The Chargers rejected a $1 billion stadium proposal from the city of San Diego on Monday to keep the franchise in the city, according to Chargers team officials. And in the case of Oakland, the situation remains at a stalemate.
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There still isn’t a viable stadium plan in Oakland, NFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman said after Tuesday’s owner’s meeting. Rams owner Stan Kroenke, of course, is going solo in terms of financing and designing the Inglewood project, although there are design features that would allow two teams. Chargers owner Dean Spanos closed Tuesday’s meeting by declaring his commitment and the merits of the Carson project. House owners requested three questions on that proposal, though Coverage did not disclose what was requested.
In explaining why he believes the Carson project makes the most sense for the league, Policy said, “It works for California”. They have already concluded their proposal for a $998 million stadium on the waterfront in St. Louis. I witnessed a healthy discussion this week that suggested that they are actively engaged and have open minds.
The NFL took another step toward putting another team in its second-biggest market, Los Angeles, after hearing presentations for possible franchise relocations, CBSSports reports.
Whereas NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated no voting of any sort occurred on the assembly, it was clear the momentum was rolling towards no less than one relocated staff within the Los Angeles space probably as quickly because the 2016 season.
“Those are the circumstances as they are”, he said.
“How much money do you really need? These are the stakes that every membership understands”.
“I guess you could use the metaphor of musical chairs”, New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said.
Policy added that a league vote on relocation would not happen in as early as October, as some have predicted, but very well could occur in January – and most definitely, he said, “before the Super Bowl”, which will be played on February 7, 2016. He also felt the league would decide on a relocation fee this fall.
“If you look, the one constant has been an attempt by the spokesperson of the Chargers to try to convince the NFL that the Chargers don’t have a future in San Diego”, Roberts told The Mighty 1090 AM radio, referring to Chargers stadium point man Mark Fabiani.
It was an explosive morning at Hollywood Park Racetrack, where a 75-year-old grandstand was demolished on the site of a proposed NFL stadium.
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In regards to the St. Louis Rams as they are presently referred to, they are poised for a run at not only the NFC West, but the playoffs with a talented group coached by Jeff Fisher featuring Robert Quinn, Chris Long, Rodger Saffold, James Laurinaitis, newly acquired QB Nick Foles, Kenny Britt and Janoris Jenkins among others.
