Statement of Reasons in Support of the Rams’ Application to Relocate to Los Angeles

Statement of Reasons in Support of the Rams’ Application to Relocate to Los Angeles

“Any NFL Club that signs on to this proposal in STL will be well on the road to financial ruin.”

In its statement to the NFL supporting relocation to Los Angeles, the St. Louis Rams offer the following four arguments. The entire 29-page document is available below:

Relocating the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles will strengthen the league:
A. San Diego And Oakland Are Substantially Stronger Markets ThanThe St. Louis Market.
B. St. Louis Is Not A Three Professional Team Market.
C. Despite Significant Financial Investments, The Rams Have BeenU nable To Improve The Financial Performance Of The Team In The St. Louis Market.
D. Relocating The Rams Supports Traditional Rivalries And Eliminates A Need To Realign Divisions.

San Diego statement on relocation to Los Angeles

Oakland Raiders statement on relocation to Los Angeles

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Statement of Reasons in Support of the Rams’ Application to Relocate to Los Angeles by nextSTL.com

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