Jerry Jones: 'Amen' to vision of Las Vegas for Raiders

HOUSTON – When casino owner Steve Wynn got before the Nevada Legislature to talk about bringing the NFL to Las Vegas, he specifically said two influential owners had told him the league is on board – and at least one of those owners says Wynn was spot-on.

“I would say, ‘Amen,’ ” Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters during the NFL meetings Tuesday. “Steve is a valued friend and Sheldon (Adelson) is as well. I admire Jim (Murren) and what they do with MGM and I just admire what Nevada, Las Vegas is about.

“It’s a compliment to the NFL that they’re considering supporting a team. And so, I think it’s a great opportunity for everybody concerned, and I’m looking forward to the future.”

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Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has pledged $650 million toward the project, though details of the business deal Adelson is proposing have yet to emerge. Another of the many questions that must be answered as the league gathers information is the reliance on revenue streams tied to the gambling industry.

But the idea of putting a team in Sin City has support from the league, according to Wynn, who told legislators: “Jerry Jones and (New England Patriots owner) Robert Kraft have told me the NFL is ready to do it.”

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis declined to comment Tuesday in advance of a scheduled briefing Wednesday to update other owners on his team’s stadium situation.

“Until then, I don’t want to say anything to you guys because I’d rather tell them first,” Davis said.

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A lot of factors go into relocation, which would have to be approved by 24 of 32 owners. But at least the idea of the Las Vegas Raiders seems to have support from Jones, who was instrumental in the Rams getting to move from St. Louis to Los Angeles this year.

“I think it’s a great matchup, and I’m really impressed by the leadership … and I’m impressed by the fact that financially the people that will be supporting Mark Davis’ effort to bring those Raiders there are as excited as they are about it,” Jones said. “That alone makes me want to be very active and very excited about the Raiders and the possibilities.”

Contributing: The Associated Press

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