Random NFL talk

[Dr. Strangelove]

The Eagles were reportedly told there was some problem with their shade of green locally, I think it might be associated with a local criminal gang or something. But that's a rumor, they would not confirm it. They did have a long call with players where they basically told them not to go out in Brazil due to high crime, and between that and the reports of bad air quality due to wildfires, some players are wondering whether it is even safe to play down there. I've been to Brazil on business and absolutely loved it, I went to plenty of safe and rather luxe spots, but I was guided by locals.

The NFL should have a system in place where they thoroughly investigate every detail of these cities they want to visit and if any of these red flags come up, they give the city a big middle finger and walk away. I know it's strictly another way to put more money in the pockets of the billionaires but it's like they throw a dart at a map and say," Duh, that looks like a good place to play a game."

 

[wilwhite]

The Eagles were reportedly told there was some problem with their shade of green locally, I think it might be associated with a local criminal gang or something. But that's a rumor, they would not confirm it. They did have a long call with players where they basically told them not to go out in Brazil due to high crime, and between that and the reports of bad air quality due to wildfires, some players are wondering whether it is even safe to play down there. I've been to Brazil on business and absolutely loved it, I went to plenty of safe and rather luxe spots, but I was guided by locals.

There are soccer fan groups, some only loosely organized, that are as violent as gangs, and soccer is more important in Brazil than any sport is here in the U.S. There’s an intense three-team rivalry in São Paolo (four if you count nearby Santos) and violent confrontations have gotten so bad that you can’t go into a stadium anymore dressed in the colors of the visiting team. You can be sure that Palmeiras fans (green) would take the opportunity to feign support for an NFL team to sport their colors in an enemy stadium. The NFL does not want people killed at their games - and that’s not hyperbole.

That said, the NFL could be huge in Brazil. It’s a good fit otherwise.

 

[eaglesnut]

There are soccer fan groups, some only loosely organized, that are as violent as gangs, and soccer is more important in Brazil than any sport is here in the U.S. There’s an intense three-team rivalry in São Paolo (four if you count nearby Santos) and violent confrontations have gotten so bad that you can’t go into a stadium anymore dressed in the colors of the visiting team. You can be sure that Palmeiras fans (green) would take the opportunity to feign support for an NFL team to sport their colors in an enemy stadium. The NFL does not want people killed at their games - and that’s not hyperbole.

That said, the NFL could be huge in Brazil. It’s a good fit otherwise.

How many deaths would it take for the nfl to give up this charade of foreign money and foreign influence in our country?

Would it change if the death was connected to an owner?

 

[wilwhite]

How many deaths would it take for the nfl to give up this charade of foreign money and foreign influence in our country?

Would it change if the death was connected to an owner?

I'm trying to figure out what your first sentence means. NFL wants to sell stuff in foreign markets and make even more money. What's the charade?

 

[jarntt]

 

[jarntt]

 

[eaglesnut]

I'm trying to figure out what your first sentence means. NFL wants to sell stuff in foreign markets and make even more money. What's the charade?

Right. So how many deaths would it take to end it?

With your answer, you are saying they would cover up the deaths so they could potentially make more money.

 

[wilwhite]

Right. So how many deaths would it take to end it?

With your answer, you are saying they would cover up the deaths so they could potentially make more money.

There would be no covering up such deaths if there were any. Brazil does not have good control over the populace.

 

[jarntt]

There are soccer fan groups, some only loosely organized, that are as violent as gangs, and soccer is more important in Brazil than any sport is here in the U.S. There’s an intense three-team rivalry in São Paolo (four if you count nearby Santos) and violent confrontations have gotten so bad that you can’t go into a stadium anymore dressed in the colors of the visiting team. You can be sure that Palmeiras fans (green) would take the opportunity to feign support for an NFL team to sport their colors in an enemy stadium. The NFL does not want people killed at their games - and that’s not hyperbole.

That said, the NFL could be huge in Brazil. It’s a good fit otherwise.

Nobody likes the Eagles. Why should Brazil be any different

 

[eaglesnut]

There would be no covering up such deaths if there were any. Brazil does not have good control over the populace.

"He had a heart attack in his hotel room. He wasn't butchered in his hotel room by criminals. Please buy advertising and jerseys."

 

[wilwhite]

"He had a heart attack in his hotel room. He wasn't butchered in his hotel room by criminals. Please buy advertising and jerseys."

Hotel room?

 

[eaglesnut]

Hotel room?

You can pick the location of the death if you prefer...

 

[wilwhite]

You can pick the location of the death if you prefer...

It's always this kind of thing:
Torcedor do Vitória é agredido em Salvador
Torcedor do Flamengo é agredido por torcedores do Fortaleza
Torcedores de Corinthians e Palmeiras travam confronto na madrugada; veja
https://www.facebook.com/plantaoden...ante-jogo-do-flamengo-vs-pal/811608266532032/

 

[Clayton]

There are soccer fan groups, some only loosely organized, that are as violent as gangs, and soccer is more important in Brazil than any sport is here in the U.S. There’s an intense three-team rivalry in São Paolo (four if you count nearby Santos) and violent confrontations have gotten so bad that you can’t go into a stadium anymore dressed in the colors of the visiting team. You can be sure that Palmeiras fans (green) would take the opportunity to feign support for an NFL team to sport their colors in an enemy stadium. The NFL does not want people killed at their games - and that’s not hyperbole.

That said, the NFL could be huge in Brazil. It’s a good fit otherwise.

It does sound like Brazil an the NFL could be a good fit but I think the teams matter a lot. I figure this is why Roger Goodell makes a ridiculous amount of money - there is a growth model. Teams should want to be able to sell their swag to the locals and build rapport. The NFL really should have gotten ahead of this and chosen two different teams.

 

[wilwhite]

It does sound like Brazil an the NFL could be a good fit but I think the teams matter a lot. I figure this is why Roger Goodell makes a ridiculous amount of money - there is a growth model. Teams should want to be able to sell their swag to the locals and build rapport. The NFL really should have gotten ahead of this and chosen two different teams.

All the colors represent some Brazilian team or other (there are dozens of them) so there's no getting away from it really. But once the NFL brand is established and the teams are known the Eagles colors or whoever's will be fine. It's only this early foothold phase that could be dicey.

Brazil has a growing middle-class and is one of the biggest economies in the world.

 

[Clayton]

Brazil has a growing middle-class and is one of the biggest economies in the world.

I have heard something about Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa being important in the future.

One of the core arguments behind globalization is that it keeps the peace. Its worth a shot.

 

[shopson67]

How many deaths would it take for the nfl to give up this charade of foreign money and foreign influence in our country?

Would it change if the death was connected to an owner?

Are you suggesting Jerry go the Brazil game in his finest green suit?

 

[shopson67]

I have heard something about Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa being important in the future.

One of the core arguments behind globalization is that it keeps the peace. Its worth a shot.

Sure, but the logistics involved with most of those locales are prohibitive.

Better have a Griner clause to alert all traveling athletes as to what to pack.

 

[eaglesnut]

Are you suggesting Jerry go the Brazil game in his finest green suit?

I'm not saying that would stop anything.

They'd even put a statue there.

 

[fastforward]

I have heard something about Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa being important in the future.

One of the core arguments behind globalization is that it keeps the peace. Its worth a shot.

I was going to mention BRICS earlier but I figured it would only turn political.