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Newly formed Pacific Pro Football league offers salary to non-college players

By Casey Pazzalia

Nov 17, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan along the sidelines during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan along the sidelines during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Blessed with high-powered backers, the new Pacific Pro Football league will give college-aged football players a different avenue to the NFL.

In this day and age, a common topic of conversation is whether college football players should be paid for their services.

With the new Pacific Pro Football league set to kick off in 2018, players will now have the option to earn money instead of scholarships.

Unlike the XFL or USFL, the Pacific Pro Football league won’t try to rival the NFL. Instead, the new league will act as a feeder system, similar to the NBA’s D-League.

While most upstart football leagues fail in their first few years, Pacific Pro Football has a good chance at surviving. Besides the fact that it fills an underserved market, PPF is blessed with experienced founders and a top-notch advisory board.

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey and Tom Brady’s agent Don Yee, founded the California-based league. In addition, the league’s advisory board will feature many high powered names from the football world. Among them, former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan and reporter Adam Schefter.

Per Yahoo Sports, Pacific Pro Football will play solely in the summertime. The league will own all four teams, operating on a six game schedule plus a postseason. Each roster will feature 50 players, all of whom are less than four years removed from high school.

In contrast to the NCAA, Pac Pro offenses will work only from under center. Spread offenses won’t be allowed, as the main focus is to get players ready for the NFL.

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Most importantly, Pacific Pro Football will give players the option to earn money instead of going to school. Pac Pro members will earn around $50,000 to play, plus tuition reimbursement if they choose to attend community college classes.

For recruits having trouble with college eligibility, or players with legal issues, Pac Pro football will be a great place to land.

With a strong foundation of football minds, Pacific Pro Football looks like its in good hands. If the new league can really get NFL exposure, it could revolutionize recruiting.

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