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NFL team in London?
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:08 am
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:08 am
[link=(London team is 'on track' for 2022; NFL disputes report it's imminent
https://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25456148/nfl-vp-league-is-on-track-to-have-team-in-london-by-2022-nfl-disputes)]LINK[/link]
When reading this, I couldn't help but wonder if it happens. I would imagine it will (even though it's being denied).
That got me to thinking, Jags owner bought the team for $770 million. The Cowboys (America's team) are worth $1.85 billion.
Imagine how the value of the Jags would change if relocated to London. I would think it would rival that of Dallas, being the only home based team in Europe.
This owner could make himself a cool billion dollars in the next 10 years. I'd say that's a good ROI.
Does anyone actually think that a team WILL NOT eventually move to London? Think it'll be Jacksonville?
https://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25456148/nfl-vp-league-is-on-track-to-have-team-in-london-by-2022-nfl-disputes)]LINK[/link]
When reading this, I couldn't help but wonder if it happens. I would imagine it will (even though it's being denied).
That got me to thinking, Jags owner bought the team for $770 million. The Cowboys (America's team) are worth $1.85 billion.
Imagine how the value of the Jags would change if relocated to London. I would think it would rival that of Dallas, being the only home based team in Europe.
This owner could make himself a cool billion dollars in the next 10 years. I'd say that's a good ROI.
Does anyone actually think that a team WILL NOT eventually move to London? Think it'll be Jacksonville?
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Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:09 am to blueboxer1119
Please direct yourself to one of the 300000000000 threads on this issue already in progress.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:18 am to blueboxer1119
That's the likely team. I think the regular season is actually pretty easy. If they keep Jacksonville as their American "home base" they can use that facility for around four weeks at a time. They play in London for four weeks, come back to the U.S., then repeat up to their 16th game. The hardest logistical scenario for them is if they make the playoffs, traveling becomes a real issue for the road team.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:21 am to blueboxer1119
I would have 2 major concerns about a team in London. Would fans really care enough to go regularly and would players want to play there given the distance and higher tax rates.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:23 am to emoney
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The hardest logistical scenario for them is if they make the playoffs, traveling becomes a real issue for the road team.
Yeah, never thought about it like that. Imagine a west coast team having to go all the way across the pond. That would be stupid homefield advantage, before the game ever starts
With that in mind...Jacksonville has some good pieces, they will be pretty good in the next year or two.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:23 am to blueboxer1119
Seems like a logistical nightmare, but I haven't put much thought into it.
Also might have an issue getting free agents to play for the team.
Also might have an issue getting free agents to play for the team.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:25 am to blueboxer1119
How well did NFL Europe do? Is there enough fan support to have a franchise there long term?
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:26 am to blueboxer1119
I think the Jags' future will be tied to if the Shipyard development that Khan wants to do in Jacksonville happens or not. I can't see him moving the team if that becomes a reality.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:26 am to blueboxer1119
The London American Werewolves
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:39 am to blueboxer1119
Really hope this doesn't happen.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:48 am to blueboxer1119
The UK has some of the most strict work permit regulations on planet Earth. It will never happen.
Never ever.
Never ever.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:48 am to Master of Sinanju
The International Series games in London have been expanding because of their popularity. It has gone from one game a year in 2007-2012 to 5 games scheduled for 2018. And those games will be spread around 3 different venues. I think there's enough interest to support a franchise.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:49 am to TigerattheU
The players would mutiny
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:52 am to REG861
You mean they wouldn't want to be taxed at 45% for anything over 150k?
Posted on 1/22/16 at 10:03 am to Bottom9
quote:
The UK has some of the most strict work permit regulations on planet Earth. It will never happen.
How do futbol players play there? I would expect them to do the same thing for football.
For that matter, most of the London Monarchs were American and it wasn't an issue.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 10:05 am to Bestbank Tiger
Most American soccer players are unlikely to have had run ins with the law.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 10:24 am to Waffle House
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You mean they wouldn't want to be taxed at 45% for anything over 150k?
Key word is anything, that includes any endorsement. Nike signs Blake Bortles they tax that too.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 11:01 am to Waffle House
If Bernie Sanders gets in that's a non issue
Posted on 1/22/16 at 11:06 am to Waffle House
quote:
You mean they wouldn't want to be taxed at 45% for anything over 150k?
The tax rate is already 39.6% in that bracket. Add state income taxes, and it's pretty much the same.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 11:33 am to CCTider
Goodell wants an NFL team in London, and he doesnt care what you think.
There will be a team in London in the next few years as long as Goodell remains commish.
There will be a team in London in the next few years as long as Goodell remains commish.
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