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Why is there no NFL team in Portland, OR?

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As I noted in response to a similar question involving Alabama, the NFL is looking for three main things when it comes to teams: (1) large TV markets, (2) lots of local money to support a team, and (3) the NFL being the star attraction. read more

Current estimates put Portland at 22nd in the US, which is larger than some markets with NFL teams, but also about the same size as St. Louis, which lost a team two years ago. Thus, this factor isn’t a disqualification, but nor is it particularly helpful when the league currently dreams of London and Toronto. read more

Portland could easily support an NFL team. You have a bigger Metro population than they do in New Orleans. WOULD support an NFL team, different story. Enough with this hotel nonsense. Your hotels would love permanent, consistent business. read more

Although Portland is bigger in population than some current NFL cities, it lacks a potential base of corporate sponsors, where the biggest money comes from. Public backlash has erupted across the nation recently as new stadium construction relies increasingly on taxpayer money, while team owners pocket giant profits (take it away, John Oliver). read more

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