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Jeff1220
03-17-2009, 12:28 PM
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/17/league-ready-for-war/

there’s a belief that many of the recent layoffs and other cost-cutting moves haven’t been made as a result of the bad economy, but as part of the preparations for a no-revenue work stoppage. (The reductions also help bolster the notion that the economic model under the current CBA doesn’t work.)

Finally, we’re told that most if not all employee contracts that extend into the 2011 season or beyond include specific language reducing compensation in the event of a work stoppage.


It's perfect timing. When would be a better time to start a new football league than a time when the branded league is about to experience an indefinite work stoppage?

http://www.ufl-football.com/
http://www.allamericanfootballleague.com/

The UFL especially seems like they are trying to bank on this, since their plan is to play during the fall months.
PH83
03-17-2009, 12:30 PM
I'm 100% for more football leagues. Competition can only make the NFL better and IF the Bills do leave Buffalo it gives the city a chance at another (granted, not as grand) football team to follow.
blackonyx89
03-17-2009, 12:58 PM
I'm 100% for more football leagues. Competition can only make the NFL better and IF the Bills do leave Buffalo it gives the city a chance at another (granted, not as grand) football team to follow.

I think there's room enough for another league. There are alot of talented players that won't be drafted and they can have a place to develop. As long as these two leauges can realistically be smart and play in venues that they can sell out and not try to aim too high, those leagues or league will be fine. We saw what happened with the USFL and the XFL. Bombs the both of them businesswise.
Typ0
03-17-2009, 01:29 PM
another league has never worked why would it work now?
Jeff1220
03-17-2009, 01:34 PM
another league has never worked why would it work now?

Because it'll have the opportunity to take off and develop a following while the mega-rich NFL is in a lockout, squabbling about money.
Night Train
03-17-2009, 02:45 PM
Root for 1 of them to make it.. SINCE WE MAY BE IN IT .

The NFL is becoming exclusive only to the top 18-20 markets than can afford their high cost. :down:
Mr. Pink
03-17-2009, 04:01 PM
Because the USFL did so well when it never directly competed with the NFL?

Or the WFL?

If the NFL has a work stoppage, another league may pop up, but who will care when the NFL comes backs?

Next to no one.
LtFinFan66
03-17-2009, 07:45 PM
Since when is there a scheduled lockout?
SeatownBillsFan21
03-17-2009, 07:54 PM
Look for JP to be a backup in one of these leagues
Oaf
03-17-2009, 08:04 PM
Look for JP to be a backup in one of these leagues
lol