[News] Eric Weddle Says Chargers' Move From San Diego Is 'Terrible'

[BR News]

The Ravens safety played nine years in San Diego and still calls it home. And he’s not happy to see the Chargers uproot their franchise to Los Angeles.

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[BirdWatcher]

If you follow Twitter, you'll see we're picking up (former) San Diego fans in droves.  

[The Greek]

well in a few years when both los angeles teams are not drawing the fans because the fans in la could care less about football than hopefully that will be the end of goodells obsession to have football in that city.

[TheConquerorWorm]

well in a few years when both los angeles teams are not drawing the fans because the fans in la could care less about football than hopefully that will be the end of goodells obsession to have football in that city.

The NFL doesn't really care about fans in seats - ticket sales are about 15-20% of the revenue. Having a TV deal in the biggest US TV market, now that's another story. Why do you think the Jags are moving to London? You think it's to sell tickets? It's because London would become the biggest TV market in the NFL.

[The Greek]

you are right about the tv markets.

[metalraven]

If you follow Twitter, you'll see we're picking up (former) San Diego fans in droves.  

Really?

[metalraven]

All 47 fans are irate!

[Rav'n Maniac]

It's sad that they couldn't come to an agreement on a stadium there. Either way I still think the Chargers should have relocated to Mexico. The NFL seems to want to expand there anyway.

[hen826957]

It a shame the Chargers couldn't say there. Now LA has 2 NFL teams and 2 Basketball teams that is underly unfair. I like San Deigo as a city, looks pretty cool especially La Jolla and Del Mar in San Deigo County as l been looking at the videos. If l ever moved to Southern California, l like San Deigo but still will always be a Ravens fan of course. 😊

[Ravenous_Ravens]

Of all the places to move the Chargers they go and pick a city that already has a team. What a waste. Another tell tale sign that the NFL isn't all that concerned with the long term success. I guess they forgot there used to be teams in LA and they couldn't maintain...

NFL wisdom: If your going to make mistakes, better to make the same mistakes over and over again. At least you know what to expect and can act surprised.

[Ravensfansince03]

It a shame the Chargers couldn't say there. Now LA has 2 NFL teams and 2 Basketball teams that is underly unfair. I like San Deigo as a city, looks pretty cool especially La Jolla and Del Mar in San Deigo County as l been looking at the videos. If l ever moved to Southern California, l like San Deigo but still will always be a Ravens fan of course. 😊

San Diego is beautiful. Warm weather with highways that wind through lush mountains with penthouses on them. The coastline is also incredible. Only downside is things are so expensive, and you are right by the border. I haven't been there in the longest, but last time I stayed with friends they had to pay extra to have their trash picked up. The city is still amazing I definitely say go for it.

[Ravensfansince03]

  On 1/12/2017 at 3:28 PM, The Greek said:

well in a few years when both los angeles teams are not drawing the fans because the fans in la could care less about football than hopefully that will be the end of goodells obsession to have football in that city.

The NFL doesn't really care about fans in seats - ticket sales are about 15-20% of the revenue. Having a TV deal in the biggest US TV market, now that's another story. Why do you think the Jags are moving to London? You think it's to sell tickets? It's because London would become the biggest TV market in the NFL.

But nobody watches the jaguars.

[Ravensfansince03]

It's sad that they couldn't come to an agreement on a stadium there. Either way I still think the Chargers should have relocated to Mexico. The NFL seems to want to expand there anyway.

If NFL teams think they are going to up & move to Mexico and take away USA jobs then they will have to pay a 35% tax fee

[Virginia 55]

Eric get in the weight room! You dont have time to comment on your former team. Your stats were less than stellar for a strong safety. While i appreciate your picks all the assisted tackles has me bummed. Piling on is no way to make a living at safety. Get it together.

[EddiOK]

It might go down as a worse move than New Coke.