Ok, just for a moment, lets assume the NFL is going to expand to Los Angeles. Forget the conjecture of politics or whatever, and just assume for a moment. Seeing as the NFL would not want to operate with an odd number of teams, where would one see as the likeliest for the 34th franchise?
2006-11-16 05:56:26 · 9 answers · asked by Gwydyon 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Not Las Vegas. There is a reason why there is no MLB, NBA or NFL team operating from there. Thats because Vegas has a transient population and not a 'home' presence.
I think the only obvious location would be North Carolina (somewhere in the RTP Triangle area) because of the sports fanatics, administrative facilities and infrastructure, amazing opportunity and a wealth of talent from good schools and programs nearby.
And also, because football belongs in the East. Period.
2006-11-16 07:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by Vetty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L.A. is the next market to get not one team but 2 in the NFL. With the size of the TV market, it's number one on the owners list. A small market team, like Jacksonville, would be a prime candidate to move or sell. The owner payed $125 million franchise fee in 1994 and he could sell for 1 billion dollars now to someone in L.A.
Or if he moved the team from Jacksonville to L.A., he would have the revenue needed to compete in the future of the NFL. Even though they have a salary cap, he can't compete against teams like Washington and Philadelphia when it comes to matching long term signing bonuses to new players. He does not have that kind of cash available. The new collective bargaining agreement with the players, all revenue is shared, not just TV and ticket money like before.
I don't think Las Vegas will ever see an NFL team because of it's ties to gambling.
2006-11-16 16:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by fla_bch_guy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest growing city in this nation is Las Vegas. When I say fastest, I mean FASTEST (by a tremendous amount). Money FLIES out there, so they would EASILY handle an NFL franchise. San Antonio is too poor, and there is the whole Baltimore/Washington fight that WV or VA would have to fight.
I agree with your use of the word, "assume." I'm fascinated how indifferent L.A. folks seem to be about the NFL. Losing to HOUSTON had to hurt...except it seems that it didn't to them.
Hope this helps!
2006-11-16 14:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by muedprof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i would agree with the last guy and say Las Vegas they are talking about moving a NBA team there and you know the city will support it they go nuts when they play the arena bowl there the only problem would be how many NFL players would get arrested in Vegas
2006-11-16 14:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Randy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be a California team. San Diego doesn't sell out much, and Oakland is always looking to go elsewhere.
2006-11-16 16:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ice4444 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have always wondered why San Antonio doesn't have one. Not that I think it will now, its just that it is a HUGE city.
Virginia is a strong possibility.
2006-11-16 14:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by RJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birmingham, Alabama
football is big in Alabama
2006-11-16 14:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oklahoma city since they would love a pro football team and would appreciate it as well or west virginia or somewhere they would appreciate having a pro team
2006-11-16 14:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that they would look towards Va. or WV. both states have good collage teams and strong football ties.
2006-11-16 14:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by masterzuaba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋