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There had been a lot of buzz with the NFL's return to Los Angeles, first with the Rams, then this season with the Chargers.
While having two pro teams in one city is a little unusual, Los Angeles has experience with it, we've got the Lakers and the Clippers, the Dodgers and the Angels.
But attendance hasn't been great for either of the NFL teams, could it be that this town isn't big enough for two NFL teams?
We asked that question on Take Two's twitter page:
NFL games aren't drawing the big crowds at LA's stadiums.
wants to know: Do you care about the NFL in LA?
— 89.3 KPCC (@KPCC)
NFL games aren't drawing the big crowds at LA's stadiums. @TakeTwo wants to know: Do you care about the NFL in LA?
— 89.3 KPCC (@KPCC) September 18, 2017
Here are a few responses:
Born and raised in LA but never a Rams or Chargers fan.
— Justin Satzman (@jsatz23)
Born and raised in LA but never a Rams or Chargers fan.
— Justin Satzman (@jsatz23) September 18, 2017
I am a native Angeleno & love football, but bringing a division rival of the
was a dumb move. It's like moving the SF Giants to LA.
— Lesley Annis-Cramer (@lesleynka_LA)
I am a native Angeleno & love football, but bringing a division rival of the @RAIDERS was a dumb move. It's like moving the SF Giants to LA.
— Lesleynka 🖐️ (@lesleynka_LA) September 18, 2017
Also, this doesn't help:
— Lesley Annis-Cramer (@lesleynka_LA)
Also, this doesn't help: https://t.co/5OqsYQhsfC
— Lesleynka 🖐️ (@lesleynka_LA) September 18, 2017
We talked about that and a lot more with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky.