6. How will the Chargers survive in Los Angeles?
The poor Chargers once again finished last in the AFC West. Sadly, they have only managed nine wins in the last two years. Head coach Mike McCoy was fired as a result of another poor campaign.
To make matters worse, Chargers’ owner Dean Spanos ripped the rug right out from under the team’s fans and announced a re-location to Los Angeles. Loyal fans are irate, quarterback Philip Rivers is distraught and the team’s first attempt at a new logo was a joke.
How is a team that is already down in the dumps going to perform in a new city and temporary stadium after losing a large share of its fan base?
This is an unlucky team that also lost its star wide receiver Keenan Allen and pass-catching back Danny Woodhead (among many others) in 2016. The 2017 campaign is likely going to be filled with growing pains. The Chargers’ AFC West rivals, Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders, are on the uptrend. And, the Broncos are no picnic to compete against either.
If the Chargers have not quite sunken to rock bottom, they will soon enough. Unfortunately, the climb back uphill in their new city looks absolutely brutal.