When Experts Weigh In: The Question Everyone's Asking
Our Peanuts & Egos community has been buzzing about NFL expansion, so when John Middlekauff addressed this fan question about international Super Bowls, we had to share his take:
"Now that NFL games are being played outside the country, do you think someday a Super Bowl will be played in countries like Germany, Mexico, or Brazil?"
Middlekauff's Reality Check
"At this point in time, I would never say never. But that does feel a little far away, as sitting here today. Now, is that 50 years away? Probably not. But in the next 5-10 years, feels like we've got a little ways to go. Ah, man."
The View from the Trenches
As someone who coached in the German Football League and lived through NFL Europe's ambitious experiment, I can tell you Middlekauff's caution is well-founded. The NFL's international playbook reminds me of my time in Bielefeld - what looks like a sure bet in the boardroom often faces a different reality on the ground.
The poker read? The NFL is still testing the waters with regular season games, checking for tells before pushing their biggest chips - the Super Bowl - into the international pot.
Your Take?
What do you think about Middlekauff's timeline? Are we really 10+ years away from a Super Bowl in Germany? Drop your predictions below 👇
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