Mark Davis: Raiders already won 'Fight for L.A.' against Rams, Chargers
The turf war between the Chargers and Rams - as the franchises compete for the fans of Los Angeles - may be a battle for second place, at least according to Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis.
As the Raiders faced the Rams last weekend, Davis was asked about the two new L.A. clubs' fight to be the most popular football team in town, but said local fans have instead chosen a third option on the ballot.
"You know, it’s kind of funny," Davis told Vincent Bonsignore of Los Angeles Daily News. "They’re talking about the fight for Los Angeles. And Raiders fans have been telling me we already won that fight, And that the Rams and Chargers are fighting for the No. 2 and 3 spots ...
"I think we already won the battle."
The Raiders resided in Los Angeles from 1982-94 and left a lasting impression on the area. Davis said that while "Raider Nation" exists all over the world, the fans in Southern California have always been very supportive and that the club wants to keep a strong relationship with the community.
"A good portion (of the Raiders' fans) have come from Los Angeles and Southern California," Davis added. "Without stepping on any toes, we’re going to market ourselves in Los Angeles area. And San Diego. We're reaching out to Raider Nation in Southern California. It's strong there."
- with h/t to CBS Sports