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NFL Stars Struggle in Flag Football

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Flag footballs Olympic debut in 2028 at the Los Angeles Games has Team USA looking strong with a roster of pro flag players. Despite NFL stars being allowed to join, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton doubts any will make the cut. Team USAs recent victory at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, where they outperformed NFL-stacked teams, highlights the flag pros dominance. The unique rules of flag football, such as flag protection and quick stops, pose challenges for NFL players, leaving even top talents humbled. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is aiming for a Team USA spot, but the gap between NFL and flag football skills is real, with only two years until the LA Games.

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NFL Stars Struggle in Flag Football

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NFL Stars Struggle in Flag Football. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real-time. Flag football hits the Olympics in 2028 at the Los Angeles Games, and Team USA looks strong with a roster full of pro flag players, who've been grinding for years without tackle football. The NFL Greenlitts stars to join last summer, but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton doubts even one will crack the squad. Earlier this month at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Team USA crushed two teams, stacked with current and former NFL players, winning the whole. Thing, Payton coach in the event and saw firsthand how the flag pros dominated. NFL guys bring power and skill, but they struggle with flag football's unique rules, like flag protection and quick stops. It's a whole different beast, leaving even top talents humbled on the field. Players like Joe Burrow showed flashes and want that gold, but acclimating takes one or two months of dedicated training time they can't spare from.

NFL Prep Payton figures the high-protein NFL spots has faded fast. Meanwhile, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is gunning for a team USA spot this year at training camp for the August world championships. With two years to go, the gaps real, but watch how it closes. Come L.A.

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