alexgaddis Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Adam Schefter was on FOX morning radio this morning and he was talking about an NFC team that nobody was talking about that could make the move to Los Angeles... If it is not one of the obvious choices that have been discussed (Saints, Vikings) I have a feeling it could be the Falcons...they don't have a new stadium in the works and the Georgia Dome stinks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I have a feeling it could be the Falcons...1482754[/snapback] I have a feeling you're wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 The owners of the Falcons is with Home Doept, also with Atlanta roots, so I don't see them moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 The hosts also mentioned Carolina and Tampa Bay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 The hosts also mentioned Carolina and Tampa Bay... 1482785[/snapback] What did the hosts do, put NFL team names on a dart board and then have someone blindly throw darts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apathy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 The owners of the Falcons is with Home Doept, also with Atlanta roots, so I don't see them moving. 1482783[/snapback] Arthur Blank also owns the Georgia Force and was one of the suitors for the Braves recently until tax advantages made Liberty Media (Denver) the #1 candidate. He is on the board of many local companies and organizations and was instrumental in getting the Olympics here in 1996 and getting the new aquarium. The Falcons aren't going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Michael Vick loves Hooters. He'll never go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 if the vikes dont get a deal... they will go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 What did the hosts do, put NFL team names on a dart board and then have someone blindly throw darts? 1482789[/snapback] basically yes, Schefter said it was a team that would surprise people and that it wasn't the Vikes or Saints... you can pretty much rule out the teams with new stadiums and Green Bay, that leaves the 49ers, Bucs, Panthers, and Falcons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) It won't be the Vikings moving... "STATE FINANCES TWINS, GOPHERS STADIUMS, COMMITS TO VIKINGS SOLUTION IN 2007 With only hours remaining in the 2006 Minnesota legislative session, the State Legislature approved bills Saturday that will finance a new ballpark for the Minnesota Twins and a new football stadium for the University of Minnesota. When the House and the Senate approved House File 2480, which will build an open-air ballpark for the Twins in Minneapolis, the legislature set up the Vikings stadium issue to be resolved when they reconvene in January 2007. The stadium bills will now move to Governor Pawlenty's desk for final approval and signature. Included in the Twins legislation is language that moves the Vikings stadium proposal significantly forward for the 2007 legislative session, which Vikings' Owner Zygi Wilf considers a victory for the team. "Although we feel there was an opportunity to resolve all three stadium issues this year, we credit legislators for the monumental effort to finance two stadiums, and for securing the Twins as a long-term asset for the state of Minnesota," said Wilf. "We're also very pleased with the commitment from state leaders that the Vikings will be a priority for the 2007 session." House File 2480 affirmed that upon the sale of the Metrodome, the proceeds and assets, estimated by the House-Senate Conference Committee on stadiums to be approximately $45 million by the year 2011, will be placed in a football stadium account and be used to pay for the construction of a Vikings football stadium. Additional language required the Vikings to further develop their stadium financing proposal and bring it back for consideration during the 2007 legislative session. "Essentially, the Vikings received a down payment on a future football stadium," said Lester Bagley, Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development. "It is significant progress toward resolving this long-standing problem next year. For the Vikings, next year begins next week. We will move forward as aggressively as we can to ensure a timely solution." The Vikings and Wilf ownership group have proposed a major development in Blaine that includes retail shops and restaurants, residential housing, space for corporate offices, a hotel and conference center and 260 acres of preserved wetlands, all of which will surround a state-of-the-art retractable-roof stadium for the Vikings. The proposal includes a $1 billion private investment by Vikings ownership, which NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, in testimony at the state capitol, called the largest commitment by any team owner in National Football League history." Edited May 23, 2006 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) I think the falcons should relocate to Mexico City.... "Ron Comes Home" will be the headlines. Ron Mexico IN Mexico City. That's stinks of major endorsement deals! No problems w/ the janitorial staff ditching games because the INS shows up It's a win all the way around. Edited May 23, 2006 by Bengal Mania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 What did the hosts do, put NFL team names on a dart board and then have someone blindly throw darts? 1482789[/snapback] basically yes1482860[/snapback] you can pretty much rule out the teams with new stadiums and Green Bay, that leaves the 49ers, Bucs, Panthers, and Falcons... 1482860[/snapback] Since the Georgia Dome (1992), Bank of America Stadium (1996) or Raymond James Stadium (1998) aren't that old, wouldn't the condition of an older stadium, rule out the Bucs, Panthers & Falcons? Now some older stadiums are; Monster Stadium (1960 - formerly Candle Stick Park) Ralph Wilson Stadium (1973) Dolphin Stadium (1987 - formerly Pro Player Stadium & Joe Robbie Stadium) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Since the Georgia Dome (1992), Bank of America Stadium (1996) or Raymond James Stadium (1998) aren't that old, wouldn't the condition of an older stadium, rule out the Bucs, Panthers & Falcons? Now some older stadiums are; Monster Stadium (1960 - formerly Candle Stick Park) Ralph Wilson Stadium (1973) Dolphin Stadium (1987 - formerly Pro Player Stadium & Joe Robbie Stadium) 1483053[/snapback] Only the 49ers are in the NFC from your list of old stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 At this point, LA is a better instrument empty for the NFL because it gives every team the 'we're going to move' threat to leverage a new stadium for their team. if very team did this in pairs every year, they could coneivable get a new stadium every 16 years if they paced it out correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Only the 49ers are in the NFC from your list of old stadiums. 1483059[/snapback] I figured when the hosts were putting the NFL team names on the dart board, they accidently left the AFC team names off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) I figured when the hosts were putting the NFL team names on the dart board, they accidently left the AFC team names off. 1483114[/snapback] Schefter said it was a NFC team oops Edited May 23, 2006 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Schefter said it was a NFL team 1483121[/snapback] Adam Schefter was on FOX morning radio this morning and he was talking about an NFC team1482754[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Panthers aren't going anywhere. They've sold out for near their entire 10 year existence. They have great fan support and their revenues have been steadily increasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 basically yes, Schefter said it was a team that would surprise people and that it wasn't the Vikes or Saints... you can pretty much rule out the teams with new stadiums and Green Bay, that leaves the 49ers, Bucs, Panthers, and Falcons... 1482860[/snapback] The NFL isn't going to bail on Atlanta. The Bucs have a new stadium, the Panthers have a (relatively) new stadium. The 49ers fan base is much stronger than the Raiders in the Bay Area. New Orleans is the only team they can get away with uprooting in the NFC. However, it's the Jaguars that are going to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 However, it's the Jaguars that are going to go. 1483154[/snapback] Agreed that is the team most likely to move, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I know it won't be America's Team. They are building a new stadium. If I had to guess it would either be Carolina or Tampa Bay, both of which are small markets. If I had to guess just one I'd go with Carolina because they are not as entrinched in the community as Tampa Bay. Doesn't Carolina have problems filling the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) Just to muddy the waters, John Clayton, in his weekly KJR interview moments ago, just said the top candidates to move to LA would be New Orleans, SD and Buffalo. Also, with regards to Atlanta, JC said that Arthur Blank was looking at maybe buying the Braves as well, so I would think that would mean the Falcon's would stay put. Edited May 23, 2006 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Doesn't Carolina have problems filling the stadium? 1483178[/snapback] Next time try reading the thread before commenting. A whopping three whole posts above yours. Panthers aren't going anywhere. They've sold out for near their entire 10 year existence. They have great fan support and their revenues have been steadily increasing.1483131[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Just to muddy the waters, John Clayton, in his weekly KJR interview moments ago, just said the top candidates to move to LA would be New Orleans, SD and Buffalo. 1483184[/snapback] I heard these comments when broadcast and added it to my file of reasons why John Clayton is one of the larger splash splashbags associated with the NFL. Buffalo isn't in the situation New Orleans, Jacksonville, and San Diego are in. He did mention that the NFL isn't interested in expansion either (which I find hard to believe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Buffalo isn't in the situation New Orleans, Jacksonville, and San Diego are in. 1486895[/snapback] Not necessairly true: they are one of hte smaller markets, and their old school ownership isn't happy with the new CBA. This would include a change of onwership, but isn't out of the realm of possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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