Alliance of American Football [Archive]

Dapper Dan

02-02-2019, 01:54 PM

I'm on the Salt Lake Stallions bandwagon. Solid name and geographic location, cool logo and unis, nice colors, and quite a few Huskers on their roster.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Salt_Lake_Stallions_Helmet_2019.png

They’re my western conference team.

Poet

02-02-2019, 02:33 PM

I wonder if they're dumb enough to swap starting QBs with us.

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 02:38 PM

https://aaf.com

I just now noticed how far along they have gotten. Everything seems to be in place. They are partnered with CBS. They have a decent lineup of coaches and teams. What do you guys think? I'm going to try and watch.

You beat me to the punch :mad:

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 02:40 PM

I wonder if they're dumb enough to swap starting QBs with us.

It's my understanding that its a developmental league, subservient to the NFL, so any player should be allowed to except a promotion as soon as its offered. However, I don't think CK qualifies for the AAF due to his years of NFL experience.

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 02:45 PM

Looks like the Arizona Hotshots, who's name pays tribute to the Hotshots who fight wildfires, are using modified ASU uniforms.

Buff

02-02-2019, 02:59 PM

I only cheer for football teams with animals as mascots - let's go Stallions!

Poet

02-02-2019, 03:07 PM

Is there an L.A. or Denver team?

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 03:15 PM

Is there an L.A. or Denver team?

No, only Phoenix/Tempe & Atlanta have teams in both leagues.

Timmy!

02-02-2019, 04:43 PM

Mountain time zone and horse mascot. Welp, go Stallions!

Shazam!

02-02-2019, 04:54 PM

...then there's the new XFL too.

I actually had season tickets to that bullshit. It was horrible.

aberdien

02-02-2019, 05:52 PM

Is there an L.A. or Denver team?

Stallions are the Denver affiliated team.

San Diego Fleet are coached by Mike Martz, Az-Zahir Hakim, and are affiliated with the LA Rams.

Poet

02-02-2019, 05:52 PM

Go Stallions.

aberdien

02-02-2019, 05:55 PM

In full disclosure I probably won't watch a minute of this probably mediocre league.

Dapper Dan

02-02-2019, 06:19 PM

It could be interesting. No TV timeouts. No kickoffs. No XP kicks. 35 second play clock.

Valar Morghulis

02-02-2019, 06:31 PM

If i can watch, i will watch

Dapper Dan

02-02-2019, 07:23 PM

If i can watch, i will watch

That’s me looking for couples.

Valar Morghulis

02-02-2019, 07:33 PM

That’s me looking for couples.

Happy to watch you solo

Dapper Dan

02-02-2019, 08:25 PM

Happy to watch you solo

I’ll be Hand Solo if you’ll be my Princess Lay.

Valar Morghulis

02-02-2019, 08:33 PM

I’ll be Hand Solo if you’ll be my Princess Lay.

Deal

OrangeHoof

02-02-2019, 08:44 PM

I met some of the players one night at Fuddrucker's (hamburger chain). Large men. They explained they were with the Birmingham team and that all the teams had their training camps around San Antonio due to weather concerns and ease of scrimmage games. Sounds like they are going about it the smart way if the product is good enough. Franchises in second-tier non-NFL cities (other than ATL and PHX) where overlooked players can get a chance and guys who haven't figured out that their football careers are over yet will get another chance to have the concept drilled into them. Coaches are another matter. Lots of fertile ground here.

OrangeHoof

02-02-2019, 08:46 PM

I'm also told the officials have been trained to distinguish what is and isn't pass interference, unlike the NFL.

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 09:29 PM

Stallions are the Denver affiliated team.

San Diego Fleet are coached by Mike Martz, Az-Zahir Hakim, and are affiliated with the LA Rams.

If these 8 teams were officially affiliated with a specific NFL franchises, then the other 24 without a AAF affiliate would be at a competitive disadvantage.

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 09:31 PM

In full disclosure I probably won't watch a minute of this probably mediocre league.

Why did you high 5 this post MO? You're a sports reporter, so its your job to watch every sport whether you want to or not :D

BroncoWave

02-02-2019, 09:41 PM

If these 8 teams were officially affiliated with a specific NFL franchises, then the other 24 without a AAF affiliate would be at a competitive disadvantage.

Each AAF team is affiliated with 4 NFL teams.

FanInAZ

02-02-2019, 09:49 PM

Each AAF team is affiliated with 4 NFL teams.

This makes perfect sense for a developmental league 1/4 the size of a parent league. Hopefully, it's the 1st step towards what I've been saying for years, the NFL needs to set up a farm system like MLB has.

Can you provide a link that shows who is affiliated who?

BroncoWave

02-02-2019, 09:53 PM

This makes perfect sense for a developmental league 1/4 the size of a parent league. Hopefully, it's the 1st step towards what I've been saying for years, the NFL needs to set up a farm system like MLB has.

Can you provide a link that shows who is affiliated who?

I can't find a link that lays it out specifically. Maybe Abe can help you there. I don't think they are formal partnerships so much as each team can draft from specific areas where certain NFL teams are. The details online are kinda hard to find.

aberdien

02-03-2019, 12:00 AM

Just go to the wikipedia page for the teams and near the bottom it'll show the 4 NFL teams.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_Stallions#Players

FanInAZ

02-03-2019, 12:56 AM

Just go to the wikipedia page for the teams and near the bottom it'll show the 4 NFL teams.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_Stallions#Players

I'm always careful about trusting anything Wikipedia say because there sources are of unknown quality, but at least this article link me to 1 that I do consider trustworthy:

https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/07/alabama_auburn_on_birminghams.html

Although the Wikipedia info did prove to be accurate, the system is a little more complicated. Although the AAF does apparently offically use the term "affiliated" to describe the relationship they have with the colleges in their region, as well as NFL & CFL clubs, I think the term "feeder colleges & clubs" (which is used to explain what is meant by affiliated in the article that I've link to) would be more accurate.

"When a player is cut or he is not in the NFL or CFL, the first thing is we look for a college affiliation," Polian told The Associated Press. "His rights are your property if he is affiliated with one of your colleges. If his college is not assigned, we go to his pro team. If the NFL team does not work, and he is in the CFL, we go to that. Finally, if he is completely unallocated, he can be put on the rights list first-come, first-serve."

So, a player that gets cut by the Broncos doesn't automatically go to Salt Lake, but to the team designated in according the regional college if the school is an "affiliated." If it's not, then they would go to Salt Lake.

chazoe60

02-03-2019, 02:40 AM

I'll be rooting for the San Diego team as Rifle's own Ryan Moeller has made the team.

I watched this young man play almost every varsity game he participated in and it was like watching a man amongst boys. He went to CU and became an All Pac12 performer.

Easily the greatest athlete I've seen come from my tiny little high school and a very good young man. His dad was my son's HC on his youth football teams and Ryan was around enough to get a good feel on what type of young man he is and he's very impressive.

Go Fleet!!!!!!!

Hawgdriver

02-03-2019, 02:56 AM

Go Fleet! I can respect a military mascot.

BroncoWave

02-03-2019, 07:49 AM

I'm always careful about trusting anything Wikipedia say because there sources are of unknown quality, but at least this article link me to 1 that I do consider trustworthy:

https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/07/alabama_auburn_on_birminghams.html

Although the Wikipedia info did prove to be accurate, the system is a little more complicated. Although the AAF does apparently offically use the term "affiliated" to describe the relationship they have with the colleges in their region, as well as NFL & CFL clubs, I think the term "feeder colleges & clubs" (which is used to explain what is meant by affiliated in the article that I've link to) would be more accurate.

So, a player that gets cut by the Broncos doesn't automatically go to Salt Lake, but to the team designated in according the regional college if the school is an "affiliated." If it's not, then they would go to Salt Lake.

Wikipedia is consistently one of the most accurate sources out there these days. Not trusting it is so 2005 :D.

FanInAZ

02-03-2019, 02:34 PM

Wikipedia is consistently one of the most accurate sources out there these days. Not trusting it is so 2005 :D.

The fact that anyone on this site can post "facts" over their is reason enough to doubt it :D

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 12:59 PM

The games start tonight on CBS.

Tned

02-09-2019, 01:05 PM

The games start tonight on CBS.

Scrolled through three pages to get to this. Should have started bottom up.

Which team is associated with the Broncos?

aberdien

02-09-2019, 01:09 PM

Scrolled through three pages to get to this. Should have started bottom up.

Which team is associated with the Broncos?

Salt Lake Stallions!

https://twitter.com/aafstallions/status/1092819552222744577

Valar Morghulis

02-09-2019, 01:15 PM

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 01:28 PM

aberdien

02-09-2019, 01:31 PM

Just support both. One is east and the other is west.

This is like supporting 2 different NFL teams. You sadistic son of a bitch!

Tned

02-09-2019, 01:33 PM

I think they are showing all the games free on the website, so I will be watching if I can stay up.

I was going to be supporting the Memphis team, but I think I know need to default to Salt Lake.

Go Stallions!

Yea, Memphis is local(ish), but then there is the Denver thing... Hmmm.

I setup two games to record tonight that are on local CBS (orlando and someone) and west coast CBS (I think SD/SA)

If not watching anything with the wife tonight, I'll check out streamed games.

Tned

02-09-2019, 01:35 PM

This is like supporting 2 different NFL teams. You sadistic son of a bitch!

I'm both a Raiders fan and Broncos fan. What's the big deal?

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 02:17 PM

This is like supporting 2 different NFL teams. You sadistic son of a bitch!

You start that way and then follow your heart. It’s like how you date 2-3 women and stick with the one you like.

Tned

02-09-2019, 02:46 PM

You start that way and then follow your heart. It’s like how you date 2-3 women and stick with the one you like.

Just to be clear. Did you mean "stick the one you like" or "stick with her"?

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 03:24 PM

Just to be clear. Did you mean "stick the one you like" or "stick with her"?

Either or. You can always stick all 3 if you'd like.

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 05:02 PM

Memphis all the way!

aberdien

02-09-2019, 05:04 PM

I was gonna throw my support behind San Antonio but the fact that they are coached by Mike Riley ruined it for me.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 08:13 PM

I'm in PA. I've visited San Antonio as a Spurs fan and I'm a Vols fan...but Memphis isn't really a Vol town. No idea who I'm rooting for

WTE

02-09-2019, 08:47 PM

They probably gave away a ton of free tickets to fill the stands and there are still a lot empty seats.

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 08:57 PM

This is awesome that they show the replay official in the booth talking through the replay.

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 09:00 PM

How do they decide which game you get to see?

Northman

02-09-2019, 09:12 PM

I wonder if Tebow will attempt to come play in this league.

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 09:13 PM

That catch was amazing.

Davii

02-09-2019, 09:13 PM

I wonder if Tebow will attempt to come play in this league.

If he is serious about football he should. It's the only Avenue he has to get in the NFL.

Northman

02-09-2019, 09:15 PM

If he is serious about football he should. It's the only Avenue he has to get in the NFL.

It seems like its a league that would best suit him, he probably would be very successful at this level.

Davii

02-09-2019, 09:21 PM

It seems like its a league that would best suit him, he probably would be very successful at this level.

I don't know if he would or not. I do know if he wants to be in the NFL that's really the only route he has available right now.

Northman

02-09-2019, 09:25 PM

I don't know if he would or not. I do know if he wants to be in the NFL that's really the only route he has available right now.

Well, the competition level is lower here than in the NFL but just above college so this league would probably be great for him to learn and hon his skillset. If he is even interested at this point because i know he turned his nose up to the Canadian Football League.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 09:26 PM

https://www-sbnation-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/2/9/18218155/aaf-rosters-college?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#aoh=15497654173674&amp_ct=1549765564682&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbnation.com%2F2019%2F2 %2F9%2F18218155%2Faaf-rosters-college

Northman

02-09-2019, 09:39 PM

I got the SA/SD game. Not really that impressive to me so far but maybe the league will get better once it gets settled in.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 09:44 PM

I got the SA/SD game. Not really that impressive to me so far but maybe the league will get better once it gets settled in.

Same...OL play makes me feel like I'm watching Denver.

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 09:50 PM

I have the same game and I like it. I wonder who gets Atlanta/Orlando.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 10:05 PM

Memphis has 6 Vols. Go Memphis whateveryourteamsnameis!

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 10:11 PM

Memphis has 6 Vols. Go Memphis whateveryourteamsnameis!

Hoping to watch that tomorrow. Off the top of my head I remember Pig Howard and Rajion Neal.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 10:21 PM

Justin Martin is a good DB. Corey Vereen is a defender. Dallas Thomas is a OL. Colton Jumper is a very slow MLB

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 10:23 PM

I hate the numbers on the helmets. If 1 team wants to do it, great. But I think they need to show off the logos more for brand recognition

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 10:26 PM

Bercovici is F'ing terrible

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 10:28 PM

Bercovici is F'ing terrible

To be fair, his WR did him no favors on that last one.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 10:32 PM

To be fair, his WR did him no favors on that last one.

On that one. He's been BAD all game

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 10:33 PM

So who got the first TD in history? SA just scored. Have they scored a TD in the other game?

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 10:40 PM

So who got the first TD in history? SA just scored. Have they scored a TD in the other game?

It was like 20 something to 6 in halftime of the other game

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 10:42 PM

As an aside, those ref uniforms look completely ridiculous.

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 10:45 PM

It was like 20 something to 6 in halftime of the other game

Oh. Well damn.

Dapper Dan

02-09-2019, 10:46 PM

As an aside, those ref uniforms look completely ridiculous.

It’s called fashion. Look it up sweaty

SmilinAssasSin27

02-09-2019, 11:11 PM

2 hrs and 40 min game. Me likey

Northman

02-09-2019, 11:18 PM

Bercovici is F'ing terrible

Its amazing that he is the best they can possibly do at that position.

OrangeHoof

02-09-2019, 11:32 PM

Reminds me of the second game of an NFL preseason game in the 4th quarter. The uniforms are fugly. The SD unis look like they have tire tread all over them which is appropriate the way their OL is getting run over.

BroncoWave

02-09-2019, 11:40 PM

The lack of QB and oline talent is going to hurt this league. Unfortunately, though, even the NFL is pretty thin at those positions, so they just don't have much to pick from on the scrap heap.

I feel like Clemson would have beaten either of those teams tonight.

aberdien

02-09-2019, 11:47 PM

I can't believe they couldn't find any QBs with noticeable names that flamed out in the NFL to join. Other than Mettenberger. Like who even are these guys?

olathebroncofan

02-10-2019, 01:17 AM

There were 4-5 qb names I recognized. Simms, mettenberger Woodside for starters.

D-ends Teed off all night. The San Antonio qb took a huge shot to the chest.

I liked the game. I think I get the Memphis game tomorrow.

Northman

02-10-2019, 03:21 AM

I can't believe they couldn't find any QBs with noticeable names that flamed out in the NFL to join. Other than Mettenberger. Like who even are these guys?

I recognized Woodside but he would be a third stringer at best in the NFL

Valar Morghulis

02-10-2019, 03:25 AM

I recognized Woodside but he would be a third stringer at best in the NFL

I think Hackenberg is in Memphis.......i smell another Kurt Warner story here (i will be right about Hackenberg lol)

Shazam!

02-10-2019, 05:54 AM

Wjy wasnt Tebow offered a job

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 07:11 AM

Tebow is on the doorstep of getting called up to the majors. Not sure why he'd leave that for this.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 07:12 AM

Manziel would be a big coup for this league but I think he's locked into the CFL for another year.

OrangeHoof

02-10-2019, 10:14 AM

Tebow is also in his 30s now and recently engaged. Once his baseball career peters out, he hopefully moves on in his life to something else.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-10-2019, 10:16 AM

Tebow is also in his 30s now and recently engaged. Once his baseball career peters out, he hopefully moves on in his life to something else.

...like the XFL

Tned

02-10-2019, 11:15 AM

I can't believe they couldn't find any QBs with noticeable names that flamed out in the NFL to join. Other than Mettenberger. Like who even are these guys?

I was thinking the same when I looked at the rosters yesterday.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 12:39 PM

Not to go all Shane on you guys, but one of these teams needs to sign Chad Kelly yesterday. He'd walk into this league as the best QB in it. And this type of league is the PERFECT place for a guy like he or manziel to rehab their image and get a second chance.

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 01:06 PM

I think these guys are afraid of going to a 2nd tier league and sucking.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 01:12 PM

I think these guys are afraid of going to a 2nd tier league and sucking.

That's fair, but I would imagine it's a better option than sitting on your couch hoping for an NFL call that may never come. If you really think you have what it takes, you should welcome the chance to play in a 2nd tier league and show out.

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 01:20 PM

That's fair, but I would imagine it's a better option than sitting on your couch hoping for an NFL call that may never come. If you really think you have what it takes, you should welcome the chance to play in a 2nd tier league and show out.

They're probably selling cars and real estate.

WTE

02-10-2019, 01:21 PM

The AAF did a better overnight rating than the premier NBA game.

2.1 rating for the AAF and 2.0 for HOU @ OKC

Not bad for the AAF.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 01:43 PM

The AAF did a better overnight rating than the premier NBA game.

2.1 rating for the AAF and 2.0 for HOU @ OKC

Not bad for the AAF.

That's pretty impressive. I imagine a lot of that was initial curiosity though. I'll be interested to see how the ratings do in the coming weeks.

chazoe60

02-10-2019, 03:59 PM

Ryan Moeller knocked a touchdown out of a receiver's hands and had an INT. Good job young man.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 04:02 PM

Almost kickoff time. Let's go Memphis!

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 04:54 PM

Almost kickoff time. Let's go Memphis!

What’s a kickoff?

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 05:20 PM

Hackenberg sucks.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 05:22 PM

Hackenberg sucks.

Was literally coming to post this exact thing.

#BringSwagToMemphis

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 05:22 PM

Was literally coming to post this exact thing.

#BringSwagToMemphis

I’d start Mettenberger next half.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 05:24 PM

I’d start Mettenberger next half.

Yeah might as well. The Birmingham QB looks good. He's connected on some nice deep passes.

Dapper Dan

02-10-2019, 05:27 PM

Yeah might as well. The Birmingham QB looks good. He's connected on some nice deep passes.

But is his name good enough? :confused:

SmilinAssasSin27

02-10-2019, 05:31 PM

Perez is accurate as F.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 05:40 PM

Lol Richardson. Picking up right where he left off in the NFL.

BroncoWave

02-10-2019, 06:40 PM

Memphis is hot garbage. Can I get a do over?

SmilinAssasSin27

02-10-2019, 06:43 PM

You reverse jinxed Trent Richardson

SmilinAssasSin27

02-10-2019, 06:45 PM

Neal may get cut

OrangeHoof

02-11-2019, 01:32 PM

I kept looking at the Arizona team and thinking they were the Oregon Ducks. It seems pretty clear which two teams are at the bottom of the talent ladder in this league (ATL and MEM). I hope we don't have another Singletary dropping trou incident like he had with the Niners. I respect Singletary as a true Hall-of-Famer but I think he could be worse than Hue Jackson as a football coach.

Davii

02-11-2019, 02:26 PM

BroncoWave

02-11-2019, 02:27 PM

Were I Kelly, Manziel, Kap, etc I'd be all over an opportunity in the AAF

Manziel is locked into the CFL for another year but yeah, any other talented unemployed QB should be jumping all over this.

Northman

02-11-2019, 03:03 PM

Its a poor man's NFL but at least it gives fans a chance to see some of their favorite players play in a league more suited for them.

Davii

02-11-2019, 03:03 PM

Manziel is locked into the CFL for another year but yeah, any other talented unemployed QB should be jumping all over this.

Or untalented. Hell, if they could beat what I currently make I'd try out!

BroncoWave

02-11-2019, 03:05 PM

Or untalented. Hell, if they could beat what I currently make I'd try out!

If Christian Hackenberg can start in this league, you might have a chance! :D

Northman

02-11-2019, 03:07 PM

Shit, at 48 i might have a chance.

Davii

02-11-2019, 03:08 PM

If Christian Hackenberg can start in this league, you might have a chance! :D

Ten years ago maybe. Unfortunately my joints don't let me enjoy such things anymore. I mean, a single game? Sure. I'd have to be on the no practice old guy plan to play again the following week.

I'm not as hood as I once was, but I'm as hood once as I ever was.

Northman

02-11-2019, 03:22 PM

Ten years ago maybe. Unfortunately my joints don't let me enjoy such things anymore. I mean, a single game? Sure. I'd have to be on the no practice old guy plan to play again the following week.

I'm not as hood as I once was, but I'm as hood once as I ever was.

You have 3 good years left in you!

MasterShake

02-11-2019, 05:41 PM

Interesting, apparently I am a Salt Lake City fan now as they are an affiliate for the Broncos. Makes sense because I know there is a large contingent of the Broncos fanbase in Utah. I might check out the next game, I don't know much about it. Be cool if they actually treat it like a developmental league:

NFL Team affiliations
These are not random. NFL Teams have player rights to AAF teams players and they are as follows:

Arizona Hotshots

Arizona Cardinals
Baltimore Ravens
Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Legends

Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins

Birmingham Iron

New England Patriots
Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers

Memphis Express

Cincinnati Bengals
Indianapolis Colts
New Orleans Saints
Tennessee Titans

Orlando Apollos

Miami Dolphins
New York Giants
New York Jets
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Salt Lake Stallions

Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Seattle Seahawks

San Antonio Commanders

Dallas Cowboys
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Philadelphia Eagles

San Diego Fleet

Detroit Lions
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
Oakland Raiders

https://www.reddit.com/r/aafb/comments/aokw04/who_should_i_root_for_aaf_has_nfl_to_aaf/

Northman

02-11-2019, 05:47 PM

Well, if we are going by where we live geographically im stuck with Rahim Moore and Arizona. Lol

Dapper Dan

02-11-2019, 05:52 PM

So if a player is on an AAF team, which of the 4 NFL teams have dibs?

OrangeHoof

02-11-2019, 07:06 PM

So if a player is on an AAF team, which of the 4 NFL teams have dibs?

None. I think it's the opposite direction. If I'm on a Broncos practice squad or sign one of those spring contracts, I may get assigned to Salt Lake.

Dapper Dan

02-11-2019, 07:11 PM

None. I think it's the opposite direction. If I'm on a Broncos practice squad or sign one of those spring contracts, I may get assigned to Salt Lake.

Oh.

BroncoWave

02-11-2019, 07:12 PM

Yep, that's correct. Any NFL team can sign someone off any AAF team.

MasterShake

02-11-2019, 07:13 PM

So if a player is on an AAF team, which of the 4 NFL teams have dibs?

I just looked it up, I guess its the other way around. If a team on the affiliates list drops a player, the respective AAF Team has dibs on that player. If a player starts to shine in the AAF, they are not contractually obligated to the affiliate teams and can sign with any team in the NFL. Could be interesting if they turned it into a true developmental league but right now it just seems like practice squad battles.

Timmy!

02-12-2019, 01:55 AM

Well, if we are going by where we live geographically im stuck with Rahim Moore and Arizona. Lol

I now officially hate them.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-12-2019, 05:38 PM

The Arizona/Utah game was by far the most entertaining. One of those teams will be my favorite.

BroncoWave

02-12-2019, 05:42 PM

I might wind up jumping on the Birmingham bandwagon. Realizing that Memphis is associated with Ole Miss and Birmingham is associated with Mississippi State makes that a much easier decision.

SmilinAssasSin27

02-12-2019, 05:52 PM

As a Vols fan, Memphis should be the no brainer. But their uniforms are horrendous and they don't put forth a quality product.

Dapper Dan

02-12-2019, 08:30 PM

As a Vols fan, Memphis should be the no brainer. But their uniforms are horrendous and they don't put forth a quality product.

They're turrble. Just like everything else in Memphis.

Davii

02-12-2019, 10:34 PM

They're turrble. Just like everything else in Memphis.

Beale street is ok. A poor facsimile of Bourbon, but it's ok.

Dapper Dan

02-13-2019, 07:12 AM

Beale street is ok. A poor facsimile of Bourbon, but it's ok.

Oops. I didn’t really mean it as a knock on the city. Just like the Memphis Tigers and stuff.

Dapper Dan

02-15-2019, 09:13 AM

Week 2

Salt Lake at Birmingham 2/16 2pm
Arizona at Memphis 2/16 8pm
Orlando at San Antonio 2/17 4pm
Atlanta at San Diego 2/17 8pm

Eastern Times.

Poet

02-15-2019, 09:29 AM

Think they'd take Flacco?

OrangeHoof

02-15-2019, 11:54 AM

I wonder what the line is on Arizona/Memphis? Ought to be at least 10.

BTW, I dislike the mandatory "going for 2" after every touchdown. Not that I like the extra point kick either. Both leagues get it wrong. The TD should be 7 points and then the head coach has the option to take one point off the board and go for two. Saves time and the scores will look more like traditional football scores instead of 18-12 or similar crap.

BroncoWave

02-15-2019, 12:00 PM

Dapper Dan

02-15-2019, 12:39 PM

Who cares if scores "look traditional"? I just want to watch fun football. Seeing a two pointer after every score is fun.

Get off my lawn!

chazoe60

02-17-2019, 09:52 PM

Ryan Moeller had another pick tonight.

Dapper Dan

02-18-2019, 07:46 PM

13730

Lol. I’m down.

OrangeHoof

02-19-2019, 08:29 AM

Who cares if scores "look traditional"? I just want to watch fun football. Seeing a two pointer after every score is fun.

It's fun now in part because it is unusual. Once it stops being unusual, it will become stale. Imagine a rule that said teams must do an on-side kickoff after every touchdown? In the beginning, it would be fun to watch. After a 54-51 Rams-KC game, it will get boring.

BroncoWave

02-19-2019, 08:40 AM

It's fun now in part because it is unusual. Once it stops being unusual, it will become stale. Imagine a rule that said teams must do an on-side kickoff after every touchdown? In the beginning, it would be fun to watch. After a 54-51 Rams-KC game, it will get boring.

Extra points are literally the most stale/boring part of a football game. No one tunes in to watch the kicker.

The onside kick comparison is also utterly ridiculous. That would fundamentally change the game. Requiring two point conversions instead of extra points is overall a pretty minor change. Assuming two point conversions are made at a 50% rate, which they usually tend to be, the scoring will pretty much be the same as if all extra points were kicked.

Dapper Dan

02-20-2019, 08:00 AM

13738

Dapper Dan

02-20-2019, 08:01 AM

Birmingham QB Luis Perez has been contacted by 8 NFL teams. (CBS)

SmilinAssasSin27

02-20-2019, 05:27 PM

Birmingham QB Luis Perez has been contacted by 8 NFL teams. (CBS)

Makes sense. His accuracy has been very good. A large number of incompletions were barely tipped away by DBs.

BroncoWave

02-20-2019, 06:08 PM

BroncoJoe

02-20-2019, 06:29 PM

Apparently the AAF almost ran out of money to even pay their players after week 1 and had to get bailed out with a 250 million dollar investment from the Hurricanes owner. That's a pretty ominous sign.

Not unusual for a startup though. It's getting pretty good viewership on TV, and the $$ will eventually come. I hope anyway, because I enjoy watching it!

Davii

02-21-2019, 10:23 AM

Extra points are literally the most stale/boring part of a football game. No one tunes in to watch the kicker.

The onside kick comparison is also utterly ridiculous. That would fundamentally change the game. Requiring two point conversions instead of extra points is overall a pretty minor change. Assuming two point conversions are made at a 50% rate, which they usually tend to be, the scoring will pretty much be the same as if all extra points were kicked.

True, but I like that a coach has a choice of 1 or 2 points. Sure, 1 is more boring and still nearly automatic, but the choice itself lends more intrigue to the 2pt conversion in my mind.