maqroll Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This could be interesting. As long as they don't do the razzle dazzle stuff from the first time they tried this. If they manage to keep the game pure at it's core, the NFL could lose hundreds of thousands of fans. The NFL has become so politicized that it's driving a lot of (white) fans away. McMahon clearly panders to them with his "stand for the flag" mandate. The idea of a fan-consulted gridiron league is very appealing to probably a wide cross section of fans for a variety of reasons. If nothing else, it could be/probably will be an absolute circus, especially with the current politics around American football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 If they consulted you, what sort of gridiron rule book would you devise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) I bet if fans actually have in influence on how he sets his league up (dubious), they'll want less officiating and more violence. They'll not only have a red white and blue love fest every Friday night, they'll turn it into a garish military worship spectacle. Despite it's potential capacity for cultural mayhem, it will provide careers for talented athletes and coaches. I think there's room for the XFL at the moment and I don't think they'll flop as quickly this time. Edited January 26, 2018 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted January 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2018 What they have going for them at this time is the "free" medium to broadcast. The internet is awesome for an upstart like this. (Unless their FCC fubar puts a wedge in it). As a feeder league to keep free agents and undrafted players busy, I endorse it. To keep the knuckleheads at the NFL office on their toes, I endorse it. As a Vince McMahon spectacle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, maqroll said: I bet if fans actually have in influence on how he sets his league up (dubious), they'll want less officiating and more violence. They'll not only have a red white and blue love fest every Friday night, they'll turn it into a garish military worship spectacle. Despite it's potential capacity for cultural mayhem, it will provide careers for talented athletes and coaches. I think there's room for the XFL at the moment and I don't think they'll flop as quickly this time. Wasn't less rules and more violence how they pitched it last time? But in the end the difference in the rules were pretty subtle and a lot of rules got changed throughout the season. It's an interesting idea, and Vince must think he's learnt enough from the first failure that he can be successful this time. (On a side note, Vince suddenly looks really, really old) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I dont really watch NFL to be honest but I may be interested in this as my love for UK football is slowly fading as its not competitive anymore. Be good if they could implement a UK team in this league. That be certainly help brand it over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 QB predictions: Manziel Tebow JaMarcus Chad Kelly Ochocinco Matt Saracen Triple H a hologram of Broadway Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 10 hours ago, maqroll said: If they consulted you, what sort of gridiron rule book would you devise? Same game but indoors and on rollerskates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tegis Posted January 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, abdomlahor said: Chad Kelly Oi! I still have hopes for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, Tegis said: Oi! I still have hopes for him He would have been undrafted if not for his name . Elway doesn't seem to be able to draft QB's so I think you're nailed on to get Cousins. They'll want to ride that defense with a ready to go guy IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted January 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, Brumerican said: He would have been undrafted if not for his name . Elway doesn't seem to be able to draft QB's so I think you're nailed on to get Cousins. They'll want to ride that defense with a ready to go guy IMO. And picked earlier if not for the off field stuff right? QB and o-line have been his disaster-picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 XFL? Destined to fail. NFL is too big now to face any real competition. Every 'competitor' to the NFL in recent years has fallen flat on its face. I wonder what markets they will target? Existing ones or cities without a team (San Antonio, St Louis, Portland, Memphis, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Literally a safe space for triggered snowflakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, Tegis said: And picked earlier if not for the off field stuff right? QB and o-line have been his disaster-picks. I'm not so sure . Teams will overlook stuff if the talent is there, especially at QB . The off the field stuff was nearly 3 years before the draft. I will admit to have never seen him play beyond brief highlight videos though . It would be a cool story to go from playing for a Community College to being a franchise QB but I don't think this will be a Brady type of pick. Your window is too short to not go for broke now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Oh and that is the most "normal" I have ever seen Vince McMahon . This could actually work if the play clock is shortened and the teams are full of on the cusp players and renegade legends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 They said one of the main reasons it failed was it seemed too "WWF" they need to keep the wrestling and football separate. Don't have someone like jerry the king lawlor commentating get a proper football commentary team in for this. I reckon Jonathan coachman will be one of the commentators. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 They should keep the game the same but deregulate it. A Republican's dream league. For starters, fewer penalties, fewer TV breaks and mandated hurry up offenses. Move the kickoff spot back to it's old position and no touch backs allowed, the returner must run the ball back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Listening to people isn't one of this mans strong suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Get rid of pass interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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