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Rastor posted:The logic (thin as it is) is not about the players that failed out, it's about the players that just needed some development time in the feeder league The problem with the NCAA feeder system is that in ends in college. Say you're a decent college player but you get injured in the second half of your last season. No combine, no pro day, you don't get a lot of interest and then you go undrafted. But you know you're capable of at least making a team. So where do you go and what do you do? That's what the AAF is for, basically an 8-team practice squad that NFL teams can use to call guys up when and where they are required. The NCAA system is really only good at bringing guys into the league one way: through the draft. This provides a different option that would be very good for certain players. So it can be useful to them, there's no doubt about that. And I was under the impression that the NFL is actually interested in the success of the AAF. Not surprised at all that the NFLPA isn't on board and I doubt that will change. I think it is an empty threat and that the AAF will continue as it has been
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Play posted:The problem with the NCAA feeder system is that in ends in college. Say you're a decent college player but you get injured in the second half of your last season. No combine, no pro day, you don't get a lot of interest and then you go undrafted. But you know you're capable of at least making a team. So where do you go and what do you do? That's what the AAF is for, basically an 8-team practice squad that NFL teams can use to call guys up when and where they are required. The NCAA system is really only good at bringing guys into the league one way: through the draft. This provides a different option that would be very good for certain players. Also since the NCAA is based on college students being the only eligible players for a limited window, there's no room for a working athlete (and they're technically not paid anyway). If you're a decent athlete but not quite NFL material, you can still make living playing in a minor league system. That will also let a baseline form that players could be more accurately measured against. The AAF isn't at the mercy of whatever kids they can All of this is unfortunately moot if the league folds. 
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TITTIEKISSER69 posted:Missed it said many AAF vendors haven't been paid and Dundon did not assume prior debts before he jumped aboard EugeneJ fucked around with this message at 20:37 on Mar 28, 2019 |
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I'm going to build a league, and the bodies of impoverished young men will pay for it
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Why would an agreement with the NFLPA instantaneously affect the league's cash flow (irt being able to finish the season)? Do they have potential investors contingent on them working out a deal with the NFLPA?
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TITTIEKISSER69 posted:Missed it https://twitter.com/DCAbloob/status/1111350980543696898 https://twitter.com/DCAbloob/status/1111353275490713606 General Dog posted:Why would an agreement with the NFLPA instantaneously affect the league's cash flow (irt being able to finish the season)? Do they have potential investors contingent on them working out a deal with the NFLPA? It seems like their "investors" they originally talked about are now reduced to just Tom Dundon
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Rastor posted:https://twitter.com/DCAbloob/status/1111350980543696898 If that's the case, then I don't understand the urgency with the NFLPA deal. "We need to broaden our potential talent pool" and "we're about to close shop next week (because we're out of money)" feel like two totally separate issues. Seems like it has to be a hail-mary to get some other suckers to buy in. Even if they were able to get the deal done, it doesn't feel game-changing. Like "well, this thing seemed like a big sham before, but not that they can potentially sign Tyler Bray and Kieth Ford then I guess the whole thing is legit after all." General Dog fucked around with this message at 22:42 on Mar 28, 2019 |
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General Dog posted:If that's the case, then I don't understand the urgency with the NFLPA deal. "We need to broaden our potential talent pool" and "we're about to close shop next week (because we're out of money)" feel like two totally separate issues. Seems like it has to be a hail-mary to get some other suckers to buy in. Even if they were able to get the deal done, it doesn't feel game-changing. So my understanding is they're not out of money -- as long as Tom Dundon is writing checks. He in turn is only writing checks if he thinks the investment will pay off. And apparently he has decided for that to happen the league needs the players covered by the NFLPA. Now personally I think the league can be a profitable endeavor with the existing player pool. But apparently (again, only my understanding, I have no inside knowledge) Tom wants to go big or go home.
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Rastor posted:Now personally I think the league can be a profitable endeavor with the existing player pool. But apparently (again, only my understanding, I have no inside knowledge) Tom wants to go big or go home. That or he's just looking for an excuse to get out.
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General Dog posted:That or he's just looking for an excuse to get out. Jerry Jones will bail out the league and use it as leverage against the NFLPA "I'll just take the Cowboys to the AAF if you want to hold out for money"
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Rastor posted:So my understanding is they're not out of money -- as long as Tom Dundon is writing checks. He in turn is only writing checks if he thinks the investment will pay off. And apparently he has decided for that to happen the league needs the players covered by the NFLPA. This seems like a convincing explanation that makes sense. Whatever happens I actually really don't want the AAF to fold
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EugeneJ posted:Jerry Jones will bail out the league and use it as leverage against the NFLPA Other 31 owners:   Play posted:Whatever happens I actually really don't want the AAF to fold Same. The AAF is cool and good, and it would suck rear end if it dies on the vine over a stupid power struggle.
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Orlando/Memphis was a crazy and wild game. Manziel died after one drive and Mike Singletary grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Docjowles posted:Same. The AAF is cool and good, and it would suck rear end if it dies on the vine over a stupid power struggle. This. I have enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. The quality of football is actually fairly decent. Also I get to watch Spurrier’s offense and it is a thing of beauty.
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Nervous posted:I love how the AAF can't replace the Pac 12 logos for these games. I mean, that seems pretty pointless at this stage so kudos to them imo for putting what money there is where it belongs. I have noticed a serious uptick in commercial frequency, which I"m sure eventually (if the league survives) will rival that of the NFL. All beautiful things must be destroyed
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Play posted:I mean, that seems pretty pointless at this stage so kudos to them imo for putting what money there is where it belongs. At least you can still watch the oddly detached and serene feed of the AAF app, with no audio, replays, or ads whatsoever.
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Docjowles posted:At least you can still watch the oddly detached and serene feed of the AAF app, with no audio, replays, or ads whatsoever. Oh is that where that is? I used to be able to access that one from my browser and I loved it but then that option seemed to disappear. I guess they moved it exclusively to the app, which I had managed to avoid up until now
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Play posted:Oh is that where that is? I used to be able to access that one from my browser and I loved it but then that option seemed to disappear. I guess they moved it exclusively to the app, which I had managed to avoid up until now The app is pretty baller
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Hack really is the worst quarterback in the league.a neat cape posted:Using three QBs sucks Four is even worse!
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a neat cape posted:Using three QBs sucks  Nelson, the brief period where the Fleet looked OK
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a neat cape posted:Great defense matched by an inept offense. Imagine if Salt Lake didn't turn the ball over 4 times a game.
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I noticed today the AAF is hiring a bunch of computer touchers. Seems like it would be hard to attract people when there's weekly "THIS LEAGUE IS PROBABLY GONNA FOLD" headlines in the national media heh. https://aaf.com/jobs/
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Docjowles posted:I noticed today the AAF is hiring a bunch of computer touchers. Seems like it would be hard to attract people when there's weekly "THIS LEAGUE IS PROBABLY GONNA FOLD" headlines in the national media heh. But it's in San Francisco so they're likely processing 10,000 resumes
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wandler20 posted:SEVEN AND ONE! How'd you get the 1?
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weird Asian candy posted:How'd you get the 1? Shhh. I see you're redirecting your non NFCS posting nicely.
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wandler20 posted:Shhh. I'm legit embarrassed that count is double what the #2 poster was  I refuse to Mel the NFCS thread!
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weird Asian candy posted:I'm legit embarrassed that count is double what the #2 poster was lol who cares, at least you're generally posting good poo poo in there. Either way, it was an impressive feat.
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weird Asian candy posted:I'm legit embarrassed that count is double what the #2 poster was Don't let it bother you. Personally I feel very proud and generous for gracing you all with my humor, wit and charisma in such great quantities
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