In any kind of stable franchise, that would be the kind of chemistry that came from training camp and the first half of a season.

Now, the Knicks have opened the season and are considered one of the league's most stable franchises.

Accorsi is retiring at season's end, but the Giants have the feel of a stable franchise - built for the future, both near and far.

The Cowboys, once the N.F.L.'s most stable franchise, have 19 new players.

"I do think we have a stable franchise," Brown added.

I think I'm in a stable franchise now with a lot of tradition.

For the first decade of his tenure, Ziegler's reign was relatively smooth, with most franchises stable and profitable.

They blew late leads, made myriad mistakes, and shook one of the sport's more stable franchises to its foundation.

Stirling also says the Knicks must become a stable franchise if they are ever to become contenders.

Decades later, he can look back in satisfaction on having built the Giants into one of the most successful and stable franchises in sports.