Vikings No Call, Integrity of the Game and the Saints
Also, it’s harder for the stars to be “seen” in the stands with 75k other people as opposed to the smaller crowds at MLB and NBA games.
Los Angeles is and always will be a poor NFL market because there are so many transplants in the area and thus fans of other teams.There are countless articles out there but here's a couple of quick A.I. blurbs on the subject. The Rams were having severe fan interest issues, on multiple levels. It wasn't just about the owner.
And yes, the league strongly values L.A. regardless of the fact that interest in the league was rising even before they got a team there. Just because something is constantly improving doesn't mean it can't improve significantly better.
Also, it’s harder for the stars to be “seen” in the stands with 75k other people as opposed to the smaller crowds at MLB and NBA games.