Pats’ Robert Kraft wants NFL team in London: “We’re starting to tap out in the U.S.”

WhoDat!656 · 06-28-2012, 07:21 PM

“I think we’re starting to tap out in the United States. If you look at the last Super Bowl we were in this past season, we had over 180 million people watching – that’s almost two thirds of America. So for us to grow the game, we have to expand globally. Having seen the kind of support we have received here in London, it is the intention of the NFL owners to get two games here, starting next year.

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Danno · 06-28-2012, 07:39 PM

Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London?

WhoDat!656 · 06-28-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London?

And he claims they are the most popular team NFL team in the UK!

mutineer10 · 06-28-2012, 11:52 PM

Stupid idea. It's football ... American football. If they simply must do it, put a team in Canada or even Mexico, not some place like London. Forcing a team to travel 12+ hours for one away game, or the London team traveling 12+ hours for EIGHT away games, is just absurd.

QBREES9 · 06-29-2012, 12:13 AM

Ok then, move your team over there.

OldMaid · 06-29-2012, 12:31 AM

No. No teams there or in Canada or Mexico.

QBREES9 · 06-29-2012, 12:41 AM

I would say Canada.

NOLA54 · 06-29-2012, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London?

I guess they would become the EX Pats.

NOLA54 · 06-29-2012, 12:45 AM

It's insane & stupid.

Crusader · 06-29-2012, 01:26 AM

I think there is no way they can only add one european team. Because just like you're saying, the tavel would be insane. Its better if they just restart the NFL Europe. I'd like to see the last 6 teams in Germany/Netherlands, 2 teams in the UK and preferably a Snadinavian team in Stockholm or Copenhagen. Paris would be a good option too.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,063	Pats’ Robert Kraft wants NFL team in London: “We’re starting to tap out in the U.S.” “I think we’re starting to tap out in the United States. If you look at the last Super Bowl we were in this past season, we had over 180 million people watching – that’s almost two thirds of America. So for us to grow the game, we have to expand globally. Having seen the kind of support we have received here in London, it is the intention of the NFL owners to get two games here, starting next year. Pats

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London? mutineer10, SmashMouth, pherein and 2 others like this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,063	Originally Posted by Danno Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London? And he claims they are the most popular team NFL team in the UK!

06-29-2012, 12:13 AM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Ok then, move your team over there. mutineer10, ScottF and pherein like this.

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NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Danno Anyone see the irony of an owner of a team called the Patriots wanting to start a team in London? I guess they would become the EX Pats. neugey likes this.

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06-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#4
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Stupid idea. It's football ... American football. If they simply must do it, put a team in Canada or even Mexico, not some place like London. Forcing a team to travel 12+ hours for one away game, or the London team traveling 12+ hours for EIGHT away games, is just absurd.

06-29-2012, 12:31 AM	#6
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,912 Blog Entries: 3	No. No teams there or in Canada or Mexico.

06-29-2012, 12:41 AM	#7
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I would say Canada.

06-29-2012, 12:45 AM	#9
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	It's insane & stupid.

06-29-2012, 01:26 AM	#10
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	I think there is no way they can only add one european team. Because just like you're saying, the tavel would be insane. Its better if they just restart the NFL Europe. I'd like to see the last 6 teams in Germany/Netherlands, 2 teams in the UK and preferably a Snadinavian team in Stockholm or Copenhagen. Paris would be a good option too. mutineer10 likes this.