[Artisan219]

I took up an interest in possible future expansion teams and that got me thinking to teams that may be moving. The most pervasive rumors to catch my ears have been the Saints to San Antonio after Katrina, the Chargers to LA due to leasing issues in San Diego, and possibly moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto. Other rumors, some are more wishful thinking than actual speculation, include moving the Jacksonville Jaguars to Orlando.

Relocation is really the first phase before any kind of expansion, and it does work. The Baltimore Ravens/Browns, the Tennessee Titans/Oilers, the Arizona Cardinals, St Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, and others are all teams that have ended up in new cities after problems arose with their first venue.

Not sure this is as relevant, but I do wonder why some of those moves keep their original names and others don't. The Baltimore Browns didn't become the Ravens until Cleveland got back in the NFL. The Oilers became the Titans. But from Chicago, St Louis, to Phoenix, the Cardinals have remained. Granted, that's a bad example due to historical significance. As much as I'd like to see them become the Arizona Firebirds, the Cardinals are the oldest team in the NFL, so I really don't think they'd change the name. Maybe the logo...

Anyway, what teams do you think are ready to pack up the Uhaul? And to where?

[BiggyBoda]

As much as I dont want to say this, The Minnesota Vikings could be a real attrative team, and since the lease for the Dome is over in 2011, they could be a real option if they dont get a new stadium.

I would however love to see 5 teams in each division again, however I think when the NFL expands again, there will either be 2 new teams or 4 new teams, 4 would be a little better, that way 2 divisions out of the 4 in each conference would have 5 teams in it, setting up for the next expansion of another 4 teams later on. I think their is enough talent for them to add 8 teams at one time though.

[kkfan91]

Can we move Dallas out of the NFC east? I mean really the entire NFC South is further east then Dallas move Carolina into the NFC East Dallas to the south

[Bette]

It looks like its going to happen, that a team moves to LA. The governor has said he will sign an environmental exemption bill that will allow for the building of a stadium in L.A. He wants the team and the jobs that will follow. A billionaire developer has apparently pledged to build the stadium.
I read there are 7 teams that are of interest. Although the Governor would rather it wasnt any California teams, three of the teams are the Chargers, Raiders, 49ers. Another is the Jags. Thats all I have found so far.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by kkfan91

Can we move Dallas out of the NFC east? I mean really the entire NFC South is further east then Dallas move Carolina into the NFC East Dallas to the south

I agree... Dallas does not belong in that division due too geography... But al' mighty Jerry Jones will never give that up probably the most popular division in Football.
Same can be said about the Ravens...why are they not in the AFC east switch them with Buffalo!

[kkfan91]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

I agree... Dallas does not belong in that division due too geography... But al' mighty Jerry Jones will never give that up probably the most popular division in Football.
Same can be said about the Ravens...why are they not in the AFC east switch them with Buffalo!

Well Baltimore is further east then Buffalo but if Dallas moved to the south they could win more then Bette be happy

[Artisan219]

Originally Posted by BiggyBoda

As much as I dont want to say this, The Minnesota Vikings could be a real attrative team, and since the lease for the Dome is over in 2011, they could be a real option if they dont get a new stadium.

I would however love to see 5 teams in each division again, however I think when the NFL expands again, there will either be 2 new teams or 4 new teams, 4 would be a little better, that way 2 divisions out of the 4 in each conference would have 5 teams in it, setting up for the next expansion of another 4 teams later on. I think their is enough talent for them to add 8 teams at one time though.

Check out my post regarding 8 cities to get teams. See what you think. NFL Expansion Thread

Originally Posted by Bette

It looks like its going to happen, that a team moves to LA. The governor has said he will sign an environmental exemption bill that will allow for the building of a stadium in L.A. He wants the team and the jobs that will follow. A billionaire developer has apparently pledged to build the stadium.
I read there are 7 teams that are of interest. Although the Governor would rather it wasnt any California teams, three of the teams are the Chargers, Raiders, 49ers. Another is the Jags. Thats all I have found so far.

Personally, I don't think there should be any exceptions made to the California teams moving to LA. In fact, I'd prefer the Raiders returning to Los Angeles. I feel this way because first and foremost, California should not be allowed a fourth NFL franchise. Furthermore, the Raiders were originally in Los Angeles, and with Oakland and San Fransisco having a very small gap, I feel that moving the Raiders would allow the '49ers to increase sales.