The 2028 LA Olympics are making history by adding flag football to the roster for the very first time, and the competition among players to secure a spot on the team is already heating up.
With Team USA already having a squad in place, a flood of NFL talent is throwing their names into the mix, hoping to represent the country on home turf.
One bold quarterback, Darrell Doucette, has sparked major debate by claiming he’s the best in the world in the sport, and he’s got Chad Johnson in his corner.
Doucette Claims to be the Best When it Comes to Flag Football
Darrell Doucette, quarterback of the world champion U.S. flag football team, made headlines after boldly claiming he’s the best in the world when it comes to flag football.
In an interview with TMZ, Doucette didn’t hold back, even comparing himself to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. “I feel like I’m better than Patrick Mahomes because of my IQ of the game,” Doucette said.
While acknowledging Mahomes’ elite status in the NFL, citing his accuracy and other intangibles, Doucette emphasized that flag football is a different game. “I know he’s right now the best in the [NFL]… but when it comes to flag football, I feel like I know more than him,” he explained.
Doucette’s comments have added fuel to the ongoing debate about whether NFL players should be allowed to represent the U.S. in flag football at the Olympics.
With growing interest from top NFL names, Doucette’s statement serves as a reminder that dominance in the NFL doesn’t automatically translate to mastery in flag football, a game with its own unique strategies and dynamics.
Ochocinco Backs Doucette
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson has publicly backed Darrell Doucette’s claim as the top flag football player in the world. Speaking on Chris Long’s podcast, Johnson didn’t mince words about their on-field encounter. “He’s the best in the world… when it comes to flag football,” Johnson said. “I had a team that played against his team… and they killed us.”
Johnson explained that flag football isn’t just about speed and athleticism like in the NFL. “The nuances and the understanding of the flag football game is completely different,” he noted, adding that many NFL players wouldn’t be able to keep up with the unique set of rules and strategies required in flag football.
Recently, NFL owners voted to allow current NFL players to participate in the 2028 Olympics for flag football. Johnson wasn’t happy about that, but his main issue lies deeper. “What I don’t like about this also is the fact… it seems like the NFL players are stealing the shine and taking away from those that play flag football seriously,” he said.
As the clash between NFL stars and flag football elites heats up, Chad and Doucette have made one thing clear: this isn’t just a game. It’s a different battlefield with its own rules, and NFL players will need more than speed and strength to compete.
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