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Cowboys' training palace will set stage for Rams to build same

Nick Wagoner
ESPN Staff Writer

When the NFL announced in January that the Rams are moving back to Los Angeles, commissioner Roger Goodell pointed to owner Stan Kroenke's ability to build a world-class venue in Inglewood as the driving force behind the decision.

It's believed that when all is said and done, Kroenke's football palace will surpass even that of the Cowboys' AT&T stadium and become one of the preeminent sporting venues in the world.

But what about the place where the Rams will spend more than just 10 days (or so) a year? Well, if you're wondering what the Rams' training facility could look like, look no further than what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is putting together in Frisco, Texas.

On Thursday ESPN's Jean-Jacques Taylor took a closer look at the massive development and practice facility the Cowboys are building. As you'd expect, Jones' project is every bit as extravagant and over the top as everything else he does.

It's also a blueprint for what the Rams are likely to build once they get settled in Los Angeles. As Taylor mentions:

"Now, the Rams are planning on creating a similar concept with their training facility after they resettle in California," Taylor writes.

Indeed they are. For now the Rams are setting up shop in temporary venues north of Los Angeles, and when they do build their permanent training facility it's fair to expect Kroenke to follow Jones' lead and attempt to create a facility that also generates revenue. Don't be surprised if Kroenke tries to involve the Olympic committee as a way to help offset costs and potentially share a larger venue as well.

It's unlikely the Rams will have that training facility complete before 2018, and it could potentially carry into 2019 when they open the Inglewood stadium depending on its scope. They're still seeking the land, but it's a good bet it will be somewhere in the Calabasas/Westlake Village area or thereabouts.

Before Jones' latest venture, the most common way to make money off a practice facility was to sell the naming rights. But now that Jones is expanding that model, look for others to follow suit, with Kroenke at the head of the line.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We began the day by previewing the Rams' options at tight end heading into free agency. ... The Ram-blings began with an exploration of how center Alex Mack might or might not fit the Rams. ... General manager Les Snead believes the team's move to Los Angeles will be at least a small benefit for the Rams in free agency. ... We closed the day with a look at the team's needs on the offensive line as free agency approaches.

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It's not a question of if he'll build one so much as where he builds it.