[peg_city]

Montreal can be another possible alternative. But more likely Vancouver though if the NFL were to come to Canada and somewhere besides Toronto.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by peg_city

Montreal can be another possible alternative. But more likely Vancouver though if the NFL were to come to Canada and somewhere besides Toronto.

True... the only reason Toronto, specifically, keeps coming up is that the Bills already have an existing relationship with the city.

[Irish_EaglesFan]

does any not think that if new orleans do(God Forbid)move that the jags wouldn't be tempted to go the superdome? its a proven fan base and not to far to relocate.also new orleans would treat them as saviours

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Irish_EaglesFan

does any not think that if new orleans do(God Forbid)move that the jags wouldn't be tempted to go the superdome? its a proven fan base and not to far to relocate.also new orleans would treat them as saviours

I read that because the owner bought that tv station in New Orleans I think, that the Saints wouldnt be moving. Something to do with controlling broadcasts of the team.
Otherwise, offhand, I cant think of any reason the Jags wouldnt move there.

[Bleedin Purple]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

Take it back!!! Take it back you mean mean man!!!

Seriously though, I have a hard time seeing that happen. I doubt that the NFL would ever allow that to take place either. As far as I am concerned LA had their chance (a few actually) and blew it. It is hands down the worst sports town in America!!!

Don't bash L.A. At least we are trying to get a team! Look at the Lakers, Angels, Dodgers, Ducks, Kings, Galaxy, Avengers, Clippers, Sparks. Just to name a few, many hardcore fans, just a really big city. I have lived here all my life, but I am a real Vikings fan because my mom grew up there. Everyone here wishes we had a football team. All you see here is an array of different jerseys from all over the country. I would really dislike it if the Vikings moved here, because then everyone would think I just jumped in with the rest of the city and became a Vikings fan.

I think the real answer is an expansion team, or the Jags.

[Bleedin Purple]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

Take it back!!! Take it back you mean mean man!!!

Seriously though, I have a hard time seeing that happen. I doubt that the NFL would ever allow that to take place either. As far as I am concerned LA had their chance (a few actually) and blew it. It is hands down the worst sports town in America!!!

And just FYI, the worst sports town in America, according to the facts, is Atlanta.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Bleedin Purple

I would really dislike it if the Vikings moved here, because then everyone would think I just jumped in with the rest of the city and became a Vikings fan.

I think the real answer is an expansion team, or the Jags.

The NFL is adamant about not expanding so if LA wants a team it will have to woo the Jags, Saints, Bills, Vikings, and all the teams with stars in their eyes thinking of having a stadium with a mini-mall and all the celebrities that the camera can focus on during a game. So far it looks like Red McCombs is in the lead for having his team move to LA.

[peg_city]

Why are the Vikings always one of the team mentioned? St. Paul-Minneapolis is big enough to support a team.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by peg_city

Why are the Vikings always one of the team mentioned? St. Paul-Minneapolis is big enough to support a team.

It sure is and they have a lot of great fans there but what they don't have is a new multiplex stadium with sushi restaurants and all that glitz and glamor that LA can provide. McCombs seems like he's drooling over that new stadium being built in LA and crossing off the days on his calendar with excitement till 2011!!

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Dusty

It sure is and they have a lot of great fans there but what they don't have is a new multiplex stadium with sushi restaurants and all that glitz and glamor that LA can provide. McCombs seems like he's drooling over that new stadium being built in LA and crossing off the days on his calendar with excitement till 2011!!

Red McCombs? He doesn't own a football team, he sold the Vikings a few years back. Zigi Wilf bought the team and has been working really hard to secure a new stadium in the Twin Cities area, he hasn't got terribly far with the legislature, but he isn't going give up and eventually something will get done. I would be absolutely shocked if the Vikes ever move.

[chilltown]

Vikings will stay because of the rivalries.

Saints will stay in New Orleans.

Bills should move the 100 miles to Toronto, because of money and die hard Bills fans will make the trek 8 times a year.

LA will get the Jags, though Alabama is more sensible, to maintain alignment and fan base.

My vote is no realignment. Look at what happened to the Pittsburgh penguins when the team was going to be sold, going to the Finals just a couple of years later.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bleedin Purple

Don't bash L.A. At least we are trying to get a team! Look at the Lakers, Angels, Dodgers, Ducks, Kings, Galaxy, Avengers, Clippers, Sparks.

Okay, but... how many pro football teams have already been run out of L.A.? That's the point. It's not like Los Angeles didn't have a chance to support a team. They've had several: the Raiders, the Chargers, the Rams. All left the city for greener pastures. So why should L.A. get another chance when several communities of dedicated football fans haven't had a shot at supporting a team as of yet?

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

Red McCombs? He doesn't own a football team, he sold the Vikings a few years back. Zigi Wilf bought the team and has been working really hard to secure a new stadium in the Twin Cities area, he hasn't got terribly far with the legislature, but he isn't going give up and eventually something will get done. I would be absolutely shocked if the Vikes ever move.

Embarrassingly enough, I guess i'm not as up on my NFL ownership issues as I should be. Thanks for heads up Bryan! I hope the Vikes do stay in Minny as i've said before. Lots of history with 4 NFC championships, Tarkenton, the Purple People Eaters, etc. So it would seem the most likely candidates now for that new LA Stadium would be the Jags or the Chargers. The Vikes are still candidates for relocation but I guess they have to take their place in the back of the line.

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Embarrassingly enough, I guess i'm not as up on my NFL ownership issues as I should be. Thanks for heads up Bryan! I hope the Vikes do stay in Minny as i've said before. Lots of history with 4 NFC championships, Tarkenton, the Purple People Eaters, etc. So it would seem the most likely candidates now for that new LA Stadium would be the Jags or the Chargers. The Vikes are still candidates for relocation but I guess they have to take their place in the back of the line.

You were correct though about McCombs salivating at the opportunity to get out of Minneapolis, he however wanted to take a team down to San Antonio (his hometown) first and then LA second. I agree outside of expansion that the Jags seem to be the most logical to relocate (other than the Bills to Toronto). I just don't think that it should be to LA though, there are many more deserving cities that deserve a shot before LA. Of course the league has a short memory and wants a team back there, oh well.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

You were correct though about McCombs salivating at the opportunity to get out of Minneapolis, he however wanted to take a team down to San Antonio (his hometown) first and then LA second. I agree outside of expansion that the Jags seem to be the most logical to relocate (other than the Bills to Toronto). I just don't think that it should be to LA though, there are many more deserving cities that deserve a shot before LA. Of course the league has a short memory and wants a team back there, oh well.

Well if LA gets the Jaguars it would be better than them getting the Saints. Plus actual wildlife Jaguars have been known to travel from Mexico to So Cal and Arizona so perhaps it's destiny? As for New Orleans, I mean that city has so little to celebrate after Katrina and they love their Saints so much, to take them away would be a crime IMO. As for the Bills for Toronto i'm against it for selfish reasons. I plan to move to upstate New York in a few years and was hoping to see some games at Rich Stadium (if they're still calling it Rich Stadium! )