Rams to relocate to L.A.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by red-beard

I hope the Raiders move to San Antonio and take on the name "Banditos"

I hope the Raiders move to Tijuana and take on the name Federales!

[red-beard]

Federales aren't as well organized as the Banditos!

[74-911]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Why not? There are three (now 4) in California.

It's not a matter of size or population, it is just that when J. Jones has been asked about an NFL team in SA his answer has always been a polite but evasive "over my dead body"...
he considers SA to be Cowboy territory..

and it seems that J. Jones has a lot of influence in NFL owners circles. and I doubt McNair would like to see one in SA.

From an article in the SA Express News:

"Billionaire NFL owners wishing to get their way have long used San Antonio as a potential threat.
When a team's city is reluctant to subsidize a new stadium, San Antonio typically arises as a potential relocation destination, forcing the hands of local government officials and taxpayers.

But if San Antonio turns into a legitimate possibility for Davis and the Raiders, at least one owner will look to fight against the arrival of another pro football team in Texas.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who sent a one-page letter to commissioner Roger Goodell saying that he supports the Chargers and Rams sharing the Inglewood stadium, could try to block the Raiders from coming to Texas.
The winning bid will need to be approved by 24 of the 32 owners at this week's owners meeting. "

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by 74-911

As good as it sounds, me thinks there would be some issues with the San Antonio "Banditos"....

I put a "t" in there!

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by 74-911

and I doubt McNair would like to see one in SA.

Actually, the appeal of the Texans is quite small. I expect the real hold up IS Jones and the Cowboys. See below:

[Rot 911]

Good riddance to them. Go Chiefs!

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

You can bet the farm that I'll never plop down a $600 or more to take the family to actually watch another pro football game live .....

So true.

I took the kids to a Ravens game and a Redskins game when they were young. What a roast. Awful experience, both times. Many of the Ravens fans drank more than I thought humanly possible...we were in the Sherpa Guide seats and left by half time.

Unless I have grand kids old enough to go before they take my car keys away, I don't plan on attending another pro football game.

[74-911]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Actually, the appeal of the Texans is quite small. I expect the real hold up IS Jones and the Cowboys. See below:

Interest map James, thanks for posting. I knew the Texas had a small footprint but not that small.

Red McCombs is the only person with connections to SA that could bring a team there. McCombs has said that J. Jones vetoed the move of another team to SA (can't remember which team but it may have been the Vikings) in the past but McCombs has said that Jones won't do it again. Not sure what he means by "won't" but it could be interesting if McCombs tries to bring another NFL team to SA. Red McCombs is not exactly a lightweight...

[icemann427]

Great video, Mentat! Very informative and way funny!

[mattdavis11]

The NFL has been trying to build the interest in overseas markets with games being played there, and I know they don't like Davis. Perhaps the Raiders are moving to Europe?

[Joe Bob]

Great we get a crappy last place team and now we have blackouts and lose the regional TV games.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by ckissick

As a Niner fan, it will be nice to the have the LA Rams to hate again.

Wait, we were supposed to stop? Does this mean they will not sell out LA football games again?

Art Modell is an evil, SOB. His treatment of Mr Brown was inexcusable.

[mattdavis11]

I'm glad they brought back a NFL team to LA, where the Rams belong. I wish they would go back to a schedule where the two conferences didn't meet until the super bowl.

The money made sense, for everyone but the fans.

[Nickshu]

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