10-30-2013, 08:47 AM
10-30-2013, 10:32 AM
Quote:I don't exactly have my finger on the pulse as I've lived in Florida for 15 years. From talking to people back home, a team within 5 years seems unlikely. There's still no legit stadium or even stadium site, with multiple would-be ownership groups that go for each others blood anytime the league even glances at LA.
I do think they'll get one eventually. Although probably closer to 10 years. The team? Who knows by then.
Thanks for your input.
In the next 2 years, the Raiders, Chargers, and Rams will all have opportunities to move based on their lease situations. The common denominator with all 3 teams is each used to be based in Los Angeles. If Los Angeles can come up with a strong unified stadium proposal, that would present a great opportunity to lure one or two of these teams back. Yet, it's also realistically possible that all 3 teams will use Los Angeles as leverage to get a better stadium deal in their current city.
In a few years, another team that could easily be in play as a team that will move is the Bills. Especially with owner Ralph Wilson already in his mid 90's and a declining population in Greater Buffalo. While that might be the time frame when Los Angeles is ready to build a stadium that satisfies the NFL, Toronto seems more likely as a destination for the Bills if they eventually move. Of course, money can change that quickly.