From what I saw on the NFL Network down here in the states about this issue... they are looking at the following cities that I remember..
Mexico City, Toronto, London/Manchester England, Bejing China (I believe they have a game already scheduled for next year between the Pats and Seahawks I believe).
That's what they were talking about I'd say 2 weeks ago or less... I believe from what they were saying, it wasn't to scout or anything of that matter for a new franchise... currently LA California , another team in Chicago, and Las Vegas are the top 3 candiates for new expansion franchises ... LA being head and shoulders above the other cities.
Basically from what I understood ... its a big PR move to play a pre-season game in 1 of these cities to draw fans internationally to the game of football american style. The game in Bejing is pre-season, first game of the year I believe it is being played August 11th next year..Mexico city hosted a regular season game a season ago between the Cardinals and 49ers.. and hosted a pre-season game about 4-5 years ago..that was the game they allowed that mexican guy to return punts in the 4th quarter. He was a college player that ended up on the practice squad of some team.. got a big pop from the fans in Mexico.. so really it isnt a disgussion of 'where could a NFL franchise survive' as much of a 'where is a city big enough to make a big splash media wise and draw major attention'.
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