Quote:Goodell can only impose his will so far. There are no grounds to break the lease with the city that would allow him to force a move.

In order to break the lease to move, the team would have to prove in court that they either lost money for 3 consecutive years, or that the city didn't fulfill their obligation to maintain the facilities.

Neither can be proven in court.

What makes it even less likely is the fact that the team would have to open all their books to an audit. No team would do that as it likely would open the door to additional issues with the NFLPA.

Breaking the lease isn't just a matter of stroking a check.

I understand. But what happens if they do? Get sued? But I agree, they like a clean image, and opening the books is not want they want. But back room deals aren't out of the question.

But be that as it may, I feel the NFL is all about being a money machine. The right thing/ morals are on the back burner.

I personally can't see it happening, because this city and the fans will stick it out. But I just have a hard time trusting this organization.

I think " just stroking a check " works many times for these individuals and the business.

I think it requires monitoring, not that we can do anything about it.

If we were in the hunt for a playoff spot, I don't think we'd be having this conversation.

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