The Mayor of Toronto must be on crack

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He thinks that they will be able to lure the Saints to move there.

Apart from the borderline ridiculous notion that the Saints would be in play to relocate (then again, things were tenuous at best for the franchise’s future in New Orleans before Katrina), the fact that the Bills aren’t on the short list is surprising.

“If we had our own team,” Ford said, “we’d treat it like it’s our own and build up a fan base.”

Toronto eyeballs two teams for possible relocation | ProFootballTalk

pgray3 · 05-05-2011, 07:01 AM

I'm sorry, it's the mayors brother the councilman. So they must be sharing crack.

Seer1 · 05-05-2011, 07:13 AM

Kinda gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "smoked bacon" eh?

darstep · 05-05-2011, 07:54 AM

NFL franchises are in high demand. They have great benefits to the economies they serve. Can't blame Toronto for looking. I have to believe that San Antonio is still peeping across the state line and waiting for another levee to break.

SapperSaint · 05-05-2011, 08:08 AM

Like, I really don't understand what they are talking a'boote?

Like, If they think the Saints are a'boote to moove to Canada 'eh, I think they are a'boote to get a rude wake up call 'eh. Beauty! Cheers!

So from all the REAL Saints fans.... TAKE OFF YOU HOSER!

KOOOOOO Koo Koo Koo - Koo Koo Koo Koo!

Halo · 05-05-2011, 08:26 AM

I think people mention the Saints only because it's a buzz word for moving. After 3 real moving scandals, they haven't moved. 3 things keep the team in NOLA for a long time:

1) stadium always sold out LONG before Katrina (now with long waiting list)
2) the Saints are in top 5 in selling merchandize in the NFL
3) Saints have a lease with the Superdome through 2025

New Orleans is hosting a Superbowl next year, but that can't be said for Jacksonville.

The councilman/mayor have NO CLUE what is going on down here basing their comments on the economy and status of the City of New Orleans in the late 90's and pre-Katrina. Luckily, people know the City better after Katrina.

This issue is seriously not on the radar for me.

73Saint · 05-05-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I think people mention the Saints only because it's a buzz word for moving. After 3 real moving scandals, they haven't moved. 3 things keep the team in NOLA for a long time:

1) stadium always sold out LONG before Katrina (now with long waiting list)
2) the Saints are in top 5 in selling merchandize in the NFL
3) Saints have a lease with the Superdome through 2025

New Orleans is hosting a Superbowl next year, but that can't be said for Jacksonville.

The councilman/mayor have NO CLUE what is going on down here basing their comments on the economy and status of the City of New Orleans in the late 90's and pre-Katrina. Luckily, people know the City better after Katrina.

This issue is seriously not on the radar for me.

Exactly!!!!

What you said about the council folks being clueless as to what's going on down here pretty much sums it all up.

GeauxForMore · 05-05-2011, 09:09 AM

Thats funny. The only team I see moving anywhere is the Jagz, but to be honest I dont want any team leaving.

canucksaint · 05-05-2011, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Exactly!!!!

What you said about the council folks being clueless as to what's going on down here pretty much sums it all up.

As I live in Toronto, I can fully confirm that Rob Ford and his brother Doug are completely clueless (in general, not just to what is going on down there).

Both of the Fords are large football fans, and have often talked about getting an NFL franchise here. However, also based on the reports, no preliminary steps have been taken (ie. talk to the NFL, or look into funding for a new stadium).

So while it's unfortunate that he opened his mouth and got people up in arms, this is their general modus operandi.

SapperSaint · 05-05-2011, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by canucksaint

As I live in Toronto, I can fully confirm that Rob Ford and his brother Doug are completely clueless (in general, not just to what is going on down there).

Both of the Fords are large football fans, and have often talked about getting an NFL franchise here. However, also based on the reports, no preliminary steps have been taken (ie. talk to the NFL, or look into funding for a new stadium).

So while it's unfortunate that he opened his mouth and got people up in arms, this is their general modus operandi.

hope you didn't take offense to my post canuck.

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05-05-2011, 07:01 AM	#2
pgray3 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 19	I'm sorry, it's the mayors brother the councilman. So they must be sharing crack. Halo likes this.
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05-05-2011, 07:13 AM	#3
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Kinda gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "smoked bacon" eh? Halo likes this.

05-05-2011, 08:08 AM	#5
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Like, I really don't understand what they are talking a'boote? Like, If they think the Saints are a'boote to moove to Canada 'eh, I think they are a'boote to get a rude wake up call 'eh. Beauty! Cheers! So from all the REAL Saints fans.... TAKE OFF YOU HOSER! KOOOOOO Koo Koo Koo - Koo Koo Koo Koo! Halo and 73Saint like this.

05-05-2011, 08:47 AM	#7
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by Halo I think people mention the Saints only because it's a buzz word for moving. After 3 real moving scandals, they haven't moved. 3 things keep the team in NOLA for a long time: 1) stadium always sold out LONG before Katrina (now with long waiting list) 2) the Saints are in top 5 in selling merchandize in the NFL 3) Saints have a lease with the Superdome through 2025 New Orleans is hosting a Superbowl next year, but that can't be said for Jacksonville. The councilman/mayor have NO CLUE what is going on down here basing their comments on the economy and status of the City of New Orleans in the late 90's and pre-Katrina. Luckily, people know the City better after Katrina. This issue is seriously not on the radar for me. Exactly!!!! What you said about the council folks being clueless as to what's going on down here pretty much sums it all up.

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05-05-2011, 07:54 AM	#4
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	NFL franchises are in high demand. They have great benefits to the economies they serve. Can't blame Toronto for looking. I have to believe that San Antonio is still peeping across the state line and waiting for another levee to break.

05-05-2011, 08:26 AM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,205 Blog Entries: 45	I think people mention the Saints only because it's a buzz word for moving. After 3 real moving scandals, they haven't moved. 3 things keep the team in NOLA for a long time: 1) stadium always sold out LONG before Katrina (now with long waiting list) 2) the Saints are in top 5 in selling merchandize in the NFL 3) Saints have a lease with the Superdome through 2025 New Orleans is hosting a Superbowl next year, but that can't be said for Jacksonville. The councilman/mayor have NO CLUE what is going on down here basing their comments on the economy and status of the City of New Orleans in the late 90's and pre-Katrina. Luckily, people know the City better after Katrina. This issue is seriously not on the radar for me.

05-05-2011, 09:09 AM	#8
GeauxForMore 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 582	Thats funny. The only team I see moving anywhere is the Jagz, but to be honest I dont want any team leaving.

05-05-2011, 09:23 AM	#9
canucksaint 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 227	Originally Posted by 73Saint Exactly!!!! What you said about the council folks being clueless as to what's going on down here pretty much sums it all up. As I live in Toronto, I can fully confirm that Rob Ford and his brother Doug are completely clueless (in general, not just to what is going on down there). Both of the Fords are large football fans, and have often talked about getting an NFL franchise here. However, also based on the reports, no preliminary steps have been taken (ie. talk to the NFL, or look into funding for a new stadium). So while it's unfortunate that he opened his mouth and got people up in arms, this is their general modus operandi.

05-05-2011, 09:38 AM	#10
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by canucksaint As I live in Toronto, I can fully confirm that Rob Ford and his brother Doug are completely clueless (in general, not just to what is going on down there). Both of the Fords are large football fans, and have often talked about getting an NFL franchise here. However, also based on the reports, no preliminary steps have been taken (ie. talk to the NFL, or look into funding for a new stadium). So while it's unfortunate that he opened his mouth and got people up in arms, this is their general modus operandi. hope you didn't take offense to my post canuck.