NFL Expert Werner: "What's Happening in Germany Is a Joke"

Werner's Criticism of the NFL in Germany

Former NFL player Björn Werner has sharply criticized the NFL's approach to Germany. In an interview with the German news outlet Sport1, Werner called the NFL's efforts in Germany "a joke" and accused the league of "just wanting to make money." Werner, who played for the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars during his NFL career, said that the NFL is not doing enough to develop the game in Germany and is instead focused on short-term profits.

Lack of Investment in German Football

One of Werner's main criticisms is that the NFL is not investing enough in German football. He points out that the league has only one full-time employee in Germany and that there is a lack of financial support for German football clubs and programs. Werner believes that the NFL needs to do more to support the development of the game in Germany if it wants to succeed in the country.

Focus on Short-Term Profits

Werner also accuses the NFL of being too focused on short-term profits. He says that the league is more interested in making money from games in Germany than in developing the game in the country. Werner believes that the NFL needs to take a long-term approach to Germany and invest in the development of the game if it wants to succeed in the country.

Missed Opportunities in Germany

Werner also points to several missed opportunities by the NFL in Germany. He says that the league failed to capitalize on the success of the German national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and that it has not done enough to promote the game in Germany's major cities. Werner believes that the NFL has wasted several opportunities to grow the game in Germany and that it needs to do more to take advantage of the potential in the country.

Werner's Suggestions for the NFL

Werner has several suggestions for how the NFL can improve its approach to Germany. He says that the league needs to invest more in German football, focus on long-term development, and take advantage of the potential in the country's major cities. Werner also believes that the NFL needs to do a better job of promoting the game in Germany and of engaging with German fans.

Conclusion

Werner's criticism of the NFL's approach to Germany is a serious indictment of the league's efforts in the country. Werner's claims are supported by evidence, and he makes a strong case that the NFL needs to do more to develop the game in Germany. It remains to be seen whether the NFL will take Werner's criticism to heart and make changes to its approach to Germany. However, if the league wants to succeed in the country, it will need to address the concerns raised by Werner and other critics.