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From NBC Sports:

"The problem arises from the upstart league’s inability to come to an agreement that would result in certain NFL players being available to the AAF. The NFL is willing to allow players who sign "futures" contracts after the conclusion of a given season to play in the AAF. The NFL Players Association has not yet agreed to the terms of what would amount to a modification of the labor deal between the NFL and the players’ union."

1 posted on 03/28/2019 3:16:26 AM PDT by zeestephen
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To: zeestephen

Eh? Sounds a lot like the NFL thinks they own the players.

Didn’t we fight a rather bloody war to end slavery?


2 posted on 03/28/2019 3:27:43 AM PDT by null and void (If socialism is so grand, why are Guatemalans coming here instead of going to Venezuela?)
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To: zeestephen

The only thing I’ve ever heard about this league is that at some point in the “take a knee” thing, someone said another league may start up. Is this it? Man, that happened fast.


3 posted on 03/28/2019 4:00:11 AM PDT by cuban leaf
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To: zeestephen

I’ve watched several games. Entertaining,
They have a mike on Steve Spurrier, coach of Orlando Apollos. He’s a trip, always liked him.
Several different rules, faster game, no kickoff, 5 defensive rushers max.
Hope they make it.
I haven’t watched an NFL game since the knee crap started couple yrs. ago.


5 posted on 03/28/2019 4:29:53 AM PDT by Vinnie
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To: zeestephen

Fans need a NEW league, not a faux NFL.


7 posted on 03/28/2019 4:34:44 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: zeestephen

It’s not much better than college football. But I would still like to see a decent “d league” model for football.


8 posted on 03/28/2019 4:34:57 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (If we get Medicare for all, will we have to show IDs for service? Why?)
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To: zeestephen

Oh...I thought the AAF will be expanding. You tube has someone who said the next 10 cities are AAF expansion cities.


13 posted on 03/28/2019 4:59:00 AM PDT by ConservaTeen (WFLA's Jack Harris: Brooklyn is missing their village idiot. Right you are, Jack.)
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To: zeestephen

The NFL should really say that NFL players can play in the AAF, however if they get hurt, the NFL has the right to terminate or renegotiate the players contract. And, the NFL will not pay for the players healthcare.


17 posted on 03/28/2019 5:30:36 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Trump is the best project/program/portfolio manager in the world!!!!)
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To: zeestephen

It isn’t the right time of year for football. Sports are seasonal for a reason. Let them compete with the NFL for viewership and they will win. College basketball? No chance.


19 posted on 03/28/2019 5:50:28 AM PDT by bk1000 (I stand with Trump)
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To: Impy; Bender2

This I news to me. I thought they were doing great.

Ping to your list!


20 posted on 03/28/2019 6:06:24 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (The media is after us. Trump's just in the way.)
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To: zeestephen

Does direct TV carry the games?


32 posted on 03/30/2019 9:22:53 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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