XFL and USFL to merge

[Easy E]

https://footballscoop.com/news/xfl-and-usfl-reportedly-in-merger-talks

It would make sense. They had to know going in that this would be mutually beneficial. Based on the strength of the first real XFL season, I'm thinking they have a really strong bargaining chip in this.

 

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Exciting!

 

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[Commish]

I just heard that the XFL's Redbird Capital has initiated the talks. Might mean that the XFL has a little more leverage.

 

[Easy E]

Is anyone really talking about any disadvantages to this merger? I'm trying to think of one. I don't see any negative comments.

 

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Who gets Houston?

 

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Who gets Houston?

Also, will the two leagues stay separate, like AFC/NFC? I'm just hearing about all of this talk of merger. Do we have any answers yet?

 

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Okay,. now I'm hearing that there will only be twelve teams after the leagues are merged. So which four teams get cut?

 

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Okay,. now I'm hearing that there will only be twelve teams after the leagues are merged. So which four teams get cut?

- November 13th announcement
- Five teams from each league
- Play begins in February
- Comp. Draft to take place before Thanksgiving

 

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[Commish]

It's going to be 2024 and we still don't have any solid information on the merge.

 

[Commish]

This is getting uncomfortable for players.