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Why Rams won't return to L.A.
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08:22 AM ET 06.07 | As compelling as that story line sounds -- the Rams returning to Los Angeles -- it isn't going to happen. Not now. And maybe not ever. There are plenty of reasons there won't be an L.A. reboot of the Rams. Here are some of them: Rams owners are hoping to get at least $850 million for the team, and a privately financed stadium will cost $800 million at a minimum. Factor in a relocation fee imposed by the NFL, and the number soars well north of $2 billion. It would be surprising if returning to L.A. cracked the top five issues on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell 's to-do list. It might not even be in the top 10. Just about every ounce of energy is spent on hammering out a labor agreement with the players. The Rams might not have the best stadium in the league, but their lease ranks right up there. The first out clause doesn't come until after the 2014 season. The club pays a nominal amount to play in a dome paid for entirely by taxpayer money. Fans largely have been supportive of the team, even in down years, and the Rams haven't done a lot of searching for alternative deals in their backyard.
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