Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

My allegiance lies with the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana.

If the Saints move, they ain’t the Saints anymore.

I’m sure some here would be fine with that as long as they can jump on the bandwagon.

That’s not me.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

Agreed. If the Saints move my only interest in the league will be my fantasy team. I don't really watch any other NFL games than Saints games anyway.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

Totally understandable, IF one has more of an allegiance to the city, than to the SAINTS. Those who don’t, will not be jumping on any bandwagon, but simply following our SAINTS to hopefully some WINNING FOOTBALL. Actually, explains a lot.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

Saints aren't moving. Read through the thread before. Not going anywhere if sold.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I am neither informed enough nor smart enough to predict if they will move, the arguments against seem compelling - but its an unpredictable world out there. but I can and will take this moment to be on record that my franchise long enthusiasm will be betrayed and I absolutely would not continue to follow them.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I hate the aspect of US sports that has teams as a franchise that can be moved so the owners can make the asset worth more/get a better stadium deal.

Team owners are custodians of a team, the city/fans are the teams lifeblood and it should never be movrd

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I guess if the SAINTS are moved, (assuming that they’re still called the SAINTS), it becomes a question of whether one is a SAINTS fan, or a fan of the City of New Orleans.

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I would like to think they would change the name. Some names are generic, but when you think about teams like the Jazz, the Dodgers, the Lakers, those were all names that represented the area where the team originated. I'm sure there are others.

I just hate the idea of the St. Louis Saints, or San Antonio Saints. Of course, I'm still salty over the Utah Jazz. so...

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I just love the idea of a WINNING SAINTS, even if they moved to Oakland. 😜

Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?
 

I am far from knowledgeable on this issue, but I tend to think the optics would be truly bad for the NFL or anyone involved with pulling the Saints out of NOLA. It's a prime football site with the Sugar Bowl and Super Bowl and now because of post-Katrina the team has indelible ties to the city that cannot be denied. I'd think all of these factors would make it a non-starter, money be damned.