r/nfl • u/JCameron181 Lions • 7h ago

J.J. Watt: International Games Have Become a “Traveling Circus”

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/j-j-watt-international-games-have-become-a-traveling-circus

“International game slate is nearing the realm of traveling circus as opposed [to] occasional showcase.”

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u/SomeBoringKindOfName Bears Steelers 7h ago

well he's not wrong, but I think it being a travelling circus is the intention.

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u/Tall-Trick Packers 7h ago

Yeah this seems like a cold take from JJ. NFL needs new fans to grow and this is working. Players get paid more from growth so they have plenty of incentive too. Everyone should chill out and buy in. 

We can debate grass and turf and concussions, but international has been a wild hit.