Johnston thinks USFL will surpass college football

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Johnston thinks USFL will surpass college football

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https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dary ... -team/amp/

As far as the USFL is concerned, Johnston feels that the league will eventually be a better alternative for players than college football when it comes to preparing to play in the NFL.

"What we're providing with the USFL is invaluable because it allows these guys to get into a professional atmosphere, work on the day-to-day grind, work on the details of the position, get better at their craft," he said. "We really feel like, once we get the momentum behind us, we're going to be the better alternative."
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johnnyangryfuzzball wrote: Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:02 am https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dary ... -team/amp/

As far as the USFL is concerned, Johnston feels that the league will eventually be a better alternative for players than college football when it comes to preparing to play in the NFL.

"What we're providing with the USFL is invaluable because it allows these guys to get into a professional atmosphere, work on the day-to-day grind, work on the details of the position, get better at their craft," he said. "We really feel like, once we get the momentum behind us, we're going to be the better alternative."
For some reason your link wasn't working for me... this one below was linking. Good article considering the timing during start of NFL/CFB

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dary ... -nfl-team/

>> Over 20 former USFL players are currently on NFL rosters. Daryl Johnston, the former Cowboys legend and current USFL president, is surprised that one USFL player is not currently employed by an NFL team.

When recently asked to name the USFL player he is most surprised is not currently signed by an NFL team, Johnston quickly pointed to Justin Hall, a receiver/returner who spent this past USFL season with the Houston Gamblers.

While Hall waits for his next opportunity, several other former USFL players are preparing for Week 1 of the NFL's regular season. Four former USFL players -- Cowboys receiver/returner KaVonte Turpin, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, Broncos long snapper Mitchell Fraboni and Panthers defensive tackle LaBryan Ray -- are currently on 53-man rosters. Quarterback Alex McGough, the USFL's reigning league MVP, is one of 17 former USFL players currently on NFL practice squads. <<
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Re: Johnston thinks USFL will surpass college football

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With NIL existing?

It is optimistic. I mean, the best players will make big bucks with NIL. Yeah, the USFL could sign the lesser collegiate players but doesn't help the overall talent depth.
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XFL Crusader wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:01 am With NIL existing?

It is optimistic. I mean, the best players will make big bucks with NIL. Yeah, the USFL could sign the lesser collegiate players but doesn't help the overall talent depth.
Player can't stay in college for ever either.
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