Pat McAfee blesses NFL’s latest ambitious move: ‘I like the idea’
The NFL's global ambitions continue to take shape, and one of the sport's most prominent media voices is fully on board. Former NFL punter and current ESPN host Pat McAfee has endorsed the league's newest expansion efforts, including the potential for a regular-season game in Abu Dhabi, a move that would mark a historic first for American football in the Middle East.The announcement came as the NFL revealed two new participants in its Global Markets Program - Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As part of the initiative, teams are granted marketing and engagement rights in designated countries, helping grow the league's presence worldwide. NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly confirmed that conversations are underway regarding a game in Abu Dhabi."We don't know the timing, and it's really an 'if' in terms of whether we'll play a game," O'Reilly […]