Donald Trump says he is serious about buying the Buffalo Bills

When Donald Trump announced a couple of weeks ago he wanted to buy the Buffalo Bills, many dismissed it as a typical publicity ploy by The Donald. Not true, he says.

“I’m going to give it a heavy shot,� Trump told the Buffalo News on Monday. “I would love to do it, and if I can do it, I’m keeping it in Buffalo. I live in New York, and it’s easier for me to go to Buffalo than any other place.�

Trump says the only thing that could get in his way is for someone to come in with an overpriced bid.

“I have a track record that’s pretty much unparalleled,� Trump said, “but that doesn’t mean that I pay stupid prices.

“Somebody could come out and bid through the roof for the Bills, something crazy. In which case, I’m sorry I can’t do anything about that. You have to be sane. But maybe there’s not going to be any other bids. You never know with these things.�

Forbes magazine estimates the Bills are worth $870 million, which makes them 30th among the 32 NFL teams in value. Only Jacksonville ($840 million) and Oakland ($825 million) are worth less.

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