The NFL and fans should expect the Jacksonville Jaguars to move to Los Angeles as soon as the stadium is ready to be occupied. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars would be sold. Owner Wayne Weaver dealt the club to Illinois businessman, Shahid Khan for a reported $760 million dollars, the sale will have to be ratified by 24 of the 32 owners.
Mr. Weaver quickly told member of the media and the fans of the Jaguars, that Khan would keep the franchise in Jacksonville. And has Weaver been honest all along with the fan base? No. Then again, Weaver can always state that at the time of the sale, Khan had every intention to keep the club in Jacksonville, but changed his mind.
There is very little room for growth in the Jacksonville market. Florida, as many states are, is reeling with high unemployment. Duvall county, which is where Jacksonville is located, is flirting with 11% unemployment. The Jaguars sold out their home games last season, but only after ...
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