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They had it. It was called the World League of American Football. That failed so they made it Europe-only and called it the World League. That failed so they even heightened the ties with the NFL by calling it NFL Europe. And that failed too.that was just a different league, I am talking about one that actually is tied to the NFL.
I think in Canada the CFL is seen as equal to the NFL in terms of talent
I think they are discussing a D-League (developmental league) not a minor league system. I anticipate it would be similar to the NBA where each team has a D-League affiliate. Personally, I like the idea a lot because it is a place where the Jake Bequette's, Steve Beauharnais, and others could see actual snaps in competitive game action.
NFL Europe was supposed to be that type of league but it never took flight.
Yeah that really seems like the biggest obstacle is how would teams share the teams? Would it work like the practice squad and teams could claim a player from the league? Or would teams have exclusive rights to certain playersI do not see that a 2d league of 32 teams would be viable.
-- Perhaps an 8 team Dev-league organized according to NFL divisions with 4 NFL teams contributing players to one NFL-Dev team (could you imagine players with a Pats, Jester, Jills, and Phish logos on their shoulderpads playing on a single team side-by-side [too funny : ) ] ).
-- Alternatively I could see a 16 team Dev-league working, but more teams than that would be tough. That might work better with just 2 contributing teams (1 AFC / 1 NFC partnered). I could see Pats and Gints working together. [Jesters might have a tough time finding an NFC partner that is equally disfunctional as they are. ... LOL]
-- You would also have to limit the # of games (maybe 8-10 game season - sprinkle in 2-4 bye weeks) to ensure they stay healthy enough to be promoted to the BIGs when needed.
-- Realistically it would be hard to allocate multiple team players to a single Dev-team (what if all 4 or both teams contributing wanted to have a backup punter ?).
I think it is viable if the roster size was similar to the CFL (42). It would be tough to field 32 D-League teams with a 53-man roster. If you consider that, every team releases 37 players between the start of camp and final cuts and the players who play in the CFL or arena leagues I see no reason that they could not field a developmental team for each franchise.I do not see that a 2d league of 32 teams would be viable.
-- Perhaps an 8 team Dev-league organized according to NFL divisions with 4 NFL teams contributing players to one NFL-Dev team (could you imagine players with a Pats, Jester, Jills, and Phish logos on their shoulderpads playing on a single team side-by-side [too funny : ) ] ).
-- Alternatively I could see a 16 team Dev-league working, but more teams than that would be tough. That might work better with just 2 contributing teams (1 AFC / 1 NFC partnered). I could see Pats and Gints working together. [Jesters might have a tough time finding an NFC partner that is equally disfunctional as they are. ... LOL]
-- You would also have to limit the # of games (maybe 8-10 game season - sprinkle in 2-4 bye weeks) to ensure they stay healthy enough to be promoted to the BIGs when needed.
-- Realistically it would be hard to allocate multiple team players to a single Dev-team (what if all 4 or both teams contributing wanted to have a backup punter ?).
That's actually a good point. What type of offense would a Patriots 3rd string quarterback run if he was mixed in with other players from other teams? If it isn't the Patriots offense then he'd almost be wasting his time. Same goes with other offensive and defensive players.For this so called "developmental team" what exactly do people think will "develop"?
For the Patriots, you wouldn't want Mallett playing there, he's needed with the big club in case of emergency. That leaves a third or fourth string QB that would likely not see the light of day on an NFL football field anytime soon, playing live games against inferior competition and not learning a thing about how to play NFL football. And the same is true for any position. Then what's the point?
This is probably less for QB's and more for other positions, I mean do you really think no team will need another DE or DB during the season? Even running backs and such are a position that teams will be better served by having a guy who can comer up and they have seen what they do rather than relying on guys who came in for a workoutFor this so called "developmental team" what exactly do people think will "develop"?
For the Patriots, you wouldn't want Mallett playing there, he's needed with the big club in case of emergency. That leaves a third or fourth string QB that would likely not see the light of day on an NFL football field anytime soon, playing live games against inferior competition and not learning a thing about how to play NFL football. And the same is true for any position. Then what's the point?
Why would the NFL want to bite the hand that feeds them (for free)?
Because they could do a much better job feeding themselves and make a tidy profit at the same time.
From an economic/business viewpoint, I cannot imagine a developmental league ever generating anywhere near as much interest (and revenue) as colleges, specifically conferences such as the SEC.
from a football perspective, a D-league would prepare players better.