 During the two decades without the NFL in L.A., a renovated Rose Bowl was a strong candidate to host a relocated or expansion team.However, after many years of varying offers, no deal could be struck between the NFL owners, the stadium's owner, and the City of Pasadena.On November 7, 2006, Pasadena voters overwhelmingly (72% opposition) rejected a financing package that would have allocated money for a renovation of the stadium that would have accommodated an NFL team in fear of greatly increased traffic.