PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Raiders, Chargers, Jags, Rams and Vikes all mentioned. Maybe we'll be lucky and the Bills will move to L.A. Then we won't have to complain about them anymore. PTR Edited August 9, 2011 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Raiders, Chargers, Jags, Rams and Vikes all mentioned. Maybe we'll be lucky and the Bills will move to L.A. Then we won't have to complain about them anymore. PTR Promo, would you say this news calls for some kind of murder suicide pact? Or should TBD participants start cracking each others skulls open to feast on the goo inside? Did we already miss the panic signal? Are we too late for a gross over reaction? Should I shave my dog in protest? Obviously this news calls for drastic measures, but given the uncertainty, what is the proper response? Edited August 9, 2011 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Interesting, they are trying to re-steal the Raiders or Rams, or get the Chargers back and LA already stole the Lakers from Minneapolis years ago. Edited August 9, 2011 by Albany,n.y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 my feeling is this, the league and owners love having the threat of "greener pastures" being out there so they can squeeze local municipalities . my best case scenerio for the bills would be this: let L A build two stadiums, or just one, whatever. lets say the vikings move, then, their market becomes a chit an owner could play to threaten the locals . i say if the chargers move to LA, that market would not be in play, that market is done. then, if the greedy basta-ds want another team in LA, let it be the JAGS, that market will not be a threat. st louis and minny will always able to be played if their teams leave. hopefully, its the chargers and jags, i could be missing something, but from a buffalo perspective, i think that is how i would want it to play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 If the Bills move anywhere, it's going to be to Toronto. They aren't going to move to LA with the Chargers being so close by and wanting a new stadium deal. If I had to place money on where the Bills will be in 25 years, I'd say Niagara Falls (could be either side, depending on which government ponies up more money), with training camp somewhere close to Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So they just want a commitment from a team to just move there, not sell it to them? Awesome! It will be the Raiders and Jags. Davis has been wanting to get back into LA and the Jags get no support and have no history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Raiders, Chargers, Jags, Rams and Vikes all mentioned. Maybe we'll be lucky and the Bills will move to L.A. Then we won't have to complain about them anymore. PTR as an la resident, i feel that the bills coming here is the ultimate nightmare scenario. any move outside of western ny would immediately cause me to cease being a fan. the la bills would, inevitably, win the super bowl in their very first year, and i would be stuck in a 10 hour commute home due to the victory parade, culminating with my car being lit aflame and my apartment firebombed in the celebratory riots. the la bills would, of course, go on to be the next great football dynasty, accumulating countless championships for their wealthy, well coiffed and mildly indifferent fans. and each additional ring they collect would be like a fist to the head. somehow, sadly, it's a very fitting continuation of my pained relationship with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 my feeling is this, the league and owners love having the threat of "greener pastures" being out there so they can squeeze local municipalities . my best case scenerio for the bills would be this: let L A build two stadiums, or just one, whatever. lets say the vikings move, then, their market becomes a chit an owner could play to threaten the locals . i say if the chargers move to LA, that market would not be in play, that market is done. then, if the greedy basta-ds want another team in LA, let it be the JAGS, that market will not be a threat. st louis and minny will always able to be played if their teams leave. hopefully, its the chargers and jags, i could be missing something, but from a buffalo perspective, i think that is how i would want it to play out. I think you make a good point. The LA Jaguars (it even sounds right somehow)make the most sense. The southern migration has ended, and the once booming state of Florida is overloaded with football - college and pros. The Dolphins and Gators have the longtime local allegiance of football fans. The covered stadium seats for Jag homes games are an embarrassment to the league. L.A. has had enough trouble trying to support one NFL team in the past. I can't imagine any scenerio where two teams would make much sense. From a business perspective, having two new teams fight for the same fan dollars sounds like suicide for both. Don't know how a new owner could make money with the Bills if they are saddled with huge debt. WNY just can't compete with the teams that are supported by mega corporate dollars. Hope somebody has a plan for the inevitable ownership change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 as an la resident, i feel that the bills coming here is the ultimate nightmare scenario. any move outside of western ny would immediately cause me to cease being a fan. the la bills would, inevitably, win the super bowl in their very first year, and i would be stuck in a 10 hour commute home due to the victory parade, culminating with my car being lit aflame and my apartment firebombed in the celebratory riots. the la bills would, of course, go on to be the next great football dynasty, accumulating countless championships for their wealthy, well coiffed and mildly indifferent fans. and each additional ring they collect would be like a fist to the head. somehow, sadly, it's a very fitting continuation of my pained relationship with the team. Not a chance. Look at the Clippers, formerly the Buffalo Braves. Also see how AEG runs the LA Kings. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarBills Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Oh no! Save us, Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Not a chance. Look at the Clippers, formerly the Buffalo Braves. Also see how AEG runs the LA Kings. PTR i wish i had your certainty. i suspect if the bills become available and la's still looking, they'll be in play. especially if, as ralph says, they're going to the highest bidder. the faster la steals another team (or two), the better. Edited August 10, 2011 by Dirtbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The latest word is that it will be the Chargers moving. If they don't, which seems unlikely, it's the Raiders, Rams, Jags, and Vikes, then Bills, but Bills and Vikes are unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Heard on the radio this morning that Schefter said its between Raiders and Chargers in the LA sweepstakes. He ruled out Bills, Jags and Vikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 pending NFL team committing to move into it pending NFL team TEAMS (plural) committing to move into it There will be more than one team going to LA, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 i wish i had your certainty. i suspect if the bills become available and la's still looking, they'll be in play. especially if, as ralph says, they're going to the highest bidder. the faster la steals another team (or two), the better. I didn't mean there's no chance the Bills move. There's plenty of chance of that happening. I mean there was no chance the L.A. Bills would turn into a football dynasty, especially if AEG owns them. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Not a chance. Look at the Clippers, formerly the Buffalo Braves. Also see how AEG runs the LA Kings. PTR Really good lately, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Really good lately, no? AEG is not cheap, but they make bad personnel decisions. Living where their AHL farm team plays I see it. The Kings are underachievers. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 At least in LA free agents would be more likely to sign than in Buffalo lol (Weather joke) Slow day at work haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 At least in LA free agents would be more likely to sign than in Buffalo lol (Weather joke) Slow day at work haha Yeah but they will be too busy hanging with movie stars and golfing than practicing and playing. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Heard on the radio this morning that Schefter said its between Raiders and Chargers in the LA sweepstakes. He ruled out Bills, Jags and Vikes. The question is, are they looking for one team, or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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