April 26, 20187 yr SIAP Shahid Khan in Wembley Stadium Sale Talks; Possible Jaguars Move Reported Excerpt: Quote According to James Olley of the Evening Standard, Khan may make an offer in excess of £500 million (likely over $700 million) for Wembley. ... "The games the Jaguars play at Wembley are essential to the financial stability of the Jaguars in Jacksonville, which is one of the smallest markets in the NFL. If my ownership interests were to include Wembley Stadium, it would protect the Jaguars' position in London at a time when other NFL teams are understandably becoming more interested in this great city. "
April 26, 20187 yr I'm all for it because what even is Jacksonville? It has to be one of the most forgettable cities in America. Edited April 26, 20187 yr by SimonBolivar
April 26, 20187 yr I'm for it as well, and the name Jaguars would also play well in the UK. Hopefully it's contingent on burning those hideous uniforms and dumping those ridiculous helmets ceremonially into the ocean.
April 26, 20187 yr This cements the Jags playing a couple games a year in London, but Khan is spending way too much money on the city of Jacksonville to move the franchise.
April 26, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: I'm all for it because what even is Jacksonville? It has to be one of the most forgettable cities in America. It's the largest city in Florida by population and the largest city in the continental USA by land area!
April 26, 20187 yr 53 minutes ago, DigDug said: I'm for it as well, and the name Jaguars would also play well in the UK. Hopefully it's contingent on burning those hideous uniforms and dumping those ridiculous helmets ceremonially into the ocean. You're in luck, because they have new uniforms and helmets this year.
April 26, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: I'm all for it because what even is Jacksonville? It has to be one of the most forgettable cities in America.
April 26, 20187 yr In favor if it spreads the sport's influence to the point of elevating it to Olympic game status. Otherwise I couldn't care less where those clowns play.
April 26, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, utee94 said: Someone photoshop in some teeth from the British Book of Smiles to get this move off on a proper start.
April 26, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, utee94 said: Good point. They did give us what may be one of the all time greatest sports memes. That has to be worth something.
April 26, 20187 yr The NFL seems determined to have a franchise in London. Won't jet lag be a real competitive issue?
April 26, 20187 yr But I must admit I'm intrigued by the product promotional tie-in posibilities with the name Jaguar. Just imagine, they could have Tom Hiddleston, Mark Strong, and Sir Ben freaking Kingsley pimping for their team!
April 26, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: I'm all for it because what even is Jacksonville? It has to be one of the most forgettable cities in America. The oddity that Jacksonville even has an NFL team over more deserving cities as San Antonio/ Portland/ Salt Lake City or Oklahoma City seems really silly anyway... #GoLondon..!
April 26, 20187 yr 28 minutes ago, David Dennison said: The NFL seems determined to have a franchise in London. Won't jet lag be a real competitive issue? Not with one game per week... (I also like the idea of Mexico City & Toronto both getting an NFL team)...
April 26, 20187 yr 27 minutes ago, David Dennison said: The NFL seems determined to have a franchise in London. Won't jet lag be a real competitive issue? I don't see how it could be anything but a competitive issue, but it may be the Jags themselves at a disadvantage.. They'll have to make several transatlantic flights each season while opponents scheduled only do it once.
April 26, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, kopp0e said: Not with one game per week... (I also like the idea of Mexico City & Toronto both getting an NFL team)... I'm surprised Toronto isn't first in line. I know the Argonauts don't have the best attendance, but it's the CFL.
April 26, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, kopp0e said: Not with one game per week... (I also like the idea of Mexico City & Toronto both getting an NFL team)... It just seems that games against west coast teams, either in London or on the west coast, would be an issue for the traveling team.
April 26, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: I'm surprised Toronto isn't first in line. I know the Argonauts don't have the best attendance, but it's the CFL. I think there is some stipulation with a team being too near either Buffalo or the CFL team in the city, but either way the NFL has the ability to work that out...
April 26, 20187 yr 37 minutes ago, utee94 said: But I must admit I'm intrigued by the product promotional tie-in posibilities with the name Jaguar. Just imagine, they could have Tom Hiddleston, Mark Strong, and Sir Ben freaking Kingsley pimping for their team! I have no idea who any of these people are.
April 26, 20187 yr 14 minutes ago, David Dennison said: It just seems that games against west coast teams, either in London or on the west coast, would be an issue for the traveling team. Ohh, I'm not saying it would not have an effect, but if the team arrived on say Wednesday or Thursday for a Sunday game, there should be no real issue there...
April 26, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, DigglerontheHoof said: They gonna start pronouncing Jaguar in that retarded British way? jug-you-ahh
April 26, 20187 yr 54 minutes ago, ousux said: I don't see how it could be anything but a competitive issue, but it may be the Jags themselves at a disadvantage.. They'll have to make several transatlantic flights each season while opponents scheduled only do it once. I think the league would have to look into block scheduling for them. 3 games at home, then 3 on the road..etc..or something like that. And set up a good locale in the states for them to stay and train on the American block weeks.
April 26, 20187 yr It doesn't really matter to the NFC teams that only have to travel there once every 8 years, but that REALLY sucks for their divisional opponents. Scheduling would be a nightmare.
April 26, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, DigDug said: I think the league would have to look into block scheduling for them. 3 games at home, then 3 on the road..etc..or something like that. And set up a good locale in the states for them to stay and train on the American block weeks. Maybe even Jacksonville.
April 26, 20187 yr Just now, DigDug said: I think the league would have to look into block scheduling for them. 3 games at home, then 3 on the road..etc..or something like that. And set up a good locale in the states for them to stay and train on the American block weeks. Yup, all of that. And work in their bye week in a thoughtful manner as well, to help with the travel. Also, some divisional realignment would really help. Wishful thinking because it would break up some pretty good existing rivalries, but an ideal place for them could be in the AFC East, instead of Miami. Then their divisional road games would all be East Coast trips to New York and Boston.
April 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Dnaguy said: It's the largest city in Florida by population and the largest city in the continental USA by land area! this here. Its fucking massive area wise.
April 26, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, Amobie said: It doesn't really matter to the NFC teams that only have to travel there once every 8 years, but that REALLY sucks for their divisional opponents. Scheduling would be a nightmare. Maybe if the NFL stays insistent on keeping Thursday night football, which they just signed a new 5 year deal with Fox on, then they should always schedule a team on Thursday that has to trek to London the following week.
April 26, 20187 yr 38 minutes ago, DigglerontheHoof said: They gonna start pronouncing Jaguar in that retarded British way? Better than the way many people here pronounce it. "Jag-WIRES" Pisses me off to the highest.
April 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, David Dennison said: The NFL seems determined to have a franchise in London. Won't jet lag be a real competitive issue? No doubt Dallas gets a Sunday night in London before the game on Tday followed with a Special Edition Tuesday Night Football.
April 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, DigDug said: I think the league would have to look into block scheduling for them. 3 games at home, then 3 on the road..etc..or something like that. And set up a good locale in the states for them to stay and train on the American block weeks. Like maybe in Jacksonville?
April 26, 20187 yr 3 hours ago, rickyspub said: Someone photoshop in some teeth from the British Book of Smiles to get this move off on a proper start. done Edited April 26, 20187 yr by elfenix
April 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, utee94 said: Yup, all of that. And work in their bye week in a thoughtful manner as well, to help with the travel. Also, some divisional realignment would really help. Wishful thinking because it would break up some pretty good existing rivalries, but an ideal place for them could be in the AFC East, instead of Miami. Then their divisional road games would all be East Coast trips to New York and Boston. AFC South: Houston, Nashville, Indianapolis, Miami....
April 26, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: Bringing back the Concorde would solve all of their problems. Maybe bet heavy on the SpaceX BFR
April 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, DigDug said: Maybe if the NFL stays insistent on keeping Thursday night football, which they just signed a new 5 year deal with Fox on, then they should always schedule a team on Thursday that has to trek to London the following week. That's not a bad idea. +rep
April 26, 20187 yr 37 minutes ago, Dnaguy said: AFC South: Houston, Nashville, Indianapolis, Miami.... Well it's not like London has a lot in common with Houston, Indianapolis, or Nashville either. Shoe-horning a London franchise into the USA's National Football League could certainly precipitate further oddities down the line.
April 27, 20187 yr 25 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said: A team would not survive overseas in an American sport. How 'bout they move the Giants, Eagles, and Redskins all overseas? I'd be down with that. 😉
April 27, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, hpslugga said: In favor if it spreads the sport's influence to the point of elevating it to Olympic game status. Otherwise I couldn't care less where those clowns play. Good luck with all that. And what kind of football tournament are you going to have in 2 weeks?
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