The NFL in L.A.?
Fourteen years into his bid to bring a football team to Los Angeles, Ed Roski believes there WILL be football in L.A., though there is no real timeline as of yet.
Sam Farmer of the L.A. Times provides the latest insight into the fickle nature of Los Angeles, its fans, and its capability of actually supporting a team. A couple highlights:
Which teams potentially could be in play?
Jacksonville, Buffalo, Minnesota, Oakland, San Francisco and San Diego, none of which is for sale at the moment
Which team is most able to relocate?
San Diego. The Chargers negotiated an escape clause into their Qualcomm Stadium lease that affords them a three-month window each year in which they can leave San Diego without the threat of a lawsuit from the city.
The City of Los Angeles should trade the Clippers to San Diego for the Chargers.
I welcome any Pro football team in LA. The whole atmosphere from the pre-game to the game is outstanding!
http://yallkiltit.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/the-nfl-in-l-a/
http://onanygivensportsday.com/2010/02/10/los-angeles-needs-the-nfl/