| St. Louis Rams Owner Prefers Stan Kroenke Take Over Team | Posted By: Sweets
05-27-2010
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In his first extensive interview since late January, Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom talked about the sales process and why Kroenke is a good choice as the Rams' next owner, and paid homage to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan according to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "It's been interesting," Rosenbloom said. "We're tackling a lot of issues here. We're trying to find the right buyer for us, the right buyer for the NFL, the right buyer for St. Louis. And do it in a way that respects the process." In a move that surprised many, Kroenke exercised his right of first refusal in matching a sales agreement reached by Khan to purchase Rosenbloom's and Rodriguez's 60 percent share. "Stan has been a great partner, a friend to our family for 15 years," Rosenbloom said. "It's his right to do what he chose to do here. We're happy that we have such a good friend in Stan and that St. Louis has such a good friend in Stan." In no way, Rosenbloom pointed out, should that be construed as a sign of disrespect to Khan. "I have great admiration for Shad Khan, and I consider Shad a friend," Rosenbloom said. Nonetheless, Rosenbloom would be gratified to see Kroenke take over the team because in a sense Kroenke would continue the family legacy in the NFL.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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