The NFL world may be seeing more of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in the upcoming days. The multi-billionaire has been popping up in conversations within the NFL World in the last few days.
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Bezos has reportedly shown interest in acquiring the Washington Commanders. This may not be the most usual acquisition since Bezos also owns the Washington Post. Bezos did not dismiss the rumours outright. He said, ‘I grew up in Houston, Texas, and I played football growing up as a kid … and it is my favorite sport … so we’ll just have to wait and see.’
Bezos could reportedly place a bid for the Commanders alongside other big names like Jay-Z and Matthew McConaughey.
NFL World reacts to Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Commanders
Fans on Twitter found their curiosity sparked with regard to the reports of Jay-Z and Bezos having dinner together in LA.
As per usual, fans did not hesitate to speak their mind regarding the matter.
This user muses if anyone could outbid Bezos.
It will be interesting to see if someone can outbid him 😂
— The Random Recruiter (@randomrecruiter) November 14, 2022
Another fan posted a funny GIF.
— District Sportstalk (@DCSports_Talk) November 14, 2022
This fan thinks Washington fans will be happy about this.
Washington fans will gladly wait on this https://t.co/l85kJdmq9G
— prince j. grimes (@pgprincej) November 14, 2022
One user wants confirmation soon.
🔒 it in https://t.co/O7zBH0OrsM
— FlynnHT (@billsstink) November 14, 2022
This fan begs Bezos to buy the Texans.
Sir PLEASE buy the Texans I am begging you https://t.co/znW8pnxdKk
— Scott (@ScottRichards9) November 14, 2022
One fan is reading into the signs.
He’s wearing a burgundy shirt. Clear message. LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWD he’s buying us
— Khalid (@khalidsaid77) November 14, 2022
This user is more than okay with this idea.
Commanders is cool with me 🤷
— Commando G (@MR_GD_LXIX) November 12, 2022
Another user doesn’t think it’s going to happen.
— 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒃𝒈𝟐𝟐 (@MenesesLover) November 14, 2022
Many fans genuinely seem to be expecting this potential bid from Bezos although no official statement has been released yet.
Where do the Commanders stand?
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The Washington Commanders are currently at 4-5. They are ranked behind the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in a frighteningly competitive NFC East. The Commanders will take on the mighty Eagles in their next bout.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who are comfortably seated atop the division, have not lost a single game this season, with eight straight victories.
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With their previous game against the Eagles ending in a humiliating 24-8 loss, the Commanders will look forward to making use of this opportunity to try their hand against the undefeated team. The success or failure of their attempt will be determined soon.
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