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Oakland Raiders: 5 reasons to believe in San Antonio relocation

By Nate Williams

Nov 28, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis (left) and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis (left) and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Staples Center exterior and the downtown Los Angeles skyline before the NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Staples Center exterior and the downtown Los Angeles skyline before the NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles has no immediate plans for a new stadium

Davis recently confirmed that he has considered returning the team to Los Angeles. However, the stadium situation in L.A. may not be any better than it is in Oakland.

"“We’re not done in Oakland. We’re trying really hard, and we’ll see how that goes,” Davis said. “But Los Angeles is something that I’ve definitely thought about and haven’t pursued. There are other places as well. Until we can find out if Oakland is real, then I’m still staying in Oakland. If we can get something done in Oakland, I will stay in Oakland.”"

Los Angeles is also something that the NFL has thought about — a lot. Furthermore, Davis has repeatedly lauded the commitment of his fans, but subtly acknowledged that they aren’t limited to the Bay Area.

"“We have a phenomenal fan base. It’s a true Raider nation,” Davis said. “That’s the thing about us. We’re global with our fans. We just have to have a place that they’re proud of to go and play. That’s all I’m looking for.”"

Raider Nation has a particularly strong following in Southern California and, as an open territory, it remains an option if all else fails in the Bay Area. “I know that we would be well embraced down there,” Davis said. “There’s no question about that.”

After numerous attempts to find other ways to build a new stadium in L.A. came up short, the NFL considered building a stadium on its own and leasing it out to a potential franchise.

While the need for a permanent home is clearly Davis’ top priority, I can promise you he has little interest in the National Football League being his landlord.

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