The XFL is a scouting zone for the Bills
The XFL is three weeks into its existence and by some metrics, such as the eye test, is pretty fun. Many of these players aren’t just looking for a paycheck, they’re lining up in the XFL for one last shot at the NFL. Would Beane go to the new league to scout?
If it’s football, Beane will come… basically.
“Anything that’s football, we;re going to check it out. CFL, XFL, we were watching the AAF. I think it’s good. I love these other leagues. We don’t have a minor league system like some of the other professional leagues do, so for us, it’s another chance for some guys to play football,” Beane said. “You can run guys around and work guys out, but this is true, simulation… helmets on, pads on, playing the game.”
So far the Bills should have interest in plenty of prospects there and don’t be surprised if you see some former XFL players getting contracts from Buffalo before training camp as a type of tryout for the team. One to watch specifically could be Cam Phillips. The Bills try to keep good relations with all players, even former one, and Phillips might be the best prospect in the entire league. He’s leading the league in receiving yards and has seven touchdowns…
… in three games.
“We definitely do have an eye on the XFL,” Beane concluded.