As you likely have heard by now, the Alliance of American Football won’t even finish out the first year in their inaugural season after league owner Tom Dundon decided to suspend all operations.
“I am extremely disappointed to learn Tom Dundon has decided to suspend all football operations of the Alliance of American Football,” Polian said in a statement Tuesday. “When Mr. Dundon took over, it was the belief of my co-founder, Charlie Ebersol, and myself that we would finish the season, pay our creditors, and make the necessary adjustments to move forward in a manner that made economic sense for all.
“The momentum generated by our players, coaches and football staff had us well positioned for future success. Regrettably, we will not have that opportunity.”
The league signed all players to three-year, non-guaranteed contracts worth $70,000 in the first year, $80,000 in the second year and $100,000 in the third year.
Sounded great when it was first presented, but in the hours since the news of the closure, many things have been unearthed as to how the players were treated like crap, even up to the final day when the announcement was made.
Here’s what Anthony Manzo-Lewis of the Memphis Express had to say:
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Senior NFL reporter Albert Breer:
To add insult to injury, this nugget was found:
In his statement Tuesday, Polian said he’ll do “all I can” to help the league’s players reach the NFL.
“My thanks go out to all who made our football product so competitive and professional,” Polian said. “I am certain there are many among them destined for future success in the NFL and I look forward to doing all I can to help them in their quest.”
