I realize that we have discussed many times the possiblity of an AFC franchise in Chicago. I certainly don't want to rehash the issue.
I did read on the skyscaper page forum a thread about a proposed LA stadium for NFL football. That one got me thinking:
What if the NFL awarded (or was in the process of awarding) Los Angeles both NFC and AFC franchises, what would be Chicago's approach to such actions? Would we ignore it and keep things the way they are here with the Bears being our only team or would we push for an AFC franchise?
Would an image conscious city like Chicago push for a second team as part of the acknowledgement and the gains that come from it of Chicago's status?
Would we be pitching CBS with the notion that they would be getting screwed if Fox had NY/LA/Chgo and they only had NY/LA?
I'm not talking about whether we want or even need a second team here as much as what Chicago's response would be to two new LA teams?
I did read on the skyscaper page forum a thread about a proposed LA stadium for NFL football. That one got me thinking:
What if the NFL awarded (or was in the process of awarding) Los Angeles both NFC and AFC franchises, what would be Chicago's approach to such actions? Would we ignore it and keep things the way they are here with the Bears being our only team or would we push for an AFC franchise?
Would an image conscious city like Chicago push for a second team as part of the acknowledgement and the gains that come from it of Chicago's status?
Would we be pitching CBS with the notion that they would be getting screwed if Fox had NY/LA/Chgo and they only had NY/LA?
I'm not talking about whether we want or even need a second team here as much as what Chicago's response would be to two new LA teams?