The Dallas Cowboys are, according to the latest Forbes list, the NFL franchise with the highest market value, which is estimated to be around $6.5 billion, the owner of this team is Jerry Jones and his economic and political power is undoubted, however, that does not necessarily mean that he can always do his will.
So far, only the cities of New York (Giants, Jets) and Los Angeles (Rams and Chargers) own two NFL teams, however, according to the Mayor of Dallas, his city should be the next to have this privilege.
Dallas Mayor’s arguments
“The answer is Dallas,” Mayor Eric Johnson tweeted. “Why? We are about to pass the Chicago metro and become the #3 metro in the US, which would make us the largest US metro WITHOUT 2 teams. Football is king here. Dallas needs an expansion team and we would be able to sustain 2 NFL teams better than LA or NY.”
According to Eric Johnson, the idea of this supposed new franchise will be to not share AT&T Stadium and locate this team in another part of this great city.
“We need an AFC team that plays in Southern Dallas,” Johnson tweeted. “It would never want for a fan base or attendance or support from the City of Dallas. Who wouldn’t want to see a Dallas versus Dallas Super Bowl…in the City of Dallas?”
What about Jerry Jones?
Surely this idea doesn’t sit too well with Jerry Jones, as having competition in his same market of should be in his best interest, on that point, Johnson was very clear.
“So far the main reason I hear for why this can’t happen is because of Jerry Jones,” Johnson said. “Well, first, let’s not put words in Mr. Jones’s mouth. Second, I work for the residents of Dallas, not Jerry Jones. Third, other NFL team owners also do not work for Jerry Jones, but themselves.”
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