Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; A general view of a goal line pylon with the Super Bowl XLVII logo at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

I wanted to take a break from free agency and the upcoming draft to write about a possibility that I have thought about for some time. What if the Buffalo region had a chance to hold a super bowl? Would you like the idea? Be against? Where would it happen?

We have all heard of the news that the Bills will be getting some renovations to the Ralph and also the lease news has the Bills to stay here for years to come but what about a new stadium? Now there are pros and cons to everything and this is no different.

Some pros I can think of are: a brand new facility for the organization, a possible relocation of the stadium could produce new income to a different part of the region, a bigger and better fan base and also the potential for bigger things for this organization to attract, a Super Bowl. Also something to think about is would they draft differently?

There are also some cons I can think of that would have fans in an uproar. This has been a cold weather team and in winter has proven to produce crazy conditions for some games and that would be lost. Another would be those living around the current stadium and not being around the atmosphere anymore. Lastly and this may or may not be true but people may not continue to follow this team if they moved the location of the stadium.

Some reports have come out over the past few weeks stating of possible locations for a stadium. They include the same location, the Buffalo waterfront, the old Bethlehem Steel site and also in Niagara Falls. All places have an argument to be the place but I would like to see relocation in Niagara Falls. I think with the great hotels and casinos on both sides of the border it would draw in more people and ultimately would have the best chance to host a super bowl. Also let’s not forget the falls themselves. The park is a great place to go and also view points of the falls on both sides of the border are great. These kinds of attractions on top of a new dome stadium, I believe would be key to ever have a chance to host.

With that being said I’m not even sure if the whole super bowl idea has ever crossed anyone’s mind within the organization but it’s something that I think would be great for this region. First and foremost I want this team to succeed and get back its winning ways but this idea is just something to kick around. Anyone like this idea? Don’t like? Have a different place they would like to see a new stadium?

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens players hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy after Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Ravens defeated the 49ers 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Over the past three seasons the Super Bowl winner hasn’t exactly been that good defensively. In years past to advance in the playoffs you were to be stout on that side of the ball. Teams like Pittsburgh and Baltimore going back about ten year’s showed that they had everything needed on both sides of the ball.
Recently two teams in my eyes have shown that they tend to lean to one side of the ball and it’s costing them. Both the Bears and Jets have been very good on defense but when they have the ball it’s a totally different story. Quarterbacks not knowing how to manage the game, int’s, fumbles and just flat out not enough talent offensively. I’m not saying that I wouldn’t want a team like this seeing the Bills haven’t reached the postseason in sometime but is it a waste? Getting an early exit and lower on the draft board doesn’t really grab my attention. I think these teams especially with the new evolution of offense will be hard pressed to win big anytime soon.

Now looking on the other side of the ball there are teams that are built perfectly for this new wave. Teams like Green Bay, New Orleans and New England have all shown they can put up points. That I think is key because with the new game the way it is games could be shootouts and you need all the fire power necessary to win. You can see that these teams have been successful as of late and seem to be in the playoffs or right there at the end of every season. Also one more thing to look at is that the most important position on the field being the quarterback is taken care of.

Looking at the Bills I think the new management could be heading in the right direction seeing a lot offensive mentality in the works. I know you shouldn’t forget about any position on the field but when teams are producing flat-out on one side of the ball and winning why not give it a shot? What do we have to lose? Offense, Defense or both?