XFL
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Is the country ready for XFL version 2.0?
On Thursday, WWE founder and chairman Vince McMahon announced some vague details about the planned 2020 relaunch of his failed pro football league, which shuttered in 2001 after just one season.
This time around, the XFL won't have any racy cheerleaders, won't hire players with DUIs or police records, might skip halftime entirely and will require all players to stand during the national anthem.
"There are not going to be any politics involved with this thing," McMahon said during a press call with reporters. "We're not going to have any social issues involved. People want to be entertained. … It's the entertainment value that sometimes is lost.".
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What to look for, we'll see if the XFL is interesting or not by the key players:
UARTERBACKSQUARTERBACKS
1- CARDALE JONES- DC DEFENDERS– Pound for pound, the most talented Quarterback in the league. Pep Hamilton wants to throw the ball down the field a lot. Expect a lot of big plays. Cardale’s underrated mobility will be a plus. Handcuffing Cardale with Tyree Jackson could be a season-saving strategy.
2-JOSH JOHNSON- LOS ANGELES WILDCATS
– Provided that Johnson wins this battle with Luis Perez in training camp. The veteran Johnson is in an ideal spot to excel in Norm Chow’s offense. LA has one of the best trios of receivers in the entire league. Josh Johnson brings added fantasy value as a runner.
3-LANDRY JONES- DALLAS RENEGADES
– No argument whatsoever if Landry is ranked #1 in this group. He is back with Bob Stoops, playing in Hal Mumme’s Air Raid offense, and has a loaded receiving corps. The only knock here is Landry’s lack of mobility to produce yards on the ground. It’s why I have him ranked third.
4-MATT MCGLOIN- NEW YORK GUARDIANS
– New York figures to be a very balanced offensive attack and McGloin is a quality veteran at the controls of Kevin Gilbride’s offense. The northeast weather can play a factor in the early weeks of the league but there’s no denying the deep group of receivers that McGloin has to throw to. More on that later.
5-PHILLIP WALKER/CONNOR COOK- HOUSTON ROUGHNECKS
– The person who wins this job in training camp is set up to succeed. June Jones pass-happy Run & Shoot is tailor-made for fantasy football. Walker provides added value as a very good runner.
6-JORDAN TA’AMU/TAYLOR HEINICKE- ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS
– The St. Louis starter at QB is going to be one of the league’s best sleepers. Both Ta’amu and Heinicke are mobile quarterbacks. Jordan Ta’amu might be more physically gifted but Taylor has the experience edge. Playing indoors at home on a fast track in February, March, and April is a plus for whoever takes the reigns at Quarter7-BRANDON SILVERS/BJ DANIELS- SEATTLE DRAGONS
– In Mike Riley’s offense. We could see a combination of these two playing on a weekly basis. A similar strategy that Riley used with the Commanders in 2019. The XFL’s conversion attempt rules and the double forward pass almost guarantees that Daniels will have a weekly role whether he wins the starting job or not.
8-AARON MURRAY- TAMPA BAY VIPERS
– Someone has to be ranked 8th in an 8 team league. Murray may exceed expectations under Marc Trestman’s offense. If Murray is the starter come opening day. He could be a consistent Alex Smith game manager type. A low ceiling type player but with a decent floor. The old wait for a Quarterback fantasy strategy may land you Murray later on in your draft. -
This is a totally different XFL than it was many years ago. Yes, Vince McMahn is still the money behind it, but they actually have some creative ideas to help keep the games interesting.
Gone are the WWE style games. It's going to be more traditional in that sense. However, there are differences. I will tune in for at least a couple of games because i like some of the tweaks they are making and I think they will make it into the NFL.
No more extra points.
1 point: Run a play from the 2-yard line
2 points: Run a play from the 5-yard line
3 points: Run a play from the 10-yard line
kick-off is different
Both teams line up on the receiving teams, 30 yard line. No one can move until the player receiving the ball catches it or it is on the ground for 3 seconds. Then, it's game on. This encourages kick off returns but decreases the velocity
overtime
Overtime shall consist of 5 “Rounds”, staged in alternating single-play possessions as is customary in NHL shootouts or MLS penalty kicks. A “Round” will consist of one offensive play per team. Each possession starts at the opponent’s 5-yard line and the offensive team has one play to score. The team with more points after 5 rounds is the winner.
Referees
Referees are all mic'd and there is a "sky judge" who can buzz down to overrule calls
Double forward pass: "If a team completes a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, that team may throw a second forward pass, as long as the ball has at no time crossed the line of scrimmage. ... Once the ball has passed the line of scrimmage, no forward passes are permitted." This is something that's not allowed in the NFL or college football, so it could lead to some interesting play designs. But overall, it's a fairly minor rule that we'd only expect to see a few times throughout the season.
Much faster play clock: The XFL has a 25-second play clock compared to the NFL's 40-second play clock. A difference of 15 seconds may not sound like a lot, but this change will definitely be felt on the field. Expect a much faster pace of play as teams must hurry up their play calling. Something to note, however, is the NFL clock starts once the play is ended and the XFL's clock starts once the ball is spotted for play.
Comeback period: During the 2-minute warning (the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarter), there are a few tweaks to allow teams more time to come back, hence "comeback period." From the XFL, "On plays that end in the field of play, the game clock will be stopped until the ball has been spotted and 5 seconds have run off of the play clock." This makes it so a team cannot run the clock out until there is only one minute remaining (assuming the opposing team has no timeouts). In the NFL, a team can run the clock out when there are two minutes remaining.
Running game clock: "Outside the last 2 minutes of each half, the game clock will run after incompletions and out of bounds plays." This will take some getting used to for football fans, but the objective is to just make games go as quickly as possible.
Teams have two timeouts per half instead of three: Another pace of play change, less timeouts equals faster games.
Players need just one foot in bounds instead of two: Yet another pace of play rule, makes it easier to determine catches, leading to faster reviews.
This is a totally different XFL than it was many years ago. Yes, Vince McMahn is still the money behind it, but they actually have some creative ideas to help keep the games interesting.
Gone are the WWE style games. It's going to be more traditional in that sense. However, there are differences. I will tune in for at least a couple of games because i like some of the tweaks they are making and I think they will make it into the NFL.
No more extra points.
1 point: Run a play from the 2-yard line
2 points: Run a play from the 5-yard line
3 points: Run a play from the 10-yard line
kick-off is different
Both teams line up on the receiving teams, 30 yard line. No one can move until the player receiving the ball catches it or it is on the ground for 3 seconds. Then, it's game on. This encourages kick off returns but decreases the velocity
overtime
Overtime shall consist of 5 “Rounds”, staged in alternating single-play possessions as is customary in NHL shootouts or MLS penalty kicks. A “Round” will consist of one offensive play per team. Each possession starts at the opponent’s 5-yard line and the offensive team has one play to score. The team with more points after 5 rounds is the winner.
Referees
Referees are all mic'd and there is a "sky judge" who can buzz down to overrule calls
Double forward pass: "If a team completes a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, that team may throw a second forward pass, as long as the ball has at no time crossed the line of scrimmage. ... Once the ball has passed the line of scrimmage, no forward passes are permitted." This is something that's not allowed in the NFL or college football, so it could lead to some interesting play designs. But overall, it's a fairly minor rule that we'd only expect to see a few times throughout the season.
Much faster play clock: The XFL has a 25-second play clock compared to the NFL's 40-second play clock. A difference of 15 seconds may not sound like a lot, but this change will definitely be felt on the field. Expect a much faster pace of play as teams must hurry up their play calling. Something to note, however, is the NFL clock starts once the play is ended and the XFL's clock starts once the ball is spotted for play.
Comeback period: During the 2-minute warning (the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarter), there are a few tweaks to allow teams more time to come back, hence "comeback period." From the XFL, "On plays that end in the field of play, the game clock will be stopped until the ball has been spotted and 5 seconds have run off of the play clock." This makes it so a team cannot run the clock out until there is only one minute remaining (assuming the opposing team has no timeouts). In the NFL, a team can run the clock out when there are two minutes remaining.
Running game clock: "Outside the last 2 minutes of each half, the game clock will run after incompletions and out of bounds plays." This will take some getting used to for football fans, but the objective is to just make games go as quickly as possible.
Teams have two timeouts per half instead of three: Another pace of play change, less timeouts equals faster games.
Players need just one foot in bounds instead of two: Yet another pace of play rule, makes it easier to determine catches, leading to faster reviews.
I had NO interest in the XFL, but some of the "tweaks" you stated they utilize are interesting. I bolded & enlarged those that interest me.Thanks Big!
Mike
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So far, the football play itself is average. However, I really like some of the new rules. The extra official for spotting the ball, the 25 second play clock with a running clock are nice. Not sure the NFL would go down that far, but if they reduced it to 30 seconds, that would make a huge difference. I also like how all the players have a receiver in their helmets so they can hear the play from the sideline. I don't know why the NFL doesn't do this? It makes too much sense and definitely speeds up the game. Obviously, the sky judge is also a winner. Finally, the way kick-offs are done is a big win for me. It makes the play way more interesting. Not sure how they get around the "on-side" kick situation but I wouldn't mind seeing a 4th and 15 from your own 35, like in the pro bowl.
The other huge win is the "9th team". I didn't mention this in my previous post, but essentially it is another 40 man roster that is a practice squad for ALL teams to utilize. For example, these 40 players will practice on a daily basis working on the fundamentals, generic plays, etc. However, if team X loses a LT for the season, that team then has the option of bringing a player from the 9th team onto their roster. That player is then replaced on the 9th team from someone off the streets. Essentially, it is a rolling practice squad for teams to use and can continue to develop players. Zero chance the NFL would ever do such a brilliant move purely for financials, but this is a great move for the XFL. It may not pay off now, but if the league survives a few years, I think it is going to pay dividends.
I'm in-different on the extra points. It's fine but a little too gimmicky.
Overall, I think the XFL has a chance to survive provided the money is there to keep it afloat.
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Big fan of the no kick extra point and then the extra point or points option. I’m not a fan of kicking anyway but it’s nice to integrate your skill guys more in those plays and then you can play catch-up faster.
I think the kick off start rule has a good shot of catching on in the NFL for safety reasons.
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Outside of a few teams with bad QB play, the XFL has been great. Already better than the AAF
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
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Outside of a few teams with bad QB play, the XFL has been great. Already better than the AAF
Outside of a few teams with bad QB play, the XFL has been great. Already better than the AAF
Yep....I agree...very entertaining. How long before we have a NFL vs. XFL playoff?
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Outside of a few teams with bad QB play, the XFL has been great. Already better than the AAF
Yep....I agree...very entertaining. How long before we have a NFL vs. XFL playoff?
Yep....I agree...very entertaining. How long before we have a NFL vs. XFL playoff?
100 years (but the XFL might not last 10). The NFL is having viewership issues now the NFL is pretty much at the saturation point especially when you factor in college football. Football every day of the week for months. Plus their schedule is all wrong for a playoff unlike the old AFL vs NFL which had less other competition.
I was even a little surprised when the Arena League folded, I thought small market ball would work but it didn't.
The XFL 2.0 is pretty much big market with NFL teams in the area.
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Vince McMahon always had some money but in the years between 2001 and now some money blossomed into "a lot of money" as in billions. He could probably afford to float the xfl along through a couple of early rough seasons. If he can get a few key investors who knows what could happen. The fact of the matter is football is king and I would personally rather follow the xfl then the other major sports.
The AAF or whatever it was called that just folded had neither money or broadcast partners.
Early man walked away as modern man took control. Their minds weren't all the same and to conquer was their goal. So He built his great empires and he slaughtered his own kind, and he died a confused man and killed himself in his own mind... -
They were smart to avoid sideshow acts like Johnny Manziel and go with guys like Cardale Jones and Landry Jones
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I hear Antonio Callaway is on a team although injured.
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I would never have opened this thread, I just don't care......
except I just saw this: lol
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kaepernick-wanted-20-million-to-play-in-xfl
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Vince McMahon always had some money but in the years between 2001 and now some money blossomed into "a lot of money" as in billions. He could probably afford to float the xfl along through a couple of early rough seasons. If he can get a few key investors who knows what could happen. The fact of the matter is football is king and I would personally rather follow the xfl then the other major sports.
The AAF or whatever it was called that just folded had neither money or broadcast partners.
Vince McMahon always had some money but in the years between 2001 and now some money blossomed into "a lot of money" as in billions. He could probably afford to float the xfl along through a couple of early rough seasons. If he can get a few key investors who knows what could happen. The fact of the matter is football is king and I would personally rather follow the xfl then the other major sports.
The AAF or whatever it was called that just folded had neither money or broadcast partners.
It DID have broadcast partners. Like ESPN and Fox or even NBC. It may not have had money....and apparently it didn't, which was the sole reason it folded. I guess I don't understand how it didn't have money when those networks were paying broadcast rights fees.
I think it is just that spring ball does NOT work. Not the AAF, not the USFL, not the first XFL, and likely not this. Not in the long term.
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I would never have opened this thread, I just don't care......
except I just saw this: lol
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kaepernick-wanted-20-million-to-play-in-xfl
I would never have opened this thread, I just don't care......
except I just saw this: lol
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kaepernick-wanted-20-million-to-play-in-xfl
Well, that was just silly. He is not in the NFL because he is perceived to just not be that good. If he were a superior talent.....he would have had a job notwithstanding whatever troglodyte attitudes existed toward him.
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There was a discussion on the radio today that in the event that this XFL expands before too long, that Cleveland.....or maybe even Canton, could get a team. (The HOF stadium can handle 23K....enough for an XFL team).
Then they speculated on names.
If either Cleveland of Canton got a team, what would you call it?
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The NFL minor league and unless proped up will probably fade into obscurity with all of the others.....
Maybe. But the XFL did just conduct a "draft" ...not a college draft, but one that apparently picked up street Free Agents, including the following names:
Cardale Jones
Connor Cook
Sammie Coates
Matt McGloin
Landry Jones
Orson Charles.
Maybe. But the XFL did just conduct a "draft" ...not a college draft, but one that apparently picked up street Free Agents, including the following names:
Cardale Jones
Connor Cook
Sammie Coates
Matt McGloin
Landry Jones
Orson Charles.
Landry Jones....LOL
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In game 1 today, ok don't know some of the players.
But coaches Jerry Glanville and Marc Tresman some real oldies. Marc was Kosar's QB coach at the "U".
Next Bob Stoops and Dallas.
In game 1 today, ok don't know some of the players.
But coaches Jerry Glanville and Marc Tresman some real oldies. Marc was Kosar's QB coach at the "U".
Next Bob Stoops and Dallas.
freaking glanville is a clown he stopped here for a few years to coach the portland state vikings
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