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$2.3 Billion That What My 'Boys Are Worth

boone7247

boone7247

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Sorry I have to brag about the Cowboys and this is the only thing they give me to brag about.
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Someone please explain to me how the Bears aren't worth twice as much as they are? The McCaskey family have royally screwed the franchise. Not a Bears fan but live in the area and people I know can't wait for Virginia to peacefully pass on, so the family is forced to sell.

Note I realize that I missed the "'s" on That's in the title.
 
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00clone said:
I thought this was going to be an evaluation of your testicles...only entered to vehemently refute that overstated value.

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While not worth $2.3 Billion I did have a son last September that came out at 9 lbs 12 oz and 23 inches long. I have hopes of a future ISU power forward.
 
boone7247 said:
While not worth $2.3 Billion I did have a son last September that came out at 9 lbs 12 oz and 23 inches long. I have hopes of a future ISU power forward.
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I was 10 lbs 4 oz and 24" long at birth and I'm a whopping 5'11'' 180lbs at age 30. Don't get your hopes up.
 
Imagine how much they would be worth if Jerry would hire a real GM and coach. He's micromanaged his coaches so much that he couldn't get a top coach even if he payed them way more than market value.
 
cyhiphopp said:
Imagine how much they would be worth if Jerry would hire a real GM and coach. He's micromanaged his coaches so much that he couldn't get a top coach even if he payed them way more than market value.
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That is for sure. I am afraid the Cowboys are headed to Al Davis territory. Except we don't have to worry about money.
 
cybsball20 said:
The Bears aren't worth as much because they don't own the stadium, the city does. That's also why the Cowboys are worth so much
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You are right, but even if the stadium is taken out, the Cowboys would still be worth more. The Cowboys revenue is $241 million more, Which leads to operating profits in excess operating income of $187.5 million. Pretty sure the Bears are incorrectly marketed.
 
boone7247 said:
You are right, but even if the stadium is taken out, the Cowboys would still be worth more. The Cowboys revenue is $241 million more, Which leads to operating profits in excess operating income of $187.5 million. Pretty sure the Bears are incorrectly marketed.
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How much of that operating profit is a result of owning the stadium though? Not only the actual value of the structure but leasing it out for bowl games, the final four, etc... How much do you think Advocare paid to rent it out for a whole week? Not to mention concessions, parking, etc which I am sure the Bears don't get ALL of
 
boone7247 said:
You are right, but even if the stadium is taken out, the Cowboys would still be worth more. The Cowboys revenue is $241 million more, Which leads to operating profits in excess operating income of $187.5 million. Pretty sure the Bears are incorrectly marketed.
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Probably. Being deep in the heart of Texas probably has a lot to do with it. The Cowboys have always had that cache and have a giant state full of loyal fans. The Bears had a few good runs but were never considered America's Team.

I think a big part of this value calculation is how much the teams have been spending on players. The Redskins wouldn't have been my guess for #3 but Dan Snyder has never been shy about spending money, wisely or not. Jerry has had a tendency to overpay as well. Tony Romo will probably end up being an example of that.
 
boone7247 said:
Sorry I have to brag about the Cowboys and this is the only thing they give me to brag about.
The Most Valuable NFL Teams - Forbes


Someone please explain to me how the Bears aren't worth twice as much as they are? The McCaskey family have royally screwed the franchise. Not a Bears fan but live in the area and people I know can't wait for Virginia to peacefully pass on, so the family is forced to sell.

Note I realize that I missed the "'s" on That's in the title.
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The McCaskey's will not be forced the sell. The NFL already went through this type of succession plan with the Rooney family... no way they boot the Halas family.
 
boone7247 said:
Sorry I have to brag about the Cowboys and this is the only thing they give me to brag about.
The Most Valuable NFL Teams - Forbes


Someone please explain to me how the Bears aren't worth twice as much as they are? The McCaskey family have royally screwed the franchise. Not a Bears fan but live in the area and people I know can't wait for Virginia to peacefully pass on, so the family is forced to sell.

Note I realize that I missed the "'s" on That's in the title.
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I figured you were just using "Jerry-speak" in the subject.
 
The 'Boys have not played like a $2.3B team in the last five years. They have played more like the 'Girls.
 
I think we are wrong, looking it up AT&T Stadium (boy the sucks) is owned by the city of Arlington, the Cowboys are the operators. So I am not so sure how much that plays into it.
 
Cyballzz said:
The McCaskey's will not be forced the sell. The NFL already went through this type of succession plan with the Rooney family... no way they boot the Halas family.
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Do we really think the McCaskey's have the liquidity to pay somewhere between $350 - $450 million in estate taxes? I don't know that they can raise that kind of cash without getting some of it out of the team.
 
boone7247 said:
Do we really think the McCaskey's have the liquidity to pay somewhere between $350 - $450 million in estate taxes? I don't know that they can raise that kind of cash without getting some of it out of the team.
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Per Darren Rovell in an article on this subject

"Take the Chicago Bears as an example. George Halas bought the team in 1920 for $100; and when he died in 1983, he transferred ownership to Virginia McCaskey, his daughter. McCaskey, who is now in her 80's, reportedly has a controlling interest with an 80 percent share in the club. But technically, those shares were at some point gifted to her 11 children; so that when she passes away, there will be a minimal transference and therefore few estate taxes related to the club. Bears spokesman Roger Hacker said the percentage owned by each of the children is not public information and would not be released, but it appears that we can expect the McCaskeys to own the Bears for a while longer, at least."
 
Cyballzz said:
Per Darren Rovell in an article on this subject

"Take the Chicago Bears as an example. George Halas bought the team in 1920 for $100; and when he died in 1983, he transferred ownership to Virginia McCaskey, his daughter. McCaskey, who is now in her 80's, reportedly has a controlling interest with an 80 percent share in the club. But technically, those shares were at some point gifted to her 11 children; so that when she passes away, there will be a minimal transference and therefore few estate taxes related to the club. Bears spokesman Roger Hacker said the percentage owned by each of the children is not public information and would not be released, but it appears that we can expect the McCaskeys to own the Bears for a while longer, at least."
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That is interesting. If true good estate planning on their part. Not sure I would like it if I was a Bears fan, unless they decide to go IPO at some point. :jimlad:
 
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