I think it's time we need to know where Antonio Brown is or if he got butterflied.
Under Center: The NFL In The New Millennium
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AB is on the 49ers, and a consistent Pro Bowler. He is regarded as an oddity at some times, and is a near-household name, but he isn’t totally controversial, only sort of trivial, to the point that he’s called “TO 2.0” by local sports shows. He has played a big role in Jason Campbell’s development and latest success, although he mostly dominates the relationship, as Campbell is pretty docile when it comes to the locker room.
Chapter Fifteen, Part Nine: Denial, The Comeback Is Over, Celebrity Swap, & The 2015 NFL Draft
April 25, 2015: The CFL begins to downplay the possibility that the Stampeders will be thrown out of the league, with Tom Wright saying that he “hopes a dialogue can once again be opened in regards to a new stadium for the Stampeders to play in, one that won’t sell out the league on the drop of a dime.” The Stampeders remain registered to play for the 2015 CFL season, and the FFL has not commented on whether or not it will welcome in the team.
April 26, 2015: Brady Quinn retires from the NFL after it is revealed that he suffers from CTE. Quinn, the 2014-2015 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and a two-time Pro Bowler selected #2 overall in 2007, said that he couldn’t continue playing with the knowledge that he was destroying his brain in the process. He will instead join the broadcast team for ABC’s coverage of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s contracted games, in addition to serving as an analyst for ESPN.
April 28, 2015: In a shocking move, the Miami Dolphins trade up to the #5 overall pick, swapping with their division rival New England Patriots, who receive the #22 overall pick, the #37 overall pick, and two fifth-rounders in 2015, along with a second-rounder in 2016. It is thought that with the pick, the Dolphins will choose a running back to replace star RB Le’Veon Bell. Bell, who is healing from his recent stroke and CTE diagnosis, is rumored to be considering taking an additional season off or even retiring from football entirely to focus on his treatment. The Fins are rumored to be scouting backs Melvin Gordon from Wisconsin, Todd Gurley from South Carolina, and Duke Johnson from Miami (FL).
April 30-May 2, 2015: With the #1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Toronto Stallions (from Seattle) select Heisman-winning QB Marcus Mariota out of UCLA, who is, while a safe pick, considered highly underwhelming, with the potential to be a star, although without the natural talent possessed by John Elway and Robert Griffin III or the intellect of Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning. With the #2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select QB Rob Bortles, announced without a college team. With the #3 overall pick in the Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select OT Brandon Scherff of Nebraska. With the #4 overall pick in the Draft, the San Fransisco 49ers (from Washington) select WR Amari Cooper of Miami (FL). With the #5 overall pick, the Miami Dolphins (from New England) select RB Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin. With the #15 overall pick, the Seattle Seahawks (from Toronto) select S Landon Collins of Ohio State. With the #28 overall pick, the New York Giants select RB Todd Gurley of South Carolina. With the #32 overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams select WR Nelson Agholor of UCF.
April 26, 2015: Brady Quinn retires from the NFL after it is revealed that he suffers from CTE. Quinn, the 2014-2015 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and a two-time Pro Bowler selected #2 overall in 2007, said that he couldn’t continue playing with the knowledge that he was destroying his brain in the process. He will instead join the broadcast team for ABC’s coverage of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s contracted games, in addition to serving as an analyst for ESPN.
April 28, 2015: In a shocking move, the Miami Dolphins trade up to the #5 overall pick, swapping with their division rival New England Patriots, who receive the #22 overall pick, the #37 overall pick, and two fifth-rounders in 2015, along with a second-rounder in 2016. It is thought that with the pick, the Dolphins will choose a running back to replace star RB Le’Veon Bell. Bell, who is healing from his recent stroke and CTE diagnosis, is rumored to be considering taking an additional season off or even retiring from football entirely to focus on his treatment. The Fins are rumored to be scouting backs Melvin Gordon from Wisconsin, Todd Gurley from South Carolina, and Duke Johnson from Miami (FL).
April 30-May 2, 2015: With the #1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Toronto Stallions (from Seattle) select Heisman-winning QB Marcus Mariota out of UCLA, who is, while a safe pick, considered highly underwhelming, with the potential to be a star, although without the natural talent possessed by John Elway and Robert Griffin III or the intellect of Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning. With the #2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select QB Rob Bortles, announced without a college team. With the #3 overall pick in the Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select OT Brandon Scherff of Nebraska. With the #4 overall pick in the Draft, the San Fransisco 49ers (from Washington) select WR Amari Cooper of Miami (FL). With the #5 overall pick, the Miami Dolphins (from New England) select RB Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin. With the #15 overall pick, the Seattle Seahawks (from Toronto) select S Landon Collins of Ohio State. With the #28 overall pick, the New York Giants select RB Todd Gurley of South Carolina. With the #32 overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams select WR Nelson Agholor of UCF.
What? No, the Giants have Gurley. The Dolphins traded up for the Pats' pick (#5 overall), and chose Gordon.
Chapter Fifteen, Part Ten: Sloppy Slugfest, The Draft King, & A Betrayl
May 3, 2015: On Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the Denver Diggers defeat the Houston Roughnecks, 43-35, as Diggers QB Matt Leinart throws for five touchdowns, 378 yards, and two interceptions while Houston rookie QB Lamar Jackson throws for two touchdowns, 265 yards, and one interception, along with rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns. The game is called one of the best ever played in the FFL, and draws incredible numbers that validate the new belief that the FFL is more than just an experiment made up of teenagers and veterans, and may actually be here to stay.
May 3, 2015: NBCSN airs Gridiron Heights: Draft Kings, chronicling the Los Angeles Rams’ front office and roster during the lead up to and during the course of the 2015 NFL Draft. The documentary is praised for its detailed focus on previous untouched subjects and in-depth interviews with likable people within the organization. Particular praise goes to narrator Bill Ratner, due to his authoritative sound and concise manner of speaking that perfectly frames the story. A notable part of the doc is the part following Coach Carroll, who has to live up to his famous bet, that of either another ring or a pink slip. He is called by many the “instant protagonist”, the “most interesting man in the room, no matter where he goes” (New York Times), and the “undisputed leader of the posse” (Time).
May 4, 2015: CFL Commissioner Tom Wright announces that the Calgary Stampeders have had their charter revoked by the CFL, although it will be up to the Stampeders organization as to whether or not they plan to play and operate through the end of the 2015 season. The move, coming the day after the FFL commenced its third season, prevents the Stampeders from joining another league, while also allowing the organization to compete in an essentially meaningless last season, where it would act as a sort of lame duck.
May 3, 2015: NBCSN airs Gridiron Heights: Draft Kings, chronicling the Los Angeles Rams’ front office and roster during the lead up to and during the course of the 2015 NFL Draft. The documentary is praised for its detailed focus on previous untouched subjects and in-depth interviews with likable people within the organization. Particular praise goes to narrator Bill Ratner, due to his authoritative sound and concise manner of speaking that perfectly frames the story. A notable part of the doc is the part following Coach Carroll, who has to live up to his famous bet, that of either another ring or a pink slip. He is called by many the “instant protagonist”, the “most interesting man in the room, no matter where he goes” (New York Times), and the “undisputed leader of the posse” (Time).
May 4, 2015: CFL Commissioner Tom Wright announces that the Calgary Stampeders have had their charter revoked by the CFL, although it will be up to the Stampeders organization as to whether or not they plan to play and operate through the end of the 2015 season. The move, coming the day after the FFL commenced its third season, prevents the Stampeders from joining another league, while also allowing the organization to compete in an essentially meaningless last season, where it would act as a sort of lame duck.
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Chapter Fifteen, Part Eleven: Ugly, The Atlanta Apollos, & Stamps Stay
May 10, 2015: On Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the Buffalo Mountainmen (1-0) defeat the Orlando Apollos (0-1), 29-9, in what is considered one of the worst games in league history. QB Brian Hoyer, Buffalo’s starter, was injured for the game, and the Apollos’ atrocious team struggled to even compete with the reigning league MVP, Buffalo’s LB Deion Jones. The Mountainmen backup QB, Ryan Nassib, throws three interceptions and fumbles twice, before being benched at halftime in favor of their third-stringer, Scott Tolzien, who throws two touchdowns and an interception. The Apollos’ starting QB, Greg McElroy, throws five interceptions in the first three quarters and is benched in favor of rookie Davis Webb, who proceeds to throw one touchdown and an interception, fumbling once. The game gains notoriety on the internet for “breaking” Joe Buck, who seemed genuinely baffled at the low level of play throughout the game, and would use extremely descriptive words and phrases (“heinous fumble”, “an addition to the cavalcade of atrocious interceptions”, “a depressingly undeserved touchdown”) to detail how sad the whole affair was.
May 12, 2015: The Orlando Apollos announce that they will relocate to Atlanta for the 2016 FFL Season. They plan to play in the Georgia Dome until Turner Field, current home of the MLB’s Atlanta Braves is reconfigured for football once again, at which point they will share the stadium with the Georgia State Panthers.
May 15, 2015: The Calgary Stampeders opt to remain in the CFL for the 2015 season, but announce they are in talks with the FFL, and other CFL teams that may join them in another league.
May 12, 2015: The Orlando Apollos announce that they will relocate to Atlanta for the 2016 FFL Season. They plan to play in the Georgia Dome until Turner Field, current home of the MLB’s Atlanta Braves is reconfigured for football once again, at which point they will share the stadium with the Georgia State Panthers.
May 15, 2015: The Calgary Stampeders opt to remain in the CFL for the 2015 season, but announce they are in talks with the FFL, and other CFL teams that may join them in another league.
I Hope that the CFL will be the end and the FFL could get some teams just like the Stamps of Calgary, Alberta.
Chapter Fifteen, Part Twelve: Quiet Game, Hospital Release, Half-Time Party, & Bell On The Beat
May 17, 2015: On Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the New York Knights (1-1) defeat the St. Louis Stars (1-1), 37-30, as Jimmy Garoppolo passes for two touchdowns and 369 yards, while Stars QB Mitch Trubisky passes for a touchdown, 217 yards, and rushes for another touchdown. The game is relatively quiet compared to the previous two, although several journalists suggest, without relative controversy, that it is probably better than the first week’s game.
May 18, 2015: After two additional plastic surgeries and extensive monitoring, James Dolan is sent home for the first time since he was shot. His confessed gunman, Quadir Addison, continues to wait for his trial to officially be held, with the general belief being that he will plead not guilty by reason of mental illness. Privately, a psychiatrist has diagnosed him as having a paranoid personality type and grandiose delusions, in addition to certain bipolar-like behaviors.
May 20, 2015: The FFL announce that, after their bye week, they will begin to plan more elaborate half-time shows for FFP.
May 22, 2015: On The Beat With Bob Costas on NBCSN, Le’Veon Bell announces his retirement from the NFL, after he found himself in an indefinite hiatus following further research and the drafting of Melvin Gordon. He says that he will not, at this time, be pursuing a job in the media, and will instead focus on curing his CTE while also attempting to write a book about what he remembers about his football career. He also signals his intent to become a national spokesman on behalf of the Stabler Foundation. Costas discusses, extensively, the dangers of CTE and football with Bell and several experts, along with NFL Commissioner Steve Young, who says “It’s a pressing issue, to be honest. A little existential for us under the shield, and that’s why we’re evaluating every option on the table in order to make the game safer. I think the committee that we created did some great things by tightening regulations and rules, really fundamentally changing the game, in what I think is being nicknamed the 'Ryan Report’ after Rex now. We’re in uncharted territory here, and I think we’re doing a great job trying to put the players ahead of profits and pure spectacle.”
May 18, 2015: After two additional plastic surgeries and extensive monitoring, James Dolan is sent home for the first time since he was shot. His confessed gunman, Quadir Addison, continues to wait for his trial to officially be held, with the general belief being that he will plead not guilty by reason of mental illness. Privately, a psychiatrist has diagnosed him as having a paranoid personality type and grandiose delusions, in addition to certain bipolar-like behaviors.
May 20, 2015: The FFL announce that, after their bye week, they will begin to plan more elaborate half-time shows for FFP.
May 22, 2015: On The Beat With Bob Costas on NBCSN, Le’Veon Bell announces his retirement from the NFL, after he found himself in an indefinite hiatus following further research and the drafting of Melvin Gordon. He says that he will not, at this time, be pursuing a job in the media, and will instead focus on curing his CTE while also attempting to write a book about what he remembers about his football career. He also signals his intent to become a national spokesman on behalf of the Stabler Foundation. Costas discusses, extensively, the dangers of CTE and football with Bell and several experts, along with NFL Commissioner Steve Young, who says “It’s a pressing issue, to be honest. A little existential for us under the shield, and that’s why we’re evaluating every option on the table in order to make the game safer. I think the committee that we created did some great things by tightening regulations and rules, really fundamentally changing the game, in what I think is being nicknamed the 'Ryan Report’ after Rex now. We’re in uncharted territory here, and I think we’re doing a great job trying to put the players ahead of profits and pure spectacle.”
As always, I want to hear what the readers think about the latest chapter, I live on feedback.
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So do I with my Nascar timelineIt's sad when good timelines are underappreciated. It's good to see yours get some. I wish mine could get some more. NASCAR is so niche. It's like the only fans I know are on the internet.
Don't hijack this thread to advertise your own.
Chapter Fifteen, Part Thirteen: Follow Through, Mr. Sunday Night, & Kneeling For Strength
May 24, 2015: On the Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the Salt Lake Legion (3-0) defeat the San Diego Chargers (2-1), 26-16, as Dak Prescott passes for two touchdowns and 288 yards, while Chargers rookie QB Nathan “The Tank” Peterman passes for a touchdown and 233 yards and fumbled once. The game’s halftime show featured Utah natives Imagine Dragons. The Legion begin their “Follow Through Football” campaign after the game and hype up what they hope will become a championship season.
May 31, 2015: On Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the New York Knights (3-1) defeat the Houston Roughnecks (1-3), 54-0, as Jimmy Garoppolo passes for six touchdowns, an FFL record, and 513 yards, also an FFL record. The Roughnecks are limited by the lack of their starting quarterback, Lamar Jackson, who had shown signs of a concussion and was forced to sit out the game. Garoppolo wears a custom t-shirt reading “Mr. Sunday Night” and bearing his likeness to his post-game press conference, which the team soon begins to mass-produce to an enthusiastic New York audience. Knights owner Donald Trump tweets out his firm support for his team, and talks up the achievements of Garoppolo and utility offensive player Tyreek Hill, known mostly by his nickname “The Freak”. Both are putting up MVP numbers, and expect to make the playoffs. The half-time show features Usher and Kelly Clarkson.
June 3, 2015: Colin Kaepernick, relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and starting QB for the Detroit Lions, is subjected to a random MLB drug test and is found to have used PEDs. He is immediately suspended for the preseason and first six games of the NFL season by Commissioner Steve Young, and is suspended for 80 games in the MLB season, effectively ending his season. Kaepernick was thought by many analysts to be poised for a breakout year for the Lions, under new head coach Matt Nagy’s offense, and was attracting praise for his pitching appearances, including a recent seven-inning relief outing that saw him give up just a single hit and no runs.
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May 31, 2015: On Federal Football Primetime on CBS, the New York Knights (3-1) defeat the Houston Roughnecks (1-3), 54-0, as Jimmy Garoppolo passes for six touchdowns, an FFL record, and 513 yards, also an FFL record. The Roughnecks are limited by the lack of their starting quarterback, Lamar Jackson, who had shown signs of a concussion and was forced to sit out the game. Garoppolo wears a custom t-shirt reading “Mr. Sunday Night” and bearing his likeness to his post-game press conference, which the team soon begins to mass-produce to an enthusiastic New York audience. Knights owner Donald Trump tweets out his firm support for his team, and talks up the achievements of Garoppolo and utility offensive player Tyreek Hill, known mostly by his nickname “The Freak”. Both are putting up MVP numbers, and expect to make the playoffs. The half-time show features Usher and Kelly Clarkson.
June 3, 2015: Colin Kaepernick, relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and starting QB for the Detroit Lions, is subjected to a random MLB drug test and is found to have used PEDs. He is immediately suspended for the preseason and first six games of the NFL season by Commissioner Steve Young, and is suspended for 80 games in the MLB season, effectively ending his season. Kaepernick was thought by many analysts to be poised for a breakout year for the Lions, under new head coach Matt Nagy’s offense, and was attracting praise for his pitching appearances, including a recent seven-inning relief outing that saw him give up just a single hit and no runs.
Please give me feedback, I'd love to know what you all think. Thanks.
Well, the Rays moved Charlotte ITTL due to the small crowd size and even smaller average income. They're now the Charlotte Storm, and they're sort of struggling in the modern MLB, run by too many old men stuck in the 50s and 60s. Due in part to these struggles, along with problems they face on the field, they've led the charge for an MLB salary cap similar to that of the NFL, as a way to combat dynasties, especially those that have recently been seen in their own division, exemplified by the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and everpresent Yankees.
words can not describe how sad young me is. And how mad current me is. Tampa tried for decades to get a team, and they up and left. Please tell me that Hockey is unaffected so I can have one tiny positive from this timeline.