Flag football's Olympic debut at LA28 is sparking a fiery debate: Should seasoned NFL stars automatically claim spots, or should current flag football athletes get their moment? 🌍 Veteran quarterback Darrell Doucette, a key player in Team USA’s recent international victories, isn’t backing down from the competition.
\"It’s disrespectful to assume NFL players can just walk onto the Olympic team,\" Doucette told reporters. \"We’ve built this sport from the ground up. Respect the grind.\" The 35-year-old MVP led Team USA to gold at the 2022 World Games and the 2023 Americas Continental Championship, proving flag football isn’t just a 'lite' version of tackle football.
But the NFL isn’t staying quiet. The league recently hyped up Jalen Hurts—Philadelphia Eagles QB and flag football ambassador—on social media, captioning a video of him: \"It’s our turn to light up LA28.\" Meanwhile, NFL stars like Joe Burrow and Caleb Williams have openly eyed Olympic rosters, with Tyreek Hill even pushing for a star-studded \"Dream Team\" à la the 1992 NBA squad.
Doucette’s message? \"They still have to compete.\" With four years until LA28, this clash of perspectives could redefine how the sport evolves on the global stage. 🏅
