Agreed, although Russell definitely looks like a player.
Agreed. I don't even know when the last time I've watched the 4th game. Well I've basically have only watched the third one the last several years.
It's sad, the fourth preseason game isn't even used for backups anymore. When teams are holding out their backup QB and their top 3 RBs for example it really is a waste of time.
I guess it still helps teams who are rebuilding, and this changes so rapidly I think it works.
What I'd really like to see is them do is create a developmental summer league for these players that play in the fourth preseason game. Then you could just cut the preseason down to 2 games. These young players would actually have a chance to play and develop that way. The NFL doesn't do it because they probably fear it would be a cost drain.
I actually enjoyed watching this game it was fun watching our 2nd and 3rd string d-line dominate.
It would be a cost drain. The owners would likely be asked to underwrite such a league so it would then reduce their incomes and increase their costs. The alternative would be to find outside investors but then that vehicle wouldn't be very attractive because there would be no revenue stream.
I think there are ways it could be done to make money. I just don't think the NFL has put any thought into it since NFL Europe. I'd keep it in America and have teams play in non NFL cities to spread the brand even further in America.
History says that football expansion outside of the NFL hasn't been successful. If you try to keep it within the NFL it will not garner enough interest to be effective. In essence the owners would be creating an expansion expense and competing against themselves.
Not really, you would do it just like the minor league system in baseball. What you're doing is bringing your team to markets that are currently underexposed. Essentially allowing you to tap into a market of people who otherwise don't get to see their favorite NFL teams. Having the opportunity to go down the street and watch someone who represents the Dallas Cowboys, who maybe was a player they loved in college would be a big time draw. It wouldn't compete with the NFL because it's not during the same season. It would just increase the amount of revenue the NFL is bringing in and expand the brand to new untapped markets.
Would you invest in one of the teams?
If I get to help run the league I would. And assuming the NFL is providing their young players for the league.
By the League are you talking about the current NFL?
That's problematic because each team has different concepts they teach, not many teams share offensive and defensive philosophies and techniques.
Yeah, I enjoyed that, too. Gives us hope if we lose anyone along that line. Plus, a deeper rotation to keep everyone fresh.
Yes, like I said the only way it would work well is if their is an association with the NFL teams and their players. Sort of the way NFL teams use to send selected players to NFL Europe. It would be a great place to send guys like Obada (Or whatever his name is).
I agree with this. Much like our offensive line our defensive line has undergone a massive rebuilding project very quickly. What was a huge weakness just a year or two ago is now one of the deepest positions on our team. I still dislike Hayden but other then him what's not to like about the line. We have youth and play makers all over the place.
