T17. New York Jets: $1.8 Billion
The little brothers of New York professional football are, on paper, again behind the New York Giants in the hunt for a Super Bowl trophy as training camps set to open up. Playing in the top sports market in the United States certainly increases the overall value of the New York Jets, but it is the product on the field that could disappoint a diehard fan base for another season. The Jets have again hit the figurative reset button with a coaching change, and the team is still looking for a franchise quarterback. Gang Green fans are growing tired of waiting for the Jets to win it all. We’ve seen empty seats at MetLife Stadium during Jets games in recent history. The time to begin a turnaround has come for the Jets.
T17. Chicago Cubs: $1.8 Billion
The term “Lovable Losers” in any sports dictionary brings with it the team logo and description of the Chicago Cubs. Some, including New York sports talk radio legend Mike Francesa, saw the Cubs as being World Series favorites back during the spring months before a first meaningful pitch had been thrown. The Cubs are, as of the posting of this piece, very much in the playoff hunt, but things have not completely gone to plan to date this year. You have to give those running the club credit, because they are trying to build a true winner by making solid offseason moves.
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