The Raiders are staying in Oakland maybe
The are staying put ... for now. A 30-2 vote from NFL owners on Tuesday night set the table for two teams moving to Los Angeles, but only the Rams are guaranteed.The have the option of joining the Rams, according to the NFL's resolution. If San Diego stays put, the Raiders would have the option to join the in Los Angeles next January."The NFL owners tonight approved the return of the Los Angeles Rams to the market starting with the 2016 season,
Pat Connaughton Jersey " Roger Goodell said Tuesday.There are a pile of i sues, but here are the five most important things to know:1. Raiders staying put (for now): The Raiders are returning to Oakland. But only because
Eric Bledsoe Jersey they lost the game of musical chairs. This wasn't the franchise nobly backing away from Los Angeles in order to stay in Oakland, although if you're a Raiders fan in Oakland you're at least feeling better about the team staying than anyone who roots for the Rams or Chargers. The problem is Mark Davis and the Raiders don't have a lease right now. Anywhere. Which opens things up a bit.Mark Davis where he'll be in 2016 "I don't know where we'll be. My lease at the Coliseum is expired... America, the world, is po sibility." Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) Because the Chargers have a full year to decide on moving, the Raiders could be stuck twisting in the wind if Dean Spanos waffles. More than likely Spanos will decide quickly.My sense is that the decision/announcement will come within the next 4 weeks or so as to whether pursue November vote in San Diego UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) 2. Chargers option could put Raiders in play: The Chargers have a one-year option to move to Los Angeles. If they exercise that option, they will join the Rams in L.A.If not, the Raiders get a crack at joining them."If the Chargers do not exercise the option, the Raiders would also have the option," Goodell said. The Raiders would have one year after the Chargers' year ended or one
Frank Mason III Jersey year from the Chargers giving notice they would not move to decide on their option.3. Raiders can get $100 million from NFL: On the other hand, the Raiders can start the proce s of trying to generate the money nece sary to stick in Oakland. They'll get some money from the NFL if they can pull it off. Specifically, $100 million. So, more good news for the Raiders, with $100 million coming to them from the league if they can work out a plan to remain in Oakland long-term.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey . Mark Davis is not happy with outcome: CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora was present in Houston and spoke with people who said the Raiders owner "looked visibly upset" with how things shook out.Spoke to some people who were within proximity of Mark
George Hill Jersey Davis as the teams exited. Said he looked visible upset with the outcome Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) Indeed, Davis confirmed as much when he spoke (very) briefly following the vote. "This is not a win for the Raiders today," Davis said. "We'll see where the Raider Nation ends up. We'll be working hard to find us a home."5. One last leverage play: Even though the Raiders are sticking around, you can expect Mark Davis to still at least threaten to go elsewhere in order to get the best deal po sible from the city of Oakland.Options could include San Antonio or St. Louis.