Oliver luck CEO of XFL

[Jmac]

Luck's old man leaving the NBA position for the XFL. So now they will have two new leagues involving football. Over kill much? Don't think both will last in the long run....if one makes it I would be suprised.

[LinvilleGorge]

A few years ago I would say zero chance. But now? The NFL seems to be actively trying to sabotage itself at every turn. They're certainly leaving the door open for potential competitors. It won't be easy, no doubt. But I no longer put the odds at zero.

[t96]

The way a new league could actually succeed would be to embrace the reality that football is dangerous, make sure the players understand that and to play the game like it was before. Quit trying to make the sport "safer." Let the D actually hit players, keep the kickoff, no special rules to protect QBs, etc. Just completely ignore all the political stuff and focus on quality product on the field. And let extremely talented players play if they aren't in prison. People loved the LTs and the Irvins and Cris Carters... Who cares what they do off the field if they aren't in jail or prison keeping them from playing. Let us see their talent on the field.

[Steve_Smith_Sr.]

Competition is always a good thing.  Looking forward to see what sort of product they offer.

[rayzor]

there's only one professional football anyone cares about. i'm sure there will be traits that the other do pretty well that when they follow the same path any other attempts at competition have, the NFL will say thanks for the contribution.

these attempts at competition only ever ends up helping the NFL.

 

[Squirrel]

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[Squirrel]

Bet McMahon plays the red states against the blue states. Trump will be right there prodding it as they are buddies. 

[LinvilleGorge]

3 hours ago, rayzor said:

there's only one professional football anyone cares about. i'm sure there will be traits that the other do pretty well that when they follow the same path any other attempts at competition have, the NFL will say thanks for the contribution.

these attempts at competition only ever ends up helping the NFL.

 

When is the last time the NFL had to face a potential competitor when their viewership was declining and they were facing controversy in the media on quite literally a daily basis?

[rayzor]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

When is the last time the NFL had to face a potential competitor when their viewership was declining and they were facing controversy in the media on quite literally a daily basis?

Decline in viewership is overplayed and controversy stuff will settle down, but none of that matters.  Most of the small number of fans that are actually stopping watching won't be migrating to another professional league or anything. They will just be moving on to other interests.

Competition will be weak because the product will always be weaker and any early success won't be sustainable.

NFL is always the bar top players will try for. Any other league will get scraps. Ceiling in popularity will be arena football.

[Moo Daeng]

Watching the NFL network documentary about the 81 9ers team the authenticity of the game then was tangibly greater. I'm not sure another league can succeed but now more than ever it's at least minutely feasible.

[LinvilleGorge]

14 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

Watching the NFL network documentary about the 81 9ers team the authenticity of the game then was tangibly greater. I'm not sure another league can succeed but now more than ever it's at least minutely feasible.

That’s all I’m saying. A few years ago I would’ve put the odds of success at zero. I would no longer put the odds at zero. The window is open. Maybe just a crack, but it’s open.

[Doc Holiday]

No one actually cares about the XFL right now, if you asked anyone average person on the street they wouldn’t known what you’re talking about l.

[t96]

Surprised no one had connected the dots yet... Andrew Luck to XFL...?

[Snake]

I think it's a really good time for the XFL with all the stuff going on with the NFL. Competition is a good thing.