NFL players react to rebooted XFL action

As the XFL kicks off this Saturday, many, including NFL players, are tuning in to see if the rebooted league can offer anything worth watching.

The first game of the season showed off what the XFL is all about, with some absolutely huge hits (like this), trick plays, explosive touchdowns, sideline interviews and transparent challenges. It didn’t take long for the second game of the afternoon to provide eye-opening content as well, and the sentiment on social media is that this league may have a chance.

NFL players watching from home chimed in with their takes on the XFL action.

Just turned on the XFL.
Kicker missed a field goal and they immediately interviewed him on the sideline asking what happened haha.
That’s tough.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/JaelenStrong/status/1226268025126518785

Hey @xfl2020 I’m a FAN! pic.twitter.com/Ni1hy40ZbH
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 8, 2020

Congrats on the W #DCDefenders crowd was 🔥
We see you @CoachPepHam
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 8, 2020

😂😂😂 they boys needed 1 more week of camp.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 8, 2020

With protection like that, who needs a trick play https://t.co/MWPAYE0lDC
— Alex Mack (@alexmack51) February 8, 2020

Interesting watching these XFL games, level of play isn’t that great but the mic’d up coaches and referees is intriguing and adds a lot to the broadcast.
— Joe Schobert (@JoeTheScho) February 8, 2020

Man the XFL should go the IPO route for faster growth. I’d invest!
— Cookie Expert (@JeffAllen71) February 8, 2020

S/o to the players out there furthering they careers. Football is such a tough game. It’s hard to stay in this game. It’s competition every year at every position. Keep fighting . #Footballisfamily
— Kerry Hyder Jr. (@KerryhyderJR) February 8, 2020

Clearly, the XFL is doing some things right. Whether that translates to long-term success remains to be seen.