Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football

SmashMouth · 06-28-2017, 06:17 PM

A bunch of retired guys played flag football in San Jose last night, in hopes of creating a product someone will watch on television.

But Saints quarterback Drew Brees is aiming even higher with his attempt to popularize the safer version of his sport.

According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football enterprise called the Football ‘N’ America League with an eye toward the future of the game.

“I think that this has the opportunity to really save the game of football, honestly,” Brees said. “I think we’re filling a void that is much-needed.

“We felt like, you know what, we have the opportunity here to really create what will be the premier youth co-ed flag football league in America.”

Brees said he came upon the idea while coaching a kids team in San Diego the last few offseasons. The league will begin in New Orleans and around Louisiana this fall, before expanding to other states next year.

Brees played flag football as a kid in Texas and didn’t play tackle until his freshman year in high school And he’s turned out OK. But now that he has four kids, he’s even more sure of the need for such programs.

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halloween 65 · 06-28-2017, 07:06 PM

Boy oh boy, flag football, maybe the NFL want charge so much for their channels. FLAG FOOTBALL, yeah. I could see "to tall Jones playing? You think!!

QBREES9 · 06-28-2017, 07:55 PM

Drew has jumped the Shark.

foreverfan · 06-30-2017, 11:27 AM

I played Flag for years in college. We had over 12 defenses and 40 different plays in multiple formations. You had to practice to make a certain playoff level. The game could become very complex. If you were on a crappy team, we would blow you out because you would never understand what we were actually doing.

Beastmode · 07-01-2017, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

I played Flag for years in college. We had over 12 defenses and 40 different plays in multiple formations. You had to practice to make a certain playoff level. The game could become very complex. If you were on a crappy team, we would blow you out because you would never understand what we were actually doing.

I scrounged up a team in college for fun. Won a few games but when we started playing the top teams it began winding down. We were not pushovers but without practice and playbooks no way. It also started getting vicious physically.

As for women playing, there would have to be a whole set of rules to make that viable. Like they would have to play QB for a specific time and each team would have to have women. I wish Brees the best buy I don't see that aspect working out so great.

AsylumGuido · 07-01-2017, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I scrounged up a team in college for fun. Won a few games but when we started playing the top teams it began winding down. We were not pushovers but without practice and playbooks no way. It also started getting vicious physically.

As for women playing, there would have to be a whole set of rules to make that viable. Like they would have to play QB for a specific time and each team would have to have women. I wish Brees the best buy I don't see that aspect working out so great.

He's not talking about women playing with men. He's talking about girls playing with boys. It is a youth flag league he is talking about. Girls at those ages are sometimes even more advanced physically than boys. The purpose of the is to provide football pre-high school with far less chance of injury.

Euphoria · 06-30-2017, 11:41 AM

It isn't a bad idea. So many people scared with all the injuries and concussions of late they don't allow their kids to play and if they aren't playing the game - they won't watch as much either. Lose interests fast.

I played in a military league. Had a good time - was fun.

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2017, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

It isn't a bad idea. So many people scared with all the injuries and concussions of late they don't allow their kids to play and if they aren't playing the game - they won't watch as much either. Lose interests fast.

I played in a military league. Had a good time - was fun.

Exactly. It makes sense. A whole new generation of kids are simply not playing football because of the fear their parents have of the tackle game. Getting them involved in flag football can satisfy the anxiety of the parents and can eventually lead those that have the talent into the high school game.

halloween 65 · 06-30-2017, 03:24 PM

And you can get your flag football superbowl tickets for $9.99. Not going to happen!!

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2017, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

And you can get your flag football superbowl tickets for $9.99. Not going to happen!!

It's youth football. Geeze.

06-28-2017, 06:17 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football A bunch of retired guys played flag football in San Jose last night, in hopes of creating a product someone will watch on television. But Saints quarterback Drew Brees is aiming even higher with his attempt to popularize the safer version of his sport. According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football enterprise called the Football ‘N’ America League with an eye toward the future of the game. “I think that this has the opportunity to really save the game of football, honestly,” Brees said. “I think we’re filling a void that is much-needed. “We felt like, you know what, we have the opportunity here to really create what will be the premier youth co-ed flag football league in America.” Brees said he came upon the idea while coaching a kids team in San Diego the last few offseasons. The league will begin in New Orleans and around Louisiana this fall, before expanding to other states next year. Brees played flag football as a kid in Texas and didn’t play tackle until his freshman year in high school And he’s turned out OK. But now that he has four kids, he’s even more sure of the need for such programs. read more on PFT Attached Thumbnails

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Boy oh boy, flag football, maybe the NFL want charge so much for their channels. FLAG FOOTBALL, yeah. I could see "to tall Jones playing? You think!!

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Drew has jumped the Shark.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football I played Flag for years in college. We had over 12 defenses and 40 different plays in multiple formations. You had to practice to make a certain playoff level. The game could become very complex. If you were on a crappy team, we would blow you out because you would never understand what we were actually doing. Beastmode likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by foreverfan I played Flag for years in college. We had over 12 defenses and 40 different plays in multiple formations. You had to practice to make a certain playoff level. The game could become very complex. If you were on a crappy team, we would blow you out because you would never understand what we were actually doing. I scrounged up a team in college for fun. Won a few games but when we started playing the top teams it began winding down. We were not pushovers but without practice and playbooks no way. It also started getting vicious physically. As for women playing, there would have to be a whole set of rules to make that viable. Like they would have to play QB for a specific time and each team would have to have women. I wish Brees the best buy I don't see that aspect working out so great.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by Beastmode I scrounged up a team in college for fun. Won a few games but when we started playing the top teams it began winding down. We were not pushovers but without practice and playbooks no way. It also started getting vicious physically. As for women playing, there would have to be a whole set of rules to make that viable. Like they would have to play QB for a specific time and each team would have to have women. I wish Brees the best buy I don't see that aspect working out so great. He's not talking about women playing with men. He's talking about girls playing with boys. It is a youth flag league he is talking about. Girls at those ages are sometimes even more advanced physically than boys. The purpose of the is to provide football pre-high school with far less chance of injury.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football It isn't a bad idea. So many people scared with all the injuries and concussions of late they don't allow their kids to play and if they aren't playing the game - they won't watch as much either. Lose interests fast. I played in a military league. Had a good time - was fun. AsylumGuido likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by Euphoria It isn't a bad idea. So many people scared with all the injuries and concussions of late they don't allow their kids to play and if they aren't playing the game - they won't watch as much either. Lose interests fast. I played in a military league. Had a good time - was fun. Exactly. It makes sense. A whole new generation of kids are simply not playing football because of the fear their parents have of the tackle game. Getting them involved in flag football can satisfy the anxiety of the parents and can eventually lead those that have the talent into the high school game.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football And you can get your flag football superbowl tickets for $9.99. Not going to happen!!

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by halloween 65 And you can get your flag football superbowl tickets for $9.99. Not going to happen!! It's youth football. Geeze.

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