In London In The Future

The NFL appears determined to base a team in London.Their bigger concern is whether the fans will support it. The logistical issues of traveling back and forth are a small detail for the league.

The travel distance is a great issue in my opinion. It's not bad for east coast teams, but it only gets worse for those coming from the west coast. There are too many time zones to cross.

So far, the games have been well attended. Will that continue or is it just a passing fad? The Jacksonville Jaguars will be hosting a game in London for the next four seasons. It works for them because they are struggling to attract fans at home. They are often mentioned when franchises are considered for relocation.

The Steelers and Vikings will each play a second game there this season. If the league goes to three contests, the Jaguars are the prime candidate to be the host.

The league has no time frame for having a team there. Would it be an existing one or a new franchise? Whatever decision is made will be motivated by the financial aspects. That's driving the current thought of even playing a game there.