Chargers,Raiders Favorites To Relocate To LA - Not Bills

Ed · 08-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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They had an article about this earlier on espn.com, but I can't find it now. They talked about all seven teams(including the Bills) being considered in great detail.

I think the Rams are also a strong candidate with the Chargers to move there. The Rams already have ties to L.A. and it sounds like they're never going to be able to get a decent stadium in St. Louis. It would be ideal for the NFL to have one AFC team and one NFC team each move to L.A. and since the Chargers and Rams both play in the West and have major stadium isssues, they would be the best candidates. Goodell is apparently trying to get the Raiders to go in on a new stadium deal that would be shared with the 49ers in the Bay area.

**Mr. Pink** · 08-10-2011, 04:10 PM

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And here I got told that realignment would not matter when it comes to a team relocating. And look at who the new strongest candidates are to move to LA? Teams that would not make realignment even necessary.

Go figure.

**BertSquirtgum** · 08-10-2011, 04:11 PM

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schefter said bills, jacksonville, and st. louis are very unlikely to happen last night on espn. san diego and oakland are most likely.

**trapezeus** · 08-10-2011, 04:11 PM

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what is so irritating is that we as fans aren't clamouring for stadiums. We don't care. and companies who are paying this money for big boxes and having hired anyone in the last 3 years should be raked through the mud for spending company money on boxes that typically are perks for the highest members of the company. the very people who could afford nice season tickets or a box themselves.

We don't want them, we know what they cost, we know we don't get revenue out of it, yet these deals are done time and time again. i realize this deal in particular isn't state financed, but i'm sure they are getting some other form of back door deal so that they can turn this into a profit.

Again, the entitlements such a social security and medical expenses are the worst thing this country can do, and giving money away to groups who already have it is part of the american dream.

And aside from the politics, i think with the technology of directv's season ticket, the teams we followed as a kid is the team we are with now. And we raise our kids to follow our favorite teams even if we aren't in the same town.

To have 2 teams fail in LA already and to insist they get another one at the loss of an area that has history and a fanbase seems absolutely foolhardy.

**better days** · 08-10-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Night Train

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl-wp4856

LA wants established NFL fans that are close by and will buy seats.

Once I read the Bills gained some needed details in revenue sharing last month, I knew they were safe for a while, regardless of Ralphs eventual passing. Also makes the team attractive to local buyers, post Ralph. The estate tax is " negotiable ", as Sen. Schumer said to me when I met him in Rochester.

Relatives I have near Toronto laugh when I mention a Toronto move. They don't see it at all and forsee a 2nd hockey team in Toronto or nearby Hamilton far more likely. They wonder if the yearly games in Toronto will even continue. The games have bombed at the gate.

Looks like the Bills will continue to play in Orchard Park for some time.

We now return to trying to turn this franchise around, instead of calling Mayflower for moving quotes.

You hear less & less talk about the Bills moving to LA. Rich Eison said on NFL Network not long ago that a Stadium would be in place in LA by 2015 with the Chargers, Raiders, Vikings & Rams as possible tenants........no mention of the Bills at all.

**YardRat** · 08-10-2011, 04:40 PM

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My even money is on the Chargers, with Minnesota being the dark horse.

Ed · 08-10-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by FunTimesYaY!

And here I got told that realignment would not matter when it comes to a team relocating. And look at who the new strongest candidates are to move to LA? Teams that would not make realignment even necessary.

Go figure.

I think it would be ideal to not have a geographical impact, but realignment isn't going to be a deal breaker.

If the Vikings really wanted to move and had the best package that made economic sense, no one is going to stand in the way because of realignment.

Ed · 08-10-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by better days

You hear less & less talk about the Bills moving to LA. Rich Eison said on NFL Network not long ago that a Stadium would be in place in LA by 2015 with the Chargers, Raiders, Vikings & Rams as possible tenants........no mention of the Bills at all.

The only reason the Bills are ever even included in this discussion is because of Ralphs age. Everyone knows that as long as he is still around, the Bills aren't going anywhere. We have an old owner, an old stadium, and a small market so we always seem like a logical choice for relocation, but nobody really wants to see the Bills move. And as long as Ralph is around, it's not an issue.

**mikemac2001** · 08-10-2011, 04:58 PM

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Because the bills arnt going

**better days** · 08-10-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by Ed

The only reason the Bills are ever even included in this discussion is because of Ralphs age. Everyone knows that as long as he is still around, the Bills aren't going anywhere. We have an old owner, an old stadium, and a small market so we always seem like a logical choice for relocation, but nobody really wants to see the Bills move. And as long as Ralph is around, it's not an issue.

Agreed, but while the Ralph is old, it has been maintained over the years & probably offers a better game day experience for real fans that go to WATCH a game & not for frivolous amenities that many newer stadiums have.

The Ralph may not have the amenities, but it does have better sight lines than many newer stadiums.

**sdbillsfan2** · 08-10-2011, 06:22 PM

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When the Raiders moved to LA the first time, they brought a team that had success. Those teams did what the LA Rams weren't .....winning.
The community got Raider fever ,and pushed the Rams to the side . The Rams (imo) couldn't compete and saw the chance to leave and did. The Raider fans got even larger with the Rams defection to St Louis.
Even when Al Davis moved back to Oakland (for the money), the Raiders still seemed to hold on to a strong fan base in LA. I see more raider shirts, jackets and flags in So. Ca then any others. The Raiders and the Charger are like , the Bills and Miami. The fans feel a natural disliking for each other. My money says the threat to move the Chargers to LA is a ploy, to force a new stadium here in San Diego.
The most logical thing for a team in LA would be go strong after the Raiders or some how add a new franchise to the league. Remember the fans out here aren't as loyal a Bills fans.
I saw no tears shed when the Rams left . And I don't hear any excitement for anyone outside of San Diego ,for any team but the Raiders.
ME ....... I'll stick around for another 50+ years and remain a Bills fan.
I have to laugh when I read that the "Ralph" is an old stadium. You should have gone to the War Memorial stadium to experience old. Some really bad seats with support beams blocking your view.

**Johnny Bugmenot** · 08-10-2011, 06:47 PM

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The estate tax is " negotiable ", as Sen. Schumer said to me when I met him in Rochester.

That quote sends a chill up my spine. Estate taxes are set in law, and I don't care whether or not you're a senator, those laws have to be upheld.

**Johnny Bugmenot** · 08-10-2011, 06:50 PM

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But back to the topic at hand...

...the only reason the Bills aren't being considered for LA, other than the aforementioned favoring of teams already in the state, is because of Toronto. If this team ever moves, it'll be because Toronto interests want to buy it and relocate it there. The interest in the Argos is already the lowest in the CFL-- they've had their taste of NFL football and they want some of their own. The only interests that have spoken up about wanting to buy this team in particular have been the ones that want to move it to Toronto and the ones that want to keep it here in Buffalo. LA would be a last resort.

**Tbuffalobills** · 08-10-2011, 10:38 PM

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As a San Diego Charger/Buffalo Bills Fan if they both moved to LA my life would suck! I hope neither team moves!

Lets move the stupid Raiders back to LA

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