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re: NFL had a farm system
Posted on 6/19/09 at 3:28 pm to Sophandros
Posted on 6/19/09 at 3:28 pm to Sophandros
I know the Arena Leauge is gone.
I just remember the draft for some league, I thought it was the AFL also, where Arkansas and Florida had a team and the players were suppose to be from around that area. Aren't they suppose to start playing soon and didn't they run into problems?
I just remember the draft for some league, I thought it was the AFL also, where Arkansas and Florida had a team and the players were suppose to be from around that area. Aren't they suppose to start playing soon and didn't they run into problems?
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Posted on 6/20/09 at 2:30 pm to Suntiger
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I just remember the draft for some league, I thought it was the AFL also, where Arkansas and Florida had a team and the players were suppose to be from around that area. Aren't they suppose to start playing soon and didn't they run into problems?
That was the AAFL, the host cities would be college cities, and a team could protect regional players in the inaugurate draft to at least stir up some interest.
Posted on 6/20/09 at 3:05 pm to Suntiger
and we got the UFL starting now. Kinda makes me laugh that Haslett is there. A few cup of coffee Saints too...
* John David Washington (RB) - drafted by San Francisco - Had a short tryout with Saints during 2008 off-season.
* Brian Stamper (T) - drafted by San Francisco - Signed and waived by Saints during 2008 off-season.
* Ronnie Ghent (TE) - drafted by New York - Played mostly special teams for part of 2007 season.
* Greg Fassitt (CB) - drafted by Orlando - Placed on IR during Saints training camp in 2008.
* Rob Petitti (T) - drafted by Orlando - Backed up Jon Stinchcomb during 2006 season.
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I've got a little rant on the college to pro system scam. These kids are making gazillions of dollars for universities for virtually nothing. Their careers are at risk by one wrong tackle at the knees. The NFL colludes with them that they won't draft them until 3 years out of high school. They get a free of charge farm system in that way. Granted, to have such an opportunity at all is something most of us would (or would have) paid for. American free enterprise is built on supply and demand pricing however. A technogeek sophomore in college might defer a degree when offered a high paying job. I believe if there was a Kobe or LeBron level football talent out of high school there should be nothing to prevent him from playing in the NFL- that is, getting the most reward he can for what talent he possesses. The current system benefits the NCAA & NFL while limiting the players options.
* John David Washington (RB) - drafted by San Francisco - Had a short tryout with Saints during 2008 off-season.
* Brian Stamper (T) - drafted by San Francisco - Signed and waived by Saints during 2008 off-season.
* Ronnie Ghent (TE) - drafted by New York - Played mostly special teams for part of 2007 season.
* Greg Fassitt (CB) - drafted by Orlando - Placed on IR during Saints training camp in 2008.
* Rob Petitti (T) - drafted by Orlando - Backed up Jon Stinchcomb during 2006 season.
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I've got a little rant on the college to pro system scam. These kids are making gazillions of dollars for universities for virtually nothing. Their careers are at risk by one wrong tackle at the knees. The NFL colludes with them that they won't draft them until 3 years out of high school. They get a free of charge farm system in that way. Granted, to have such an opportunity at all is something most of us would (or would have) paid for. American free enterprise is built on supply and demand pricing however. A technogeek sophomore in college might defer a degree when offered a high paying job. I believe if there was a Kobe or LeBron level football talent out of high school there should be nothing to prevent him from playing in the NFL- that is, getting the most reward he can for what talent he possesses. The current system benefits the NCAA & NFL while limiting the players options.
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