Woodson
Former AE commish
- Mar 20, 2001
- 30,752
- 11,763
- AFL Club
- North Melbourne
- Other Teams
- Steelers, NY Mets, Villa and SUFC
NFL Relocations and League Expansion
- Thread starter Alphabet Man
- Start date
- Tagged users None
JeffDunne
TheBrownDog
Re: New team for LA
What they say publicly and privately are two different things. The NFL would have war plans for further expansion and LA would top that list.
They won't discuss those plans publicly primarily due to the current owners. They need their support on too many other issues to be giving them heartburn with the thought of more expansion teams. Especially now with so many struggling to match recent years growth.
The 'NFL team moving to LA' story has become the most boring story in football. There are a heap of practical reasons why it probably won't happen any time soon but it's a great story if you want leverage on getting a new stadium funded by tax-payers. Just look at the teams being discussed.
Many NFL teams are struggling with crowd and ratings numbers ATM, including all 3 current Californian teams in one form or another. Can't see where the support for another team coming in would come from. That leaves San Diego as the only real option as it's the only one that would get owners support.
What they say publicly and privately are two different things. The NFL would have war plans for further expansion and LA would top that list.
They won't discuss those plans publicly primarily due to the current owners. They need their support on too many other issues to be giving them heartburn with the thought of more expansion teams. Especially now with so many struggling to match recent years growth.
The 'NFL team moving to LA' story has become the most boring story in football. There are a heap of practical reasons why it probably won't happen any time soon but it's a great story if you want leverage on getting a new stadium funded by tax-payers. Just look at the teams being discussed.
Many NFL teams are struggling with crowd and ratings numbers ATM, including all 3 current Californian teams in one form or another. Can't see where the support for another team coming in would come from. That leaves San Diego as the only real option as it's the only one that would get owners support.
Re: New team for LA
I would hope it's not Jacksonville so the AFC West is not broken up. The Chargers are a great fit since they were founded in LA, I already hate them and it's even easier to hate teams in Los Angeles.
I would hope it's not Jacksonville so the AFC West is not broken up. The Chargers are a great fit since they were founded in LA, I already hate them and it's even easier to hate teams in Los Angeles.
beez
A*mazing
Re: New team for LA
Would love to see Ari Gold going nuts every weekend
Would love to see Ari Gold going nuts every weekend
GeeCats07
Club Legend
Re: New team for LA
All Al has ever wanted is a new stadium. If they build one then we will head back down there. If the US had have gotten the world cup then a new stadium would have been built in the Bay Area and probably LA as well. Would have been interesting to see what would have happened.
All Al has ever wanted is a new stadium. If they build one then we will head back down there. If the US had have gotten the world cup then a new stadium would have been built in the Bay Area and probably LA as well. Would have been interesting to see what would have happened.
Re: New team for LA
The NFL isn't going to allow a team (Other than Jax, and their stadium is too new) to move. Maybe the Raiders again, but like everyone has said, there has to be a new stadium for Al to move the team. Still, there's as much money in the Bay area as LA, so unless the city gives his a very sweet deal on a lease, he's not going anywhere. Minnesota isn't going anywhere. They built a new stadium for the Twins and UM. The Vikings will get a new stadium soon enough.You heard it here first, the NFL is going to expand to 36 teams by 2030. A new team in LA, a third team in Texas (probably San Antonio), London and possibly Mexico City or Toronto/Vancouver. The league would go to 6 x 6 divisions. Top 2 in each division make the playoffs. It's coming. The NFL isn't playing all these games in London and Toronto for fun you know...
The NFL isn't going to allow a team (Other than Jax, and their stadium is too new) to move. Maybe the Raiders again, but like everyone has said, there has to be a new stadium for Al to move the team. Still, there's as much money in the Bay area as LA, so unless the city gives his a very sweet deal on a lease, he's not going anywhere. Minnesota isn't going anywhere. They built a new stadium for the Twins and UM. The Vikings will get a new stadium soon enough.You heard it here first, the NFL is going to expand to 36 teams by 2030. A new team in LA, a third team in Texas (probably San Antonio), London and possibly Mexico City or Toronto/Vancouver. The league would go to 6 x 6 divisions. Top 2 in each division make the playoffs. It's coming. The NFL isn't playing all these games in London and Toronto for fun you know...
juddy_Like
Norm Smith Medallist
Re: New team for LA
Not sure about the stadium as I have never been inside but my god the roads in Oakland are the worst I have ever driven on.
I know you have police issues, education and the f..cked up education system but shit do they spend anything on roads there??
As for LA..... Well my point still stands, I don't think LA give a hoot about Pro Football. Its just USC and Lakers really and thats it.
Not sure about the stadium as I have never been inside but my god the roads in Oakland are the worst I have ever driven on.
I know you have police issues, education and the f..cked up education system but shit do they spend anything on roads there??
As for LA..... Well my point still stands, I don't think LA give a hoot about Pro Football. Its just USC and Lakers really and thats it.
JeffDunne
TheBrownDog
Re: New team for LA
IIRC, the current NFL TV audience in LA is a similar share to that of other large cities.
Unless the team is a new franchise & is done well I can't see how relocating a team from within the state is going to change that. You'd probably lose more than you gained.
Oakland are currently in more trouble than San Diego in terms of support but they know the support is there when the old man completely loses his faculties. People forget too that Minnesota is a reasonably large TV market.
I tend to agree with Older Dan's thinking on this.
IIRC, the current NFL TV audience in LA is a similar share to that of other large cities.
Unless the team is a new franchise & is done well I can't see how relocating a team from within the state is going to change that. You'd probably lose more than you gained.
Oakland are currently in more trouble than San Diego in terms of support but they know the support is there when the old man completely loses his faculties. People forget too that Minnesota is a reasonably large TV market.
I tend to agree with Older Dan's thinking on this.
Re: New team for LA
Oakland's crowd's have been reasonable this season, sell out v KC. Davis has been a champ in keeping them afloat all these years. If a disaster area (Saints) can be recovered through handouts and good management etc.. the Raiders have few problems financialy.
Like North Melbourne in the AFL, re-location has not worked.
Go you Oakland Raiders
Oakland's crowd's have been reasonable this season, sell out v KC. Davis has been a champ in keeping them afloat all these years. If a disaster area (Saints) can be recovered through handouts and good management etc.. the Raiders have few problems financialy.
Like North Melbourne in the AFL, re-location has not worked.
Go you Oakland Raiders
JeffDunne
TheBrownDog
Re: New team for LA
Say what?
The only handout I can remember was Miami overlooking Brees.
Planning on a disaster (other than Al Davis) in Oakland?
Personally I don't see the Raiders as a prospect for LA, location isn't their problem.
Say what?
The only handout I can remember was Miami overlooking Brees.
Planning on a disaster (other than Al Davis) in Oakland?
Personally I don't see the Raiders as a prospect for LA, location isn't their problem.
Re: New team for LA
lulz.
NO was a disaster zone in more ways than one. How quick we forget
Personally I know you don't have to worry about the ongoing improvements in Oakland.
Davis tried relocation and didn't like it
lulz.
NO was a disaster zone in more ways than one. How quick we forget
Personally I know you don't have to worry about the ongoing improvements in Oakland.
Davis tried relocation and didn't like it
- May 9, 2003
- 15,594
- 67
- AFL Club
- Essendon
- Other Teams
- Seattle Mariners and Seahawks
Re: New team for LA
Yesterday's roof collapse at the Metrodome..........now there is a good reason to relocate!
Yesterday's roof collapse at the Metrodome..........now there is a good reason to relocate!
- Feb 28, 2009
- 37,713
- 34,924
- AFL Club
- Essendon
- Other Teams
- Baltimore Ravens, Atletico
Re: New team for LA
Wilf better use it as a reason to set an ultimatum to the Minnesota govt that he'll pack up the team and leave if he doesnt get a new stadium.
aussiedude
Pac-12 After Dark 2014-2023
- Feb 7, 2010
- 44,958
- 39,808
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- Green Bay Packers, Stanford
- Moderator
- #314
Re: New team for LA
why Minny said no last year to the proposal and they made the NFC championship game, what would change in 12 months? they have no QB with Farve going and T-Jax out of contract, no head coach, and likely that the Williams wall will retire in a few weeks. why not use LA to rebuild the franchise.
why Minny said no last year to the proposal and they made the NFC championship game, what would change in 12 months? they have no QB with Farve going and T-Jax out of contract, no head coach, and likely that the Williams wall will retire in a few weeks. why not use LA to rebuild the franchise.
Blacky
The King
- May 9, 2006
- 46,820
- 68,048
- AFL Club
- Sydney
- Other Teams
- Denver Broncos & Gold City Royals
Re: New Team for LA
I really cant see the Vikings moving. Isn't Magic Johnson the one leading the push?
I really cant see the Vikings moving. Isn't Magic Johnson the one leading the push?
Re: New Team for LA
Yeah, that would be really weird for a purple/yellow team to move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. I'm sure Magic Johnson has never heard of anything like that.
Yeah, that would be really weird for a purple/yellow team to move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. I'm sure Magic Johnson has never heard of anything like that.
aussiedude
Pac-12 After Dark 2014-2023
- Feb 7, 2010
- 44,958
- 39,808
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- Green Bay Packers, Stanford
- Moderator
- #317
Re: New Team for LA
i dont think many people remember the Lakers were the Minneapolis Lakers, so that prob went over most peoples head
i dont think many people remember the Lakers were the Minneapolis Lakers, so that prob went over most peoples head
WhyAlwaysMe
Former PAFC Member
- Oct 4, 2005
- 18,281
- 10,988
- AFL Club
- Port Adelaide
- Other Teams
- New England Patriots M.C.F.C
Re: New Team for LA
I think a lot of people would know this and be aware of the irony if Vikings moved to LA. I just don't think the post really warranted much of a response.
I think a lot of people would know this and be aware of the irony if Vikings moved to LA. I just don't think the post really warranted much of a response.
Dirty Bird
Pokémon Master
Re: New Team for LA
"The Oilers moved to Tennessee, where there is no oil. The Jazz moved to Salt Lake City, where they don't allow music. The Oakland Raiders moved to L.A. and then back to Oakland. No one in Los Angeles seemed to notice."
Exe Gesis
Kylo was here
Re: New Team for LA
Dont kid yourself, LA is still very much Raiders.
Btw, LA's traditional regional colors are sky blue and yellow, like the original LA Chargers.
Dont kid yourself, LA is still very much Raiders.
Btw, LA's traditional regional colors are sky blue and yellow, like the original LA Chargers.
mattys123
Hall of Famer
- Mar 24, 2008
- 31,426
- 20,284
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- LAK, NUFC, SAS, SFGiants, 49ers,
Re: New Team for LA
As for a team in LA, Minnesota are surely odds on now, it seems sides like San Diego and Jacksonville are going too well on the field to move, while Minnesota will be a terrible team next year, and for years to come after that.
I'd say the move may happen as soon as 2014.
Haha, that classic line from BASEketball.
As for a team in LA, Minnesota are surely odds on now, it seems sides like San Diego and Jacksonville are going too well on the field to move, while Minnesota will be a terrible team next year, and for years to come after that.
I'd say the move may happen as soon as 2014.
NERDY
Club Legend
Re: New team for LA
Spot on. Also to a much lesser extent the UCLA Bruins for College Ball and the LA Clippers (Blake Griffin FTW).
Spot on. Also to a much lesser extent the UCLA Bruins for College Ball and the LA Clippers (Blake Griffin FTW).
Re: New team for LA
No, it's not spot on at all. USC is big only because there is no NFL in town.
