NFL head of football operations Troy Vincent is getting ready to propose changes that would start the process of the league having a “minors” like a developmental league or in-season academy, according to Jason La Canfora. Vincent will start going to work on the league by talking to the Competition Committee, coaches, and NFLPA after the season. The two GMs who are named as working closest with Vincent on the matter may also be polar opposites according to Seattle Seahawks fans: John Schneider of the Seahawks, and Ryan Grigson of the Indianapolis Colts.
It has been more than a decade since any sort of discussion regarding a developmental league was held at the Competition Committee level, committee co-chair Rich McKay told me at the last spring meeting.