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Jun 24, 2014 16:35:32 GMT -5
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Post by callmeclemens on Jun 24, 2014 16:35:32 GMT -5
Having followed developing leagues over the past few months, the FXFL at first appeared no different than any other upstart hopefull, butvI find the most recent chain of events more then coincidential.
First game the FXFL article on WSJ (and mirrored on a few other sites) Followed by Troy Vincents need for a D leagur statement, which was then followed by more articles about the fxfl and their desire to partner with the NFL. Now we see formet players comitting to team ownership.
Could it be The NFL has had a hand in the fxfl from inception and this is all just a show to make the process seem fair, and not to seem like the NFL has an absolute monopoly on american football? Just a thought.
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Jun 24, 2014 17:22:04 GMT -5
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Post by gatek99 on Jun 24, 2014 17:22:04 GMT -5
No way, if the NFL was involved, they would be the ones running the show. They wouldnt want something to happen and have their name associated with it.
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Jun 24, 2014 18:00:33 GMT -5
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Post by callmeclemens on Jun 24, 2014 18:00:33 GMT -5
I think you missed my point.
Im simply suggesting that the NFL may, through back channels be pushing the FXFL. Its the only logical reason I can gather as to why despite not being much different then any other start up the FXFL is getting exposure on major medi outlets that frequently cb over the NFL (espn, profootballtalk).
With the wave of legal problems lately Im sure theres plenty (millions $$$) of reasons the NFL wouldnt publically create a D-league that will pay players $1,000 a week, for 8 weeks a year (see fxfl website to confirm) exposing these players to the possibilty of various injuries, injuries directly costing the NFL billions of dollars.
The FXFL also boasts a structure that requires a minimal expense to operate, low player wages, renting exsisting minor league ballparks. The league also claims that its play will be completely structured around developing the NFL style of play, from player dev, to rule changes.
Again just some thoughts
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Post by broncofan on Jun 25, 2014 8:27:10 GMT -5
Or, on the other hand, they may be just catering to the NLF in an attempt to get NFL support in the future. Conspiracies are more fun, but rarely provable.
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Post by phil on Jun 25, 2014 12:52:21 GMT -5
I think you missed my point. Im simply suggesting that the NFL may, through back channels be pushing the FXFL. Its the only logical reason I can gather as to why despite not being much different then any other start up the FXFL is getting exposure on major medi outlets that frequently cb over the NFL (espn, profootballtalk). I can give you a few logical reasons: 1 - It's the off-season. These outlets need content (now more than ever) that is football-related. 2 - The other wannabe developmental/competing leagues cannot get their acts together. The A11FL got mainstream press when it had its big dog-and-pony show because it brought ESPN to the table and appeared to do things in a professional manner. Of course, we know now that it was a joke. 3 - The FXFL may have some savvy PR types involved somewhere or contacts/relationships that it exploits that the others do not. If the NFL's going to do something, it's going to just do it. They don't have to sneak around. They made a TV show about the release of their freaking schedule, for crying out loud. Back channels. That's hilarious. This is the NFL. People just constantly want whatever alphabet soup comes around next to be The Thing, and they'll invent or talk themselves into any ridiculous position or conspiracy theory that will align with that world view.
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