You know san antonio might not be just for leverage for a new stadium for Mark Davis after all. anybody whos in the know how knows the Rams are a lock for LA next year. Goodell said at the last NFL owners meeting in march that there would only be two teams playing in southern california next year.
Carson is obviously dead,thats not happening especially since the Chargers have a plan it appears now to stay in san diego.If that doesnt happen though,as I have always said,they will be the second team in LA playing as a second tenant to kroneke's Rams.
Carson would not be ready to host a superbowl in 2018 where Inglewood will be ready with the recent demolition of the hollywood racetrack paving the way for construction to start taking place later this year for the new stadium in Inglewood.
I have always said LA is out of the picture for the Raiders so where would they go if they dont get something done? st louis's plan for a new stadium is dead as well so thats not an option.That only leaves san antonio where they have said they can put a package together overnight for them.
I have a feeling they will get something done though to stay in oakland after reading this article.
With a deadline looming for Floyd Kephart's stadium proposal in Oakland, the organization he is trying to come to an accord with is prepared to move on to backup plans in an attempt to keep the Raiders in town.
"If a deal with Floyd Kephart doesn't happen, we are open to other options," said Scott McKibben, the executive director of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority. "And we are prepared to do quickly if that occurs."
McKibben declined to discuss any potential backup plan or identify any potential options, but he expressed confidence there would be options beyond the Kephart plan if it doesn't materialize. Kephart, a San Diego real estate developer, has until June 21 to provide the coliseum authority and the Raiders proof that he has made progress with his proposed new stadium in Oakland. The project has a plan for major redevelopment with office, retail and housing.
The Raiders want to get a deal in Oakland finalized by the end of this year. McKibben said that's why it is vital for everyone involved to be prepared to move on quickly if the Kephart project fails to get off the ground.
"We need to get something done sooner than later," McKibben said.
Kephart has been in contact with the Raiders and McKibben and there are plans for further meetings in the coming weeks.
http://espn.go.com/…/raiders-dream-of-staying-in-oakland-co…
Plus they recently spent MILLIONS for a new training facility in oakland.why would you commit millions to start building a new training facility if you are going to leave? that dog dont hunt.
However if something doesnt happen by the end of this year for them? maybe we will hear something on them leaving for san antonio after all .Thats the only option they have at this point.
only question now is will they stay in oakland or will they be moving to san antonio? we shall find out later this year.