UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Surprised this hasn't been mentioned. The rumor that the Busch family might buy the Jets and move them to St. Louis. It would make sense for Woody given his current situation about going to London and the Busch family have the funds to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, UnitedWhofans said: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned. The rumor that the Busch family might buy the Jets and move them to St. Louis, Yeah, the NFL would let that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, section314 said: Yeah, the NFL would let that happen. The NFL isn't exactly the smartest organization in the shed right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Is the NFL coming back to St. Louis? Home Football Has The Busch Family Made An Offer To Buy The New York Jets? JANUARY 13TH, 2017 JEREMY BOWEN FOOTBALL10 COMMENTS10683 As we have just passed the one year anniversary of the Rams bolting out of town, some intriguing news has recently surfaced in the last few hours. According to Craig Carton, co-host of the Boomer and Carton Show on CBS Sports Network, the Busch family has supposedly made an offer to current New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to buy the team. There’s no definitive proof of the potential transaction but Carton heavily inferred that there could be a deal in the works. On his show, Carton says that the Busch family is possibly seeking to buy the team and possibly relocate them back to St. Louis and the team would likely play in the dome. Carton also suggests that the NFL could give New York, San Diego (who just lost their NFL team), London, and Mexico City expansion franchises to expand the NFL by four teams. But fellow co-host and former four-time Pro Bowler Boomer Esiason seemed pessimistic about the idea, saying “it would never happen” but Carton seemed rather optimistic about the idea. See the full video here: The New York Jets are currently worth almost three billion dollars ($2.75B) according to Forbes. They are listed as the seventh most valuable franchise in the NFL. But Forbes valued the Busch family’s net worth at $13.4 billion. They are also listed as America’s 18th richest family. If the Busch family desire to truly become owners of an NFL franchise and buy a team, they have the monetary sources available to do so. The Jets finished 5-11 this past season, last in the AFC East. But in the 2015-16 season, the Jets were one win away from making the playoffs. Would you want another NFL team in St. Louis or are you done with the NFL? Regardless of how you feel, this move could potentially be made and somewhere down the line, even years later be that as it may, St. Louis could once again be home to an NFL franchise. But as for now, this is nothing more than speculation. However, stay tuned in the coming days, weeks, and months into the NFL offseason and see if this rumor has any merit to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, UnitedWhofans said: The NFL isn't exactly the smartest organization in the shed right now 1) NFL won't let a team leave the New York area. 2) St. Louis has lost 2 franchises in the last 30 years or so. You don't have to be a genius to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If this happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, section314 said: 1) NFL won't let a team leave the New York area. 2) St. Louis has lost 2 franchises in the last 30 years or so. You don't have to be a genius to see that. That is why the rumor includes an addition of four expansion franchises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If this happened, I would gladly go visit some Wiccan to put an ancient curse on the Jets that they never see a winning season again. This would be the biggest possible slap in the face to all of the die-hards who have suffered in the cold watching seasons like this one (and there's a lot of us, this fanbase is one of the biggest in football). Just the idea of this infuriates me. They would instantly become my public enemy #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have family in St.Louis my dad grew up there, this will be it for me and this will happen in my backyard with all my Jets merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmajet Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Woody is making money on the Jets, he won't sell. NYC is the largest or 2nd largest NFL market, the NFL won't let the team move. The Jets (whomever owes them) are on the hook for half the cost (and also half the assets) of MetLife Stadium - no body is going to eat the rest of the loans, etc and make the asset worth less by moving the team. Sure, the can offer to double the value of the team and then eat the extra billion on the sunken costs of the stadium. Do you really think they are going to spend 5 Billion on the Jets? Wouldn't it be easier to buy a team that is cheaper, in a smaller market and doesn't have a new stadium? Why didn't Bush just buy the Chargers? Or, wait 5 years when they want to move out of LA and then buy them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletKnight89 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No chance of the Jets leaving New York. The NFL wouldn't let that happen. I could see someone making an offer, but realistically, who would actually want to move the team out of New York? I'm not an expert on these things, but I would figure the Jets have way more value in New York than almost anywhere else like most teams would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned. The rumor that the Busch family might buy the Jets and move them to St. Louis. It would make sense for Woody given his current situation about going to London and the Busch family have the funds to do it. Please, Cartin is an ass hole. You actually take this seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This would be a lot like when my wife asked me for a divorce. It would sting at first but, in the long run, I'd be a lot better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned. The rumor that the Busch family might buy the Jets and move them to St. Louis. It would make sense for Woody given his current situation about going to London and the Busch family have the funds to do it. What are you smoking? Just because someone has money, the Jets will be moved? Woody isn't selling Jets regardless of his temporary role in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, j4jets said: What are you smoking? Just because someone has money, the Jets will be moved? Woody isn't selling Jets regardless of his temporary role in the UK. I doubt it happens, but it's an interesting topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This would be fantastic! I could finally be free from this awful franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, UnitedWhofans said: I doubt it happens, but it's an interesting topic No its not. Its a depressing topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, NoBowles said: This would be fantastic! I could finally be free from this awful franchise. Not like the Giants are going anywhere soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hey guys, let's have a serious discussion about some dumbass thing Craig Carton said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 28 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: On his show, Carton says that the Busch family is possibly seeking to buy the team and possibly relocate them back to St. Louis and the team would likely play in the dome. Carton also suggests that the NFL could give New York, San Diego (who just lost their NFL team), So we'd trade Mo Wilk/Bowles/Revis et al for Rivers/Bosa/Gordon/Allen et all? I think I might sign up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle. UWF's latest pointless nonsense thread, of which there have been too many. Not happening. Why is anyone going to a 2x failed market?And despite the latest debacles, a team in NY/NJ is worth way more than one in STL. Math is hard.The Jets have co-ownership as well as a long-term lease contract in the AC Unit of a stadium.How do you disentangle that? Being the nFL gave the Jets and Giants double the building money for 1 stadium;would they want half back? A STL stadium was also already given that money. so the NFL would not give a Jets/STL team ANOTHER pile of money fr a new stadium. The Giants would quickly face their fixed operating costs doubling; why would they vote to allow that? 4 expansion teams is one shot at a time when there already aren't enough QBs. Makes no sense. Carton is a moron, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: I doubt it happens, but it's an interesting topic is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, gEYno said: is it? I think it is, given the volatility in the NFL at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 if we moved we'd win a SB w/in 5 years like the Ravens did to Browns fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bugg said: If my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle. UWF's latest pointless nonsense thread, of which there have been too many. Not happening. Why is anyone going to a 2x failed market?And despite the latest debacles, a team in NY/NJ is worth way more than one in STL. Math is hard.The Jets have co-ownership as well as a long-term lease contract in the AC Unit of a stadium.How do you disentangle that? Being the nFL gave the Jets and Giants double the building money for 1 stadium;would they want half back? A STL stadium was also already given that money. so the NFL would not give a Jets/STL team ANOTHER pile of money fr a new stadium. The Giants would quickly face their fixed operating costs doubling; why would they vote to allow that? I would guess that the new expansion franchise would fill that spot. They are not going to leave NY without two teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, nyjunc said: if we moved we'd win a SB w/in 5 years like the Ravens did to Browns fans. And it would be glorious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, BigRy56 said: If this happened, I would gladly go visit some Wiccan to put an ancient curse on the Jets that they never see a winning season again. This would be the biggest possible slap in the face to all of the die-hards who have suffered in the cold watching seasons like this one (and there's a lot of us, this fanbase is one of the biggest in football). Just the idea of this infuriates me. They would instantly become my public enemy #1. I think someone has already done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The Toronto Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flushing Roots Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, section314 said: 1) NFL won't let a team leave the New York area. 2) St. Louis has lost 2 franchises in the last 30 years or so. You don't have to be a genius to see that. Yeah but Carton couldn't see it... Oh but I forgot... he's no genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Plus we did just elect Donald Trump president when no one thought it possible. I don't think we can take anything for granted anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flushing Roots Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, j4jets said: What are you smoking? Just because someone has money, the Jets will be moved? Woody isn't selling Jets regardless of his temporary role in the UK. Woody, like Dolan and the Wilpon's will never sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 They're not moving. They just opened a new stadium a few years ago. But if they did move that would be the end for me rooting for the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 45 minutes ago, section314 said: Yeah, the NFL would let that happen. I know it seems unlikely since the Jets are an established team with no attendance or revenue problems. But with the jets gone, the NFL could put an expansion team in NY with the owners pocketing incredibly big money. They'd leave the team name in New York. Nothing, no matter how absurd, would surprise me these days. On the other hand, anyone screaming for a complete and total re-build will get their wish with an expansion team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 24 minutes ago, NoBowles said: This would be fantastic! I could finally be free from this awful franchise. Agreed.... almost hoping it happens. ? I could be a Panthers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If they did decide to move what would happen to all the season ticket holders who are paid in full on their PSL's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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