After several predictions on who would possibly buy and control the Buffalo Bills after the recent death of its owner, Ralph Wilson, an announcement was finally made. According to ESPN, his widow, Mary, will be taking over the team. She will not, however, be holding on to the franchise for long, as it will be subsequently offered to interested buyers.
Mary Wilson said that the management will prepare a process at the proper time to conduct the sale. They will guarantee that the franchise strictly adheres to the rules and regulations of the NFL as well as stay true to its responsibilities to the state of New York and Erie County. Mary Wilson is the third wife of Ralph, and the couple wed in 1999. Ralph died on March 31, 2014 at 95 years old.
The announcement of the takeover was made on April 3, 2014 on the official website of the team, Buffalobills.com. NFL experts and insiders foresee that March 2015 might be a practical time for the Bills to be bought by a new owner from the Wilson family. The team is set to meet with the NFL to discuss the policies and guidelines regarding the future acquisition and transfer.
In the meantime, Buffalo Bills CEO Russ Brandon will maintain operational control over the team until the successful sale. Brandon will be in charge of the team's daily activities and continue to course them to win games, according to NFL.com.
On its official website, Wilson said that she has full confidence in Russ Brandon in his function as CEO and President of the Buffalo Bills. She said that Brandon will continue his work in operating the organization, while Head Coach Doug Marrone and General Manager Doug Whaley will take care of field operations. She shared that the team maintains the same vision of winning.
Wilson concluded that they are still mourning for the loss of Hall of Famer Ralph Wilson. They strive to manage the team in the best manner that Ralph would have intended.
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