Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Warcodered said: Letting us here the play is interesting. Yeah. Gives you an idea about what Belichick hears when the Pats are on defense. 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Go ahead- what’s the more fun alternative that doesn’t increase risk? There are 4-5 ideas i can think of off the top of my head. The biggest thing is that they don't want high speed collisions. So, implement a kickoff that doesn't allow for them. Just 1 idea would be to put plays at different parts of the field, some even in opponents territory, but just not allow them to run and tackle until the ball is caught by the return team. That's just 1. You just have to get creative. It can be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Go ahead- what’s the more fun alternative that doesn’t increase risk? Two hand touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Mama is playing center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 47 yard field goal from a non NFL kicker. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Eliminating kickoffs certainly makes the game go quicker. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Doc Brown said: Eliminating kickoffs certainly makes the game go quicker. I like it a lot. The kickoff is just a fluff play now. As I said earlier, 5 out of 970 kickoffs went for a TD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 McKay trying to scare some birds out of bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Bills2ref said: I like it a lot. The kickoff is just a fluff play now. As I said earlier, 5 out of 970 kickoffs went for a TD. It's tradition. I'm still pissed off at the MLB for allowing an intentional walk without making the picture throw four balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Eliminating kickoffs certainly makes the game go quicker. So does a 35 second play clock and no ridiculous penalty calls. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: It's tradition. I'm still pissed off at the MLB for allowing an intentional walk without making the picture throw four balls. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) That was an impressive first half. Not perfect, not elite like the NFL but I’m impressed. I was expecting a disaster. Edited February 10, 2019 by wppete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Doc Brown said: It's tradition. I'm still pissed off at the MLB for allowing an intentional walk without making the picture throw four balls. I'm conflicted. Feel the percentage for a positive play on a kickoff, i.e.: greater than the 25 yard line or a TD, is outweighed by a the potential for a negative play. With the change in kickoff rules in the NFL, they've neutered the kick return team so it's almost moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Go ahead- what’s the more fun alternative that doesn’t increase risk? Place the ball at the 50 and have two guys run and fight over it. Oh wait that was for coin flips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: I like it a lot. The kickoff is just a fluff play now. As I said earlier, 5 out of 970 kickoffs went for a TD. How would an onside kick work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, pop gun said: How would an onside kick work? It's a 4th and long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, wppete said: That was an impressive first half. Not perfect, not elite like the NFL but I’m impressed. I was expecting a disaster. Me too. I was expecting XFL inaugarual disaster. It has not been close to that. Impressive inaugural weekend. If they keep this up all season I can see it having a chance at lasting. Looks like they even got a decent crowd. Knowing San Antonio (lived there for a few years) it is the perfect market for this. San Antonio is something like the 5th largest city in the country, and it has ONE professional sports team from the big 5 (NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL). They are desperate and deserving of another sport to cheer on. The evidence lies in the San Antonio Rampage. Always a good crowd in an area, the south, that isn’t historically supporting of NHL or AHL franchises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, pop gun said: How would an onside kick work? offense lines up needing to get 12 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, wppete said: That was an impressive first half. Not perfect, not elite like the NFL but I’m impressed. I was expecting a disaster. Thought it was good. Teams appeared to have been prepped well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, /dev/null said: offense lines up needing to get 12 yards Much higher chance of conversion. Is that from the opponents 12 yard line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, wppete said: That was an impressive first half. Not perfect, not elite like the NFL but I’m impressed. I was expecting a disaster. I enjoyed it. Liked not having kick offs more than I thought I would and the speed of the game has been better than expected. I'll tune in tomorrow but too late on the east coast to watch the rest of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: Me too. I was expecting XFL inaugarual disaster. It has not been close to that. Impressive inaugural weekend. If they keep this up all season I can see it having a chance at lasting. Looks like they even got a decent crowd. Knowing San Antonio (lived there for a few years) it is the perfect market for this. San Antonio is something like the 5th largest city in the country, and it has ONE professional sports team from the big 5 (NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL). They are desperate and deserving of another sport to cheer on. The evidence lies in the San Antonio Rampage. Always a good crowd in an area, the south, that isn’t historically supporting of NHL or AHL franchises. I'd much rather see San Antonio and Portland get a team than two in LA, but money talks I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Much higher chance of conversion. Is that from the opponents 12 yard line? Goes as 4th and 12 from your own 28 yard line Edited February 10, 2019 by Bills2ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Sean McVay has that guy who pulls him out of the way, Spurrier can't even walk out there. Needs that handcart Hannibal Lecter had in Silence Of The Lambs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Yardage is good. 158 to 177. Surprised we haven’t had a TD yet. Should get some in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hope they aren't watching the game on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 The only thing I haven't really liked is the lack of updates from the other game. They should be showing as many highlights from the league as possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, sven233 said: The only thing I haven't really liked is the lack of updates from the other game. They should be showing as many highlights from the league as possible. Great reverse and TD toss to the QB for Orlando. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Where'd they get their refs anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Funny but the officiating seems better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Warcodered said: Where'd they get their refs anyway? College refs. Likely at the highest level of colleges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Former Bills player Ron Books makes a big play !!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) What would be the spread be against bama? ? Edited February 10, 2019 by NoSaint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) McKay called the shot just didn't quite get to him. The amount of interactions they let us see and hear is kinda cool. Edited February 10, 2019 by Warcodered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just tuning in, pretty decent talent it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Off to bed for me. Will be tuning in tomorrow. Good start to the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 The trenches seem to need a lot of work on both teams (san diego and San Antonio) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 unfortunately week one are the only games broadcast OTA. The rest of the season requires a cable subscription (CBS Sports Network and NFL Network) or a streaming service called BR Live (Bleacher Report). BR Live is a new streaming service that is currently free but will become a pay service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) I tuned in to see the pride of Middletown, OH Jalin Marshall catch the first TD in AAF history and then return to his QB roots and throw for one too. Nice! is there an AAF red zone channel? Asking for a friend. Edited February 10, 2019 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 42 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: Funny but the officiating seems better. Officials on the field seem like the better nfl officials from what i saw- the AAF is far superior in review. The lady in orlando explains her thoughts and told her helpers to find a angle that shows her something different or it stays. I have enjoyed games so far. My overall opinion is except for QB play this league represents mainly rotational NFL talent. RB and WR seem like talent wise equal to most 2nd stringers- could be Bills recievers this past year. Hopefully not next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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