RFU Q&A with Jeric Griffin of RantSports
PostPosted:8 years 11 months ago
I asked @JericGriffin a few question on our behalf:
1. Are your pieces on relocation purely opinion or is there also reporting involved? What are you basing your NFL/L.A. articles on?
I typically don't break news; my columns are reactions to news that breaks and I try to include relevant information that isn't included in the original breaking news. My column today on the Chargers' relocation is a perfect example.
2. Do you still think it's the Raiders and the Rams in L.A. in 2016?
I think the Rams will be in L.A. in a temporary home in 2016 (Rose Bowl or L.A. Coliseum) while the new Inglewood stadium is being built. It'll likely be ready for the 2018 NFL season. I also think the Raiders or Chargers will join the Rams in Inglewood instead of joining forces in Carson, and if I had to bet, I'd say it'll be the Raiders.
3. Any chance Spanos gets Kroenke and/or Davis to hold off for a year?
I don't think anyone is holding off at all. The Rams and Raiders' leases are up after this season and the NFL is securing temporary homes for teams in L.A. next season. Kroenke is doing his own thing with no regard for anyone else and Davis won't hesitate to jump on board with him if/when the Chargers get things worked out to stay in San Diego.
1. Are your pieces on relocation purely opinion or is there also reporting involved? What are you basing your NFL/L.A. articles on?
I typically don't break news; my columns are reactions to news that breaks and I try to include relevant information that isn't included in the original breaking news. My column today on the Chargers' relocation is a perfect example.
2. Do you still think it's the Raiders and the Rams in L.A. in 2016?
I think the Rams will be in L.A. in a temporary home in 2016 (Rose Bowl or L.A. Coliseum) while the new Inglewood stadium is being built. It'll likely be ready for the 2018 NFL season. I also think the Raiders or Chargers will join the Rams in Inglewood instead of joining forces in Carson, and if I had to bet, I'd say it'll be the Raiders.
3. Any chance Spanos gets Kroenke and/or Davis to hold off for a year?
I don't think anyone is holding off at all. The Rams and Raiders' leases are up after this season and the NFL is securing temporary homes for teams in L.A. next season. Kroenke is doing his own thing with no regard for anyone else and Davis won't hesitate to jump on board with him if/when the Chargers get things worked out to stay in San Diego.