Wayne Weaver was on his way out via old age and his kids didn't want to buy the team, so a sell was inevitable within the next couple of years, but the press conference he just held was pretty eye opening. At different points during the presser, Weaver told us that money was not a primary decision maker in this sell and that...wait for this one, kids...there was no contract written up that would keep the Jaguars in Jacksonville for a lengthy period of time because those kinds of things are hard to draw up.
WHAT?!
Weaver also commented that he was absolutely sure that Khan would keep the team in Jacksonville no matter what. I don't know about you, but it really seems like Weaver let two of the most important decisions in this sell fall to the wayside. It's not like someone was holding a gun to his head; you either get a ton of money for the deal or if you are that committed to the city, you draw up a deal in writing that keeps the team leased in EverBank Field.
Weaver vouches for Khan's integrity, but what are we the fans supposed to think of a guy who unsuccessfully tried to buy another team in danger of relocating not even a year ago? My early gut feeling is that the only thing keeping Maurice Jones-Drew & Friends away from Los Angeles is a newly built stadium.
Please prove me wrong, Shahid. Sometimes blind faith is all we have.
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Ok, where did you get he was British? He's lived in America since he was 16.
Also, you left out the part about how the Jags have a lease with Everbank Field until the year 2029. Jaguar management can only attempt to break it if they can prove they've lost money three years in a row or if they can prove that the stadium is not being maintained properly. Last time I checked, Everbank is a pretty nice facility.
And the bit about buying another team that was in danger of relocating? Maybe the Rams were considering a move, but the reason the sale ultimately didn't go through was because of tax problems on Khan's end (which have been resolved) AND the fact that Kroenke had a stipulation in his owner agreement giving him the option to buy out if should so choose.
Nothing is afoot in Duval. Wayne Weaver has been looking for the "right way" to sell the team that he created. His kids didn't want it and this is the most promising way he probably sees as preserving his legacy. Remember, Weaver has done a lot for Jacksonville and he's trying to part ways with dignity.
@Anon: Wait a second...Is this Khan?
Go Jags!
I guess I should have said "British born." That's what the local news told me.
As for them losing money, I don't think it would be too difficult to show that the Jags lack in ticket and merchandise sales.
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