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Anyone going to watch this Saturday?


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I’ll check it out, why not


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[quote=Giantone;1218696]Anyone going to watch this Saturday?

Wasn't sure were to put this so move if need be.:)[/quote]

Going to Fleet's 1st home game next Sunday.

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I will watch, I would watch peewee football if they put it on TV. I really don't care about the level of competition as long as the games aren't blow outs.

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I actually had a reason to root for Orlando against Atlanta last night. Matt Simms, son of Phil "I won't say Redskins" Simms plays for Atlanta, so it was good to seem Phil's son stink it up. Other than his thoughts on the nickname Redskins I never could stand his consistent babble about nothing while calling games. He did get replaced by another motor mouth in Romo, but at least Romo has something worthwhile to say at times, Simms never did.

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I didn't realize it was a farm league for the NFL . Some of these guys have come off of NFL team and practice squads and will go right back there in the spring.

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1218706]I actually had a reason to root for Orlando against Atlanta last night. Matt Simms, son of Phil "I won't say Redskins" Simms plays for Atlanta, so it was good to seem Phil's son stink it up. Other than his thoughts on the nickname Redskins I never could stand his consistent babble about nothing while calling games. He did get replaced by another motor mouth in Romo, but at least Romo has something worthwhile to say at times, Simms never did.[/quote]

Phil Simms is one of those I won't say Redskins guys? Another reason to hate that blithering idiot. ESPN always has Bill Barnwell articles, he's another woke duesche bag. Look at me I'm down with the cause, I won't say Redskins, even though I just started this policy a couple years ago and have no real reason why I won't say it because I'm a little lemming pussy.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1218709]Phil Simms is one of those I won't say Redskins guys? Another reason to hate that blithering idiot.[/quote]

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White people like Phil Simms are telling 90% of Native Americans that they are too stupid to know what they should be offended by, so as the smart white man he and others will be offended for them. Now that's racism.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1218709]Phil Simms is one of those I won't say Redskins guys? Another reason to hate that blithering idiot. ESPN always has Bill Barnwell articles, he's another woke duesche bag. Look at me I'm down with the cause, I won't say Redskins, even though I just started this policy a couple years ago and have no real reason why I won't say it because I'm a little lemming pussy.[/quote]

He’s a PUSSY!! REDSKINS ALL THE TIME!!

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I enjoyed watching the game last night. Ol’ ball coach was hobbling around giving Atlanta all the fun ‘n gun they could handle. Really enjoyed it. Read an article that said it had higher ratings on CBS than the NBA games on. LOL.

I would really love to see this expand in a partnership with the NFL so each NFL team has a farm team like in baseball. People would really buy into it then.

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[quote=SkinzWin;1218714]I enjoyed watching the game last night. Ol’ ball coach was hobbling around giving Atlanta all the fun ‘n gun they could handle. Really enjoyed it. Read an article that said it had higher ratings on CBS than the NBA games on. LOL.

I would really love to see this expand in a partnership with the NFL so each NFL team has a farm team like in baseball. People would really buy into it then.[/quote]

I love the farm team idea. The current system has no room for development and adaptation.

The big difference between football and baseball is wear and tear, and injuries but the concept is solid.

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It's not bad honestly

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[quote=SkinzWin;1218714]I enjoyed watching the game last night. Ol’ ball coach was hobbling around giving Atlanta all the fun ‘n gun they could handle. Really enjoyed it. Read an article that said it had higher ratings on CBS than the NBA games on. LOL.

[B]I would really love to see this expand in a partnership with the NFL so each NFL team has a farm team like in baseball[/B]. People would really buy into it then.[/quote]

This! I think it would be such a win for the NFL...it can only improve the NFL so why not embrace it. A win/win for players and coaches coming up. I think a lot of players will get a chance or even a second chance in the NFL based on their play in this league.

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[quote=Redskins247;1218724]This! I think it would be such a win for the NFL...it can only improve the NFL so why not embrace it. A win/win for players and coaches coming up. I think a lot of players will get a chance or even a second chance in the NFL based on their play in this league.[/quote]

The reason the NFL wont do it is because they already have a farm system (college) that develops NFL talent free of charge. The owners aren't going to pay for something they already get for free.

I watched more of the AAF than I thought I would and enjoyed it. I will keep watching.

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I only got to see a half, but really enjoyed what I saw. I would watch this over the NBA any day of the week.

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Anyone else not even miss kickoffs?


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[quote=MTK;1218727]Anyone else not even miss kickoffs?


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Most of the time they are either touchbacks or returned 5-10 yards either side of the 25 yard line, rarely is there any excitement involved. Usually when there is a decent return it gets called back for a penalty.

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[quote=metalskins;1218726]I only got to see a half, but really enjoyed what I saw. I would watch this over the NBA any day of the week.[/quote]

Same here, like with college basketball, I don't start watching until getting close to the end of the regular season.

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[quote=MTK;1218727]Anyone else not even miss kickoffs?


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Not at all. And I definitely noticed how quicker the games moved. Had a game on last night while fixing dinner, so just casually watching...and I couldn't believe how much of the game I was missing. That 20 second play clock makes a difference.

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[quote=MTK;1218727]Anyone else not even miss kickoffs?


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The game I was watching didn't have a lot of scoring until the end, but you're right, I didn't even notice there wasn't a kick off. I just thought it had happened during the commercial.

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Personally I didn't get a chance to see the games, but from the highlights it looked interesting.

I will definitely try to catch a game or two.

As for preferring the AAF over the NBA...Yes!

I mostly ignore the NBA since it has become all about the Power Teams and the Start Players.

I mean almost everyone knows already that Golden State will be the NBA Champs again...so why even watch the games.

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[quote=irish;1218725]The reason the NFL wont do it is because they already have a farm system (college) that develops NFL talent free of charge. The owners aren't going to pay for something they already get for free.

I watched more of the AAF than I thought I would and enjoyed it. I will keep watching.[/quote]

This. NFL already tried their version of a farm system in NFL Europe. Right now, the only affiliation with AAL is NFL Network showing a few games.

But do not think for a minute that any AAL player extended an offer to attend an NFL training camp, that said player would respectfully decline because they are in the AAL.

I liked what I saw last weekend. But this league is going to have a substantial player turnover. Because some will go to NFL camps, some might make NFL rosters, some might get injured in camp.

Then we get the XFL (redux) starting next year. Talent pool going to be thin.

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[quote=Redskins247;1218732]Not at all. And I definitely noticed how quicker the games moved. Had a game on last night while fixing dinner, so just casually watching...and I couldn't believe how much of the game I was missing. [B]That 20 second play clock makes a difference.[/B][/quote]

When your audience is only about 30 people calling plays becomes a lot easier.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;1218756]This. NFL already tried their version of a farm system in NFL Europe. Right now, the only affiliation with AAL is NFL Network showing a few games.

But do not think for a minute that any AAL player extended an offer to attend an NFL training camp, that said player would respectfully decline because they are in the AAL.

I liked what I saw last weekend. But this league is going to have a substantial player turnover. Because some will go to NFL camps, some might make NFL rosters, some might get injured in camp.

Then we get the XFL (redux) starting next year. Talent pool going to be thin.[/quote]

Yeah but a US based farm system, especially if each team was tied to an NFL team, would yield so much more interest and money.

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[quote=irish;1218725]The reason the NFL wont do it is because they already have a farm system (college) that develops NFL talent free of charge. The owners aren't going to pay for something they already get for free.

I watched more of the AAF than I thought I would and enjoyed it. I will keep watching.[/quote]

I disagree that there would be any long term cost to owners. Yes there would be an up front cost, but as much interest as there would be for tickets, merch and advertising, this would be a gold mine for the NFL to tap into. They are always looking to pad profits and find new revenue streams.

And I’m not convinced the NCAA is a great farm system. So many players come out and are not prepared for the pro game, I see this as being a level between collegiate and pro to refine and rehabilitate injured players. This could help prevent player skill drop off. When a player gets hurt, they get put on DL and you bring up a temporary replacement who has been playing in the semi-pro league and is ready to go. With the limits put on teams by the CBa, back ups don’t get the reps they need to be competitive.

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The NFL backs the AAF. It wants it to succeed

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I get to go watch live professional football this weekend at a reasonable price. I'm looking forward to it. Go Fleet!

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[quote=SkinzWin;1218764]I disagree that there would be any long term cost to owners. Yes there would be an up front cost, but as much interest as there would be for tickets, merch and advertising, this would be a gold mine for the NFL to tap into. They are always looking to pad profits and find new revenue streams.

And I’m not convinced the NCAA is a great farm system. So many players come out and are not prepared for the pro game, I see this as being a level between collegiate and pro to refine and rehabilitate injured players. This could help prevent player skill drop off. When a player gets hurt, they get put on DL and you bring up a temporary replacement who has been playing in the semi-pro league and is ready to go. With the limits put on teams by the CBa, back ups don’t get the reps they need to be competitive.[/quote]

Of course there would be long term cost. If each team had only one farm team they have to pay salary for 50+ players, all the coaching and training staff, and travel costs. Doubling what they pay now. If it was set up like minor league baseball then the local ownership group would handle all the stadium operations. The money would only come from any television revenue these games would bring in and I'm not sure the networks would drop college football for the NFL minor league.

I agree with you, college isn't a very good farm system. The colleges are focused on winning rather than player development. In minor league baseball and hockey the players are assets to the team and are trying to be developed for the big team. This type of farm system would be a much better deal for the players than college.

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The fact that some of these games that were on at the same time as NBA games and were doing better tv numbers have to raise some eyebrows. Big TV money could be there...just a matter of how much. Who's to say someone like Amazon, Youtube, or Netflix doesn't jump in to air the league exclusively? In this time frame, they're only competing with basketball and hockey...and it's over right after the draft so it won't compete with baseball either. I believe there is potential for this league to work out.

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[quote=kct1975;1218749]Personally I didn't get a chance to see the games, but from the highlights it looked interesting.

I will definitely try to catch a game or two.

As for preferring the AAF over the NBA...Yes!

I mostly ignore the NBA since it has become all about the Power Teams and the Start Players.

[B]I mean almost everyone knows already that Golden State will be the NBA Champs again...so why even watch the games. [/B]

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I guess the same could be said of the Patriots.

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[QUOTE=Ruhskins;1218791]I guess the same could be said of the Patriots.[/QUOTE]Touché[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190213/77fde5c34eab3e9094cf545043604cb1.jpg[/IMG]

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