For the first time in a long time, the NFL could have a competitor looking to poach its talent this year. New UFL coach Jerry Glanville -- hired this week to lead the Hartford Colonials -- said Thursday that he expects the NFL's little cousin of a league to compete aggressively for undrafted free agents in May. Said Glanville, in an appearance on ProFootballTalk Live: "I think this is an unbelievable opportunity ... I promise you I'll be on someone's front porch. I'll be there in person. If we can sign the people that we want to sign that aren't drafted, we'll have great football teams." Teams typically sign several undrafted players to free-agent deals after the draft is over. But if the NFL lockout remains in place after the April 28-30 draft, teams will not be able to sign players. The UFL, entering its third season, could be an attractive option for some undrafted players with the NFL mired in the work stoppage. Source: USAToday
What about Unrestricted Free Agents? What if there's no NFL next season? We could see The Virginia Destroyers led by QB Tom Brady. Couldn't we?
But those pennies aren't worth the potential injury that could cost you NFL money. Low level guys may make the switch during the lockout, but no way would undrafted guys go UFL over NFL.
USFL offered million dollar+ contracts (Obviously in a lot of cases they never delievered), UFL offer $6,000 per game. A big difference.
They get a couple premiere names considering, they'll get some ad dollars to help pay some salaries. Also, UFL is considered a minor league. If they start getting some names, that tag will go away. Like I said, I don't think it would happen, but you never know...there could be some older guys jump over that may not make the NFL rosters...
That's more than what a practice squad player made under the last CBA...I forget the exact number but IIRC it was in the low 5's per week. 6 grand a game for a 12 game season in the UFL is a crapload more than they'd make doing anything else while the lockouts going on.
