r/detroitlions

I get why the Lions would want to play in Germany and from a business perspective it probably makes total sense. Amon-Ra obviously gives them a connection there and the NFL is clearly trying to grow internationally.

That said, I can’t tell if the whole “Germany’s team” thing is actually real or if it’s something Rod Wood/ownership has kind of appointed themselves. I just have a hard time believing one or two players with ties to a country suddenly makes a franchise massively popular there.

Maybe I’m wrong and the Lions actually do have a legit following in Germany, but sometimes it feels like the organization is pushing hard for the branding/opportunity side of it more than anything.

From a fan/team perspective, I’m also not totally sure what the upside is compared to just staying stateside besides revenue and exposure. Regardless, Rod wood fucking retire I’m sick of hearing you talk this offseason

Anyone going to Germany? I’ve put my deposit ($500) down with NFL Experiences On Location and I’ve been reached out several times to book my package. The two least expensive packages are $1,270/ticket. However, it looks like all you get is a ticket to the game and admission to an event (either a Oktoberfest Rally or a Game Day Pregame party). The events look fine, but not worthy of such an expensive package. Game day tickets on AMEX presale (5/28) will range from €75-125 (upper tier) to €175-250.

Should I wait to do the presale and skip out on the On Location packages? Or should I book through On Location and pay these crazy prices? And is there anything I’m missing? For what it’s worth, we have our flights and hotel booked independent from On Location.

I’m looking to put together a list of the best Twitter follows, mostly beat types, film analysis, and info not amounts and hot takes. I have Jeff Risdon Colton Pouncey and Justin Rogers, who else?