When it comes to increasing revenue for its organization, the NFL is all for it. Therefore, the idea of possibly expanding their operations outside the US isn't shocking at all. According to Bill Barnwell's article, London Calling, the owner of the Jaguars has bought a soccer team that's London-based only increasing its occupation internationally. In addition, with teams already playing football games in London only enhances this idea of actually having a team out there. Not only would it create a new element of revenue, it'll create "both a local community of dedicated fans and a European market..." (London Calling 1). The NFL fan base, and market would increase internationally.
If the NFL did pursue a professional team in London, I would totally disagree with that decision because the consequences that the NFL would face could outweigh its rewards. The NFL is a multi-billion dollar industry and I'm sure it could get around some of possible problems like the long amount of hours the players would spend traveling to and from London and setting up an American base for that team. However, other special regulations would have to be established for this team and it would create problems with the rest of the teams in the league. I don't think that would be fare because other organizations have their problems as well so giving special attention to this team could spark some complaining. These are just a few problems the NFL would face which they shouldn't go in that direction. Maybe they should think about setting up a team in Los Angeles to create more revenue and limit the possible problems they would face.
Refrences:
London Calling, by Bill Barnwell
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