The start of the XFL season has had its ups and downs. The Orlando Guardians were caught in the middle of some drama during its match against the Brahmas. The Orlando Guardians lost 30-12 and had an awful performance on the gridiron. Head Coach Terrell Buckley had some interesting comments throughout the game.
Buckley was clearly frustrated by his team’s performance against the San Antonio Brahmas. During the halftime break, Buckley said, “We got to get different guys in the game.” Orlando had a sloppy first half and couldn’t get anything going.
Move over, Fubon Guardians— the XFL Orlando Guardians are already hilariously dysfunctional. And it’s only week 2 of the season! Go get ‘em coach.
— Ollie (@olisamir) February 27, 2023
Buckley was seen on the sideline upset about the Guardian’s inability to score points. The Guardian’s offense and defense shot themselves in the foot with penalties. Buckley delivered stern messages to players on the sideline. One moment that stood out to me was early in the second quarter. The Guardians failed to convert on third down and a Guardians wide receiver didn’t run his route correctly.
Buckley was trying to help his team win the game. Unfortunately, Buckley’s comments didn’t help the Guardians who struggled all day. Some XFL fans didn’t appreciate Buckley’s comments and voiced their opinions on social media.
Other XFL Issues
The Guardians aren’t the only team getting criticized. XFL fans have also voiced their opinions about the Las Vegas Vipers. Twitter debated who was the worst team in the XFL. Las Vegas and Orlando were the candidates for the worst team in the XFL. There has been poor play at the quarterback position. Additionally, some fans weren’t happy with the field conditions Saturday. If you’re interested read this article.
Final Note
The XFL isn’t as polished as the NFL and is still under construction. As the season progresses, quarterback play and the logistics surrounding the XFL should improve.