An unfulfilled rumor:

dberce1 · 11-08-2004, 04:48 PM

It was only a one line rumor, posted on the ten spot on cnn.com:

The latest rumor is that the New Orleans Saints are the franchise most likely to relocate in L.A./O.C.
-- Orange County Register

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ors/index.html

I'm pissed about this seasn too, but damn I don't want to lose our boys to L.A. Fans over there could care less. We Louisianians love our Boys!!!

TheJudge · 11-08-2004, 04:56 PM

anyone think that maybe benson held onto haz/brooks in hopes that they would suck so much he could move them to LA?

Major League anyone?

Danno · 11-08-2004, 05:50 PM

Cards, Vikes, Colts, Chargers, Saints, and an expansion team are frequently mentioned.

We will lose them eventually, but not soon.

blackwidows · 11-08-2004, 05:53 PM

Exactly my my point the Cards have been mentioned the most out of any of them. I\'m just sick of hearing this moving **** a new stadium would fix it. This is not possible though. Renovation may keep them around awhile this looks to be happening soon. RENOVATION THAT IS.

Halo · 11-08-2004, 06:31 PM

You know what, that rumor has been circulating around since Gov Arnold announced he wanted a team... it\'s old. It\'s that SI is just publishing it. And rumors are what they are.

Let me explain something that is known in the media, Benson will probably not sell because he has a sweetheart deal with the State and because he likes the feeling of being the \"King\" of New Orleans. PLain and simple, he loves the attention. If he passes away, his estate will continue to run the team and they want to make $.

BiggPoppaFro3 · 11-08-2004, 06:34 PM

Benson is angling for A) a new stadium to put in luxury boxes, or B) a pipeline into the 2nd largest, yet most unresponsive market in the country. LA hates football. They never have been fans of anything and only get turned on when the Lakers play well. That\'s it.

He would be stupid to move there unless he planned to sell soon after. Besides, he does have a sweet deal with the city. I know 5 business guys right now that would kill for that kind of deal! (come to think of it, 3 have...

Either way, holding the fans hostage and pleading poverty is a crappy way of giving back to us loyal, deep south fans.

He won\'t sell, but if he does, I hope it would be to some one that keeps the Saints here. Just stop with the moving crap!!!

[Edited on 8/11/2004 by BiggPoppaFro3]

Euphoria · 11-08-2004, 07:58 PM

I hear talks from NFL commish office and what makes the Saints IMPOSSIBLE to move is that the contract thru 2009 solid. Another is the NFL does NOT want Benson in LA, they want new blood at the helm of there new LA franchise. Benson isn\'t getting rid of the Saints anytime soon. The Sorry-ass Saints are here to stay...

BrooksMustGo · 11-08-2004, 08:16 PM

Let me explain something that is known in the media, Benson will probably not sell because he has a sweetheart deal with the State and because he likes the feeling of being the \"King\" of New Orleans. PLain and simple, he loves the attention. If he passes away, his estate will continue to run the team and they want to make $.

Thank you Halo. This enitre discussion is silly to me. Indy seems like a much better candidate to become LA\'s team than the Saints. That said, I think the Saints need to do a better job of locking up the gulf south with several quality regional teams--Atlanta, Jax, Tennessee. From a business point of view, we need to win to grow our fanbase.

WhoDat · 11-09-2004, 09:08 AM

Everyone just keep in mind that our owner has been adamant about staying put and is discussing stadium renovation (where the team will contribute funds) and a new deal with the state. Compare that to Minn. who has a stadium just as old as ours and probably more outdated, and an owner actively trying to sell his team. Like Danno said, unless something major changes in NO, the city will lose the team eventually... but not yet.

Chuck · 11-09-2004, 12:37 PM

First of all, do you really think LA would take a losing franchise. The fan base over there is not as die heart as it is over here, and the NFL know is it. The vikings will be moving pretty soon.

11-08-2004, 04:48 PM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	An unfulfilled rumor: It was only a one line rumor, posted on the ten spot on cnn.com: The latest rumor is that the New Orleans Saints are the franchise most likely to relocate in L.A./O.C. -- Orange County Register http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ors/index.html I'm pissed about this seasn too, but damn I don't want to lose our boys to L.A. Fans over there could care less. We Louisianians love our Boys!!!

11-08-2004, 04:56 PM	#2
TheJudge 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 100	An unfulfilled rumor: anyone think that maybe benson held onto haz/brooks in hopes that they would suck so much he could move them to LA? Major League anyone?
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	An unfulfilled rumor: Cards, Vikes, Colts, Chargers, Saints, and an expansion team are frequently mentioned. We will lose them eventually, but not soon.

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blackwidows 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 245	An unfulfilled rumor: Exactly my my point the Cards have been mentioned the most out of any of them. I\'m just sick of hearing this moving **** a new stadium would fix it. This is not possible though. Renovation may keep them around awhile this looks to be happening soon. RENOVATION THAT IS.
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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,607 Blog Entries: 45	An unfulfilled rumor: You know what, that rumor has been circulating around since Gov Arnold announced he wanted a team... it\'s old. It\'s that SI is just publishing it. And rumors are what they are. Let me explain something that is known in the media, Benson will probably not sell because he has a sweetheart deal with the State and because he likes the feeling of being the \"King\" of New Orleans. PLain and simple, he loves the attention. If he passes away, his estate will continue to run the team and they want to make $.

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BiggPoppaFro3 Registered Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 71	An unfulfilled rumor: Benson is angling for A) a new stadium to put in luxury boxes, or B) a pipeline into the 2nd largest, yet most unresponsive market in the country. LA hates football. They never have been fans of anything and only get turned on when the Lakers play well. That\'s it. He would be stupid to move there unless he planned to sell soon after. Besides, he does have a sweet deal with the city. I know 5 business guys right now that would kill for that kind of deal! (come to think of it, 3 have... Either way, holding the fans hostage and pleading poverty is a crappy way of giving back to us loyal, deep south fans. He won\'t sell, but if he does, I hope it would be to some one that keeps the Saints here. Just stop with the moving crap!!! [Edited on 8/11/2004 by BiggPoppaFro3]
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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	An unfulfilled rumor: I hear talks from NFL commish office and what makes the Saints IMPOSSIBLE to move is that the contract thru 2009 solid. Another is the NFL does NOT want Benson in LA, they want new blood at the helm of there new LA franchise. Benson isn\'t getting rid of the Saints anytime soon. The Sorry-ass Saints are here to stay...

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BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	An unfulfilled rumor: Let me explain something that is known in the media, Benson will probably not sell because he has a sweetheart deal with the State and because he likes the feeling of being the \"King\" of New Orleans. PLain and simple, he loves the attention. If he passes away, his estate will continue to run the team and they want to make $. Thank you Halo. This enitre discussion is silly to me. Indy seems like a much better candidate to become LA\'s team than the Saints. That said, I think the Saints need to do a better job of locking up the gulf south with several quality regional teams--Atlanta, Jax, Tennessee. From a business point of view, we need to win to grow our fanbase.

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WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	An unfulfilled rumor: Everyone just keep in mind that our owner has been adamant about staying put and is discussing stadium renovation (where the team will contribute funds) and a new deal with the state. Compare that to Minn. who has a stadium just as old as ours and probably more outdated, and an owner actively trying to sell his team. Like Danno said, unless something major changes in NO, the city will lose the team eventually... but not yet.
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Chuck 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 140	An unfulfilled rumor: First of all, do you really think LA would take a losing franchise. The fan base over there is not as die heart as it is over here, and the NFL know is it. The vikings will be moving pretty soon.
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