They've talked about it, as well as moving teams, probably only the Jaguars though. Most likely candidates that have been talked about are Los Angeles, San Antonio, London, Toronto, and Mexico City. And I think that's it. Some other possibles, but unlikely would be Orlando and Salt Lake City. How many teams would they add, and how would they do the divisions? Could we see the Colts return to the AFC East? Indy doesn't fit in the south anyway, San Antonio would be a good switch. A team from London would work better in the NFC East, since the rivalries are there with the Colts in the AFC-if they were to change up divisions.
I think London is a bad idea. Their home field advantage would be too much, if they ever were able to find a fan base. Also it isn't fair for them to pretty much fly out of country for games, changing sleep schedules, so on. I could see that being a huge mistake. Toronto is the way to go if we are ever going out of country IMO.
Agreed about a team in London,it really is unfair to both sides.When they are home the visiting team is at a huge disadvantage and when they are away they would be in the opposite situation,both because of time differences and travel. In regards to expansions elsewhere they would have to balance the divisions again but could see a team in Los Angeles and San Antonio the most.
Sorry to my friends overseas, but leave the NFL in the damn US of fricking A As far as LA, my money is that Buffalo moves there. Yes, that puts 4 teams in Cali, but I really believe Buffalo is moving to LA.
San Antonio has issues with selling out Spurs games I believe, I dont know if they can support another franchise - especially being sandwiched between the Dallas/Houston markets. London is just a terrible idea, and I dont go for Mexico City either, to much civil unrest in Mexico atm - I dont see highly paid NFL players wanting to live there. Toronto is a possibility for the Bills though. Will be interesting to see the Jags over the next few years for sure - they just arent getting it done in Jacksonville. Perhaps drafting Tim Tebow can sell them out, but if not there will be little choice but to move somewhere.
they should really give up the LA idea, it hasnt worked in the past and it never will. If anything Buffalo will move up to Toronto.
I might actually start liking the Jaguars if they moved to Orlando, as long as they dont call themselves Tuskers. I'd certainly be able to go to more NFL games.
I have no problem with Toronto. I think London and Mexico City would be a nightmare. They're simply to difficult too add to the league for various reasons. Mostly travel logistics though. The NFL doesn't have to be a world-wide sport, participation wise. I'd like to see 36 teams, and back to the 6 divisions with 6 teams per division. And only 2 pre-season games. Then we'd truly weed out the weak , and the play-offs would be competitive as hell.. There are a few markets that could sustain teams such as LA or Orlando. then again, 10 division games would be too much. i dunno.
1) I'd have to question some of the special political exemptions the NFL gets if they became an international business, seeing as how much of the NFL's 'most favored' status in Washington comes from the idea that is a piece of Americana... thus no anti-trust problems. 2) The Bills have more fans in Toronto than California, plus the upstate Buffalonians could still make the drive. (THis runs counter to my point #1 though) 3) I live in Los Angeles and I do NOT want the Bills to move out here. NONONONONO!!!
PLEASE move them to LA. I hate watching them over the Phins here in Orlando when they both play at the same time. Buffalo already has had a home game in Toronto the past two years. Lets make it happen already.
I thought the Spurs sold well, they're pretty popular. They have a wnba team and if that could succeed in SA, an nfl team should be able to. More so than in Jacksonville at least. They sold well when the Saints played there in 2005. I think it would work since football is more popular anyway, they'd maybe need to add some seats to the Alamodome. I think it holds 70,000 though which is already more then JVille can even sell. Isn't Los Angeles bankrupt? How can they spend millions on a football stadium?? San Antonio already has one.
Whatever happens and whoever moves, one thing is certain, and that is getting a team in LA. I would think that the Buffalo franchise would be a prime candidate, with new ownership coming soon (just how long CAN Ralph Wilson last?!) and given the incentives that LA and the NFL will dangle. Despite some fan support, I don't know about Toronto; lots of opposition there from protectionist elements. San Antonio would have to be considered a good candidate. What about Portland, OR?
