oman128 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do you think you'll ever be a day when the NFL and the Canadian Football League merge and the Canadian teams become part of the NFL? Think of all the new teams, revenue,media markets etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I kind of like the idea, but more so as a developmental league rather than an expansion of the NFL. I think NFL Europe was a great idea because it was a place where the NFL could develop talent. Who knows if it weren't for NFL Europa the Bills might've never realized the potential Freddy /Jackson had. It could function kind of like minor league baseball or farm system. This idea would maybe even better served to keep inside the borders of the U.S. where there would probably be better fan support. 8 team farm system that plays 6 weeks of football starting sometime in the early spring, so the season is all wrapped up prior to the NFL training camp. That way players who really impress have a chance to make the jump to the "majors" in time for minicamps. I look at it more as an opportunity for teams to develop talent more so than soldout crowds and tons of fan interest, but given enough time I could see certain cities supporting these type of franchises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do you think you'll ever be a day when the NFL and the Canadian Football League merge and the Canadian teams become part of the NFL? Think of all the new teams, revenue,media markets etc. Never happen. Canadians are pretty passionate about keeping their game how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 The Canadian Gov't would never let it happen either. It's a part of their culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do you think you'll ever be a day when the NFL and the Canadian Football League merge and the Canadian teams become part of the NFL? Think of all the new teams, revenue,media markets etc. doubt it, they need to start producing kids that can play, if we supply all the talent the product on the field will be greatly watered down, especially at the QB position. I kind of like the idea, but more so as a developmental league rather than an expansion of the NFL. I think NFL Europe was a great idea because it was a place where the NFL could develop talent. Who knows if it weren't for NFL Europa the Bills might've never realized the potential Freddy /Jackson had. It could function kind of like minor league baseball or farm system. This idea would maybe even better served to keep inside the borders of the U.S. where there would probably be better fan support. 8 team farm system that plays 6 weeks of football starting sometime in the early spring, so the season is all wrapped up prior to the NFL training camp. That way players who really impress have a chance to make the jump to the "majors" in time for minicamps. I look at it more as an opportunity for teams to develop talent more so than soldout crowds and tons of fan interest, but given enough time I could see certain cities supporting these type of franchises. NO WAY CFL goes for this, they would want to be equals or not at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Never happen. Canadians are pretty passionate about keeping their game how it is. This. They love THEIR game! OP isn't giving any credence to the Canadian fanbase. They enjoy their different rules and love their teams. fuggitaboutit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 This. They love THEIR game! OP isn't giving any credence to the Canadian fanbase. They enjoy their different rules and love their teams. fuggitaboutit Ask any Canadian and they'll tell you their version is the ORIGINAL football. No idea if that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 There will never be a franchise in Regina Sask! If the NFL doesn't like small market Buffalo they sure as hell don't want the CFL outside of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Plus like others have said Canadian's like their football as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ask any Canadian and they'll tell you their version is the ORIGINAL football. No idea if that's true. I think the NFL version of football is the original. Canada just does what it always does best, take something American, change a few things about it and give it a new name and call it Canadian. They do it all the time with TV shows Who wants to be a Canadian Millionaire Are you smarter than a Canadian 5th grader The Amazing Race Canada Master Chef Canada The Bachelor Canada Big Brother Canada Top Chef Canada Chopped Canada Canada's got talent Canada's next top model Canadian antiques road show Canadian Pickers Canadian Idol Deal or no deal Canada Wipeout Canada CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I say we just take over Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 If Russia can do it so can we. Let's take over Canada. I like that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 The average CFL player makes 80k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I think the NFL version of football is the original. Canada just does what it always does best, take something American, change a few things about it and give it a new name and call it Canadian. They do it all the time with TV shows Who wants to be a Canadian Millionaire Are you smarter than a Canadian 5th grader The Amazing Race Canada Master Chef Canada The Bachelor Canada Big Brother Canada Top Chef Canada Chopped Canada Canada's got talent Canada's next top model Canadian antiques road show Canadian Pickers Canadian Idol Deal or no deal Canada Wipeout Canada CBF Canada's Most Wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I say we just take over Canada! sshhhhh! We already did -but it's a secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Canada's Most Wanted Please tell me your joking right? Robin Williams may have said it best.... "Canada is a loft apartment over a really great party" I kid sometimes but truth is I love Canada and wouldnt want to live anyplace else but I do agree that they could do some things differently. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Please tell me your joking right? Robin Williams may have said it best.... "Canada is a loft apartment over a really great party" I kid sometimes but truth is I love Canada and wouldnt want to live anyplace else but I do agree that they could do some things differently. CBF Of course I'm joking. I just thought we were playing the "American to Canadian Television Show" game. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Of course I'm joking. I just thought we were playing the "American to Canadian Television Show" game. GO BILLS!!! lol Sad thing is I belived you CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's a different game, using slightly different types of athletes. We would have had a better chance merging the NFL and the XFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I think the NFL version of football is the original. Canada just does what it always does best, take something American, change a few things about it and give it a new name and call it Canadian. They do it all the time with TV shows Who wants to be a Canadian Millionaire Are you smarter than a Canadian 5th grader The Amazing Race Canada Master Chef Canada The Bachelor Canada Big Brother Canada Top Chef Canada Chopped Canada Canada's got talent Canada's next top model Canadian antiques road show Canadian Pickers Canadian Idol Deal or no deal Canada Wipeout Canada CBF Didn't we steal half of those shows from the Brits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Didn't we steal half of those shows from the Brits? Get out of here. Quit badmouthing America, ya communist. Go back to wherever you came from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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