The Chargers’ struggles in L.A. continue to be exacerbated

by periodic reports that they won’t be staying in L.A. for very long. And that’s very good news for the other NFL team in L.A.It also makes the Rams the prime suspects in the endless stream of rumor http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-hunter-henry-jersey , speculation, and innuendo regarding a potential relocation of the Chargers.Whether it’s a return to San Diego, a relocation to St. Louis, or a 5,400-mile move to London (none of which are happening), the whispers that the Chargers won’t be long for Los Angeles continue. Given that they’re coming at a time when both the Chargers and the Rams are trying to sell PSLs, tickets, and/or suites at the new stadium they’ll share as of 2020, lingering uncertainty regarding the Chargers inures directly to the benefit of the Rams.In every market, sports fans have only so many dollars to spend. With two NFL teams in the same market Womens Joe Barksdale Jersey , and with both teams trying to establish a base of paying customers in a 70,000-seat venue when the paying customers can choose to patronize either team, one way win the battles for the hearts, minds, and wallets of Angelenos would be to perpetuate the notion that one of the two contenders may remove itself from the competition.While fans picking the Rams over the Chargers hurts the Rams indirectly by depressing the revenue the Chargers will generate at the stadium owned by Rams owner Stan Kroenke, fans of teams facing the Chargers will still buy the tickets to games (with 20-plus years of no NFL teams in L.A., thousands of fans of every team reside there), making the stadium full or close to it regardless of the size of the Chargers’ fan base in L.A.So Kroenke will still make money from having the Chargers play at his stadium, and the Rams will preserve their top-dog position in the L.A. market if the Chargers’ struggles to establish a foothold continue to be undermined by the perception that they already have one foot out the door.To be fair, the Chargers have done little to protect themselves. Last year’s 12-4 season generated little or no local excitement Casey Hayward Jersey , and the team has made decisions in free agency and the draft without regard to the importance of having players that fans will pay to see. The Rams have found a way to operate with substance and style, and style definitely becomes a big part of the equation in L.A.Whether the Chargers adjust their roster-management strategy accordingly, they definitely have dramatically changed their P.R. approach. The deliciously profane comments from owner Dean Spanos ooze with the frustration that comes from the perception/reality that the Rams are working the media to establish and maintain a false narrative that the Chargers may leave. Hopefully, Spanos and company will work behind the scenes to tell the league and the Rams that the Chargers understand what the Rams are doing, and that if the Rams keep it up the next batch of quotes from Spanos will include both profanity and a direct claim that the Rams are behind the leaks of #fakenews.Chargers UDFA Spotlight: OL Chris Durant In mid-April, I wrote about how the Chargers worked out Durant at his high-school prior to the NFL Draft. Turns out the Chargers liked him so much they made him one of their first pick-ups once the UDFA frenzy began.Durant was a four-year starter for the Tribe who amassed 36 career starts at the left tackle position. At 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, he possesses the prototypical size for a blindside protector and the necessary experience you want at such an important position. Before leaving campus, Durant was a three-time Third Team-All CAA selection, including his senior year in which he was limited to just six games played by a lingering injury.After searching and searching for game film of any kind, I found W&M’s game against the Delaware Blue Hens http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-melvin-ingram-jersey , and guys, it’s some pretty stellar tape from Durant.After watching just a handful of plays into this game, it was incredible how polished Durant was fundamentally to the point that I couldn’t believe he wasn’t a drafted player. He has excellent quickness in his kick-slide, keeps his feet very active in pass protection, and is constantly trying to win the battle for inside hand-position.In the run game, he absolutely springs off the line which is evident as he consistently reaches inside shades and 3-techs. Durant also seems adept at using leverage to find productivity in the run game which makes up for any shortcomings he may have in the strength department.After having watched the rest of the UDFA offensive linemen, I can say with certainty that Durant is the best of the bunch and is one of my favorite picks to make the final 53-man roster. With the logjam of talent on the interior, Durant has a much better shot at making the team with Sam Tevi and Michael Schofield as the only two main depth players at the tackle position.