The Dean Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/05/nfl-believes-its-12-24-months-away-from-a-return-to-l-a/ We've certainly heard this before. But just because it wasn't true in the past doesn't necessarily mean it won't be true this time. Still, I believe it when it actually happens. But that's not why I started this thread. I'm more interested in this: Per a league source, the current plan is that the NFL will send one or two teams back to Los Angeles within the next 12 to 24 months. What the hell does that mean? I know the NFL is very powerful, and has the ability to influence decisions, but can they "send one or two teams" anywhere? Since when does the NFL decide where franchises will play?
Mr. WEO Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 They can make them play in that non-existent stadium.
filthymcnasty08 Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Hey - why am I not nervous hearing that news like I have been for the last 20 years? TERRENCE - thats why bitchez!!!!!!! Edited October 6, 2014 by filthymcnasty08
26CornerBlitz Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) It ain't gonna be the Bills! Edited October 6, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz
Big Blitz Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 St. Louis and Oakland. Maybe San Diego. That's all.
CSBill Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I Hate LA hope they never get a team and I hope the Angels and Dodger both lose !!!
KD in CA Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I'm pretty convinced St. Louis will be going to LA. Raiders could go too.
Mr. WEO Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I'm pretty convinced St. Louis will be going to LA. Raiders could go too. Only if Stan K builds a stadium.
Max997 Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Oakland is the clear choice and should have never left, St Louis is another and maybe San Diego. It would be stupid to have two teams there when they will have trouble even supporting one. Edited October 6, 2014 by Max997
Bills Fan in MD Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 This is crazy. I read that headline without the slightest trace of fear!
Kelly the Dog Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 It's not going to happen until they have a viable stadium plan and right now they do not have a viable stadium plan. The NFL does this every once in awhile IMO to keep the idea alive so they can use LA against cities to make new stadiums. There really isn't much thirst here for an NFL team.
purple haze Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) It's not going to happen until they have a viable stadium plan and right now they do not have a viable stadium plan. The NFL does this every once in awhile IMO to keep the idea alive so they can use LA against cities to make new stadiums. There really isn't much thirst here for an NFL team. There is exactly no thirst here for one. The NFL or new owner or both will have to foot the bill for a stadium. It won't be public money, that's pretty much a guarantee. If it happens, it would probably be the Rams and Chargers. Edited October 6, 2014 by purple haze
The Dean Posted October 6, 2014 Author Posted October 6, 2014 It's not going to happen until they have a viable stadium plan and right now they do not have a viable stadium plan. The NFL does this every once in awhile IMO to keep the idea alive so they can use LA against cities to make new stadiums. There really isn't much thirst here for an NFL team. Exactly. I really don't think LA is craving an NFL team. And the league is thriving without a team there. Ratings are great without a team in the #2 tv market. This process can, and probably will happen, organically. If they had a stadium ready, they would probably get the Raiders or Chargers eventually. Maybe build a new stadium for the Chargers a but further north. I mean, look at the distance fans from San Francisco have to travel to attend a 49er game. And I agree this is an NFL ploy to ratchet up the pressure in some NFL cities. But can it even be a legitimate threat anymore? I can't believe anyone with any sense believed the Bills were ever in real danger to move there. It's kind of becoming a joke, no?
Nick the Greek Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 It is nice that the Bills name is out of the mix. However, no fan should suffer the pain of having their team moved.
Augie Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I thought the timing of these talks suddenly heating up was interesting.
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 It is nice that the Bills name is out of the mix. However, no fan should suffer the pain of having their team moved. ^^This^^ Except for teams that relocated, I have no sympathy for them or their fans.
boyst Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I tell ya what. It'd be easy to imagine them moving the Panthers. The fan base is not that strong. Its the corporations that keep them here.
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