Western Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Western Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2019. QB Arthur Brenner - Kings (160/241, 3357 yds, 29 TD) QB James Delarosa - (329/513, 3518 yds, 25 TD) QB Alejandro Baker - Mustangs (358/527, 4093 yds, 30 TD) RB Martin Mayer - Kings (283 att, 1384 yds, 10 TD, 28 rec, 524 yds, 6 TD) RB Reinaldo Varney - (277 att, 1207 yds, 13 TD, 32 rec, 360 yds, 1 TD) RB Luis Tuggle - Mustangs (262 att, 1061 yds, 5 TD, 51 rec, 574 yds, 4 TD) FB Irvin Nolen - Kings (2 att, 2 yds, 0 TD, 10 rec, 114 yds, 2 TD) G Willie Fincher - Kings (42 Pancakes) G Robert Julian - Kings (75 Pancakes) G Dale Hernandez - Mustangs (49 Pancakes) T Richard Ross - Kings (72 Pancakes) T Jerry Hein - Kings (50 Pancakes) T Clifford Gibson - (69 Pancakes) C Jerome Holland - Kings (59 Pancakes) C Francis Brogan - (55 Pancakes) TE William Metcalf - Kings (44 rec, 643 yds, 2 TD) TE Manuel Haines - Mustangs (58 rec, 787 yds, 3 TD) WR Steven Cowan - Kings (45 rec, 1231 yds, 10 TD) WR Delbert Sanches - Kings (40 rec, 1223 yds, 13 TD) WR August Byars - (104 rec, 1098 yds, 9 TD) WR Michael Cooper - (84 rec, 1236 yds, 5 TD) WR Randy Smith - Mustangs (91 rec, 1018 yds, 11 TD) CB Manuel Clark - Kings (84 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) CB Edward Dumas - (63 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR) CB Robert Cambell - Mustangs (86 Tck, 2 Int, 4 FF, 3 FR) LB Arthur Alfred - Kings (80 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FR) LB Randy Cook - Kings (50 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 1 FF) LB Thomas Wilcox - Kings (56 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) LB Stephen Newman - (106 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 1 FF) LB Larry Carpenter - (83 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF) LB Luis Brown - Mustangs (94 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR) DT Lester Rhoads - Kings (48 Tck, 6 Sck) DT David Wolfe - Kings (18 Tck, 2 Sck) DT Zachary Rector - (31 Tck, 4 Sck) DT Patrick Roberts - (32 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF) DE Alfonso Chestnut - (36 Tck, 10 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR) DE Albert Anderson - (41 Tck, 8 Sck) DE Arron Palmer - Mustangs (49 Tck, 7 Sck, 2 FF) FS Rich Thurman - Kings (69 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) FS Paul Bolin - (69 Tck, 1 Sck, 7 Int, 1 FR) SS Franklin Cothran - Kings (89 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF) SS Johnathon Bayer - Mustangs (78 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR) K Henry Cole - Kings (20/23 FG) P Juan Banks - Kings (2963 yards, 12 inside 20)Eastern Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Eastern Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2019. QB James Woods - (289/413, 3629 yds, 30 TD) QB Lawrence Finch - Guardians (316/461, 3725 yds, 24 TD) QB Dale Schindler - Sharks (325/467, 3471 yds, 29 TD) RB Douglas Holt - (231 att, 898 yds, 7 TD, 13 rec, 159 yds, 1 TD) RB John Roche - (163 att, 772 yds, 8 TD, 10 rec, 132 yds, 1 TD) RB Billy Jackson - Sharks (297 att, 1171 yds, 10 TD, 18 rec, 110 yds, 0 TD) FB James Yu - Guardians (25 att, 102 yds, 0 TD, 13 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD) G William Boling - (63 Pancakes) G Craig Carmona - Guardians (44 Pancakes) G John Forrester - Sharks (45 Pancakes) T Harold Mcgowan - (89 Pancakes) T Jeff Dunham - (67 Pancakes) T Reyes Roberson - Sharks (64 Pancakes) C Kenneth Swain - (49 Pancakes) C James Christopher - Guardians (57 Pancakes) TE Vernon Lamm - (62 rec, 760 yds, 9 TD) TE Joe Bishop - Sharks (63 rec, 560 yds, 5 TD) WR John Halsey - (60 rec, 945 yds, 7 TD) WR Lorenzo Valencia - (73 rec, 1014 yds, 6 TD) WR Frank Shuler - (61 rec, 1149 yds, 5 TD) WR Craig Swisher - Guardians (86 rec, 1547 yds, 12 TD) WR Stacey Darby - Sharks (83 rec, 1136 yds, 8 TD) CB Robert Turley - (89 Tck, 9 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR) CB Jeffrey Woodard - (71 Tck, 4 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR) CB Hubert Milner - Guardians (66 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int, 1 FF) LB Fredrick Phillips - (89 Tck, 4 Sck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR) LB Jose Bock - (68 Tck, 8 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR) LB Anthony Hebert - (77 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 3 FR) LB Robert Archer - (103 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) LB Kenneth Curran - Guardians (103 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 FF) LB Michael Devlin - Sharks (78 Tck, 5 FF, 3 FR) DT James Cabral - (28 Tck, 3 Sck) DT Rex Quinn - (26 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR) DT Kevin Davis - Guardians (23 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 2 FR) DT Robert Brinson - Sharks (25 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 2 FR) DE Ernie Grant - (21 Tck, 10 Sck, 2 FF) DE Daniel Wright - (43 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 Sfty, 6 FF, 2 FR) DE William Pauley - Guardians (39 Tck, 14 Sck, 1 FF) FS Edward French - (52 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) FS Tomas Howard - Sharks (63 Tck, 3 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR) SS Heriberto Linn - (93 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) SS Johnny Bennett - Sharks (76 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR) K Marvin Burley - Sharks (26/29 FG) P Kevin Patten - (3286 yards, 29 inside 20)RB Martin Mayer (LV) wins Playoff MVP!NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' RB took home the 2019 Playoff MVP award today. Mayer won the award by amassing playoff totals of 42 att, 251 yds, 0 TD, 5 rec, 150 yds, 2 TD.RB Martin Mayer (LV) wins League MVP!NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Mayer won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 283 att, 1384 yds, 10 TD, 28 rec, 524 yds, 6 TD.
"I'm honored to receive this award because of the number of other worthy candidates who had some great years," Mayer said. "It was just fun for me, truly, to watch them. I'm just glad to be a part of it."QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the Year!Washington Guardians quarterback Lawrence Finch is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Finch received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Finch in 2019 had 3725 yards and 24 TDs, with only 13 interceptions for a QB Rating of 98.5.CB Robert Turley (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the Year!NEW YORK -- In his own view, Robert Turley put together his best professional season in 2019. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2019 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile Turley had 89 tackles, 0 sacks, 9 interceptions, and 1 forced fumbles with 2 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the ' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Turley a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.LB Robert Archer (ATL) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Atlanta ' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Archer won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 103 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.WR Michael Cooper (NO) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The New Orleans ' WR was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Cooper won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 84 rec, 1236 yds, 5 TD.2019 ChampionshipThe Las Vegas Kings have defeated the Orlando Sharks in the 2019 Championship.
The final score was Kings 20 - 14 Sharks.
Martin Mayer - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Chester Ives - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Con Championship GameThe Las Vegas Kings have defeated the Los Angeles in the 2019 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Kings 34 - 30 .
Martin Mayer - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Stephen Mcreynolds - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Con Championship GameThe Orlando Sharks have defeated the Tampa Bay in the 2019 Con Championship Game.
The final score was 35 - 43 Sharks.
Billy Jackson - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Michael Devlin - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Week 15: DE Alfonso Chestnut (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Alfonso Chestnut of the Los Angeles has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Chestnut finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.Week 15: WR Frank Shuler (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekFrank Shuler of the Atlanta receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 4 rec, 112 yds, 2 TD effort. The former Round 19 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 1149 yards on the season.Thurman delighted after Kings victory.Rich Thurman did not hold his tongue in a post game interview. Rich Thurman - FS known for brutal honesty, said after Las Vegas beat Washington that the Guardians's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a Guardians fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.Game Recaps for Week 15Sharks - 30, Guardians - 3 - 17, Kings - 10 - 43, - 24 - 27, Mustangs - 26Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at Los Angeles Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings Looking at how the teams match up, I see that Franklin Cothran - SS will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch.
Mary Moore : Las Vegas Kings I have to think the leadership in the locker room and on the field, and here I am thinking of players like Vernon Hostetler - G, Delbert Sanches - WR and Loren Caldwell - C is what will make the difference in this game. We will be talking about this game for a long time.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles For this game, my research indicates that the got to love fielding an offense with Roy Padilla - QB. He will be critical this week, and is likely to be dominant.
Darren Francis : Las Vegas Kings Head coach Edward Giles runs a tight ship in Las Vegas. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan.
Tampa Bay defense dominates!The ' defense is showing how it is done this season. In 13 games they’ve allowed only 3950 total yards and 247 points. Fredrick Phillips - LB is the anchor of the defense with 88 stops on the year. Could the D be back in Tampa Bay?Knight points fingers after loss.Harsh words after the - Scott Thompson game from Michael Knight. The Scott Thompson pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. Michael Knight - TE was clearly upset in the loss. 'We learned a lot. We learned a lot about our coaches. We realized that there is a reason we are losing. I am not sure what Scott Thompson saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Head Coach', the TE said.Lee Clemmons consoles after loss.Lee Clemmons was optimistic in his postgame interview after the loss to the . 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Clemmons. He added: 'The are a good team, but I we played our hearts out and kept grinding. We learned a lot from this game, and it will help us in the future'.Game Recaps for Week 14- 20, Sharks - 17 - 31, - 27 Guardians - 45, Mustangs - 21 Kings - 31, - 24Week 14: LB Stephen Newman (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Newman absolutely dominated in the 31-27 game with the New Orleans . He finished with 13 Tck, 1 Blk FG.Week 14: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Washington Guardians' Lawrence Finch threw 2 touchdowns, completing 14 of 19 passes for 264 yards in the Guardians victory over the San Francisco Mustangs.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 4 for Finch, has seen some impressive numbers including 24 touchdown passes this season.Game of the Week: Orlando Sharks at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks This will be a very entertaining game.
Mary Moore : Orlando Sharks Look for their defense to dominate. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 285.8 per game. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 93.8 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 14. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. A double digit win.
Jim Nox : Orlando Sharks The Sharks are the real deal. We will be talking about this game for a long time.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Head coach Steven Perez runs a tight ship in Tampa Bay. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan.
Tampa Bay resigns Bobbie Cromer as Offensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given Bobbie Cromer a new contract. Cromer will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 3.6 million pr year.Week 13: CB James Buchanan (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Buchanan's ball hawking ability was on display in the Guardians 37-16 game with the New Orleans . He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.
"James has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Guardians Defensive CoordinatorWeek 13: QB Corey Niles (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Las Vegas Kings' Corey Niles threw 5 touchdowns, completing 13 of 25 passes for 322 yards in the Kings victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 30 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 8 for Niles, has seen some impressive numbers including 5 touchdown passes this season.Beaulieu points fingers after loss.Charles Beaulieu pointed the finger at his coaches in analyzing the loss. 'We have to step up, all of us' he said, and continued: 'But they, the coaches, have to get us ready and have the right gameplan. Well, we were not ready and we had the wrong gameplan'. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said the Charles Beaulieu - RB . He added: 'The Warren Skelton are a good team, but I we played our hearts out and kept grinding. We learned a lot from this game, and it will help us in the future'.Game Recaps for Week 13Kings - 52, Sharks - 37 - 24, - 6 Guardians - 37, - 16Kings racking up yards!The offense of the Kings is throwing up some serious yardage on everybody this year, posting 4834 total yards and 353 points thus far in 11 games. Quarterback Arthur Brenner - QB and receiver Steven Cowan - WR have tag-teamed to the tune of 1067 yards this season, while Running Back Martin Mayer - RB has plowed his way for 1130. The big boys up front has smashed opponents for 474 pancakes this season while giving up only 48 quarterback sacks.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at Los Angeles Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay I expect some incredible plays in this game.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles Looking at how the teams match up, I cannot help but think that Stephen Newman - LB is the heart of the defense. He has been hard to contain this season.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay The are the real deal. This will be a very up and down affair.
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Head coach Scott Thompson puts them over the top in this game. He is running a great offense. He is innovative with his defense. The way he prepares gives them an advantage in any game.
Orlando Sharks resigns William Conners as Offensive CoordinatorThe Sharks have announced that they have given William Conners a new contract. Conners will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 8 years earning 6.5 million pr year.Game Recaps for Week 12Sharks - 37, - 14 Mustangs - 30, Kings - 23 Guardians - 35, - 28 - 41, - 28Week 12: FS Tomas Howard (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekFS Tomas Howard of the Orlando Sharks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Howard finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Week 12: RB Jimmy Williamson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Williamson's 20 att, 124 yds, 2 TD performance against the New Orleans . Williamson from Michigan State was selected in round 25, 4 years ago.
Williamson now has 473 Rushing Yards and 9 Touchdowns for the season.Jimmy Williamson takes aim at the .War of words the between the and the after game. Jimmy Williamson - RB left no possibility for mistakes about his opinion of the . 'The ' players should care more about how they carry themselves. Instead they were acting like classless clowns', a clearly bitter Williamson said.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at Orlando SharksOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks When you consider the two rosters, you can make the argument that Marquis Taylor - C drives defenses crazy. A close win.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay But it will be much closer than many think..
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay I love what they are doing in Tampa Bay coaching-wise. Head coach Steven Perez is a major reason they will win this game.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay This is just what my gut tells me. It may even be a blow out.
Tampa Bay resigns Jerome Cook as Defensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given Jerome Cook a new contract. Cook will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 3.6 million pr year.Week 11: DE Daniel Wright (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Daniel Wright of the Tampa Bay has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Wright finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF.Week 11: RB Billy Jackson (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Jackson's 26 att, 163 yds, 2 TD performance against the San Francisco Mustangs. Jackson from Clemson was selected in round 2, 2 years ago.
Jackson now has 892 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.Parker complains after loss.Richard Parker pointed fingers when asked about the loss to . 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Richard Parker - TE. He continued: 'The ' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'Billy Jackson - RB is playing great!Billy Jackson - RB is looking like the real deal out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such astonishing football, he’s got a shot at being remembered as one of the greats.Game Recaps for Week 11- 20, Guardians - 13 - 26, - 16 - 22, Kings - 20 Sharks - 49, Mustangs - 17Kings racking up yards!The offense of the Kings is beating the stew out of everybody this year, posting 4065 total yards and 310 points thus far in 9 games. Quarterback Arthur Brenner - QB and receiver Steven Cowan - WR have tag-teamed to the tune of 898 yards this season, while Running Back Martin Mayer - RB has run for 924. The big men on the line has steamrolled opponents for 385 pancakes this season while allowing only 39 quarterback sacks.Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay I see them winning again this week.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay The win. You can quote me on that.
Darren Francis : Las Vegas Kings In this game, it seems obvious that Jerome Holland - C will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel.
Los Angeles resigns Tommy Scanlon as Offensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given Tommy Scanlon a new contract. Scanlon will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 5.5 million pr year.Winning pleases everyone. fans are excited this week after their team thumped the . Steven Perez said of his team, ‘We showed what we're made of’Defense dominates in Tampa Bay.The defensive line is riddling their enemies so far this season with a total of 21 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 87 tackles in 9 games.Game Recaps for Week 10- 17, - 14 Kings - 31, Mustangs - 21 Sharks - 20, - 17 - 31, Guardians - 13Week 10: DE Alfonso Chestnut (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Alfonso Chestnut of the Los Angeles has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Chestnut finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.Week 10: WR Craig Swisher (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekSwisher's 10 rec, 213 yds, 1 TD effort led the way for the Washington Guardians. This weeks 213 receiving yards bring his season total to 1085 yards with 7 touchdowns on the season.
"To Craig, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Guardians CoachSparks fly after - game!No mincing of words from Johnathan Welker after the beat the . Johnathan Welker - WR known for brutal honesty, said after Los Angeles beat Atlanta that the 's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.Trouble in Los Angeles?An individual with connections in the ' locker room says that players are getting tired of Donald Jones - CB. He just does not seem to have his priorities straight.Game of the Week: Atlanta at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay The win. I see no reason to think otherwise.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay For this match up, my perspective is that Earl Farrington - CB can take over a game. There is a reason they are paying him that much money. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.
Jim Nox : Atlanta I really like their offense. They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 3rd in the league in passes of more than 20 yards. They are 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 8. This should be some good football.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay You got to like this defense. They are 1st in sacks with 29. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 19.1. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 247.6 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 79.1 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 7. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles. This may be a pivotal game for their season.
Ackley optimistic despite Guardians loss.Encouraging words after the Guardians - Kings game. 'I think we played well and showed some things. The Kings are a good team and we played them well. There is plenty of promise on this roster, and we will be back and get them next time. Until then it is all about working hard to get there.' the 26 year old DE said.Game Recaps for Week 9- 35, Guardians - 16 Kings - 35, - 12 Mustangs - 42, Sharks - 38Week 9: FS Edward French (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekFS French's ball hawking ability was on display in the 35-16 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.
"Edward has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." - Defensive CoordinatorWeek 9: QB Alejandro Baker (SF) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe San Francisco Mustangs' Alejandro Baker threw 4 touchdowns, completing 25 of 33 passes for 359 yards in the Mustangs victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 4 for Baker, has seen some impressive numbers including 21 touchdown passes this season.Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay This will be a very up and down affair.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay A close win.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Their offense will step up this game. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 24. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 301.3! They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 135.4! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 34.6! This may be one for the ages.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay They are well coached. I am sure head coach Steven Perez has them prepared for this game.
Las Vegas Kings resigns Carlos Kelly as Offensive CoordinatorThe Kings have announced that they have given Carlos Kelly a new contract. Kelly will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 5.3 million pr year.Bennett blasts coach in wake of Sharks loss.Harsh words after the Sharks - Shawn Brumfield game from Johnny Bennett. The Sharks Shawn Brumfield pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. 'I think this roster has great promise, but certain factors are holding us back. One factor might be Shawn Brumfield. He has not gotten players to buy in, but I hope we can get in sync soon, but something has to give eventually.' the 28 year old SS said.Week 8: CB Manuel Clark (LV) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Clark's ball hawking ability was on display in the Kings 31-21 game with the New Orleans . He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Manuel has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Kings Defensive CoordinatorWeek 8: RB Luis Tuggle (SF) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Tuggle's 17 att, 147 yds, 1 TD performance against the San Francisco Mustangs. Tuggle from Southern Methodist was selected in round 2, 1 years ago.
Tuggle now has 644 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.Game Recaps for Week 8Sharks - 13, Guardians - 7 Kings - 31, - 21 - 20, Mustangs - 13 - 49, - 17New Orleans resigns Louis Elliott as Defensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given Louis Elliott a new contract. Elliott will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 6 million pr year.Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay The are better than you think. They get the W.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay You got to like this defense. They are 1st in sacks with 21. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 20.7. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 255.2 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 72.5 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 6. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 4th in forced fumbles.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay They have a dominant offense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 23. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 301.5! They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 5th in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 134.8! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 37!
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs For this match up, I think that Charlie Edwards - T is a key cog in the offensive machinery of the Mustangs. Should be interesting to see him going against a quality opponent. Can't lose.
Curtis Roy vs Charles Smith.It has been spilling into the field in . It is clear that Curtis Roy - G has been on collision course with many of the other players recently. This is fractioning the locker room, and has unfuriated the front office. Charles Smith - DE alledgedly tried to punch Curtis Roy - G during training, claiming that Roy had punched him first. The incident is said to have shaken up the locker room.'.Week 7: LB Paul Morley (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Morley absolutely dominated in the Mustangs 34-29 game with the New Orleans . He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF.Week 7: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Washington Guardians quarterback Lawrence Finch has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the Washington Guardians, 55 to 52. Finch did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 27 of 43 passes for 315 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 12 to 4, and a passer rating of 102.6.Game Recaps for Week 7- 31, - 7 Mustangs - 34, - 29 Kings - 55, Guardians - 52 - 49, Sharks - 14Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay There will be a lot to dissect after this game.
Mary Moore : Atlanta I see a lot of points being scored in this game.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay When you consider the two rosters, I think a good bet is that Bill Abbott - DE has to potential to carry the defense.
Darren Francis : Atlanta Look for them to build on their last win.
Robert Rodgers blasts the Guardians in aftermath of Guardians loss.War of words the between the Guardians and the Guardians after game. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Guardians Robert Rodgers - SS. He continued: 'The Guardians' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'Week 6: RB Jimmy Williamson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 6's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Jimmy Williamson. His 17 att, 118 yds, 5 TD performance stood out in the 42 to 31 victory for the Atlanta .
The former Michigan State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 163 Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.Week 6: CB John Greene (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB John Greene of the San Francisco Mustangs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Greene finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Game Recaps for Week 6- 42, Sharks - 31 - 28, Mustangs - 21 - 35, Guardians - 21 - 34, Kings - 27Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay This will be a very up and down affair.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay We will be talking about this game for a long time.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings Head coach Edward Giles has this team running like a well oiled machine.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay I do not think people realize how good this defense is. They are 4th in sacks with 13. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 22.5. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 268 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 76.2 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 5. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. This game will be so very entertaining.
Game Recaps for Week 5- 21, - 19 Sharks - 35, - 10 - 45, Mustangs - 30Week 5: SS Johnny Bennett (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Bennett's ball hawking ability was on display in the Sharks 35-10 game with the Los Angeles . He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Johnny has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Sharks Defensive CoordinatorWeek 5: QB James Woods (TB) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Tampa Bay ' James Woods threw 4 touchdowns, completing 23 of 28 passes for 432 yards in the victory over the San Francisco Mustangs.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 1 for Woods, has seen some impressive numbers including 16 touchdown passes this season.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at San Francisco MustangsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs Their offense will step up this game. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 10. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 311.5! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 4. They are 5th in the league points scored per game. They average 28.2! A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Head coach Steven Perez puts them over the top in this game.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay There will be some wild plays in this game.
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs There will be some wild plays in this game.
McCaffrey stirring troubleAccording to rumours out of the locker room coaches are growing weary of the behavior of Eddie McCaffrey - WR. He needs to sort himself out.Withers blasts Thomas Hamilton - P in wake of Mustangs loss.Ronald Withers blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. Ronald Withers - WR was clearly upset after the Mustangs loss. 'We need to look at ourselves. If you are Thomas Hamilton (P), can you look at your performance and be happy? This whole team needs to work harder. This whole team needs to decide what we want', the WR said.Week 4: RB Reinaldo Varney (LA) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Varney's 22 att, 161 yds, 2 TD, 4 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD performance against the Los Angeles . Varney from Mississippi State was selected in round 2, 14 years ago.
Varney now has 398 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.Week 4: CB Robert Turley (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Turley's ball hawking ability was on display in the 41-38 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 8 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.
"Robert has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." - Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 4- 44, - 37 Guardians - 34, Kings - 24 - 45, Sharks - 27 - 41, Mustangs - 38Game of the Week: Los Angeles at Tampa Bay Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay In this game, I see no way in which you can discount that Juan Runyan - C is a key cog in the offensive machinery of the . Should be interesting to see him going against a quality opponent.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles I may be biased here, but I think the are obviously the better team. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles In the context of this game, a good bet is that Donald Jones - CB is going to wreck havoc for the defense.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Head coach Steven Perez does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different.
Withers delighted after Mustangs victory.No mincing of words from Ronald Withers after the Mustangs beat the Guardians. 'I think we were clearly the better team. You know, the Guardians talk a big game, but then this game gave context to that.Week 3: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Washington Guardians' Lawrence Finch threw 3 touchdowns, completing 22 of 31 passes for 332 yards in the Mustangs victory over the Washington Guardians.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 4 for Finch, has seen some impressive numbers including 7 touchdown passes this season.Week 3: CB Robert Turley (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Robert Turley of the Atlanta has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Turley finished with 9 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.Game Recaps for Week 3- 24, - 20 Kings - 41, Sharks - 21 - 37, - 14 Mustangs - 35, Guardians - 34Week 3: LB Nick Bond (LV) has suffered a major injury!The Las Vegas Kings' LB Nick Bond has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at Orlando SharksOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings This week, the Kings will will need to come together as a team to win. Players like Delbert Sanches - WR and Loren Caldwell - C who have great team playing skills and understand what everyone needs to to will be pivotal for this. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.
Mary Moore : Orlando Sharks I really think their defense will make the difference. Get your popcorn ready.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings For this game, I think that Franklin Cothran - SS will drive the offense crazy. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.
Darren Francis : Orlando Sharks Head coach Shawn Brumfield does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. There will be some very good football to watch here.
Jones stirring troubleA person familiar with the says that coaches are growing weary of the behavior of Donald Jones - CB. He needs to sort himself out.Week 2: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Washington Guardians' Lawrence Finch threw 4 touchdowns, completing 25 of 36 passes for 364 yards in the Guardians victory over the Atlanta .
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 4 for Finch, has seen some impressive numbers including 4 touchdown passes this season.Week 2: DE William Pauley (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Pauley absolutely dominated in the Guardians 38-13 game with the Atlanta . He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 2Guardians - 38, - 13 Kings - 49, - 44 - 31, Mustangs - 27Week 2: DE Andrew Hastings (WSH) has suffered a major injury!The Washington Guardians' DE Andrew Hastings has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).Game of the Week: New Orleans at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans They win big.
Mary Moore : Las Vegas Kings The difference in this game will be their offense. This may be where we see their true colors.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings I do not think you get very far against their defense. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Darren Francis : Las Vegas Kings I find it hard to bet against coach Edward Giles. He always has them well prepared. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.
Jackson targets coach Ted Nelson after Mustangs loss.Harsh words after the Mustangs - Ted Nelson game from Daniel Jackson. The Mustangs Ted Nelson pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. Daniel Jackson - G was clearly upset in the Mustangs loss. 'We learned a lot. We learned a lot about our coaches. We realized that there is a reason we are losing. I am not sure what Ted Nelson saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Offensive Coordinator', the G said.Week 1: DE Daniel Wright (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Wright absolutely dominated in the 31-9 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Week 1: RB Martin Mayer (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 1's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Martin Mayer. His 26 att, 126 yds, 0 TD, 4 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 17 to 14 victory for the Las Vegas Kings.
The former Louisville gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 126 Yards and 0 Touchdowns for the season.Game Recaps for Week 1Sharks - 26, - 20 - 31, Guardians - 9 Kings - 17, - 14 - 26, Mustangs - 13Week 1: RB Charles Beaulieu (NO) has suffered a major injury!The New Orleans ' RB Charles Beaulieu has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).Season PredictionsThe sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.
Eastern Conference East Division: Washington Guardians with 9 votes (Runner up: Orlando Sharks with 7 votes)
Western Conference West Division: Las Vegas Aces with 14 votes (Runner up: Los Angeles with 6 votes)Game of the Week: Tampa Bay at Washington GuardiansOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay In the context of this game, it seems obvious that Earl Farrington - CB is the guy to watch, this man is pivotal to the defense. This will be a very entertaining game.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay You heard it here first.
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians They are furious with their losing streak. They will be fired up and I would not want to face them right now.
Darren Francis : Washington Guardians I think having a team players like Robert Rodgers - SS is the kind of thing that will help the Guardians win this game.
' Len Greer has an opinion on who is the best RBRB Len Greer had words of praise for himself in a recent interview. 'I am one of the best RBs in the game', he said. 'You cannot help but compare yourself to other players. Sure, there are, were or will be someone who is better than me, but I feel confident that Ronald Folse - RB is not one of them.' the 26 year old RB said.Washington Guardians fans are excited.News from the camp of Washington Guardians has it that Guerrero, K. - LB has been blowing the minds of coaches and fans. Guerrero was expected to contribute early, but his development in camp has still been a pleasant surprise for everyone.Training Camp highlightsIt looks like Tampa Bay hit the jackpot when they drafted Farrington, E. - CB this year. Farrington has delivered astonishing progress in trainingcamp. The sky is the ceiling for this kid!RB Robert Herron (N/A) has retired!RB Robert Herron (71 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Post Free Agency RetirementsThe following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:LB Tom Patterson (N/A) has retired!LB Tom Patterson (51 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.DE David Rogers (N/A) has retired!DE David Rogers (52 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.DT Zachary Rector (NO) goes #1 overall!NEW YORK -- The New Orleans drafted Zachary Rector #1 overall in the 2019 draft. The 6' 2" DT fits the team's needs perfectly. Said general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."
"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Rector said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."Moore and Nox Mock DraftPick 1: New Orleans Larry Moore: Jerome Holland - C Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. This guy is built like a tank. He can hold his own in the passing game. Will improve once he finetunes his technique, but he is already pretty good. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. Best player available here.
Jim Nox: Robert Archer - LB The guy has his head on straight. He has a well developed tackling technique. Coaches like that. People watching his tape often do not notice his speed. It is not something that jumps out at you, but he is pretty fast. Already has a big fanbase of his own. He will be an asset to the franchise.
Pick 2: Atlanta Larry Moore: Abel Swearingen - DT Sufficiently strong to bull rush. Not the strongest, but strong enough to stay on his feet against inside runs. Scouts like how well he tackles. Can be relied upon to understand his role on any given play. He will immediately become a contributor. Fans will love this pick. Coaches will love this pick.
Jim Nox: Zachary Rector - DT A leader on the field and in the locker room. This youngster simply cannot be moved. He is so strong. Good luck trying to block him on running plays. Elite speed for the position. Not only will he force the QB from the pocket, he might also be the one to chase him down. I love this guy, and fans will too.
Pick 3: San Francisco Mustangs Larry Moore: Albert Anderson - DE Respected for his good behavior on the field. Fast enough to get around slower Offensive Tackles. A pick for the future. And if you are in doubt: the future is tomorrow.
Jim Nox: Robert Julian - G His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. This kid puts in the work. In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. With the amount this youngster can already benchpres, he will only ever have to focus on improving technique. Protects the QB well on pass plays. You can never have enough good pass blockers. I know a lot of people have been waiting impatiently to see him play at the pro level. The wait just got a little shorter.
Pick 4: Tampa Bay Larry Moore: Zachary Rector - DT Coaches love the leadership skills in this kid. Powerful! He can succesfully bull rush fully grown offensive linemen. This is the kind of kid you can use to anchor the center of your line.There is a quickness to his step. He closes down in a hurry. It is not often that the talent available fits perfectly with what you need. When it does, it makes for a win-win situation. This young man is going to be put in a position to succeed.
Jim Nox: Dario Harrison - DT Powerful enough to shed blocks and free himself up to make plays in the running game. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.
Pick 5: Los Angeles Larry Moore: Joaquin Sweeney - CB Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.
Jim Nox: Joaquin Sweeney - CB Good closing speed. Can run with most players. Makes him very versatile. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.
Pick 6: Washington Guardians Larry Moore: Richard Cantwell - LB This kid puts in the work. Football is a team sport, and he knows it. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Teams are looking for players who will not break contain. This young man is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men on the offensive line. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. Keep hoarding talent. That is really how you win.
Jim Nox: Albert Anderson - DE Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. Hard to pass on a player of this caliber.
Pick 7: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: Charles Tyree - DE A real leader! Known for showing up early and staying late. 'Team player', this is the correct term for him. He makes everyone around him better. Strong enough to come of the edge in the pros. Pretty clever. Ohh are they going to be happy to get him. He is a great fit here.
Jim Nox: Charles Tyree - DE Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. If you ask around, everyone will tell you, this kid is all about the team. He brings nice strength to the table. This is important because often his role will to keep contain. You cannot do that if you are on your back. Consistently makes good decisions on the field. Wonderful situation for them to be able to pick the best player available here.
Pick 8: Las Vegas Aces Larry Moore: Jessie Goforth - LB Every team would benefit from his leadership. He will often make the tackle. Fast enough to get around slower Offensive Tackles. He will immediately become a contributor. Fans will love this pick. Coaches will love this pick.
Jim Nox: Winston Batchelor - TE Reacts with good instincts. Blue-chip player, the safe choice. No need to get cute here.
Pick 9: New Orleans Larry Moore: Dario Harrison - DT Will flatten smaller offensive linemen and go toe to toe with bigger ones. He will immediately become a contributor. Fans will love this pick. Coaches will love this pick.
Jim Nox: Jerome Holland - C Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. He will have a legit shot at winning bets arm wrestling the veterans. The kind of strength this kid has earns a lot of respect in a locker room. Displays nice technique when blocking on pass plays. Keeps his balance and buys time for the quarterback. Quickly discerns the field, and where to go to to make a play. Great player. Great fit. Great pick.
Pick 10: Atlanta Larry Moore: Robert Archer - LB Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Consistently takes down ball carrier when he gets to him. Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. Hard to pass on a player of this caliber.
Jim Nox: Abel Swearingen - DT Sufficiently strong to bull rush. Not the strongest, but strong enough to stay on his feet against inside runs. Reliably takes down ball carrier when he gets his hands on him. Reacts with good instincts. It is not every draft you get a shot at picking up a player of this caliber. You cannot go wrong with this kid.
Free Agency Round 5: Round Up1 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Shawn Byers. The RB out of Illinois State signed a $4,910,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Aces.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Las Vegas Aces was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Las Vegas Aces who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $4,910,000.Free Agency Round 4: Round Up1 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Miguel Sexton. The WR out of North Carolina State signed a $3,310,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Aces.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Las Vegas Aces was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Las Vegas Aces who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,310,000.Free Agency Round 1: Round Up2 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Robert Shirley. The QB out of Syracuse signed a $3,980,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Washington Guardians.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Washington Guardians was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Washington Guardians who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,980,000.Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy PiperWith a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.
Here we go: Tampa Bay : DT Los Angeles : CB
San Francisco Mustangs Announce new staff.Mustangs revealed that they have signed Ted Nelson as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Mustangs.
Other news included that Mustangs have signed Ronnie Nichols as their new Defensive Coordinator. Nichols will get a 5 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Mustangs.New Orleans Announce new staff. revealed that they have signed Refugio Corbin as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the .
It was also revealed that Richard Comeaux will be serving as the new General Manager for the . He will get a 2 year contract worth 3.7 million pr year with the .Los Angeles Announce new staff.The have announced that they have signed Scott Thompson as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 6 million pr year with the .Orlando Sharks Announce new staff.Sharks have signed Bobby Manning as their new Defensive Coordinator. Manning will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Sharks.Las Vegas Aces Announce new staff.Aces have signed Gary Barajas as their new Defensive Coordinator. Barajas will get a 4 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Aces.Atlanta Announce new staff.The have announced that they have signed Basil Little as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the .Washington Guardians Announce new staff.Guardians have signed Mariano Buchanan as their new Defensive Coordinator. Buchanan will get a 5 year contract worth 4.5 million pr year with the Guardians.Edward Giles staying with Las Vegas AcesThe Orlando Sharks tried to pry Edward Giles away from Aces to fill the position as their new Defensive Coordinator. However, Giles publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Aces as their Head Coach for the coming season.Los Angeles steal Andy Beasley from The have announced that they have signed Andy Beasley as their new Defensive Coordinator. Beasley was previously working for as Head Coach. He will get a 7 year contract worth 3 million per year with the .Bobbie Cromer staying with Tampa Bay The New Orleans tried to pry Bobbie Cromer away from to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, Cromer publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.San Francisco Mustangs steal Robert Forsyth from the San Francisco MustangsThe Mustangs have announced that they have signed Robert Forsyth as their new Head Coach. Forsyth was previously working for Mustangs as Defensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 5.1 million pr year with the Mustangs.Draft Order: New Orleans own first overall.Pick 1: New Orleans Pick 2: Atlanta Pick 3: San Francisco Mustangs Pick 4: Tampa Bay Pick 5: Los Angeles Pick 6: Washington Guardians Pick 7: Orlando Sharks Pick 8: Las Vegas Aces
Coaching Carousel Predictions.The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.
The prime candidates identified by our experts are: Carlos Kelly - Offensive Coordinator - Las Vegas Aces Jerome Cook - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Adrian Brown - Defensive Coordinator - Atlanta Willie Hamby - Offensive Coordinator - Atlanta William Conners - Offensive Coordinator - Orlando Sharks Tommy Scanlon - Offensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Louis Elliott - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans
As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:
Mary Moore: Carlos Kelly leaves the Aces to become the head coach for the San Francisco Mustangs.
Darren Francis: I see Adrian Brown being promoted to head coach of the Atlanta .
Jim Nox: The Sharks cannot hold on to William Conners. I would like to see him coach the Atlanta .
Jeremy Piper: Louis Elliott is certainly on the move. That means will need a new coordinator. As for where Elliott ends up? Well, I think Atlanta is a good bet.Contract UpdatesThe following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season: Robert Benavidez - C (Las Vegas Aces) unlocked a 5% bonus for winning the championship.
To Ronald Starnes - SS, the past is the past.Ronald Starnes is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Starnes is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.Other retirements QB Emanuel Loftin (74 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Irvin Wyatt (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Allen Salter (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Noah Kraft (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Perry Brown (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB John Reynoso (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Bobby Webb (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Clifford Cunningham (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Michael Joiner (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Kyle Guess (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Terry Laney (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Carlos Sellers (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD RB James Lay (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Christopher Johnson (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Raymond Guthrie (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Walter Nixon (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Peter Tovar (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Ronald Murrell (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Gregory Hadley (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Robert Boyce (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Anthony James (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Jason Lantz (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Clifford Tovar (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Eric Aldridge (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Thomas Gunderson (68 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB William Odom (68 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Barry Stewart (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Fred Bucher (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Donald Romero (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Lawrence Pullen (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Leslie Hutton (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB James McCorkle (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Robert Wolf (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Phillip Ellis (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Scott Stanley (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Nicholas Fraley (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Carl Coffey (42 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD G David Frick (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Steven McClinton (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Robert Martin (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Gregory Mckenney (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Ricky Mcdaniels (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G David Waters (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Gerardo Redmon (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Brett Liles (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Rick Wiles (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Marshall Carlisle (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Thomas Stanford (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Paris Mitchell (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T James Khan (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Andrew Ballard (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Thomas Helm (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T James Sellers (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Jeffrey Lewis (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Mark Green (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Ronald Jewell (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Bryce Foy (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Shawn Harkins (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Stephen Seals (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Luis Dunham (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Ricardo Skaggs (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Miguel Reid (78 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Lee Blackmon (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Paul Mills (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Arthur Bird (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Jacob Cunningham (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Dusty Hollenbeck (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Jason Ray (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Alfredo Ford (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Wayne Alvarez (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Thomas Strunk (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C John Munoz (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes TE Ernest Morton (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Stacey Thompson (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Glenn Howell (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Jack Davidson (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Lorenzo Ward (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE John Smith (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Edward Wagner (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Alfonso Clarke (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Noel St. John (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Edward Luster (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Cruz Mitchell (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR John Stanley (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Edward Mead (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Donald Heyward (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Cecil West (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Richard Hammonds (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Antonio Sanchez (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Leslie Tripp (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Mitch Trevino (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Neil Herrera (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Christopher Hill (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Edward Randolph (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Charles Williams (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Greg Young (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Issac Garvey (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Raymond Stanley (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Dwight Seals (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD CB Geoffrey Diaz (67 ovr) : Career stats: CB Paul Casper (66 ovr) : Career stats: CB Ramon Garmon (66 ovr) : Career stats: CB Ralph Gonzalez (65 ovr) : Career stats: CB Joesph Thomas (64 ovr) : Career stats: CB Roger Roark (64 ovr) : Career stats: CB Charles Meade (61 ovr) : Career stats: CB David Pittman (61 ovr) : Career stats: CB Stanley Zuniga (61 ovr) : Career stats: CB Gary Parker (59 ovr) : Career stats: CB Jon Hand (58 ovr) : Career stats: CB Ralph Alvarez (58 ovr) : Career stats: CB Herbert Garcia (56 ovr) : Career stats: CB Antonio Williams (56 ovr) : Career stats: CB Ted Washington (56 ovr) : Career stats: CB Sheldon Mancuso (56 ovr) : Career stats: CB Irwin Dean (50 ovr) : Career stats: CB Michael Root (49 ovr) : Career stats: CB Gary Burton (49 ovr) : Career stats: LB Christopher Archibald (63 ovr) : Career stats: LB Larry Morrill (62 ovr) : Career stats: LB Winfred Harp (59 ovr) : Career stats: LB Ernest Heinz (58 ovr) : Career stats: LB Devon Simpson (56 ovr) : Career stats: LB Evan Forte (56 ovr) : Career stats: LB Don Muller (55 ovr) : Career stats: LB Anthony Carney (53 ovr) : Career stats: LB Robert Boyle (53 ovr) : Career stats: DT Bernard Reiter (64 ovr) : Career stats: DT Ernest Bell (61 ovr) : Career stats: DT Larry Grady (60 ovr) : Career stats: DT Jeffrey Blackwell (60 ovr) : Career stats: DT George Black (57 ovr) : Career stats: DT Luis Jett (53 ovr) : Career stats: DT Paul Gregory (52 ovr) : Career stats: DT James Chin (48 ovr) : Career stats: DT Ernest Gracia (47 ovr) : Career stats: DT Joshua Benton (44 ovr) : Career stats: DT Woodrow Coulter (43 ovr) : Career stats: DE John Hunt (66 ovr) : Career stats: DE Prince Tierney (64 ovr) : Career stats: DE Jason Rushing (64 ovr) : Career stats: DE Pedro Sorensen (58 ovr) : Career stats: DE Gary Palmer (57 ovr) : Career stats: DE William Riddick (57 ovr) : Career stats: DE James Hales (56 ovr) : Career stats: DE Matthew Chong (55 ovr) : Career stats: DE Joseph Goldstein (52 ovr) : Career stats: DE Abraham Hilton (49 ovr) : Career stats: DE Michael Ly (46 ovr) : Career stats: DE Steven Anderson (46 ovr) : Career stats: FS Charles Kitchens (68 ovr) : Career stats: FS Lewis Carter (65 ovr) : Career stats: FS Paul Jolly (64 ovr) : Career stats: FS Howard Thornton (63 ovr) : Career stats: FS Harry Stillman (59 ovr) : Career stats: FS Hugh Boatright (58 ovr) : Career stats: FS Elmer Hurst (56 ovr) : Career stats: FS Curtis Morris (55 ovr) : Career stats: FS Dwayne Sills (54 ovr) : Career stats: FS Felix Fink (52 ovr) : Career stats: FS Nathan Campbell (49 ovr) : Career stats: SS Daniel Sullivan (67 ovr) : Career stats: SS Brian Noonan (64 ovr) : Career stats: SS Howard Manson (64 ovr) : Career stats: SS Ira Priest (64 ovr) : Career stats: SS Arthur Pace (62 ovr) : Career stats: SS Richard Jones (62 ovr) : Career stats: SS Cedric Brown (61 ovr) : Career stats: SS Paul Gonzalez (61 ovr) : Career stats: SS Michael Bradford (60 ovr) : Career stats: SS Jose Person (58 ovr) : Career stats: SS Joseph Williams (55 ovr) : Career stats: SS Glenn Crain (55 ovr) : Career stats: K Charles Buck (75 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K George Bishop (73 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Morris Lawrence (73 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Richard Doe (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Adam Preston (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Cleo Wertz (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Keith Dobbins (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Thomas Moon (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Chester Bandy (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K James Wooten (69 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Ronnie Chilton (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Pedro Cavanaugh (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Oscar Sams (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Genaro Stubblefield (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Ira Becker (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Keneth Beebe (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Tanner Broderick (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K James Schafer (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Rhett Krause (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Roy Addison (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Jack Thrash (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Andrew Oneill (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Ronald Morrison (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Luis Cota (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Jason Mcdonald (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG P Noel Laughlin (74 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Richard Templeton (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P James Doucette (71 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Silas Murray (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Scott Cook (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Raymond Oates (69 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Jessie Denton (68 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Keith Martel (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Thomas Peters (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Mike Stillman (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Elden Guinn (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Charles Mancuso (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Ralph Fair (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Scott Laird (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Robert Smith (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Jordan Hensley (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Daniel Harper (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Maurice Burrell (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Michael Villarreal (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Steven Coe (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Marcos Mullins (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Julio Gauthier (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Emerson Pace (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
RB Lorenzo Montgomery (LV) has retired!The Las Vegas Aces' RB Lorenzo Montgomery has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 93 att, 459 yds, 6 TD |