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  • Jeff1220
    H to the 12:20
    • Jul 2002
    • 6137
    #1

    This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

    LEAGUE READY FOR "WAR"
    http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/17/league-ready-for-war/
    As new NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith proclaims that he'll spend every day hoping for peace but preparing for war over the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, a league source tells us that the owners are hoping for "war" -- and already are prepared for it.

    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?

    UFL – For football fans!
    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.
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  • PH83
    Zoner
    • Jan 2009
    • 57
    #2
    Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

    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.
    Last edited by PH83; 03-17-2009, 12:35 PM.

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    • blackonyx89
      HI I AM A FREAKING LIONS FAN
      • Mar 2005
      • 5511
      #3
      Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

      Originally posted by PH83
      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.
      Last edited by blackonyx89; 03-17-2009, 12:59 PM.
      Let's Go Bills, make it happen!!!
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      • Typ0
        honey pie
        • Jul 2002
        • 32593
        #4
        Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

        another league has never worked why would it work now?
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        • Jeff1220
          H to the 12:20
          • Jul 2002
          • 6137
          #5
          Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

          Originally posted by Typ0
          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.

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          • Night Train
            Retired - On Several Levels
            • Jul 2005
            • 33117
            #6
            Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

            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.
            Anonymity is an abused privilege, abused most by people who mistake vitriol for wisdom and cynicism for wit
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            • Mr. Pink
              Peterman Sucks!
              • Mar 2006
              • 35303
              #7
              Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

              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.

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              • LtFinFan66
                Registered User
                • Mar 2005
                • 47199
                #8
                Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

                Since when is there a scheduled lockout?

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                • SeatownBillsFan21
                  Registered User
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 2149
                  #9
                  Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

                  Look for JP to be a backup in one of these leagues
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                  • Oaf
                    Do you read what you write?
                    • Jun 2007
                    • 6151
                    #10
                    Re: This is why there are two new pro football leagues on the horizon:

                    Originally posted by SeatownBillsFan21
                    Look for JP to be a backup in one of these leagues
                    lol

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