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Commenter urges international expansion of NFL to grow fan and talent bases
Summary
In recorded remarks, a commenter said expanding the National Football League internationally could broaden the fan base and talent pipeline, and pledged organizational support for that effort.
A commenter in a recorded meeting said the National Football League should expand internationally to build both its fan base and its talent pool, arguing that global interest can bring diverse supporters together.
The commenter said: "Our commitment is not just to spread the game because it's good for America. I actually want the game to grow internationally. If you start having people cheering for these teams all around the world, we can see people from different backgrounds, different nationalities coming together. We've seen remarkable results in a very short time reassuring us that there is a huge appetite for NFL football as we move forward. I want our talent base to grow."
On a related point later in the remarks, the commenter added: "I want our fan base to grow. I think all of that becomes synergistic. And just count on us to be helpful in that endeavor any way we can because we're an enormous believer in the sport."
The transcript does not identify the speaker by name or organizational title; the remarks focus on promoting the NFL abroad, increasing international viewership and supporters, and expanding the pool of players. The meeting record does not show any formal motions, votes or directives related to the comments. The quoted remarks appear in the meeting transcript between approximately 00:06 and 00:36.
