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The XFL is officially underway, and it’s been largely viewed as a success after the first week, especially when compared to the first attempt at the XFL.
Yesterday's debut @xfl2020 game between the Seattle Dragons and DC Defenders averaged 3.3 million viewers, according to ESPN.
— Front Office Sports (@frntofficesport) February 10, 2020
During the XFL's first stint in 2001, its debut game on NBC was watched by an estimated 54 million viewers. pic.twitter.com/oI4KLdfiVb
Were you one of the 3.3 million viewers of the XFL’s inaugural game? If not, did you watch of the XFL’s opening weekend? Do you have a rooting interest in any team so far?
The XFL is comprised of only eight teams over a ten-week season. Here are the eight teams, with any subtle ties each might have to the Saints:
Dallas Renegades - Saints’ former second round pick, Hau’oli Kikaha is a starting linebacker for the Renegades
Houston Roughnecks - To New Orleans, probably the closest team geographically
Los Angeles Wildcats - Head coach Winston Moss was the linebackers for in New Orleans from 2001-2005
Seattle Dragons - If you were paying attention, this is the team that was going to roster, and then released, Super Bowl champion kicker Garrett Hartley
DC Defenders - Defenders’ receiver Simmie Cobbs was signed off the Washington practice squad by the Saints in December of 2018, only to land on IR one month later
New York Guardians - Joe Horn, Jr., the son of Saints legend, Joe Horn, is a starting wide receiver for the Guardians
St. Louis BattleHawks - Receivers coach Az-Zahir Hakim played for the Saints in 2005, catching 34 passes for 489 yards and two touchdowns
Tampa Bay Vipers - Head coach Marc Trestman was one of Sean Payton’s advisors during the first portion of Payton’s time in New Orleans
Which team are you rooting for, if any? Vote in the poll. Explain why in the comments. Send me presents.
Poll
Which XFL team are you rooting for?
This poll is closed
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2%
Renegades
(6 votes) -
28%
Roughnecks
(58 votes) -
1%
Wildcats
(4 votes) -
2%
Dragons
(5 votes) -
9%
Defenders
(19 votes) -
6%
Guardians
(14 votes) -
11%
BattleHawks
(23 votes) -
2%
Vipers
(6 votes) -
25%
None, I’m just watching as a fan of football
(53 votes) -
9%
None. I don’t care about the XFL.
(19 votes)