Losman signs with UFL (1 Viewer)

[TBIST]

Losman signs with Las Vegas

 

[pollardsvision]

Not specific to Losman, but I'm actually pretty excited about the UFL.

Some decent players, sensible rules, and some NFL experienced coaches.

I really hope this league makes it.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think this is a good move for him. Better to play than to sit on a bench somewhere. This league is pretty interesting since there's been very little press/hype about it.

 

[dotman]

I agree with what Jim Fassel had to say about it:

"Listen, if he'd have went back to the NFL and sat on the bench this year, then he'd have been no better off next year. Whatever anybody thought about him, they'd still say the same thing. Nothing would've changed. ... Instead, you go in this league and you play. The risk you take is you don't play well. But if you're an aggressive person, you say 'I'm going to play well, people are going to see me, and maybe I can erase some of those negatives that were in the past, and a lot of people will say, wow, look at him play now. He's a new guy.'"

I hope the league turns out to be fun to watch, can't have too much (good) football

 

[Mystery Achiever]

I wish him well, but I still don't understand why this league scheduled its games within the NFL season.

 

[Zoomanji]

I wish him well, but I still don't understand why this league scheduled its games within the NFL season.

That was pretty dumb.Nothing better than finding football on TV in March and April IMOBut I think the games are actually on nights when the NFL doesn't play which will work out OK

 

[Chase Stuart]

I agree with what Jim Fassel had to say about it:

"Listen, if he'd have went back to the NFL and sat on the bench this year, then he'd have been no better off next year. Whatever anybody thought about him, they'd still say the same thing. Nothing would've changed. ... Instead, you go in this league and you play. The risk you take is you don't play well. But if you're an aggressive person, you say 'I'm going to play well, people are going to see me, and maybe I can erase some of those negatives that were in the past, and a lot of people will say, wow, look at him play now. He's a new guy.'"

I hope the league turns out to be fun to watch, can't have too much (good) football

Agreed. I'll be watching Friday nights.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I agree with what Jim Fassel had to say about it:

"Listen, if he'd have went back to the NFL and sat on the bench this year, then he'd have been no better off next year. Whatever anybody thought about him, they'd still say the same thing. Nothing would've changed. ... Instead, you go in this league and you play. The risk you take is you don't play well. But if you're an aggressive person, you say 'I'm going to play well, people are going to see me, and maybe I can erase some of those negatives that were in the past, and a lot of people will say, wow, look at him play now. He's a new guy.'"

I hope the league turns out to be fun to watch, can't have too much (good) football

Agreed. I'll be watching Friday nights.

Can it be used like a "minor" league? What happens with NFL injuries and he is lighting it up - can they sign him? Just wondering. Too much football is not a problem.

 

[pollardsvision]

I think they are smart to go for Fridays in the fall. (I think they'll be on other weeknights too, but I'm not sure.)

Personally, I don't hate spring football, but football's more on my mind during the fall. Waiting from Monday to Sunday feels excruciating sometimes.

I spend so much of the late-Summer, Fall and Winter thinking about and watching football, honestly, I just can't get that excited about football in the spring.

Once the fall comes and it's "football season", I'm always wanting to watch football.

As long as they don't try to go on Sundays or Saturdays and stay out of NFL markets (aside from NY/CHI), I think they can make it.

Fridays are the night you know the NFL can't play (or won't play).

It can be a minor league of sorts.

This season is just a mini-launch. The season starts in October and ends before Thanksgiving. Players can easily shuffle back and forth mid-season too, I think.

Also, for now at least, I think each team is assigned NFL divisions to decide who gets the rights to released NFL players. UFL Orlando apparently has NFC/AFC South, that's why have the rights to Vick.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well.

Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.

I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

 

[pollardsvision]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

You might be right, but I think this is different than the decision to go to other leagues.-The talent level won't be off the charts, but it's littered with guys who played in the NFL. Some that had brief spurts of moderate success in the NFL (Adam Archuletta, Chris Perry, Tim Rattay and Cecil Sapp, for example). If he can dominate, the NFL will take notice.-It's all former NFL coaches. If Denny Green, for example, says a guy is good, other NFL coaches will at least pay attention, I think.-This season is only about 6 games. Losman can play until Thanksgiving, show a little something, and then be able to choose a better spot (one where he knows the QB depth chart has suffered injuries).-The league is only 4 teams (so far). The talent pool isn't watered down with 20-30 teams. -It's not in Canada. Nobody pays attention to anything that goes on in Canada.Who knows how it'll all work out, but I think this will be a great option for many players.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

So the UFL gives a team points for horrible fumbles? He'll be great there!

 

[pollardsvision]

So the UFL gives a team points for horrible fumbles? He'll be great there!

It'll be worse too, they won't be using the tuck rule either.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

You might be right, but I think this is different than the decision to go to other leagues.-The talent level won't be off the charts, but it's littered with guys who played in the NFL. Some that had brief spurts of moderate success in the NFL (Adam Archuletta, Chris Perry, Tim Rattay and Cecil Sapp, for example). If he can dominate, the NFL will take notice.-It's all former NFL coaches. If Denny Green, for example, says a guy is good, other NFL coaches will at least pay attention, I think.-This season is only about 6 games. Losman can play until Thanksgiving, show a little something, and then be able to choose a better spot (one where he knows the QB depth chart has suffered injuries).-The league is only 4 teams (so far). The talent pool isn't watered down with 20-30 teams. -It's not in Canada. Nobody pays attention to anything that goes on in Canada.Who knows how it'll all work out, but I think this will be a great option for many players.

OK. But I think NFL scouts pay some attention to the CFL. There's talent there. I suppose the best he gets out of it is a shot to pick a better situation for him, like you said...but that's if he plays really well. If he doesn't light it up he might not get back. I see a lot of downside for him and very little upside. I believe he would have earned a spot on an NFL roster this year before week 1-- guaranteed salary. And you never know what could happen. Now he won't be in any training camps, won't have any playbook knowledge and won't gel with any new teammates. How can he contribute to an NFL roster in December like that? Realistically he's hoping to make enough impact that he gets a look in 2010-- as a backup, just like he already was. Oh, and he loses a year as an NFL veteran.It seems like a poor career move, but it gives him a chance to play and maybe that's all he really wants. But six games doesn't seem worth it to me.

 

[Thorpe]

Losman will never be on another NFL roster. If you watched any Bills football over the last few years you know why. Not only is he a horrible QB, he is a cancer and he has no work ethic. He can only throw two kinds of passes. The deep ball and the 6 yard pass on 3rd and 10.

 

[Ray_T]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena LeagueJeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary StampedersDoug Flutie --> CFL Calgary StampedersErik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in HoustonJoe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the ArgosThere are more. I just dont have time to search them out.Personally, I think a spring league is a good thing. The fringe NFL Players can certainly develop their talent there prior to making the jump to the NFL.I watch the CFL, I watch the NFL and each league has their own merits. I'm sure I'll probably watch the UFL too.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Losman will never be on another NFL roster. If you watched any Bills football over the last few years you know why. Not only is he a horrible QB, he is a cancer and he has no work ethic. He can only throw two kinds of passes. The deep ball and the 6 yard pass on 3rd and 10.

I think if you look at backups in the NFL, Losman certainly qualifies as an average player at worst, considering his game experience. I have little doubt someone would find a place for him.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena LeagueJeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary StampedersDoug Flutie --> CFL Calgary StampedersErik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in HoustonJoe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the ArgosThere are more. I just dont have time to search them out.Personally, I think a spring league is a good thing. The fringe NFL Players can certainly develop their talent there prior to making the jump to the NFL.I watch the CFL, I watch the NFL and each league has their own merits. I'm sure I'll probably watch the UFL too.

Aren't these all guys who were in another league trying to get to the NFL? And didn't most (if not all) begin their NFL careers as backups? Losman was ALREADY going to be an NFL backup. He was basically where they were trying to get to. Now he's leaving to go to where they were...in the hopes of trying to come back as a likely backup? Makes no sense to me.If the guys on that list had LEFT their backup NFL jobs to go to another league...how smart would that have been? I guess I don't see Losman not getting a job somewhere. not that he's awesome...but somewhere?

 

[Ray_T]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena LeagueJeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary StampedersDoug Flutie --> CFL Calgary StampedersErik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in HoustonJoe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the ArgosThere are more. I just dont have time to search them out.Personally, I think a spring league is a good thing. The fringe NFL Players can certainly develop their talent there prior to making the jump to the NFL.I watch the CFL, I watch the NFL and each league has their own merits. I'm sure I'll probably watch the UFL too.

Aren't these all guys who were in another league trying to get to the NFL? And didn't most (if not all) begin their NFL careers as backups? Losman was ALREADY going to be an NFL backup. He was basically where they were trying to get to. Now he's leaving to go to where they were...in the hopes of trying to come back as a likely backup? Makes no sense to me.If the guys on that list had LEFT their backup NFL jobs to go to another league...how smart would that have been? I guess I don't see Losman not getting a job somewhere. not that he's awesome...but somewhere?

I believe Flutie had been offered a job as an NFL backup prior to signing in Calgary, but he wanted to be a starter. Also, at that time CFL starters made a comparable wage to NFL backups, so money wasnt as much of an issue.all the rest worked their way up from what I can tell. (cannot speak about Theisman as I do not remember)If nobody wants to give you a chance,(as appears to be the case with Losman) it doesnt hurt to see if you can light it up elsewhere. I think your game improves if you play more often, so I'd rather improve my game as a starter, than wait for another chance as a backup.I dont think it's a bad move unless Losman stinks the joint out in that league. If that happens, he is done.

 

[Favre 2 Jennings]

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena LeagueJeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary StampedersDoug Flutie --> CFL Calgary StampedersErik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in HoustonJoe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the ArgosThere are more. I just dont have time to search them out.

Wanted to add that Jake Delhomme played in the NFL Europe.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

based on the reports, it seems that no team in the NFL wanted him (or at least didn't want to pay him what he feels he's worth). Or if they did, there was a good chance he'd spend the year sitting on the bench. I'm not sure how that would have helped his value. I guess a strong preseason may have helped.At least he'll be playing and I'm sure lots of people will be watching. Some guys would rather play than ride the pine and take a check. I think he's better off playing than sitting at this point. Tommy Maddox saved his career by playing well in the XFL.Also, he's going to get good coaching under Fassel.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Ok, let's take a look at his options:

1. Job

2. No Job

Sounds like an easy decision to me.

 

[Tom Servo]

Ok, let's take a look at his options:

1. Job

2. No Job UPS truck driver

Sounds like an easy decision to me.

Fixed, but still an easy decision.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

I'll be interested to see how he does. He has the physical tools, but just lacked "it." It'll be interesting to see if this is what he needs to develop his presence, and decision making.

 

[Easy Money]

maybe the ufl and the cfl champions can play in the north american football bowl. just a thought. seriously if there is a market for it and it provides an income i say do it. i'm sure you get more personal satisfaction out of playing. is he getting paid more to start in the ufl or sit the bench in the nfl?

 

[pollardsvision]

maybe the ufl and the cfl champions can play in the north american football bowl. just a thought. seriously if there is a market for it and it provides an income i say do it. i'm sure you get more personal satisfaction out of playing. is he getting paid more to start in the ufl or sit the bench in the nfl?

Not sure about that. I'd guess he'd be gettting more as an NFL backup, at least for this season.The UFL salary cap was supposed to be set anywhere from $6-20 mill. I'd guess the lower end of that in this initial season.I also remember hearing that a goal, down the road, was to be able to have about 10 players on each team that were making in the $1 million range. I'm sure it'll be a while before they anywhere near anything like that.I think the UFL is trying to avoid from some of the mistakes of the USFL and not go blowing a bunch of money on player salaries early on.

 

[OC Zed]

I'll be interested to see how he does. He has the physical tools, but just lacked "it." It'll be interesting to see if this is what he needs to develop his presence, and decision making.

Losman had two major flaws: (i) inconsistent mechanics; and (ii) inability to read defenses. He made great strides in both of these areas in 2006 in his first full season as a starter and looked poised to establish himself as a proven, quality quarterback in the league for years to come. Inexplicably, he regressed significantly in 2007 which was particularly baffling considering that the coaching staff was largely intact and the surrounding offensive talent was arguably improved. 2008 was simply a wasted year as he had pretty much checked out mentally before training camp had started. Despite his 2008 problems and suggestions of some in this thread, he was largely a class act in Buffalo and had the right commitment to succeed. It just didn't work out for him. I hope he is able to turn it around in the new league.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well. Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

based on the reports, it seems that no team in the NFL wanted him (or at least didn't want to pay him what he feels he's worth). Or if they did, there was a good chance he'd spend the year sitting on the bench. I'm not sure how that would have helped his value. I guess a strong preseason may have helped.At least he'll be playing and I'm sure lots of people will be watching. Some guys would rather play than ride the pine and take a check. I think he's better off playing than sitting at this point. Tommy Maddox saved his career by playing well in the XFL.Also, he's going to get good coaching under Fassel.

I think he'd land a job for the league minimum (or better) before week 1. I wouldn't be surprised if a former starter wanted way more than he was really worth. But in any case, his best outcome lands him a job...as a backup, which I think he would have been anyway. That's the absolute best-case scenario. The downside is that even a really good year might be seen as a disappointment. I see a lot of risk and little (if any) reward.Then again, I'm not factoring in his desire to play and get on the field, etc. But really-- it's six games. Odds are good a backup will see some snaps at some point during the NFL season. A couple of good drives and a win would do more good than an outstanding UFL season imo.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well.

Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.

I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena League

Jeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary Stampeders

Doug Flutie --> CFL Calgary Stampeders

Erik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?

Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in Houston

Joe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the Argos

There are more. I just dont have time to search them out.

Personally, I think a spring league is a good thing. The fringe NFL Players can certainly develop their talent there prior to making the jump to the NFL.

I watch the CFL, I watch the NFL and each league has their own merits. I'm sure I'll probably watch the UFL too.

Aren't these all guys who were in another league trying to get to the NFL? And didn't most (if not all) begin their NFL careers as backups? Losman was ALREADY going to be an NFL backup. He was basically where they were trying to get to. Now he's leaving to go to where they were...in the hopes of trying to come back as a likely backup? Makes no sense to me.If the guys on that list had LEFT their backup NFL jobs to go to another league...how smart would that have been? I guess I don't see Losman not getting a job somewhere. not that he's awesome...but somewhere?

I believe Flutie had been offered a job as an NFL backup prior to signing in Calgary, but he wanted to be a starter. Also, at that time CFL starters made a comparable wage to NFL backups, so money wasnt as much of an issue.all the rest worked their way up from what I can tell. (cannot speak about Theisman as I do not remember)

If nobody wants to give you a chance,(as appears to be the case with Losman) it doesnt hurt to see if you can light it up elsewhere. I think your game improves if you play more often, so I'd rather improve my game as a starter, than wait for another chance as a backup.

I dont think it's a bad move unless Losman stinks the joint out in that league. If that happens, he is done.

That's pretty much what it comes down to. From a career counseling standpoint, you can argue that a backup job in the NFL is the better way to go. Maybe he just wants to play - tough to fault him for that.Plus the CFL was/is kinda like the PAC-10. Does putting up big #'s really mean much for your NFL prospects? I dunno much about this league, but I'm assuming it's a normal size field with 4 downs.

 

[pollardsvision]

I don't see how this is a plus for Losman. Doug Flutie DOMINATED the CFL for years and didn't exactly set off a bidding war for his services when he returned to the NFL as a backup. Tommy Maddox had some success after a good year in the XFL, but I'm pretty sure he was signed as a backup as well.

Losman was already going to be a backup with game experience. In my opinion, he'd have to dominate the league just to avoid hurting his stock. A "good" season would probably be a negative for him. I think if you have a likely spot on an NFL roster, you should keep it. Anything can happen.

I'm interested in the league as well, especially since Arena is gone (and who knows if or how it will return). I just don't see why athletes who could play in the NFL would choose it.

There are plenty of NFL Starters that have come from other leagues.Kurt Warner--> Arena League

Jeff Garcia --> CFL Calgary Stampeders

Doug Flutie --> CFL Calgary Stampeders

Erik Kramer --> Cut from the CFL after one half decent year, then had a huge year with the bears..... who knew?

Warren Moon ---> huge in the CFL for a number of Years prior to playing in Houston

Joe Theisman ----> also a CFL QB with the Argos

There are more. I just dont have time to search them out.

Personally, I think a spring league is a good thing. The fringe NFL Players can certainly develop their talent there prior to making the jump to the NFL.

I watch the CFL, I watch the NFL and each league has their own merits. I'm sure I'll probably watch the UFL too.

Aren't these all guys who were in another league trying to get to the NFL? And didn't most (if not all) begin their NFL careers as backups? Losman was ALREADY going to be an NFL backup. He was basically where they were trying to get to. Now he's leaving to go to where they were...in the hopes of trying to come back as a likely backup? Makes no sense to me.If the guys on that list had LEFT their backup NFL jobs to go to another league...how smart would that have been? I guess I don't see Losman not getting a job somewhere. not that he's awesome...but somewhere?

I believe Flutie had been offered a job as an NFL backup prior to signing in Calgary, but he wanted to be a starter. Also, at that time CFL starters made a comparable wage to NFL backups, so money wasnt as much of an issue.all the rest worked their way up from what I can tell. (cannot speak about Theisman as I do not remember)

If nobody wants to give you a chance,(as appears to be the case with Losman) it doesnt hurt to see if you can light it up elsewhere. I think your game improves if you play more often, so I'd rather improve my game as a starter, than wait for another chance as a backup.

I dont think it's a bad move unless Losman stinks the joint out in that league. If that happens, he is done.

That's pretty much what it comes down to. From a career counseling standpoint, you can argue that a backup job in the NFL is the better way to go. Maybe he just wants to play - tough to fault him for that.Plus the CFL was/is kinda like the PAC-10. Does putting up big #'s really mean much for your NFL prospects? I dunno much about this league, but I'm assuming it's a normal size field with 4 downs.

Rules are almost identical to the NFL's, except for a few notable things many NFL fans would like to see changed:1. Each team must possess the ball in overtime. After each team has one possesion, sudden death rules apply.

2. No tuck rule in UFL.

3. Fumble out of the back of the EZ returns to spot of fumble (when not recovered).

4. More locker room/player/coach access.

A couple that fans may not like:

1. A bit more leeway on celebrations (nothing really crazy though, I don't think)

2. A replay official to decide which plays to review (no coaches challenges).

3. No intentional grounding penalties (some think this is a slight modification to make sure there is a decent amount offense. I don't love it, but it makes sense to keep QBs from getting killed while trying to showcase skills for the NFL. It might help attract better QBs, which will help the league)

Overall, some nice modifications, but nothing really gimmicky.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

Sounds good.

No tuck - in others words NFL pre January 2002.

Like the fumble EZ rule.

OT - I'm sure that's been beat to death but college rules suck. I like first team to 6pts.

No grounding sounds dumb on the surface but maybe not. For all the offseason debate about other rules every year it continues to be the most infuriating, inconsistent rule. Some QB's get away with murder anyway so at least it's the same for everyone.

 

[pollardsvision]

Sounds good. No tuck - in others words NFL pre January 2002. Like the fumble EZ rule. OT - I'm sure that's been beat to death but college rules suck. I like first team to 6pts. No grounding sounds dumb on the surface but maybe not. For all the offseason debate about other rules every year it continues to be the most infuriating, inconsistent rule. Some QB's get away with murder anyway so at least it's the same for everyone.

As far as I know, the OT is exactly like the NFL's, except the game can't end until each team gets a possession. After the 2nd team gets a possession, if the scores still tied, it's sudden death. It's not like college.The grounding one is fairly controversial, I think.I'm not a big fan of it, but I can understand the UFL's reasoning. Without doing anything crazy (like Arena), they are trying to help ensure that there aren't a ton 10-7 games. They are fighting an uphill battle as it is and a little offense will help.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Despite his 2008 problems and suggestions of some in this thread, he was largely a class act in Buffalo and had the right commitment to succeed. It just didn't work out for him. I hope he is able to turn it around in the new league.

it just didn't work out for him in Buffalo but it wasn't for any lack of trying on Losman's part.