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So why doesn't the NFL have a Canadian franchise?
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:15 pm
Every other pro league has them it seems. Obviously they have Canadian style football, but does Toronto or Montreal maybe get a team eventually? Serious question.
This post was edited on 11/23/14 at 9:16 pm
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Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:16 pm to thebert4130
Buffalo played some games in Toronto.
They'll put a team in London first, I'd imagine.
They'll put a team in London first, I'd imagine.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:16 pm to thebert4130
healthcare
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:17 pm to BayouBengals03
Seems more practical to move into Canadia before London.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:19 pm to thebert4130
Because it couldn't co-exist with the CFL.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:22 pm to thebert4130
Do you even American Football bro?
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:23 pm to thebert4130
b/c frick canada
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:25 pm to thebert4130
Then they'd have to put a team or two in Mexico.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:30 pm to heypaul
I'm sure it's on their minds anyway. London. Mexico. Canada. Then world!
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:30 pm to thebert4130
We do.
Marcus Ball.
Marcus Ball.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:36 pm to thebert4130
Good question. The CFL was founded in 1958. The motto is "This is our league".
Probably wanted to do their own thing.
Probably wanted to do their own thing.
Posted on 11/23/14 at 9:39 pm to thebert4130
They do, just still called Buffalo.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:47 am to thebert4130
Seattle Seahawks (Vancouver)
Buffalo Bills (Toronto)
Calgary/Edmonton and Montreal are ripe for expansion though.
Buffalo Bills (Toronto)
Calgary/Edmonton and Montreal are ripe for expansion though.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 3:32 am to Anfield Road
I too am surprised that Goodell seems so focused on London but yet seems partial to saving a negligible small market like Buffalo instead of truly pursuing Toronto.
I think the main impediment is that Toronto doesn't seem willing to build a brand new stadium in order to get the team. I think the NFL would rather keep the Bills in Buffalo (at least for the time being) then move them to the SkyDome in Toronto.
But Toronto would be a good Super bowl city if they built a dome. So the promise of say 3 Super Bowls within 20 years seems like it would be enough to get the thing done.
I think the main impediment is that Toronto doesn't seem willing to build a brand new stadium in order to get the team. I think the NFL would rather keep the Bills in Buffalo (at least for the time being) then move them to the SkyDome in Toronto.
But Toronto would be a good Super bowl city if they built a dome. So the promise of say 3 Super Bowls within 20 years seems like it would be enough to get the thing done.
This post was edited on 11/24/14 at 3:35 am
Posted on 11/24/14 at 4:41 am to SirWinston
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But Toronto would be a good Super bowl city if they built a dome
Yep, requiring every fan to have a passport and travel to Toronto is a brilliant idea.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 4:44 am to thebert4130
Would need to change the name after expanding into other countries.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:27 am to SirWinston
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I too am surprised that Goodell seems so focused on London but yet seems partial to saving a negligible small market like Buffalo instead of truly pursuing Toronto.
I think the main impediment is that Toronto doesn't seem willing to build a brand new stadium in order to get the team. I think the NFL would rather keep the Bills in Buffalo (at least for the time being) then move them to the SkyDome in Toronto.
But Toronto would be a good Super bowl city if they built a dome. So the promise of say 3 Super Bowls within 20 years seems like it would be enough to get the thing done.
I am friends with 3 ppl from Toronto here in med school. I asked them if they went to any of the Bills games there and they said no. Canada doesn't care about football (American or Canadian).
Canada's sports rankings:
1. Hockey
2. Hockey
3. Baseball
4. Soccer
5. Curling and other winter sports
6. Canadian football
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:43 am to thebert4130
taxes on players....way too high
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:58 am to choupiquesushi
The NFL and the CFL have a gentleman's Agreement
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:59 am to cave canem
quote:Good point. There are no people who have passports, and Toronto's population is 0.
Yep, requiring every fan to have a passport and travel to Toronto is a brilliant idea.
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