[peanut gallery]

That couldn't possibly start construction for at least 5 years though, correct? The arena would have to go on Seawall Lot 337 and the Giants have delayed touching that until at least 2017. That one-liner makes it sound imminent but if that's the case I wonder why the Giants would be asking for an extension to develop that parcel. It seems like they would be more anxious to get started.

Assuming it's true though, this would be a killer to Oakland's Coliseum City dream -- something I have little faith in to begin with. The A's are clearly uninterested in it and if the Warriors aren't either, you're left with the Raiders (who have unapologetically made it known they are open to the best opportunity anywhere). 10 games isn't a good foundation for building the consistent traffic they are seeking for that type of development.