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[CJ Vogel]

There has been a hot topic in the NFL world in regards to the 2028 Summer Olympics which will include Flag Football for the first time in the history of the Olympiad.

Of course, the overwhelming consensus is that the United States will be the heavy favorite when it is time for competition. However, I want to look at it with burnt orange glasses on.  

Build your dream flag football (7 on 7) roster using Longhorns you've watched over your lifetime. I was going to put a timeframe on this one but I think the conversation will be more fun with limitless options.

I'll drop my roster here:

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Offense

• QB: Colt McCoy
• RB: Bijan Robinson
• WR: Xavier Worthy
• WR: Jordan Shipley
• WR: Roy Williams
• TE: Gunnar Helm
• RB Alternate: Jamaal Charles
• WR Alternate: Matthew Golden

Should be some fun conversations about tight end with Helm, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jermichael Finley all earning some looks.

Wide receiver is very much the same. Who gives Limas Sweed and Quan Cosby some love on their rosters?

Defense

For defense, go with a combination of a middle linebacker and two STARs (nickels), or two linebackers and one STAR. That is up to you and how you choose to construct your defense.

• MLB: DeMarvion Overshown
• STAR: Quandre Diggs
• STAR: Jahdae Barron
• S: Earl Thomas
• S: Andrew Mukuba
• CB: Quentin Jammer
• CB: Aaron Ross

The defensive side of the ball allows for much more roster flexibility. So many different combinations.

I opted for ballhawks across the board and specifically near the football with Diggs and Barron playing the middle of the field in the second level.

The range of Earl Thomas and Andrew Mukuba in the backend ensure that no one is beating me deep as well. 

[CJ Vogel]

ICYMI: The announcement that inspired the post.

[Blake Munroe]

saw this the other day and this thread reminded me…

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/five-college-players-with-a-shot-to-make-historic-first-us-flag-football-team-at-2028-olympics-in-los-angeles/
 

One Longhorn mentioned in this article from CBS Sports. 

[Ace Recruiter]

12 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

There has been a hot topic in the NFL world in regards to the 2028 Summer Olympics which will include Flag Football for the first time in the history of the Olympiad.

Of course, the overwhelming consensus is that the United States will be the heavy favorite when it is time for competition. However, I want to look at it with burnt orange glasses on.  

Build your dream flag football (7 on 7) roster using Longhorns you've watched over your lifetime. I was going to put a timeframe on this one but I think the conversation will be more fun with limitless options.

I'll drop my roster here:

***

Offense

• QB: Colt McCoy
• RB: Bijan Robinson
• WR: Xavier Worthy
• WR: Jordan Shipley
• WR: Roy Williams
• TE: Gunnar Helm
• RB Alternate: Jamaal Charles
• WR Alternate: Matthew Golden

Should be some fun conversations about tight end with Helm, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jermichael Finley all earning some looks.

Wide receiver is very much the same. Who gives Limas Sweed and Quan Cosby some love on their rosters?

Defense

For defense, go with a combination of a middle linebacker and two STARs (nickels), or two linebackers and one STAR. That is up to you and how you choose to construct your defense.

• MLB: DeMarvion Overshown
• STAR: Quandre Diggs
• STAR: Jahdae Barron
• S: Earl Thomas
• S: Andrew Mukuba
• CB: Quentin Jammer
• CB: Aaron Ross

The defensive side of the ball allows for much more roster flexibility. So many different combinations.

I opted for ballhawks across the board and specifically near the football with Diggs and Barron playing the middle of the field in the second level.

The range of Earl Thomas and Andrew Mukuba in the backend ensure that no one is beating me deep as well. 

I like the lust, but you have to find a place for Ramonce Taylor on Offense and Derek Johnson on Defense.

Also, put VY at TE and you have a mismatch everytime and he could take some snaps at QB for a change of pace.

[CJ Vogel]

2 minutes ago, Ace Recruiter said:

I like the lust, but you have to find a place for Ramonce Taylor on Offense and Derek Johnson on Defense.

Also, put VY at TE and you have a mismatch everytime and he could take some snaps at QB for a change of pace.

DJ in a 7v7 format wouldve been awesome

[McCoy2Shipley]

Born in 2000:  

QB: McCoy

RB: Bijan

WR: Jordan Shipley

WR: Roy Williams

WR: Worthy

TE: Helm

RB alt: J Charles

WR alt: Duvernay

 

MLB: DJ

STAR: Diggs

STAR: Vasher

S: E Thomas

S: M Huff

CB: Aaron Ross 

CB: Barron

Edited 3 hours ago by McCoy2Shipley

[Quinncent McManning, Jr.]

Definitely DJ at lb. Also would like all the guys with Olympic speed in there somewhere. Worthy, Charles and Goodwin.   Pair that with big frame Roy and route running technician Shipley along with Colt and that is an offense.  Would like Finley as TE but in a few years guys like Arch, Wingo and Townsend could be some great candidates too for offense. 

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[jonbailey]

I think there is a real chance worthy is on the team in 2028. Time line works out and his speed is a match up nightmare 

[Blake Munroe]

No David Thomas mentions at TE? 

[ElCafetero]

I like your list on defense but I would have VY at qb, 

[Jeff Howe]

I need Ramonce Taylor on my flag football team.

I think Quan Cosby at his athletic peak would kill it as a two-way player.

[CJ Vogel]

A nice visual of my flag football (gold medal winning) Longhorn Team.

[CJ Vogel]

56 minutes ago, ElCafetero said:

I like your list on defense but I would have VY at qb, 

Can’t go wrong with VY in any setting. 

[CJ Vogel]

Any interest in a Collin Johnson 7v7 jump ball option?

[jonbailey]

I dont think vince would be as effective in flag as the QB can not run. 

[CJ Vogel]

25 minutes ago, jonbailey said:

I dont think vince would be as effective in flag as the QB can not run. 

That’s what I was caught up on. 

If opposing teams “blitz” after 5 seconds or whatever the buffer is, he’s certainly the pick. But otherwise, I like Colt and the accuracy. 

[Ace Recruiter]

Oh just noticed it said 2028. By then the obvious choice will be: 

Offense:

QB- Arch

RB - Arch

WR 1,2,3  - Arch

TE - Arch

No alts

 

Defense:

Arch

No alts

Arch has a Red Bull deal. He has wings. All gas no breaks/brakes.

Gold medal: USA