text: does the nfl invest enough time and money to assure a rapid expansion of american football in europe and asia? in today's era of 600 million dollar stadiums, billions of dollars of tv broadcast contracts, and nfl merchandise selling like hot-cakes through-out the world, would it be more feasible to re-invest more here in europe and elsewhere? as a head coach in europe, i know all to well the largest problem facing any new team is... equipment. this is a problem on the highest level, equal to going to houston, texas and asking every boy in every public high school to bring $300 or more for his new hockey equipment.... hard sell. however by funding equipment to all new teams, that meet certain criteria, rapid expansion can be proficient and in the end profitable for everyone involved in the greatest sport ever played. your comments are welcome...  -mike sholars head coach vejen vultures afc if any league could afford to fund developmental leagues in europe for an american sport, it's the national football league.  probably the best bet would be to contact the nfl and its sponsors to see if they would be interested in a developmental deal where the equipment companies can fully fund the teams needs in return for sponsorship opportunities.