Imagine a sport as straightforward as soccer, but already beloved by the majority of Americans. One with all the potential star power of the NBA, but drawing from a much larger pool of starting-caliber players. A game as kid-friendly as baseball, but faster and more dynamic. This isn't a dream sport. This is flag football. That aspirational view of the gym class standard is the pitch for the American Flag Football League, the latest NFL alternative to make headlines around the sports world after announcing recently retired football stars Michael Vick and Justin Forsett would participate in its inaugural game. The June exhibition is set to serve as a preview of what fans can expect from the league's first full season, which is scheduled for summer 2018. "This league could potentially be just under the NFL," Vick says of his decision to participate in the AFFL's debut and serve as one of its advisers. "It will give guys another opportunity to play the game in a safer way." Read more http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...om&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
