If L.A. gets an NFL team, what should be its name?

[Vaettir]

Originally Posted by pbergen

if the raiders, rams, or even chargers move to LA, you'd have to figure that the team would keep its name since each of those franchises already has a history and fanbase in the region.

but if it's any other team (e.g. vikings, jaguars, bills), then the nfl would probably mandate a cleveland browns-type of situation in which the city losing its team would retain the team name, colors, and history (with the franchise considered to have temporarily suspended operations in that city), while the relocated franchise would officially be considered an expansion franchise for LA. in which case, a new name would be needed.

if the jags move to LA, i propose that the feline predator theme be retained, with the new franchise rebranded as the "LA Cougars" in honor of the region's ample supply of fetching middle-aged women on the prowl.

The NFL wouldn't bother to protect the Jacksonville Jaguars name/logo. If they move, it's hardly like the NFL would go back there anytime soon. Cleveland had far more history and proved it could sell out consistently; the only issue was the stadium. And Jacksonville's attendance is mediocre at best, despite a team that has a winning record as a franchise.

And "Jaguars" make an appropriate nickname for a Los Angeles team -- historically, the range of the jaguar included the southern half of California.

Conversely, it's hard to imagine any Los Angeles ownership group wanting to keep the names Vikings or Bills in the event one of those teams moves.

[BluSpark]

I had no idea the Jaguar used to exist as far north as the southern U.S. You learn something new every day.

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[californio sur]

Originally Posted by BluSpark

I had no idea the Jaguar used to exist as far north as the southern U.S. You learn something new every day.

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Very interesting that the native American Jaguar did not ever reside in Florida per the link, so historically the LA Jaguars would be an appropriate name. There are mountain lions in the foothills so the LA Cougars would be a cool name, too.

But, based on recent developments it appears that the Chargers will return to LA so the issue of what to call the NFL team may be a moot point.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by californio sur

the LA Cougars would be a cool name, too.

The cheer leading squad we be composed of hot moms in their 40s and 50s and a couple of guys in their 20s.

[Vaettir]

Originally Posted by Charles

The cheer leading squad we be composed of hot moms in their 40s and 50s and a couple of guys in their 20s.

Yep, "Cougars" is pretty much ruined as a sports nickname for the foreseeable future.

And "Mountain Lions" is fairly cumbersome. Besides, Detroit would block the use of the name (even though it's clearly an African Lion on their helmet - a creature even more lost than a jaguar in Jacksonville!).

[RobinsonCrusoe]

the LA Bros.

the Cheerleaders could be called the LA Bro-hos.

[pbergen]

Originally Posted by Vaettir

The NFL wouldn't bother to protect the Jacksonville Jaguars name/logo. If they move, it's hardly like the NFL would go back there anytime soon.

that's probably true. but i'm sure the jags' die-hard fans would appreciate the gesture, even if the team never returns.

And "Jaguars" make an appropriate nickname for a Los Angeles team -- historically, the range of the jaguar included the southern half of California.

interesting, i didn't know that.

but if the jags do move to LA, it might make more sense to start fresh with a brand new nickname and identity so that the team isn't perceived by some fans as being recycled.

Originally Posted by californio sur

But, based on recent developments it appears that the Chargers will return to LA so the issue of what to call the NFL team may be a moot point.

i agree that it looks increasingly likely that the chargers will move north, but then again, sometimes news gets leaked to the media as a smokescreen for very different maneuverings behind the scenes. a savvy businessman would rather lie in the weeds until the time is right to make a big announcement so that he doesn't ruin his leverage or anger the fans who are about to get screwed.

in other words, while it certainly appears that the chargers might be moving from SD, i think the other relocation candidates are all still in play.

Originally Posted by RobinsonCrusoe

the LA Bros.

the Cheerleaders could be called the LA Bro-hos.

i like this suggestion. the team mascot could be a lower-middle-class white dude riding a lifted truck down the sideline and shooting affliction t-shirts into the stands during commercial breaks while korn or limp bizkit blares over the loudspeakers.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by RobinsonCrusoe

the LA Bros.

the Cheerleaders could be called the LA Bro-hos.

Excellent.

[NWA1]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

Aw **** it, just call them "The Mexicans" and get it over with.

That is FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!