Comments on: Arthur Blank denies he was approached by anyone from L.A. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: selenecrear http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2322854 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:16:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2322854 If those so called experts know about Atlanta so much explain the huge turnout this past year? The people of Atlanta supports the Falcons and I am sure Mr. Blank and ATL will get this situation squared away.

]]> By: hitdog042 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2311561 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:06:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2311561 Lol. The jags were blacked out 4 times this year. Gimmeabreak

]]> By: blakeden http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2311101 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:39:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2311101 OH STOP IT….The media would never get something wrong….

]]> By: mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310933 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:29:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310933 It’s sad that entire fanbases have to worry about these greedy owners taking a team away just to make some extra $$$. If my team ever left, I’d never support the NFL again in any way shape or form.

]]> By: kev86 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310904 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:56:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310904 Just go with Los Angeles Jaguars already.

]]> By: atlfalcons2008 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310827 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:13:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310827 I don’t think the Falcons have had issues selling out since 2007 and getting tickets has been getting tougher and tougher. Winning, despite some playoff woes, has renewed interest in the team. When they had Vick, it was about him. Now it’s about a team. Sure they haven’t won a Super Bowl with this group but ill take being on the brink over years of bad to mediocre play. I would venture to guess that 3/4 of the fans of other teams in this league would love to swap rosters with Atlanta.

]]> By: jaxasc84 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310769 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:17:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310769 dartwick – Which metrics are you referring to that concern the Jags? The ones you made up or the ones you heard from a friend five years ago?

Anyone’s team but yours, right?

]]> By: johnnyjagfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310765 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:15:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310765 dartwick:

the Bucs are blacked out routinely. The Jags? Not in a 2+ seasons. I don’t think any of the Florida teams should leave.

The State of Georgia’s legislature isn’t interested in helping the Falcons because they haven’t been convinced that it’s worth putting the State in debt–even though the debt service would be paid by Atlanta hotel taxes.

Its a shame. Its a steal compared to the renovations that other teams are having paid for with taxpayer dollars. Georgia would be using bond proceeds.

Blank is a benevolent owner. There are a few that would move. He’s willing to pay 80% of the cost for a new stadium that the state would own. Hotel guests would pay the interest on the 20% loan.

]]> By: fearthehoody http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310760 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:09:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310760 Can we stop being a darn scapegoat for NFL teams wanting more money/new stadiums and just give us a team already!! Staples Center sells out just about everyday (Kings, Clipps, Lakers) Rose Bowl and Coliseum get 80k plus every saturday! Enough is enough

]]> By: stlouisramsbaby http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310748 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:01:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310748 St. Louis is not a weak market, Kroenke made more money than Jerry Jones in St. Louis.

St. Louis Rams ’95 til Infinity

]]> By: thehuckster404 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310747 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:59:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310747 Wagging the dog, Arthur? I thought you were a classier man than that.

]]> By: mrlaloosh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310722 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:33:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310722 Another underachieving team threatening their city with L.A. Worked for the Vikings so why not. Get ready Georgia taxpayers. Hang on to your wallets. The NFL GETS WHAT THEY WANT!

]]> By: stopthemadness101 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310656 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:48:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310656 dartwick – If you want to volunteer to give up your city’s team go for it. Quit fvckng with other team’s fans. If LA deserved a team they would have one. As much as I hate the Falcons Atlanta doesn’t deserve to lose them. Attendance is down across a lot of sports right now. Unless you were alive during the Great Depression then this is the worst economic situation any of us have gone through. The Bucs had a HUGE season ticket waiting list several years ago. I know because I was on it for a while before I got the chance to buy season tix. Douches like you infuriate me. Please come suggest the Bucs move in person so I can jack you in the flippin face.

]]> By: db105 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310645 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:39:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310645 Other than the core fans of about 50K most in Atlanta don’t care about the Falcons.

]]> By: dartwick http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310642 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:36:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310642 The NFL does NOT need more expansion teams.

What it has teams in the wrong places.

-Florida does not need 3 teams – as every metric concerning the Jaguars attests. Even with just 2 teams the Bucs would still have a realtively small fan base.

-San Francisco/Oakland never should have gotten 2 teams – they both make money but the the market was served by one team – but this wont change.

-San Diego – is not a good market for a team(but its an awesome city).

-ST Louis is weak market.

-Buffalo is not a strong market – but it might be ok under more modern ownership thanks to its long history and local popularity.

The problem really is that there are teams in the wrong places.

]]> By: marcinhouston http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310637 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:32:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310637 Blank does not have the money to build a stadium AND bring in a 3rd pro bowl receiver or 2nd pro bowl TE to help Matt Ryan have a chance.

]]> By: usmutts http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310614 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:17:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310614 If you’re so committed to the city, the state, blah blah blah, then build it yourself, sir. You got the money. If it’s such a good investment, you shouldn’t need for the taxpayers to make you richer. Welfare for the wealthy.

]]> By: bobulated http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310596 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:03:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310596 If that actually happened, I wonder how quickly the Jags would pack the trucks, head over to I-75 and up to Atlanta to fill that vacuum.

]]> By: kinguga http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/01/arthur-blank-denies-he-was-approached-by-anyone-from-l-a/#comment-2310588 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:59:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1699095#comment-2310588 Looks like Blank will actually pay a bit more to get this thing done. L.A. comes up all the time. They’ll eventually get a team, but it really should be an expansion one.

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