IceCap Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Don't the Chargers actually practice in LA?Yes, and they consider LA their "secondary" market. And the team has roots there too, having played as the LA Chargers during their first year of existence. All of that said though, I think Al Davis and Co. have done such a great job keeping the Raiders presence alive in LA that the city just wouldn't be receptive to any other team.I'll have to find the article, but I believe the Tennessee Titans will roll out a Houston Oilers throwback either next year or 2010. Hopefully it will be worn v. the Texans. texans should use the oilers throwbacks.we appreciate them more in houstonI respectfully disagree. IMO only franchises that actually wore a uniform set should be allowed to wear it as a throwback. Like it or not, the Houston Oilers history belongs to the Tennessee Titans, not the Houston Texans. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Don't the Chargers actually practice in LA?Yes, and they consider LA their "secondary" market. And the team has roots there too, having played as the LA Chargers during their first year of existence. All of that said though, I think Al Davis and Co. have done such a great job keeping the Raiders presence alive in LA that the city just wouldn't be receptive to any other team.Oh, I think that's a very hard statement to support. A good job? You really think so? Sure, there's a couple Raiders stores around town, but if a team actually played its games in LA I suspect the Raiders would find themselves brushed aside pretty quickly.The only reason the Raiders are able to maintain any hold on LA at all, even the tenuous one they do, is because no other team has a better claim. The moment one does.... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Don't the Chargers actually practice in LA?Yes, and they consider LA their "secondary" market. And the team has roots there too, having played as the LA Chargers during their first year of existence. All of that said though, I think Al Davis and Co. have done such a great job keeping the Raiders presence alive in LA that the city just wouldn't be receptive to any other team.Oh, I think that's a very hard statement to support. A good job? You really think so? Sure, there's a couple Raiders stores around town, but if a team actually played its games in LA I suspect the Raiders would find themselves brushed aside pretty quickly.The only reason the Raiders are able to maintain any hold on LA at all, even the tenuous one they do, is because no other team has a better claim. The moment one does....If 31 teams don't give you the time of day, then the one that does seems pretty special. I'm almost positive that if LA could choose which team relocated there, the Chargers, Raiders, or Rams, they would choose the Raiders. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I haven't lived in LA a couple years, but I just don't see that. Part of the culture of the city is an attachment to teams from all across the nation. I think you might be overestimating the value of a couple strip-mall stores in Los Angeles. But even so, if the Rams or Chargers move in, the Raiders would be soon forgotten. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 In all honestly, the Raiders are mainly still popular here because they've been accepted by the gang culture, which tends to trickle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 In all honestly, the Raiders are mainly still popular here because they've been accepted by the gang culture, which tends to trickle down.Eazy Muthafuggin E agrees. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Don't the Chargers actually practice in LA?YesNo, they don't. The Chargers practice - and, since 2005, have conducted training camp - at Chargers Park on Murphy Canyon Road in San Diego. That said, in 2003 and 2004 they held training camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, just outside of Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Which was widely seen as a threat to San Diego, build a new stadium or we move north.San Diego didn't buy it, and the Chargers have yet to follow through on it. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTALBOT Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 So I noticed on the Wincraft site (pennant manufacturer) that all their Miami Dolphins pennants are on clearance, like the Lions. You have to be a vendor to purchase from them, but they are all on display. Is there a change coming for the Dolphins that I missed? Everyone loves a roundel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 So I noticed on the Wincraft site (pennant manufacturer) that all their Miami Dolphins pennants are on clearance, like the Lions. You have to be a vendor to purchase from them, but they are all on display. Is there a change coming for the Dolphins that I missed?Do you have a link? Everything I saw on the Wincraft site had "Special Price" because it featured Jason Taylor or Zach Thomas in a Dolphins uniform. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTALBOT Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://www.wincraft.com/index.cfm?intMenuI...nSearchActive=0It says limited quantity for Detroit and Miami on that page, but not for the Colts, Chiefs, Packers, Broncos, etc. Everyone loves a roundel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
209Cane Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 In all honestly, the Raiders are mainly still popular here because they've been accepted by the gang culture, which tends to trickle down.The Cholo Raiders fans, just like the Cholo Dodger fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 In all honestly, the Raiders are mainly still popular here because they've been accepted by the gang culture, which tends to trickle down.The Cholo Raiders fans, just like the Cholo Dodger fans.all California sports teams have "cholo" fans US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAtnip Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 all California sports teams have "cholo" fansMakes you wish the California Golden Seals were still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 all California sports teams have "cholo" fansMakes you wish the California Golden Seals were still around.not really US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In 5..4..3..2..1 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Interesting to see the Brian Dawkins press conference he was holding up an orange Broncos jersey.Are they changing to the orange jerseys as their main home jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmillsPistons Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Aren't the Chiefs supposed to get new Uniforms? Along with the Saints, Jaguars and Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieX Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The Chiefs got a new QB, that's close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Aren't the Chiefs supposed to get new Uniforms? Along with the Saints, Jaguars and Lions.There hasn't been the slightest hint that the Chiefs were getting new uniforms. And the Saints, supposedly, aren't getting new ones yet. Jags, Lions and Niners are the only confirmed. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Falcon Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Aren't the Chiefs supposed to get new Uniforms? Along with the Saints, Jaguars and Lions.The Chiefs need to. Their uniform hasn't changed since they came into the league in 1960, other than changing the logo in 1963 and the facemask in 1974. This franchise hasn't won squat since 1969, so maybe they should consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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