Cities that build new stadiums are routinely rewarded with a Superbowl shortly after.  We aren't building a new stadium here, but the upgrades appear to be significant enough to make it "feel" like a new venue and having the largest videoscreens/jumbotrons in the league is impressive for being one of the smallest markets.

 

The Superbowl that was held in Jax years back wasn't highly regarded in terms of the logistics involved in implementing it which may hurt our chances of getting another one anytime soon, but our location and climate are definite selling points, albeit, less so with the NFL venturing back into cold weather Superbowl locations.

 

The question is, do you think the upgrades that will be completed this summer are enough to give Khan a leg to stand on if he were to lobby the NFL for another Superbowl in Jacksonville?  What sort of timeline would you see for us having another Superbowl?  I think they usually announce Superbowl cities 2 or 3 years out so it would have to be at least that far away if we were to get another one.

 

It might also help if when the next Superbowl does come to Jacksonville, that the shipyards would have already been developed into a vibrant downtown entertainment destination.  I'm sure that if Khan does lobby for another Superbowl, a developed shipyards will be part of the presentation.

 

Thoughts?

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