I think the thing I'm most excited for with these alternative gridiron leagues is the possibility that they become just popular enough to warrant attention from video game makers-- can we say "AAF 2K20"?-- but not so popular that EA just moneyhats them like they did with the NFL.

To put it another way, if we can't have more NFL games, then maybe we can just have more NFL-like leagues, each with its own game. I took a look at the "Monster League Football" reboot, but I want something a bit more serious.