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There is plenty of evidence to support that this happens. Not much evidence to support the theory that the NFL steers the regular season and postseason toward the most profitable outcomes. If this were happening, why would the smallest market have one of the most successful teams in history (Packers)? How was Buffalo allowed to dominate the AFC for years? The city of LA has what, one SB win almost 40 years ago? How has Pittsburgh been one of the most successful franchises? Why did it take so long for Philly to break through? Why haven’t the Bears won anything in the last 35 years? Why don’t the Jets ever win?
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That thinking is too simplistic. They do it for many more ritualistic reasons than just money and all the leagues are in unison. Also, profit sharing nullifies the need for the major markets like Chicago/New York to win every year.
What happened before Raiders left? Warriors went to multiple finals and San Jose Sharks went deep in playoffs and SF went to SB. That cushions the blowback. Rams leave LA and Lakers go to 17 finals between between like 1979 and now. Nice way to make up for lost nfl money. It's not just nfl, 1 plus 1. There's more variables for billion dollar industries.
Missouri- nothing for decades and then boom 2014_15, 2 series for royals, 2018 Blues win Stanley and Chief's win SB. All happens right around the time they lose the Rams.
Coincidence, my ass.