October 16, 201411 yr If I was a player, I'd refuse to play in London. It would be a huge disadvantage. That would teach 'em.
October 16, 201411 yr True but if there was a team there they would come to know those players. Celeb/Sports endorsements are big $$$$ in Europe. In Europe, an NFL star would be less recognizable than the 15th man on a soccer side. The local darts champion would be more famous. Color me skeptical about those "endorsement opportunities."
October 16, 201411 yr This London idea makes as much sense as having an NHL team in Phoenix. You'd think... but in places where ownership and management are good, it's worked, despite a lack of historical interest or connection to hockey.
October 16, 201411 yr In Europe, an NFL star would be less recognizable than the 15th man on a soccer side. The local darts champion would be more famous. Color me skeptical about those "endorsement opportunities." Captain Obvious there! Your skeptical about everything!
October 19, 201411 yr My prediction is this franchise won't last over 10 years. The owners once the newness wears off in London will become tired of having to see their profits go to supporting the team that isn't making money. They don't want to see any of their money going to support a franchise that is a money pit and that is what a London team will become and the only way it will survive is by feeding the monster money and we all know the owners won't like that for too long.
October 19, 201411 yr Assuming this London lark becomes a reality, I wonder how pending charges and other legal issues against players will be handled vis-a-vis foreign travel restrictions.
October 19, 201411 yr Assuming this London lark becomes a reality, I wonder how pending charges and other legal issues against players will be handled vis-a-vis foreign travel restrictions. BOOM! Great Question!
October 19, 201411 yr Can anyone name any good ideas the current commissioner has had since getting his job? team in London = Furure Fail Pro Bowl in Fla = Fail Pro Bowl prior to SB = Fail mKing the draft last 4 days = Miserable Fail
October 20, 201411 yr In terms of attendance, the NFL games have averaged over 80,000, very few of which are Americans living over seas. The games sell out, and they sell out months in advance. The NFL is also a staple on British television. The NFL is popular in England, and by all accounts the games do make money. The question is would attendance continue to be strong if a team was based over there. I could see it being big for a few years, but I wouldn't be surprised to see interest want after the novelty wears off. And I do think players would hate it.
October 20, 201411 yr This London idea makes as much sense as having an NHL team in Phoenix. Wait...there's a hockey team in Phoenix?:idunno:
October 21, 201411 yr Would a team in London need a US Training facility for those short week turn arounds on back to back road games?
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