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22 minutes ago, BBFL said:

What a joke that a teams fans lose the home opener to the season. Absolute let down. 

Agreed but I believe it is part of their mandatory overseas agreement. Obviously overseas week 1 stinks but I guess you can have a good viewing party and the rest of the year not have to worry about it

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37 minutes ago, BBFL said:

What a joke that a teams fans lose the home opener to the season. Absolute let down. 

Most people watch on TV. And they can still do that no matter where the game is.

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3 minutes ago, MJS said:

Most people watch on TV. And they can still do that no matter where the game is.


Opening day games should be in hometown, NFL stadiums.

 

I get the NFL wanting to expand their fanbase but fans in Brazil aren’t counting the days down to opening day like fans in regions that are home to teams.

 

Save these games for later in the season.

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Just now, Beast said:


Opening day games should be in hometown, NFL stadiums.

 

I get the NFL wanting to expand their fanbase but fans in Brazil aren’t counting the days down to opening day like fans in regions that are home to teams.

 

Save these games for later in the season.

Well I guess they don't agree with you.

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13 minutes ago, Beast said:


Opening day games should be in hometown, NFL stadiums.

 

I get the NFL wanting to expand their fanbase but fans in Brazil aren’t counting the days down to opening day like fans in regions that are home to teams.

 

Save these games for later in the season.

Since the teams have to travel wouldn’t it actually be BETTER for the international game to be opening weekend? The Dodgers just opened in South Korea a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s done and behind them. 

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8 hours ago, Beast said:

No *****. I guess you must agree with everything the NFL does, huh?

No. But I don't really care if the NFL wants to have some international games sometimes.

 

Too many people are just automatically opposed to any change whatsoever.

8 hours ago, NickelCity said:

NFL's got a good thing going but just can't help themselves. Growth for the sake of growth. An Edward Abbey quote comes to mind. 

Expanding the sport internationally is a good idea for many reasons. For one thing, it could open up the talent pool if more athletes worldwide become interested in pursuing football instead of other sports.

 

The NBA benefits greatly from having an international pull for talent. So does the NHL. Even MLB.

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32 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

Since the teams have to travel wouldn’t it actually be BETTER for the international game to be opening weekend? The Dodgers just opened in South Korea a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s done and behind them. 

 

I didn’t like that, either. 

10 minutes ago, boyst said:

brazil is a disgusting place.

 

They’re not very fond of you, either.   😋

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The first home game of the season still brings about excitement for me at a level that Christmas did when I was a kid.  How disappointing that the NFL is going to take that away from a group of fans.

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11 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

I'm just thankful its not the Bills. 

 

That trip to London last year de-railed the season 

 

I am hoping for a 1:00 home opener week 1 vs the Pats. It's always nice to start 1-0 and a game like this would give the Bills a great chance to do that.

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42 minutes ago, MJS said:

No. But I don't really care if the NFL wants to have some international games sometimes.

 

Too many people are just automatically upposed to any change whatsoever.

Expanding the sport internationally is a good idea for many reasons. For one thing, it could open up the talent pool if more athletes worldwide become interested in pursuing football instead of other sports.

 

The NBA benefits greatly from having an international pull for talent. So does the NHL. Even MLB.

How many English or Spanish premier games are played in the US?
 

I think it’s perfectly natural for a fan base to be discontent on losing 1 of 7/8 home games.  Loyalty works both ways, and max profits aren’t every franchises top priority.  

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6 hours ago, BBFL said:

What a joke that a teams fans lose the home opener to the season. Absolute let down. 

I mean that's one way to look at it, on the other hand they get this weird travel game out of the way right off the bat then the next home game will really be their opener.

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