Seahawks are officially up for sale

[Aussie Seahawk]

^^^ I know it was a different era but I'm still laughing at 50 grand for the Cardinals.

Agreed - what a rip-off!

 

[CPHawk]

How about the Bears for $100?!

Overpaid

 

[Aircrew]

It has been my observation that there is sufficient overlap between egomaniac/morons and people will billions of dollars to make this a real possibility. People will do ridiculous things just to throw their weight around.

 

[Mick063]

Oligarchy will inevitably destroy the NFL just like they have destroyed everything else. Nothing is safe except for what you have stored in the cellar.

 

[Appyhawk]

Oligarchy will inevitably destroy the NFL just like they have destroyed everything else. Nothing is safe except for what you have stored in the cellar.

Our new owner will be our cellar, until he becomes a seller!

 

[Rat]

I'd hope no one actually thinks this about the cap not applying at all, but there ARE some cash poor owners that have or have had some trouble with ponying up large bonuses for marquee free agents that require guarantees and a significant percentage of the contact paid up front. The organizations with cash rich owners have had an easier time circumventing the spirit of the salary cap and using it to their advantage.



This is a significant advantage with a tangible on-field effect.

I have a difficult time believing that's going to be an issue for anyone who can pay the current price of admission. What could Bezos even afford that an owner worth $50B couldn't easily afford? Not like these guys are cutting personal checks for these things. We see it with Tepper in Carolina, who is one of the richest owners in sports but still demands public funds for everything. The fans largely hate him.

I'm not naive enough to think anyone who can afford the team isn't going to see it largely as an investment, but I think we all want to see someone who prioritizes a winning culture and happy fans over strictly the bottom line, and I don't know what people see in Bezos to think he's even a little like that. He has the money to make the Washington Post the greatest news publication, with the best material, and available to the most people, and he's still running it into the ground, cutting costs left and right. He has more money than he could spend in several lifetimes if his job was just to spend money, and he's still fighting tooth and nail for more tax breaks. I have yet to see where he cares about anyone other than himself. If a "good" billionaire even exists, he sure as hell isn't one of them. No matter how much money is in his account, it'll never be enough. And I don't think I've seen him show any interest whatsoever in football.

If his ex-wife wants to buy the team, that'd be awesome though.

 

[Bootsy51]

I'am still shocked about that News ....the Franchise has to stay in Seattle!!!
Huge Thanks to the Allan Family for all they did for the Team

 

[SoulfishHawk]

They're not moving.

 

[Rat]

Bezos or Ballmer, either would command respect in the owners meetings

If that's true, it's really sad these people live in a world where respect is bought rather than earned. When I think back to the people I've respected most in my life, it's the ones who did the most good, not the ones who had the most money.

Paul Allen died with far less wealth than Elon Musk has, but in the nightmare scenario where Musk buys the team, there's no question who I respect more.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Oligarchy will inevitably destroy the NFL just like they have destroyed everything else. Nothing is safe except for what you have stored in the cellar.

Private equity is the biggest concern. College football and the 49ers have started to do it. If the majority takes over they'll asset strip. All about making money over on field success.

 

[Ruminator]

Don't worry. Be happy.

 

[Rat]

This guy is allegedly reliable on stuff like this. Thank Jeebus.

 

[Crizilla]

BREAKING: Seahawks will be bought and moved to Canada and be renamed to the Canada Sealeafs.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

 

[glenwo2]

Bottom Line : Whomever purchases the Seahawks, we will hate because it's not Jody.

 

[chris98251]

No, we know what a snake looks like, Clay Bennett, Ken Behring, Bud Selig, Howard Schultz. They start speaking their language we will know dark days are upon us.

 

[SuperSonic67]

No, we know what a snake looks like, Clay Bennett, Ken Behring, Bud Selig, Howard Schultz. They start speaking their language we will know dark days are upon us.

Don’t forget David Stern…

 

[chris98251]

Don’t forget David Stern…

I was just listing owners, but yes he is a Biatch.

 

[Seahawker]

If that's true, it's really sad these people live in a world where respect is bought rather than earned. When I think back to the people I've respected most in my life, it's the ones who did the most good, not the ones who had the most money.

Paul Allen died with far less wealth than Elon Musk has, but in the nightmare scenario where Musk buys the team, there's no question who I respect more.

Why would Elon Musk be a nightmare scenario?
He might be the most viable option and could be the next best thing to PA, JA.

 

[DTiempo81]

Why would Elon Musk be a nightmare scenario?
He might be the most viable option and could be the next best thing to PA, JA.

He's known to meddle in his companies, on top of a million other reasons.