Can the AAF tap into the NFL's monopoly on American football?
Written by Yasser Mohmand & Yianni Dais
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The NFL's monopoly on American football has seemed to finally meet its match. The Alliance of American Football, an attempt to bring football to fans year round, has gained some traction but is still in its infancy. Comprising of only 8 teams, the AAF began its campaign the Sunday following the Super Bowl; within the first week it amassed a great deal of buzz and attention but has since declined, only receiving a couple million viewers every Sunday.
Drawing former talent from the NFL, AAF games showcase a genuine football experience that fans can tune into during the NFL offseason. Despite the AAF's solid business model and concept, it fails to capture the national attention that the NFL does. The question remains for AAF execs, can they draw enough interest to stay in business, or will they slowly submerge into failure?
Drawing former talent from the NFL, AAF games showcase a genuine football experience that fans can tune into during the NFL offseason. Despite the AAF's solid business model and concept, it fails to capture the national attention that the NFL does. The question remains for AAF execs, can they draw enough interest to stay in business, or will they slowly submerge into failure?
It's true, the AAF showcases players that couldn't make it to the NFL, either because of age, injury or a lack of skill. Notable former NFL talent includes Christian Hackenberg, Dennard Robinson, Josh Johnson and Trent Richardson (whose, surprisingly, taken the league by storm). Despite the subpar talent, it's actually pretty entertaining. A fast pace, big-time plays, and booming hits (which are legal) make the game enticing. The play calling is fair and transparent as refs are miked up when deciding penalties, each game is competitive and blowouts are rare, and compared to other football leagues (XFL, Canadian Football League, Arena Football), the AAF has succeeded in creating a quality football experience. Essentially, the AAF is a slightly less attractive version of the NFL (but without the cheating, drama and BS calls).
So what will be the fate of the AAF? Will they be able to match the NFL's viewership margins, or will they plunge into mediocrity, and soon demise? In short, the AAF will never encapsulate a vast audience, nor will they completely fall into oblivion. They'll coast along and become a developmental league for the NFL (an NFL G-league in a way), becoming a second chance for college players and former NFL who just couldn't make it big. Players will use the AAF as a stepping stone to playing for the NFL, keeping the AAF in business, but they'll never reach the potential they so dream of.
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So what will be the fate of the AAF? Will they be able to match the NFL's viewership margins, or will they plunge into mediocrity, and soon demise? In short, the AAF will never encapsulate a vast audience, nor will they completely fall into oblivion. They'll coast along and become a developmental league for the NFL (an NFL G-league in a way), becoming a second chance for college players and former NFL who just couldn't make it big. Players will use the AAF as a stepping stone to playing for the NFL, keeping the AAF in business, but they'll never reach the potential they so dream of.
Follow us on Instagram @footballfocalpoint for updates!
Leave a comment and share to help grow our FFP family😁
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