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Where will the Rams be playing in 2016?

LA
13
76%
STL
No votes
0%
Not Sure
4
24%
 by Hacksaw
9 years 6 months ago
 Total posts:   24523  
 Joined:  Apr 15 2015
United States of America   AT THE BEACH
Moderator

Back years ago when the first signs of Kroenke eyeing LA became remotely evident, I felt this could happen. As time went on it became more evident and I really began to feel this thing had some legs. Right up until Carson.

Then I knew we were in a clusterfuch.

Suddenly, it was not so simple. Never before has 3 teams wanted to move at the same time,, not to mention all to the same place. This has given us, and the NFL a very large headache.

Because we don't know what ESK want's and how far he is willing to go to get it. Because we don't know how much Spanos really want's LA vs simply blocking Kroenke. And because we don't know the inner politics in the NFL or the level of their collective ability to make a sound opinion, I had to vote I'm not sure.

That said, I have a good feeling about our chances. All arrows point to Rams wanting to move and is the most attractive plan of them all. More than the NFL could have ever dreamed of. Charaiders are like the spoiled little kid who want to wreck the game and take the ball home, but it isn't even there ball.

So this comes down to common sense vs fantasy IMO. The fantasy is Spanos's belief that his team will thrive in Los Angeles, especially if sharing the town (even more so a stadium) with another team. He can't be that fooking stoopid can he? And the Carson site even being considered a sure thing is pure fantasy.

No , it is pretty obvious what all this noise is about. Spanos will take LA if he is awarded it, but wouldn't be all that sad if he stayed in SD as long as he can 'extort' money from some other owner or the NFL itself. By maintaining this 'strategy' he has the most to gain. And more than that, it scares SD into finally getting something done, OR ELSE.

All this noise is likely from a very small group (Fabianos McDickardson) and the media / bloggers have been regurgitating it to us over and over and over again.. That doesn't make it any more real though or as big as it may seem.

This story has been fascinating, gripping. More twists and turns than a good spy novel. But I have grown very weary of it. I personally want it over with.

 by bluecoconuts
9 years 6 months ago
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 Joined:  Aug 29 2015
Ireland   LA Coliseum
Rookie

dieterbrock wrote:I wanted to vote LA, but I'm just not sure.
What scares me is that the ultimate decision is not about what makes the most sense or is the most feasible. LA wins that hands down.
The ambivalence and unfathomable support for Spanos from the owners just doesnt sit well


That's basically where I'm at, I can't discount the support and sympathy that Spanos has.

 by snackdaddy
9 years 6 months ago
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United States of America   Merced California
Hall of Fame

I also have a feeling why some of the unbiased national media is on the Carson bandwagon is because the people who support Carson are much more vocal, giving the impression of more support for Carson. The Inglewood people are mum about it. Whatever happens I just don't see Kroenke going quietly into the night. Giving up doesn't sound like his M.O.

 by dieterbrock
9 years 6 months ago
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United States of America   New Jersey
Hall of Fame

Elvis wrote:Nobody can really be sure but i think we're probably playing in L.A. next year so that's what i voted...

Well, just in case they do move back to LA, you should think about starting a LA based Rams forum.
Oh, wait a minute

 by den-the-coach
9 years 6 months ago
 Total posts:   870  
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United States of America   Fifty-four Forty or Fight
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dieterbrock wrote:Well, just in case they do move back to LA, you should think about starting a LA based Rams forum.


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 by Stranger
9 years 6 months ago
 Total posts:   3213  
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United States of America   Norcal
Superstar

den-the-coach wrote:
dieterbrock wrote:Well, just in case they do move back to LA, you should think about starting a LA based Rams forum.


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Is RFU just that? :)

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