NFLE vs Arena Football

ScottyRo · 06-15-2003, 11:15 PM

I had an idea a while back which I have been planning on discussing but put it off until now. Many of you know that the NFLE was designed as a type of farm system to develop players on NFL teams so the NFL expansion of the last decade would not seriously deplete the talent level of the NFL. In my opinion the league has been a complete waste of time.

Consider if the Arena league were to become a place that NFL teams sent their undrafted FA's and the like to gain the skills necessary in the NFL. If you've never watched an Arena game, you shoud - especially live. It is almost entirely passing based. While there are some running plays, they are few and far between. Just think of the skills that QB's, WR's and CB's could learn to develop. It doesn't end there. O-linemen will primarily work on their pass blocking skills, D linemen work on pass rush and LB's work on coverage.

If the NFL were to utilize the Arena League in this manner it would raise the talent level and make the growth potential for the players that much higher.

I know. That's it. That's my big idea. At least it's fresh (as far as I know.)

What do you think?

06-15-2003, 11:15 PM	#1
ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	NFLE vs Arena Football I had an idea a while back which I have been planning on discussing but put it off until now. Many of you know that the NFLE was designed as a type of farm system to develop players on NFL teams so the NFL expansion of the last decade would not seriously deplete the talent level of the NFL. In my opinion the league has been a complete waste of time. Consider if the Arena league were to become a place that NFL teams sent their undrafted FA's and the like to gain the skills necessary in the NFL. If you've never watched an Arena game, you shoud - especially live. It is almost entirely passing based. While there are some running plays, they are few and far between. Just think of the skills that QB's, WR's and CB's could learn to develop. It doesn't end there. O-linemen will primarily work on their pass blocking skills, D linemen work on pass rush and LB's work on coverage. If the NFL were to utilize the Arena League in this manner it would raise the talent level and make the growth potential for the players that much higher. I know. That's it. That's my big idea. At least it's fresh (as far as I know.) What do you think?