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Sam_nyj
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Just interested on your opinions about a new Franchise being started in London?
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flgreen
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Hate the idea. To disruptive to team schedule, and I'm not really interested in 7 am games
I hate to seem narrow-minded. But personally, I hope it does not happen. For one thing, I would hate having the Jets travel there. And ultimately, I would dread the Lombardi ever being awarded to a franchise located outside the USA. I do appreciate your fandom of the Jets, but I can't say I understand it.
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Sam_nyj
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No, I totally agree. Should never be a franchise outside the US. Theres no way they would sell out Wembley every week as well
I should have also said that regardless of what I think, or anyone else thinks, I am sure it will eventually happen. I also hate night games and wish especially that Thursday night games would go away. But I am sure those are here to stay as well. The greed of NFL owners knows no bounds, and they'll keep expanding sources of income no matter how bad the idea.
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Sam_nyj
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I think there will be a LA franchise before there is a London one though.
That would be a good bet. And can a franchise in Toronto be far behind? I think only if there is a drop-off in revenue will the continuously growing overexposure of the game be abated.
I am okay with a franchise opening wherever it is. What I do not want is the number of teams in the league to expand. The sport will get diluted with athletes that wouldn't be able to sniff the field in today's nfl.
I'll be okay if they open up another Europe league and actually try hard to making it work. Make it like soccer where every country has its own league. There's growth that way, not by expanding the NFL.
I'll be okay if they open up another Europe league and actually try hard to making it work. Make it like soccer where every country has its own league. There's growth that way, not by expanding the NFL.
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Sam_nyj
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I would love a new Europe League tbh
were else is american football popular in europe??
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Sam_nyj
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Popular in Germany I think
hey RI, i see you made it over here..
stick around, NYJF is gaining traction weekly..
Hey jetgreen, thanks for noticing! And yes, I have every intention of sticking around.
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ucrenegade
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I don't see how the traveling would be feasible. You would think they would get tired.
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I'm in support. Great country. Our closest ally. Can't wait! Eventually it will happen. Please though, can you take Woody as the owner and provide the Jets with someone with vision and insight? We can work something out I'm sure.
The league is already too watered down. If the Jags want to move to London, so be it. But no new teams please.
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Deleted member 39
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It would be great to have a expansion franchise in London. It would be interesting to see what innovations your country could make to this great game. (We love what you did to Rock and Roll). After all, American Football is derived from Rugby. Eventually the NFL could expand to Germany, France, Italy, etc.
An expansion team would present challenges. But I think your country has overcome greater challenges over the past thousand or so years. As the game becomes popular you could drawer from your local talent. We need to fix the concussion issue. But it's a very exciting new frontier.
Salute!
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Sam_nyj
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I think its simar time from New York to San Fran and New York to London
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Sam_nyj
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Attendance could be a problem, In the Premier League the aerage is 35k. Not what an owner wants when trying to maximise profits and create a great Franchise. I'm stuck in the middle to some extent. I would love to watch Football every week live. However, I just can't see it being viable at this time.