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How Many Teams Can the NFL Realistically Support?


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You look at the rest of the big 4(NBA, NHL, MLB) and all have enough existing problems(talent pool stretched thin, teams with bad ratings/attendance, potential markets where the demographics/finances won't work etc.)

On the other hand the NFL is thriving. Even teams that are perennial losers do well because of the culture surrounding football/the NFL. Seems like they could support 10 more teams if they wanted.

So how many more teams could the NFL add keeping in mind:

Number of markets without an NFL team where the finances, fan demos, and not hurting the talent pool too drastically by expanding would work(and anything else I am forgetting)?

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Either 32 or 34. 34 seems like it would be hell on divisional alignment, though.

You could get other cities to build stadiums and buy merchandise, but there's already a shortage of good QBs.

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Economically, the NFL could probably handle another 2-4 teams without any trouble, but when Brady Quinn still has a backup job, the talent pool really has to improve in this area a lot. They should stay pat at 32, and just use places like LA and San Antonio as leverage for potential teams to relocate to.

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As has been said, 32 might be too much. There are unsettled situations as it is, and really only one viable market that is untapped (LA).

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I believe if you add any more teams at this point, the on the field product would be watered down due to less quality players in the league. Therefore, I would like the league to remain at 32 from this point forward.

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I don't know. I could see a 36 team format sneaking in there. Maybe a Portland/San Antonio/Columbus/Toronto expansion deal.

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And I'm sure you've done your research to show that would be an economically viable plan.

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Plus, why would the other owners want to dilute the tv money?

I don't think that's an issue - they could most likely charge more for the contract, since there would presumably be more top markets with home teams.

Additionally, more teams gives them more options for splitting up the package. Imagine four conferences, with a network per, and a "final four" type scenario prior to the SB.

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And I'm sure you've done your research to show that would be an economically viable plan.

Indeed. Just wait for my case for teams in Mexico City, Rio, London and the Moon.

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And I'm sure you've done your research to show that would be an economically viable plan.

Indeed. Just wait for my case for teams in Mexico City, Rio, London and the Moon.

I really want to see the revenue model for the team on the moon, especially the projections for the local radio rights deal, parking, and suites.

Also, have you even thought about teams having to make that road trip? I didn't think so. Also, what about alignment - would the moon be in the north?

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And I'm sure you've done your research to show that would be an economically viable plan.

Indeed. Just wait for my case for teams in Mexico City, Rio, London and the Moon.

I really want to see the revenue model for the team on the moon, especially the projections for the local radio rights deal, parking, and suites.

Also, have you even thought about teams having to make that road trip? I didn't think so. Also, what about alignment - would the moon be in the north?

No the NFC south. Plus the Moonites are quite content playing in the Solar Football League. Sure they might want to get away from getting stomped on a yearly basis by the Mars Ice Warriors but it might be risky moving to the NFL especially when the Luna Moonites account for 65% of all Mercury Mets sales when they come to town. Doesn't seem viable to me.

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And I'm sure you've done your research to show that would be an economically viable plan.

Indeed. Just wait for my case for teams in Mexico City, Rio, London and the Moon.

I really want to see the revenue model for the team on the moon, especially the projections for the local radio rights deal, parking, and suites.

Also, have you even thought about teams having to make that road trip? I didn't think so. Also, what about alignment - would the moon be in the north?

No the NFC south. Plus the Moonites are quite content playing in the Solar Football League. Sure they might want to get away from getting stomped on a yearly basis by the Mars Ice Warriors but it might be risky moving to the NFL especially when the Luna Moonites account for 65% of all Mercury Mets sales when they come to town. Doesn't seem viable to me.

Um if you don't mind we were trying to have a serious discussion regarding epanding to the moon. Please start your own thread to discuss this nonsense fantasy league of yours.

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The main odd thing about the Moon expansion? Ownership insisted on an outdoor stadium. Punters love it. Quarterbacks, not so much.

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It costs $10,000 per pound just to put something into orbit around the Earth, so keep that in mind, guys.

See that's what I'm talking about. Hell - it'd cost $3,600,000 just to launch some fat ass offensive tackle in to space - just think about how much a whole team weighs.

Also, there's the whole LACK OF FREAKING OXYGEN issue to overcome. I mean high altitude like Denver is one thing, no air at all is a whole other thing. There's at least 5 or 6 other reasons it wouldn't work. That's why people need to think before spouting off expansion ideas.

Still, it'd work better than London.

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