second london game

[CR91]

ok I get the london games arent that greatest, but why send them the jags and 49ers? that game is gonna be a massacre. 

[21isSuperman]

The schedule is made beforehand.  In fact, I think it's made they year before because the NFL announced the 3 London games for 2014 already.  And it's impossible to predict what a team will be like.  The first game, Steelers and Vikings, could have been a good one judging from last year, but both teams are off to terrible starts this year.

[CR91]

The schedule is made beforehand.  In fact, I think it's made they year before because the NFL announced the 3 London games for 2014 already.  And it's impossible to predict what a team will be like.  The first game, Steelers and Vikings, could have been a good one judging from last year, but both teams are off to terrible starts this year.

 

and what gave the nfl the idea even two years ago that the jags and 49ers would be a good game

[jvan1973]

and what gave the nfl the idea even two years ago that the jags and 49ers would be a good game

i doubt many teams want to give up home games

[Insert Colts Pun Here]

i doubt many teams want to give up home games

 

Yeah, I think they're just sending over whoever they can for now.

 

And, to be fair, I'm fine with that! 

[CR91]

i doubt many teams want to give up home games

 

good point, but I feel bad for the guys over the pond. this game is gonna be a joke

[MTC]

As long as we're not playing in home London games, I could care less.

[CR91]

As long as we're not playing in home London games, I could care less.

 

I expect us to get one. its a good storyline. luck returning to europe

[Buck Showalter]

_{What joke did Costaki Economopoulos make on Bob & Tom, something like  the London game isn't fair for Jacksonville because its like a home game for the Niners, since both cities are ruled by Queens...}

_{maybe that's not very PC...}

[braveheartcolt]

The Jags have committed to play a home game in London for the next 4 years, so the have to send someon to play them. When the NFL first became popular in the eighties over here, the Raiders, Giants, Bears, Niners, Dolphins etc drew in the fans. Most of those 'big names' have played here. Probably only the Redtails haven't been over yet.

 

I'm going on Sunday, got a VIP Corporate invite, Joe Montana Q&A, 50 yard line etc. It's a good day out. Nice food and booze, zero cost. Well done Commish! SO the game might not be that good......shrugs...

[jvan1973]

The Jags have committed to play a home game in London for the next 4 years, so the have to send someon to play them. When the NFL first became popular in the eighties over here, the Raiders, Giants, Bears, Niners, Dolphins etc drew in the fans. Most of those 'big names' have played here. Probably only the Redtails haven't been over yet.

I'm going on Sunday, got a VIP Corporate invite, Joe Montana Q&A, 50 yard line etc. It's a good day out. Nice food and booze, zero cost. Well done Commish! SO the game might not be that good......shrugs...

the raiders will play there next year

[Buck Showalter]

The Jags have committed to play a home game in London for the next 4 years, so the have to send someon to play them. When the NFL first became popular in the eighties over here, the Raiders, Giants, Bears, Niners, Dolphins etc drew in the fans. Most of those 'big names' have played here. Probably only the Redtails haven't been over yet.

 

I'm going on Sunday, got a VIP Corporate invite, Joe Montana Q&A, 50 yard line etc. It's a good day out. Nice food and booze, zero cost. Well done Commish! SO the game might not be that good......shrugs...

awesome, out of likes...

[jamesie jr]

Yeah, I think they're just sending over whoever they can for now.

 

And, to be fair, I'm fine with that! 

You going to the game?

[jshipp23]

_{What joke did Costaki Economopoulos make on Bob & Tom, something like  the London game isn't fair for Jacksonville because its like a home game for the Niners, since both cities are ruled by Queens...}

_{maybe that's not very PC..}

..love it...quote of the year..I think I know who u are..lol

[Guest TeamLoloJones]

Goodell- "We need you to play a game in London this season."

NFL team- "What! We don't want to play in London, that's not fair!"

Goodell- "But it will enhance the brand, and make more money for the NFL."

NFL team- "So what? We ain't going broke! We would be at a disadvantage."

Goodell- "It will be a road game for you, so you still have 8 home games."

NFL team- "We don't care, we aren't doing it."

Goodell- "It's against the Jags"

NFL team- "Fish and Chips sounds good to us!"

[Insert Colts Pun Here]

You going to the game?

 

I haven't been able to get to one yet, unfortunately. I'm hoping (fairly realistically) to get to the Lions - Falcons game next year.

 

Are you?

[Synthetic]

Oh thank god I have BBC America and can skip these awful games.

[bap1331]

As long as we're not playing in home London games, I could care less.

 

true. The NFL would never send the Colts to London though unless they were playing the Cowboys or something.

 

They only send popular teams like the 49ers, Steelers, etc.

[jamesie jr]

I haven't been able to get to one yet, unfortunately. I'm hoping (fairly realistically) to get to the Lions - Falcons game next year.

 

Are you?

I'm in the same situation. How did you find out it was lions - falcons? And i'm hoping with the Jags having 4 years one of them will be the colts.

[Insert Colts Pun Here]

I'm in the same situation. How did you find out it was lions - falcons? And i'm hoping with the Jags having 4 years one of them will be the colts.

 

The fixtures have been announced already:

 

Jags v. Cowboys

Lions v. Falcons

Raiders v. Dolphins

 

I guess there's a fairly good chance of that happening I'll definitely be there for that one!

[oldunclemark]

i doubt many teams want to give up home games

They don't have a choice..

The NFL is trying to expand to Europe and eventually to Mexico...

I dont know why people have a problem with that..

.....If I was the NFL...I'd force Jacksonville to play half their games in London

[jvan1973]

They don't have a choice..

The NFL is trying to expand to Europe and eventually to Mexico...

I dont know why people have a problem with that..

.....If I was the NFL...I'd force Jacksonville to play half their games in London

The biggest problem is the travel. Mexico or Canada makes more sence than any place in Europe

[jamesie jr]

The fixtures have been announced already:

 

Jags v. Cowboys

Lions v. Falcons

Raiders v. Dolphins

 

I guess there's a fairly good chance of that happening I'll definitely be there for that one!

Oh right. And so will I.