Cleveland Browns: 3 players to keep an eye on in the AAF

The new Alliance of American Football league kicked off on Saturday night and there are a few players the Cleveland Browns should keep their eye on

The NFL is done for the year, but there is still football as the Alliance of American Football kicked off on Saturday night with two games. Rather than trying to compete with the NFL, this new league hopes to help these players realize their dream of making the big league, and they hope franchises like the Cleveland Browns — and all other 31 teams — are keeping an eye on them and scouting their talent.

As for what was on display Saturday night, it could be called interesting to say the least. There was definitely better talent than some may have expected, although the overall play of the quarterbacks could have been better. Still, there were enough skill players to keep things moving along, as well as a few cool rule changes.

The most notable changes revolved around the kicking game — or lack thereof. The AAF starts their halves, and drives following a score, from the 25-yard line rather than by kickoff. There are also no extra points as teams must go for two following a touchdown. As for onside kicks, teams can take the ball from their own 28 yard line and go for a fourth-and-12 conversion.

Other rules including not being able to rush more than five players after the quarterback, which oddly enough didn’t limit pressures. At all.

With all that being said, the ultimate goal for these players is to make it into the NFL. With that in mind, here are three players that the Browns should keep their eyes on as they take part in this new league.