@Jauronimoother than being a Dick Jauron disciple you appear to be a very intelligent poster.
Austin was a completely BS by the Albany writer who does not cover NFL.
He had his article revived multiple times since publication removing many things told to him by his source.
His source, if he had one, was not involved in NFL. Based on his job it was likely someone in NY legislature or a lobbyist probably from downstate.
Clickbait sites like PFF and ran speculative articles; some professional writers (professional in terms of being paid not quality) like ESPN writer Seth Wickersham ran with it.
Austin was not a potential site and never has Austin even looked for an expansion team.