that aren't initiated by Ron. All bets are off once the season begins and the new owner(s) see the product on the field. For players (free agency / trades) there could still be significant moves. I look at the Broncos for example. The trade for Russell Wilson was made in March and they signed a number of free agents March - May, but the new ownership wasn't settled until I think June. I could be wrong, but I can see this being a somewhat normal offseason as far as transactions go.

02-23-2023, 05:26 PM	#69
Chief X_Phackter Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 5,612	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team Jeff Bezos Reportedly Takes Notable Step In Potential Commanders Bid \| The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today https://thespun.com/more/top-stories...commanders-bid

02-24-2023, 11:23 AM	#71
SunnySide Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 4,568	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team Id love Bezos. I imagine hed instantly put money and resources into a practice facility, headquarters, training and rehab ... make a huge stadium concert casino destination venue __________________ 19,937 car accidents a day in the US. Buy a dash camera for everyone you love. Insurance companies are increasingly denying claims.

02-24-2023, 11:35 AM	#72
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,137	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team For some that are saying "What if he's worse than DS" Well if for some 1 in a billion chance he is, we all jump ship f it __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

02-24-2023, 05:27 PM	#75
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Rumors circulating about Jeff Bezos buying the team Bezos is a very strong leader and has always hired people who are strong where he's weak. Snyder never was a leader at all, and certainly never hired with that philosophy. Bezos turning into Snyder is not a concern even remotely, Bezos will be excellent. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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