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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990
As i mentioned already, they have tried spring time/summer football numerious times with past leagues and failed.
I think they decided to be different this time and go with the fall.
I honestly think this league would be wise to try and sign Vick to help create some "buzz"
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I'm pretty sure they tried like hell to sign him, and he did show some interest until they started talking numbers. they simply couldnt compete with the eagles salary offered.
if i remember right their offer was in the ballpark of $850,000 which was the max that league would allow. when the eagles offered him like 4 times that for being a backup the choice was easy.
not to mention he is still bankrupt and his lawyer and judge wouldnt have allowed him to take less money, i think he is still like 10 million dollars in dept.
But overall this league seems like it might have some sustainability, look at some of the coaches already signed up (Dennis Green, Jim Hasslet, Jim Fassel, and Ted Cottrell) and some that could eventually sign up if it catches on (Mike Shannahan, Herm Edwards, John Gruden, Romeo Crennel, Bill Billick, Scott Linnehan, and maybe even Bill Cowher). ya they're leftovers who werent much in the NFL *except for cowher* but this could be a good selling point to viewers.