dpberr Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 2:54 PM, PromoTheRobot said: I've watched at least 75% of the games. I like it. Expand My son has started rooting for the Fleet for whatever reason. Likely the only child in the school, perhap the county, wearing AAF merchandise. Gameplay is good, especially with the Apollos. Bad coaches are bad no matter what, Mike Singletary. The "budget" in the halftime show is noticeable. Lonely set. If the personalities were anymore vanilla, they'd be wafers. Outside of not having this NFL player thing resolved before starting, I think the AAF would have a better "feel" if they played in smaller stadiums. I'd take a fully filled small stadium over a half-filled large stadium. The Chargers played in a sub 30,000 seat stadium last year and the AAF really should have found stadiums around that mark. The only one that does is Georgia State Stadium (Legends home field).
Steve O Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 9:40 PM, PlayoffsPlease said: Because MLB and NHL are incredibly different. The future stars in the MLB and NHL leagues are generally kids who were drafted straight out of high school. The NFL has the NCAA to handle 99% of star player development. The previous poster is dead on that the AAF is basically developing players who are at most, likely to be role players. Virtually no stars are going to come out of the AAF. Expand On 3/31/2019 at 9:40 PM, Buffalo716 said: Because the NHL and MLB are sports that draw from a world talent pool bud The good ol US of A is the only country in the world that plays this sport at an elite level and after 3-5 years in D1 weight rooms they are 95% developed and the cream rises there are college all Americans every year who can’t make the league ... because of talent... that shows you how amazing these NFL guys are Expand Both good points. Add to that the average career span, 5.6 years on MLB, 5 in NHL. Only 3.3 in the NFL. Why pay to have league develop a guy that will play special teams for 3 years. You can find a 3 year special teams guy by having a one day open tryout like the eagles did?
LeGOATski Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 2:53 PM, iinii said: Has anyone seen a game? Expand I don't see why anyone who likes football wouldn't watch these games. The power of fandom is strong, though. For most people it's about having a reason to be a fan more than it is about a true interest in the sport.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 The AAF will suspend all football operations Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2019, 12:48 PM EDT It’s not over. But it’s close. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Alliance of American Football will be suspending all football operations within the next few hours. The league won’t be folding, yet. But it seems to be moving in that direction. The move comes in the aftermath of ominous comments from Tom Dundon, who became majority owner of the AAF several weeks ago. Dundon committed $250 million in funding to the league, but he had the ability to pull funding, and he obviously has.
billsfan_34 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 8:31 PM, Binghamton Beast said: I tried watching it the first couple of weeks. It bored me to tears. Expand Me too- brutal
Gugny Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 I watched it the first few weeks. I enjoyed it quite a bit. But only if there was nothing else on/better to do. I'm not even a college basketball fan, but I still chose to watch the tournament over AAF last weekend. Unfortunately, without the NFL's direct involvement, it looks like any kind of real development league is a pipe dream.
BillsFan4 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 I wonder if Manziel will regret burning those bridges in the CFL now...
Gugny Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 5:36 PM, BillsFan4 said: I wonder if Manziel will regret burning those bridges in the CFL now... Expand I'm not sure Manziel knows what it means to regret anything. 1
May Day 10 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 it looks like the NFL decides if/where/when american football happens
Mr. WEO Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 5:50 PM, May Day 10 said: it looks like the NFL decides if/where/when american football happens Expand Huh???? No, the football viewing public decides.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Dont understand the NFL 's insistence on NOT having a minor league. Are they that greedy that they dont want to support a developmental league ??
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 6:06 PM, Buffalo Barbarian said: Dont understand the NFL 's insistence on NOT having a minor league. Are they that greedy that they dont want to support a developmental league ?? Expand Yes 1
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 6:23 PM, Canadian Bills Fan said: Yes Expand Pathetic, guess winning just isnt that important.
Kirby Jackson Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 6:06 PM, Buffalo Barbarian said: Dont understand the NFL 's insistence on NOT having a minor league. Are they that greedy that they dont want to support a developmental league ?? Expand Why should they support it? The real players have ALWAYS come straight from the college ranks. The NFL has no reason to throw away money on trying to find a handful of players to play special teams. This league would be a complete waste of money for them. Additionally, no player worth $.10 is going to risk injury for $80K a year. Even a minor injury could knock these guys out of an NFL opportunity and 5-10X the money. There has never been and will never be a successful minor league for football. You will have college football on Saturdays and the NFL on Sundays. 1
iinii Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 2:54 PM, PromoTheRobot said: I've watched at least 75% of the games. I like it. Expand I have yet to see a game and don’t even know when they play. I guess my priorities are not aligned properly.
MAJBobby Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 6:06 PM, Buffalo Barbarian said: Dont understand the NFL 's insistence on NOT having a minor league. Are they that greedy that they dont want to support a developmental league ?? Expand Why would they. They have a HUGE FREE developmental league in the NCAA
iinii Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 4:53 PM, LeGOATski said: I don't see why anyone who likes football wouldn't watch these games. The power of fandom is strong, though. For most people it's about having a reason to be a fan more than it is about a true interest in the sport. Expand I guess I haven’t found that reason. On 4/2/2019 at 2:58 PM, MAJBobby said: Have Season Tickets to Orlando and Watch them. Also watch the games on TV when I get a chance, it is a decent product for Spring Football Expand I am going to have to take your word on it. I just haven’t been able to make space for them in my crowded world.
MAJBobby Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 7:06 PM, iinii said: I guess I haven’t found that reason. I am going to have to take your word on it. I just haven’t been able to make space for them in my crowded world. Expand It is Spring football. I am not a baseball fan. And Sabres done in December. So I watched. Will watch the XFL as well because again Not a baseball guy.
iinii Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 7:14 PM, MAJBobby said: It is Spring football. I am not a baseball fan. And Sabres done in December. So I watched. Will watch the XFL as well because again Not a baseball guy. Expand Good for you. I barely have time for the NFL. Such is life...I guess
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