This’ll be a way to give post college players another look. Another source of cheap talent for NFL GMs.
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This’ll be a way to give post college players another look. Another source of cheap talent for NFL GMs.
Gonna wait a while before saying this looks legit. Everyone loved the XFL the first 2 weeks, then it nosed dived afterwards. First XFL game crowd that was televised was sold out.
Question for the BGOL fellas here
Do you think Kaepernick should play for this new AAF league ??
Imagine that shit happening
not sure about this.
I dont think he should.
He's an NFL starter (no knock on these guys of course).
and get paid for those 2 years...wonder if the NCAA will fight this...
They can't pay him enough
AND
Their anthem policy is, if you're out there, stand.
Oh and apparently not as.many rules to protect tbe QB
So I doubt it
Watching football isn't about the talent. High school football is big in some states. College football is fucking huge and most the players will not even qualify to play in the AAF.
If they can market this right, people will watch just because it's football. Without the BGOL post, I wouldn't have known this exists. Not talked about on ESPN, no sports talk, nothing.
They need that arab money to float it and make some noise against the NFL trying to kill it.
If they can market this right, people will watch just because it's football. Without the BGOL post, I wouldn't have known this exists. Not talked about on ESPN, no sports talk, nothing.
They need that arab money to float it and make some noise against the NFL trying to kill it.
Hmmm...
The only way this works is if they become a legitimate feeder system or minor league for the NFL.
I could see college players being very attracted to this option.
We will see how they handle their first big injury and their first big legal scandal
Cause if they do just a LITTLE better than the NFL on that front?
They got something
Hold on...
Aint Vince bringibg the xfl back too?
They both won't survive
Watching football isn't about the talent. High school football is big in some states. College football is fucking huge and most the players will not even qualify to play in the AAF.
If they can market this right, people will watch just because it's football. Without the BGOL post, I wouldn't have known this exists. Not talked about on ESPN, no sports talk, nothing.
Funny i disagree
The ONLY reason i remembered this was ESPN sports radio BEEN talking about for awhile.
They been discussing it all morning on ESPN radioWatching football isn't about the talent. High school football is big in some states. College football is fucking huge and most the players will not even qualify to play in the AAF.
If they can market this right, people will watch just because it's football. Without the BGOL post, I wouldn't have known this exists. Not talked about on ESPN, no sports talk, nothing.
I listen to local talk, and first time I heard it was this morning. They talked about the good ideas the league had(one was letting folks listen to the instant play review).
I only visit the ESPN site, and I never really saw anything on the site. Don't listen to national talk, so that's probably why I missed it.
I'm going to catch some games. NBA only exists to me during playoffs and that's even when Cavs had Lebron.
Problem with the XFL was that besides NBC and UPN... it didn't have any real TV sponsors. It didn't have a pre-game. The stats weren't shown on Espn and you couldn't find alot of highlights. Basically... You just watched the game or you didn't.... There wasn't much to keep or bring people in. It also came out before Social Media... became SOCIAL MEDIA... People didn't really talk about more then "HeHateMe".. The XFL also didn't have Football people running the show. They played for the entertainment value of it and had WWE announcers calling the games.
The AAF has real Football people behind and it looks like the NFL is straight up going to use this as a Sort of feeder system. They even showed the AAF draft on NFL network.
Plus it's also Smart to have the night games shown on NFL network.
My only concern is the CBSsportsnetwork games... Not being able to stream the games on CBSsportsnetwork's website is a problem that they have to correct.
Right now.. I just hope that they don't fuck with the Youtube channel that's currently streaming the games.
If I was the AAF... i'd let that shit continue.
I also think it is a great way for those guys that ran out of Practice Squad ability or were recently cut from a Practice squad a great chance to put shit on tape for GMs.
The timing of the league is perfect.. It will end way before Training camp starts... So GMs will have plenty time to sign some of these people.
The big issue I guess is that an AAF player can sign an NFL deal at any time.. So what if your star player signs a NFL contract win you are headed to the Championship.
Hopefully hes making enough money with endorsements, etc, that he doesn't "need" to play for this AAF league
The AAF pays the players about $70K-$100K per year
Kaep might be making more than that off his Nike endorsement
But lets keep it real, its already been 2 years so far.....
The NFL is NOT going to bring Kaep back, to play QB as a starter or as a backup
It is what it is fam, that door has already been closed
Edit: After I posted the original question, I remembered the AAF is more like an affiliate, not a competitor to the NFL
So Kaep playing for them would probably not be a good idea
Cause like someone else just said...it might hurt his collusion lawsuit case
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In order for him to remain relevant football wise (not socially, he's pretty much a martyr at this point), he's gonna have to PLAY somewhere. There's no amount of practice that can submit actually being on a field.
But I guess this can also be seen as a slap in the face, sort of making him audition in the off brand league.
But truthfully right now would be a good time for him to show up somewhere and show out. By the time the next season comes , people will remember his stats in this league. I'm assuming this level of play would make it easy for him to shine, MAYBE. But it can also get him clobbered and injured by the rules in this league.
Sounds exciting to me tbough if he tried it
you can stream games on YouTube? I didn't know that. I don't have the CBS Sports Network on my DirecTV package so I didn't stay home to watch the game yesterday. I went to Chicago Chicken and waffles here in Cleveland.
had I known that I could have pulled it up on YouTube, I might have stayed home to watch the game. That's good to know
I believe the only affiliation the AAF has with the NFL is regarding programming, since AAF games are going to be carried on NFL Network.
Other than that, I don't believe there is any real (money/support) affiliation between the two leagues.
I would love to see Kaep, on NFL Network, in a game playing for an AAF team, but that would do more damage to his legacy than never playing again.
Other than that, I don't believe there is any real (money/support) affiliation between the two leagues.
I would love to see Kaep, on NFL Network, in a game playing for an AAF team, but that would do more damage to his legacy than never playing again.
Lol you got me thinking on this
With his Nike endorsement, and the level of influence he has right now, he could negotiate something great with this league. UNLESS this league is also concerned about effecting their bottom line and alienating potential viewers who don't like him. The polarizing effect can go either way. Looks like the CEO of this league is more the liberal type, so maybe he'd be down to do this. They say they do creative partnerships dealing with social issues , so.maybe they could come up with something that would scratch his itch , AND have him playing football. It would definitely draw some fans. REAL football fans, and a ton of casuals who just like the cause. A BUNCH of women maybe. It ain't my money but I wish it would happen just as a social experiment.
Why do you say that? I'm curious to hear this. Sounds like an angle I ain't thinking of
Which part?
Yea YouTube was broadcasting live from the AAF YouTube channel
Yeah but small businesses need some of them contracts. The shit you don’t see behind the scenes.
Dan Orvolsky and Max Kellerman can't say shit to me about football or the economics. They have no job if the NFL and football wasn't expanded as it is. The AAFL can survive if they bring out fantasy football asap. White guys like owning players. Its embedded in their DNA. If they allow high scoring and running back with big seasons it will last. They also need to keep the faces of NFL greats on tv. I ain't gone lie I wish TO was out their catching passes.
I think the league is collective owned as a Corporation.. Meaning the AAF owns the Teams but they are locally operated. It does have a bunch of former players listed as Executives and investors like Hines Ward, Justin Tuck and Troy Polamalu.
New question.... does the alliance have the same eligibility requirements as the NFL.
For example.... can a guy come straight out of high school to play for the alliance or after their freshman year. You would get a check... you would play against higher quality talent then college and you would get coached by dudes with NFL coaching experience. Only drawback is you would have to leave the alliance mid season for the draft or play two seasons and use the fall to prepare for the draft.. but that is a good question.
That could be a huge draw for the alliance and a good opportunity for those that really can’t catch the grades to stay in college or can’t get an offer. Also it would help out mid level talent that need the money for their families and can’t wait to hope for a chance in the league.
I wonder if the xfl would do the same thing.
For example.... can a guy come straight out of high school to play for the alliance or after their freshman year. You would get a check... you would play against higher quality talent then college and you would get coached by dudes with NFL coaching experience. Only drawback is you would have to leave the alliance mid season for the draft or play two seasons and use the fall to prepare for the draft.. but that is a good question.
That could be a huge draw for the alliance and a good opportunity for those that really can’t catch the grades to stay in college or can’t get an offer. Also it would help out mid level talent that need the money for their families and can’t wait to hope for a chance in the league.
I wonder if the xfl would do the same thing.
XFL has specific requirements I remember it being posted on here when he announced its coming back
Idk about the Alliance this shit all new to everybody
I hear you, but I can tell you ESPN has been promoting the hell out of this, I think cause so many in Bristol are still coll with Pollian.
They ESPECIALLY went in on this the next day, I think the ratings were a legit surprise (even though they dipped significantly DURING the telecast)
and ESPN just NEEDED content.
do NOT forget...
NFL and TNT will TELEVISE the damn AAF games!
right there tells you ALL you need to know.
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I gotta do some research but I think you CAN come straight out of school.