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Robert Kraft supports Raiders move to Vegas, calls it good for NFL
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:01 pm
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Multiple owners think this is happening, some are saying 50-75% chance Raiders to Vegas, another said they'd be surprised if it doesn't happen at this point, and now Kraft says this and Jerry Jones already supports... Oh boy.
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The New England Patriots owner told USA TODAY Sports on Friday that he would support the efforts by Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to relocate his franchise to the so-called Sin City if a stadium deal can’t be struck to keep the team in the Bay Area.
"I think it would be good for the NFL,” Kraft told USA TODAY Sports. “I know Mark Davis has tried so hard in Oakland. If they won’t do it … I want to support him.”
That’s a huge statement from one of the NFL’s most influential owners, wo was making his first public comments on the subject.
Multiple owners think this is happening, some are saying 50-75% chance Raiders to Vegas, another said they'd be surprised if it doesn't happen at this point, and now Kraft says this and Jerry Jones already supports... Oh boy.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 8:25 pm
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Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:24 pm to UltimateHog
I hate teams moving, but Oakland isn't even making an effort to keep them.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:30 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
I think NFL teams should pay for their own stadiums, but since that isn't reality yet, move they shall.
I'm on board as this being the best team to move to Vegas. It just fits like a glove.
I'm on board as this being the best team to move to Vegas. It just fits like a glove.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:42 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
I didn't think Davis had much money to pay for a stadium? Damn, Las Vegas Raiders just sounds so wrong.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:47 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
quote:Vegas Card Counters
Las Vegas Raiders just sounds so wrong
Vegas Knee Breakers
Vegas Headliners
Vegas Lounge Acts
Vegas Charos
Vegas Throats
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:12 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
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Damn, Las Vegas Raiders just sounds so wrong.
I think it sounds perfect.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:23 pm to Kafka
Repeat after me: Las Vegas Blackjacks
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:25 pm to FightinTigersDammit
They've definitely raided some wallets over the years.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:27 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
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I hate teams moving, but Oakland isn't even making an effort to keep them.
+1.
I feel bad for the Oakland fans, but Oakland didn't even submit a plan to keep the Raiders. The city of Oakland does not deserve to keep them.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:31 pm to KosmoCramer
Oakland/LA Raiders sounds so much better.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:33 pm to WeeWee
I wonder how many fans stick with them after another move?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:44 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
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I wonder how many fans stick with them after another move?
I am going to say >70%. I lurked a couple of raiders message boards after the news broke last month, and a majority of the fans were not that upset with Davis. They wanted them to stay in Oakland obviously, but since that was probably not going to happen Las Vegas was the best of the bad options to quote one Raider fan. It is kinda hard to get pissed off at the team and owner when the city won't even submit a proposal to keep the team or to replace a stadium where the sewage is backing up.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:50 pm to WeeWee
Yeah, I get all that. But I'd rather see them go back to LA over Las Vegas. It would piss me off if my team kept moving every 2 decades, especially if it was another state or market the team has no ties to.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:55 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
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Yeah, I get all that. But I'd rather see them go back to LA over Las Vegas. It would piss me off if my team kept moving every 2 decades, especially if it was another state or market the team has no ties to.
1. The Chargers going to LA because there is very little chance that SD approves their ballot resolution.
2. Vegas just seems like the perfect home for the Raiders.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:30 pm to WeeWee
I never thought the NFL would allow a team in LV.
Looks like I'm wrong.
Looks like I'm wrong.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:33 pm to WeeWee
I don't know where Davis is getting $500M to contribute to new stadium. That sucks 3 teams will have moved in 2 years. Was hoping Raiders would go to LA. Chargers stay in SD. Dunno about Jaguars. Probably 50-50 whether they stay.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:37 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
Davis is putting in $300m, the NFL is putting in $200m, and The Sands is putting in $150m.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:41 pm to UltimateHog
Thought NFL would only contribute money to home market? Where is the rest of the money coming from?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:49 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
Davis will be able to finance whatever he needs for the stadium.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:51 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
No, the NFL is giving $200m for this, and gave $300m towards Oakland.
The rest is coming from a 1% tax increase on hotels, so mostly tourists paying for it. It is widely expected to pass voting by a pretty large margin for approval.
The rest is coming from a 1% tax increase on hotels, so mostly tourists paying for it. It is widely expected to pass voting by a pretty large margin for approval.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 10:54 pm
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