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For that to happen, they would have to increase the number of teams. This requires new stadiums/arenas to be built, and expansion teams to be created. This requ

For that to happen, they would have to increase the number of teams. This requires new stadiums/arenas to be built, and expansion teams to be created. This requires rebalancing of conferences and divisions within the league.

emodendroket 9y ago
It also requires a fanbase.
kemitche 9y ago
And, over several decades of the NFL, all of that has happened several times.
walshemj 9y ago
Your assuming that every where else follows the socialist model that American sports do i.e. a pre entry closed shop for franchises with no consequences for failure - a premier league footballer has far more incentive to play well to stop his team getting demoted and facing a massive drop in his salary.
- emodendroket 9y ago
  You should be required to pass a test on what the word "socialist" means before you're allowed to start throwing it around like this.
  - walshemj 9y ago
    I think I have a better idea than you do and your seelioning here BTW the way the NFL etc are set up is very similar state controlled enterprises where run under more socialist regimes British Leyland ICL and so on.
    - emodendroket 9y ago
      I don't think you do because the NFL is a system where surplus value is captured by the owners of the teams
- ineedasername 9y ago
  Most leagues in the U.S. have fairly open methods of getting on the team with the athletic talent required. For the NFL, anyone can pay a tryout fee and walk on to one of (usually) 8 spots. The other 45 are normally used by the veteran players good enough to have a multi-year contract or the new draft picks from college ball. And the consequence for failure are huge: 90 players start the pre-season, and after training & a few pre-season games, teams have to drop that to 53. 10 extra can be part of a training squad, which represents a 75% pay cut compared to the league minimum for the 53.
  - walshemj 9y ago
    I was taking about the teams compare this where the bottom 2 teams from the top flight football get relegated each season - this is like the bottom 2 teams in the nfl get dropped and replaced each year
Retric 9y ago
I don't think athletic ability directly translates to higher revenue. But, their is also showmanship which more closely relates to revenue. Some players make 50x+ what other players are making. Having linemen make 10 million per year does not involve adding linemen it involves linemen that are worth being paid 10 million / year. At the same time football has added new teams over time and increased both the number of players and minimum salary significantly from inception.

emodendroket 9y ago

It also requires a fanbase.

kemitche 9y ago

And, over several decades of the NFL, all of that has happened several times.

walshemj 9y ago

Your assuming that every where else follows the socialist model that American sports do i.e. a pre entry closed shop for franchises with no consequences for failure - a premier league footballer has far more incentive to play well to stop his team getting demoted and facing a massive drop in his salary.

emodendroket 9y ago
You should be required to pass a test on what the word "socialist" means before you're allowed to start throwing it around like this.
- walshemj 9y ago
  I think I have a better idea than you do and your seelioning here BTW the way the NFL etc are set up is very similar state controlled enterprises where run under more socialist regimes British Leyland ICL and so on.
  - emodendroket 9y ago
    I don't think you do because the NFL is a system where surplus value is captured by the owners of the teams
ineedasername 9y ago
Most leagues in the U.S. have fairly open methods of getting on the team with the athletic talent required. For the NFL, anyone can pay a tryout fee and walk on to one of (usually) 8 spots. The other 45 are normally used by the veteran players good enough to have a multi-year contract or the new draft picks from college ball. And the consequence for failure are huge: 90 players start the pre-season, and after training & a few pre-season games, teams have to drop that to 53. 10 extra can be part of a training squad, which represents a 75% pay cut compared to the league minimum for the 53.
- walshemj 9y ago
  I was taking about the teams compare this where the bottom 2 teams from the top flight football get relegated each season - this is like the bottom 2 teams in the nfl get dropped and replaced each year

Retric 9y ago

I don't think athletic ability directly translates to higher revenue. But, their is also showmanship which more closely relates to revenue. Some players make 50x+ what other players are making. Having linemen make 10 million per year does not involve adding linemen it involves linemen that are worth being paid 10 million / year. At the same time football has added new teams over time and increased both the number of players and minimum salary significantly from inception.