Official 2006 NFL Draft Thread - Page 2 - VGF

Lurch1982 · 05-01-2006, 04:15 PM

Basically, the collective bargining agreement that went in really hurts smaller market teams, mainly Buffalo and Green Bay. Buffalo's owner isn't sure on the long term feasability of keeping the Bills there. Essentially, they could be on the way out in the next few years.

Chargers are another team. San Diego's mayor recently said they couldn't afford a new stadium and they should look elsewhere. They could possibly move up the coast.

Texans are another team, especially after their idiotic draft bungle, that could be moving. Granted, I could easily see them going to San Antonio if things go five more seasons without recovery.

Basically, the major cities without a franchise are LA and San Antonio. Those will be the first two to get a team...after that, its a little more vague.

Ike · 05-01-2006, 04:23 PM

****ing commisioner and those greedy big market bastards. This county's economy is already in the gutter. Without the Bills, there will be no more economy, because, face it, hockey doesn't do much for the county compared to football.

Sen. Brak Obama (FACE) · 05-01-2006, 04:44 PM

Without the Bills?

You mean no more money for Buffalo right?

Lurch1982 · 05-01-2006, 05:58 PM

Ask yourself this: what exactly is in Buffalo? Its a small market with no real viable draw. Hopefully they make it through because they are a historical franchise, but I really have doubts if they'll make it there longterm.

Sen. Brak Obama (FACE) · 05-01-2006, 09:52 PM

Okay, I didn't really follow the whole Collective Bargaining Agreement, so if someone wnats to break it down for me, that'd be great.

**Crazyswordsman** · 05-01-2006, 10:08 PM

And now you guys know how much I wish the Baseball Dodgers were still at their home in Ebbets Field. -CSM

**NintendoNut** · 05-02-2006, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubber Band Man

Okay, I didn't really follow the whole Collective Bargaining Agreement, so if someone wnats to break it down for me, that'd be great.

I think it raised team's salary caps. That's the bare bones of it.

Ike · 05-02-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurch1982

Ask yourself this: what exactly is in Buffalo? Its a small market with no real viable draw. Hopefully they make it through because they are a historical franchise, but I really have doubts if they'll make it there longterm.

I highly doubt anyone with power in the NFL gives a damn about the history or the impact the Bills have on the economy. They only care about stuffing thier pockets with money. Sure, Paul Taglibue is retiring, but he already stated that he desperately wants a team in LA, and I bet he'd be willing to sacrifice a forty year old team to do it. Scratch that thought. He'd be willing to sacrifice our entire community to do it, which is essentially what removing the Bills will do here. And people question Ralph Wilson's decision to vote no to the CBA. That's disgusting...

Lurch1982 · 05-04-2006, 02:02 PM

You're especially screwed when Arny is looking for two teams to bring to LA.

Ike · 05-04-2006, 03:54 PM

What the hell does Arny know about football? They've already got 3 teams there anyway, let New York keep it's 1 true football team. The Jets and Giants are not New York teams, despite what their name implies.

Sen. Brak Obama (FACE) · 05-04-2006, 05:09 PM

Why are you bitching so? San Diego is relocating, there goes the LA spot.

There's the POSSIBILITY of two teams, LA is a definite in the future, but Pasadena/Anahiem are candidates for the second.

They also have said, they want at least one expansion team if they add 2 markets.

I think that Chargers will either be moving their stadium slightly south, and keep the name San Diego, or they'll relocated to LA or San Antonio.

In short, Buffalo is probably last on the list in possibility of moving.

Diamondgrillz · 05-05-2006, 03:26 PM

Forget the Bills Its all about the Packers Brett Favre is staying and they got AJ Hawk

Ike · 05-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Forgetting about the Bills is kinda hard because, I, uhh, you know... Live in Buffalo. And just because LA is taken doesn't mean they can't move elsewhere. The new CBA is hurting the team enough where they might have no choice but to move. LA is not the only option. I've even heard rumors of the Bills moving to Toronto. So, in truth, the Bills are actually #2 on the moving list, behind San Diego.

Lurch1982 · 05-05-2006, 03:51 PM

Next two spots will be San Antonio and LA.

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05-04-2006, 05:09 PM	#31
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Lurch1982 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Katrinaland, USA Gender: Posts: 9,094 Thanks: 118 Thanked 177 Times in 117 Posts Points: 23,876.94 Bank: 118,587.33 Total Points: 142,464.27 Donate	Basically, the collective bargining agreement that went in really hurts smaller market teams, mainly Buffalo and Green Bay. Buffalo's owner isn't sure on the long term feasability of keeping the Bills there. Essentially, they could be on the way out in the next few years. Chargers are another team. San Diego's mayor recently said they couldn't afford a new stadium and they should look elsewhere. They could possibly move up the coast. Texans are another team, especially after their idiotic draft bungle, that could be moving. Granted, I could easily see them going to San Antonio if things go five more seasons without recovery. Basically, the major cities without a franchise are LA and San Antonio. Those will be the first two to get a team...after that, its a little more vague.

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Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,612 Thanks: 40 Thanked 152 Times in 108 Posts Points: 2,868.85 Bank: 163,261.01 Total Points: 166,129.86 Donate	****ing commisioner and those greedy big market bastards. This county's economy is already in the gutter. Without the Bills, there will be no more economy, because, face it, hockey doesn't do much for the county compared to football.

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Lurch1982 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Katrinaland, USA Gender: Posts: 9,094 Thanks: 118 Thanked 177 Times in 117 Posts Points: 23,876.94 Bank: 118,587.33 Total Points: 142,464.27 Donate	Ask yourself this: what exactly is in Buffalo? Its a small market with no real viable draw. Hopefully they make it through because they are a historical franchise, but I really have doubts if they'll make it there longterm.

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Lurch1982 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Katrinaland, USA Gender: Posts: 9,094 Thanks: 118 Thanked 177 Times in 117 Posts Points: 23,876.94 Bank: 118,587.33 Total Points: 142,464.27 Donate	You're especially screwed when Arny is looking for two teams to bring to LA.

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Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,612 Thanks: 40 Thanked 152 Times in 108 Posts Points: 2,868.85 Bank: 163,261.01 Total Points: 166,129.86 Donate	What the hell does Arny know about football? They've already got 3 teams there anyway, let New York keep it's 1 true football team. The Jets and Giants are not New York teams, despite what their name implies.

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Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,612 Thanks: 40 Thanked 152 Times in 108 Posts Points: 2,868.85 Bank: 163,261.01 Total Points: 166,129.86 Donate	Forgetting about the Bills is kinda hard because, I, uhh, you know... Live in Buffalo. And just because LA is taken doesn't mean they can't move elsewhere. The new CBA is hurting the team enough where they might have no choice but to move. LA is not the only option. I've even heard rumors of the Bills moving to Toronto. So, in truth, the Bills are actually #2 on the moving list, behind San Diego.

05-05-2006, 03:51 PM	#34
Lurch1982 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Katrinaland, USA Gender: Posts: 9,094 Thanks: 118 Thanked 177 Times in 117 Posts Points: 23,876.94 Bank: 118,587.33 Total Points: 142,464.27 Donate	Next two spots will be San Antonio and LA.