judman Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 ...An NFL team belongs in London by the end of the decade. Per PFT (link). I find it ironic that the man who owns a team called "The Patriots" thinks the NFL should expand beyond our borders.
Hazed and Amuzed Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I think a London team is an absolutely terrible idea.
McD Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Kraft has proven time and time again he's all about the $$$ and winning at any cost. He gives a damn about nobody but himself.
boyst Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Why not Hawaii first? And what's the time difference between London and the left coast? All of London's games would have to be night games. And !@#$ kraft
Buffalo_Stampede Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) London = Jags LA = Rams Toronto = ??? Nothing. yeah i said it. Kraft has proven time and time again he's all about the $$$ and winning at any cost. He gives a damn about nobody but himself. He is the one that brought small market and big markets together to end the lockout. Edited July 18, 2014 by TheTruthHurts
Dirtbag Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 i don't understand why they don't have more kraft reaction shots during games. doesn't the nfl realize that there's nothing football fans crave more than watching kraft watch the game from the safe confines of his owner's box?
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Robert Kraft says...... I'm an idiot? let him move the Putrids there if he feels so strongly Edited July 18, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever
Storm Front Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) This guy is like the Dictator of the NFL. He seems to run everything. Edited July 21, 2014 by BuffaloBill Possible misinterpretation of meaning
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Good. Let him move the Pats there then CBF
May Day 10 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Its easy to say... But are NFL players going to be willing to play there? There is a pretty oppressive tax rate for high earners, travel will be much more difficult, far from home, etc...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Its easy to say... But are NFL players going to be willing to play there? There is a pretty oppressive tax rate for high earners, travel will be much more difficult, far from home, etc... Also, American expats will root for their own teams. I've lived in London before and I obviously rooted on my Buffalo Bills, and the presence of the London Teacups would do nothing to change that.
Lurker Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I find it ironic that the man who owns a team called "The Patriots" thinks the NFL should expand beyond our borders. Dumb post of the day...
K D Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Until they figure out teleportation, this remains a terrible idea. Could you imagine the flight from Seattle or San Fran to London?
mountainwampus Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 This guy is like the Rothschild of the NFL. He seems to run everything. He's an executive at Viacom, the corporation that owns the broadcasting rights to all AFC games, so it's likely that he does control everything. He literally has financial control over Goodell because of his corporate ties. Is it any wonder why the Pats can call all the shots in the NFL? After one questionable Field Goal, they force every team to install 5ft higher posts!? What other crybaby team could've made that happen?!
Wayne Cubed Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Its easy to say... But are NFL players going to be willing to play there? There is a pretty oppressive tax rate for high earners, travel will be much more difficult, far from home, etc... As someone who's worked in the UK, the tax rate for high earners is no different or oppressive than the tax rate in the US. The highest earners pay 40% same as they would in the US. Time difference is 5 hours from the east coast and 8 hours from the west coast. The UK's day light savings starts a bit later, so in the Fall for 2 weeks the time is cut to 4 hrs and 7 hrs. EDIT: And I'm not saying the NFL should put a team in London. Edited July 18, 2014 by Wayne Cubed
artmalibu Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Robert can move his team to London, if he wants a team their.
The Big Cat Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 They'd only have to drop the 'New.' Quick merchandising fix.
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