Raiders will play at Oakland Coliseum for 2016

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Announcement of new Raiders lease expected at 6:00 p.m. ET
Posted by Mike Florio on February 11, 2016

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The Raiders didn’t have a lease to play in Oakland or anywhere else for 2016. They apparently have one now.

It’s believed the Raiders and the Joint Powers Authority will announce at a press conference to be held at 6:00 p.m. ET that the Raiders have reached a deal to remain at the O.Co Coliseum for 2016.

The Raiders had no other options for the coming season. The broader question is whether the Raiders and the powers-that-be within the Joint Powers Authority will strike a deal to build a new stadium, or whether the Raiders will move elsewhere. Last week, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf explained that her goal was to first get a lease in place with the Raiders and then to come up with a long-term stadium solution.

Potential options for the Raiders, if not in Oakland, include Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Diego (if the Chargers leave for L.A.), and Las Vegas. The possibility of the Raiders playing in Sacramento or sharing a stadium with the San Francisco Giants (not the 49ers, the Giants) also has been floated.

The most obvious solution — sharing a venue with the 49ers — continues to be at the bottom of the list.

 

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Raiders announce one-year lease to remain in Oakland
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 11, 2016

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For at least one more year, the Raiders will remain in Oakland.

The Raiders announced today that they have agreed to a one-year lease extension to play at O.co Coliseum for the 2016 season. The agreement includes an additional two years of team options, giving the Raiders the choice to play at the Coliseum in 2017 and 2018 as well.

Raiders owner Mark Davis called the deal a “win-win situation” and said he’s optimistic that a deal can get worked out that will keep the Raiders in Oakland. The Raiders have hired real estate executive Larry MacNeil, who helped the 49ers with their move into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, to help the Raiders negotiate a deal for a new stadium in Oakland.

“It gives us an opportunity to work on a permanent facility here in Oakland,” Davis said. “It gives us some certainty for this season as well as flexibility for the next two seasons. . . . My heart is here in Oakland.”

As they attempt to encourage more Bay Area fans to support them in Oakland, the Raiders have also announced that they will not raise season ticket prices.

 

[IowaRam]

I'm guessing like me , most Los Angeles Rams fans are hoping the Rams get Los Angeles all to themselves

After listening to this interview , it's sounding like now , there is at least a chance now that might happen

At least a little bit of a chance

Hopefully the Chargers stay in San Diego and the Raiders stay in Oakland

 

[Merlin]

The NFL wants only one team in LA. Why? It will remain available as a chip for other owners to threaten their cities with.

 

[PressureD41]

Rams belong in LA, Chargers in SD & the Shitters in Oak-town. Its just that simple. For the life of me i just don't get why the Whiners & Shitters are not sharing a building!

 

[Mojo Ram]

The most obvious solution — sharing a venue with the 49ers — continues to be at the bottom of the list.

Lol

 

[RamBill]

Will Raiders Stay in Oakland Beyond 2016?

ESPN's Paul Gutierrez reports the latest on the Raiders’ agreeing to a lease deal with O.co Coliseum to stay in Oakland for 2016 and how this affects the team’s future plans. (2:22)

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