1.   And in that absence, a clearly incorrect call could create an undeserving Super Bowl champion and tarnish the NFL credibility already shaken by franchise moves.

2.   As a result, the MLS can block franchise moves if it wants.

3.   According to the league bylaws regarding possible franchise moves, there are several other factors to consider in evaluating the proposed transfer.

4.   Additionally, public ownership has the possibility to thwart a franchise move, which has been the major weapon teams have used to cudgel millions from unwilling taxpayers.

5.   After losing to Davis, the NFL asked the court for guidelines regarding franchise moves in the future.

6.   Congress would do fans a favor by allowing antitrust litigation in baseball labor disputes and granting pro football an exemption on franchise moves.

7.   He blamed increasing player salaries and high operating costs for the recent rash of franchise moves.

8.   NFL owners cannot stop franchise moves, even with costly litigation.

9.   Nowadays, franchises move a player when he even sends out brain waves that he is speculating about revising his contract.

10.   Obviously the NFL has tried and failed to stop previous franchise moves.