Quick Reaction: The Chargers Moving to Los Angeles

So, the Chargers are moving to Los Angeles. Forgive the rant- but these thoughts been gestating for quite some time, so hear me out.

It pains me to say this, but.... I'm glad.

In fact- I even wish the Spanos family luck: they are about to undertake quite an undesirable task.

While receiving a short-term boost in value from the sheer size of the Los Angeles market, they will have a difficult time building a fan base wherein the have...

No. Fans. Whatsoever.

The Chargers will be the SIXTH most popular football team behind the Rams (who, as the Chargers new landlord, will siphon off their revenue), Raiders, USC, UCLA, and even the LA Galaxy.

They have alienated their only fan base: the one they have in San Diego- and the Spanos family will be under much pressure from NFL executives to explain why their once-profitable franchise can no longer fill half a stadium.

There is a high likelihood that the Chargers pending relocation will be one of the greatest failures in NFL history.

So, when I wish the Spanos family luck, I mean it, in the most sincere and genuine possible way.

This team has held the city hostage for the last five years in the form of the Spanos family threatening relocation to coerce the public to pay for a stadium they could've easily financed themselves.

Mayor Falconer should be commended for not compromising the interests of the common man- and tonight, I will sleep just fine knowing that our city stood up to the Spanos family's greed.

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