Western Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Western Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2024. QB Arthur Brenner - Kings (209/312, 3671 yds, 36 TD) QB James Delarosa - Rebels (326/463, 3537 yds, 30 TD) QB Alejandro Baker - Mustangs (345/496, 3891 yds, 28 TD) RB Randy Munoz - Kings (268 att, 1061 yds, 4 TD, 22 rec, 485 yds, 7 TD) RB James Sims - Legion (267 att, 1071 yds, 7 TD, 47 rec, 343 yds, 0 TD) RB Cedric Marion - Mustangs (302 att, 1062 yds, 12 TD, 39 rec, 246 yds, 2 TD) FB Lee Clemmons - Mustangs (14 att, 87 yds, 0 TD, 32 rec, 213 yds, 0 TD) G Carl Hill - Kings (65 Pancakes) G Curtis Roy - Rebels (55 Pancakes) G Charles Johnson - Rebels (50 Pancakes) T Don Burkett - Kings (113 Pancakes) T John Gooding - Rebels (79 Pancakes) T Harold Mcgowan - Mustangs (80 Pancakes) C Jerome Holland - Kings (76 Pancakes) C Kenneth Swain - Rebels (43 Pancakes) TE Tom Searcy - Rebels (81 rec, 736 yds, 6 TD) TE Manuel Haines - Mustangs (59 rec, 795 yds, 5 TD) WR Steven Cowan - Kings (51 rec, 1049 yds, 16 TD) WR Robert Duarte - Kings (53 rec, 1285 yds, 10 TD) WR Michael Cooper - Rebels (84 rec, 1094 yds, 6 TD) WR John Halsey - Rebels (68 rec, 998 yds, 9 TD) WR August Byars - Mustangs (78 rec, 986 yds, 10 TD) CB Jamie Maxwell - Kings (79 Tck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 1 FR) CB Martin Dooley - Rebels (73 Tck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF) CB Donald Baca - Mustangs (67 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD) LB Mary Boothe - Kings (79 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF) LB Albert O'Brien - Kings (90 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 FF, 3 FR) LB Michael Coleman - Legion (67 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF) LB Richard Post - Legion (122 Tck, 3 Sck) LB Kenneth Guerrero - Rebels (94 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int) LB David Bryant - Rebels (75 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR) DT Reginald Hawkins - Kings (52 Tck, 3 Sck) DT Zachary Rector - Rebels (18 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF) DT David Wolfe - Rebels (13 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF) DT James Cabral - Mustangs (29 Tck, 4 Sck) DE Peter Campbell - Legion (45 Tck, 6 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR) DE Arron Palmer - Mustangs (45 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) DE Charles Tyree - Mustangs (29 Tck, 14 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF) FS Paul Bolin - Legion (59 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Sfty) FS Booker Saunders - Rebels (65 Tck, 4 Int, 1 FR) SS Johnathon Bayer - Rebels (98 Tck, 3 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 1 FR) SS Francisco Satterfield - Mustangs (81 Tck, 2 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR) K Ernest Hodges - Legion (27/32 FG) P Juan Banks - Rebels (3067 yards, 27 inside 20)Eastern Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Eastern Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2024. QB Daniel Wilson - (232/366, 3667 yds, 33 TD) QB Lawrence Finch - Guardians (331/511, 3365 yds, 15 TD) QB Shawn Leighton - Sharks (305/454, 3698 yds, 29 TD) RB Eddie Pritchard - Cannons (157 att, 784 yds, 5 TD, 11 rec, 124 yds, 0 TD) RB Ronald Bowie - Cannons (171 att, 761 yds, 11 TD, 7 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD) RB Charles Ventura - (287 att, 1383 yds, 14 TD, 7 rec, 108 yds, 1 TD) FB Anthony Cook - Cannons (3 att, 3 yds, 1 TD, 8 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD) G Hung Rivera - Cannons (54 Pancakes) G Corey Jenkins - Guardians (48 Pancakes) G Nickolas Chitwood - Sharks (47 Pancakes) T Lawrence Lara - (58 Pancakes) T Jeffery Clement - (44 Pancakes) T Sean Oswald - Guardians (64 Pancakes) C John Eckert - Cannons (51 Pancakes) C Gilbert Lankford - Sharks (56 Pancakes) TE Michael Knight - (49 rec, 714 yds, 5 TD) TE Joe Bishop - Sharks (52 rec, 412 yds, 2 TD) WR Troy Hutcheson - (51 rec, 952 yds, 7 TD) WR Delbert Sanches - (47 rec, 927 yds, 10 TD) WR Johnathon Ritchie - Guardians (56 rec, 849 yds, 9 TD) WR Stacey Darby - Sharks (70 rec, 1287 yds, 11 TD) WR William Stanton - Sharks (78 rec, 999 yds, 5 TD) CB Manuel Clark - (83 Tck, 4 Int, 2 FF) CB Robert Cambell - Guardians (76 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD) CB Guy Sanders - Sharks (62 Tck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FR) LB David Richardson - Cannons (72 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF) LB Jonathan Posey - Cannons (106 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int) LB Hector Land - (70 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR) LB Kenneth Curran - Guardians (114 Tck, 5 Sck) LB Stevie Renfro - Guardians (75 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 3 FR) LB Michael Devlin - Sharks (118 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 2 FF) DT Kenneth Brower - (46 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR) DT David Edmonds - (27 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF) DT Lester Rhoads - Guardians (25 Tck, 5 Sck) DT Johnathan Kozlowski - Guardians (28 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR) DE Daniel Wright - Cannons (40 Tck, 10 Sck, 2 FF, 3 FR) DE Michel Ackley - Guardians (31 Tck, 12 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR) DE John Ratliff - Guardians (20 Tck, 13 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR) FS Ronald Collins - Cannons (55 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR) FS Porfirio Fusco - Guardians (41 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD) SS Heriberto Linn - (63 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 2 FR) SS Johnny Bennett - Sharks (66 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FR) K Cody Little - Guardians (29/34 FG) P Chet Dolan - Cannons (2556 yards, 27 inside 20)QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins League MVP!NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Brenner won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 209/312, 3671 yds, 36 TD.
"I'm honored to receive this award because of the number of other worthy candidates who had some great years," Brenner said. "It was just fun for me, truly, to watch them. I'm just glad to be a part of it."QB James Delarosa (NO) wins Playoff MVP!NEW YORK -- The New Orleans Rebels' QB took home the 2024 Playoff MVP award today. Delarosa won the award by amassing playoff totals of 42/66, 607 yds, 4 TD.QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Year!Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Brenner received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Brenner in 2024 had 3671 yards and 36 TDs, with only 1 interceptions for a QB Rating of 144.1.SS Johnathon Bayer (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Year!NEW YORK -- In his own view, Johnathon Bayer put together his best professional season in 2024. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2024 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile Bayer had 98 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 6 forced fumbles with 1 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Rebels' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Bayer a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Atlanta ' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Wilson won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 232/366, 3667 yds, 33 TD.CB Guy Sanders (ORL) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Orlando Sharks' CB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Sanders won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 62 Tck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FR.Tampa Bay Cannons resigns Bobby Manning as Defensive CoordinatorThe Cannons have announced that they have given Bobby Manning a new contract. Manning will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 3.5 million pr year.2024 ChampionshipThe New Orleans Rebels have defeated the Tampa Bay Cannons in the 2024 Championship.
The final score was Cannons 21 - 22 Rebels.
John Halsey - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Ethan Guy - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Con Championship GameThe New Orleans Rebels have defeated the Las Vegas Kings in the 2024 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Kings 24 - 41 Rebels.
Randy Munoz - RB had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.
On defense Kenneth Guerrero - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Con Championship GameThe Tampa Bay Cannons have defeated the Atlanta in the 2024 Con Championship Game.
The final score was 21 - 33 Cannons.
Eddie Pritchard - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Earl Farrington - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Marion points fingers after Mustangs loss.Harsh words after the Mustangs - game from Cedric Marion. The Mustangs RB called out the Mustangs' players, suggesting some of his teammates were phoning it in. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Mustangs RB. Asked to clarify, Marion suggested Spencer Cromer - DE needs to perform better, but underscored that there was plenty of blame to go around. 'Guys need to listen, we need to get grinding, you cannot just show up and expect to play or expect to win', Marion concluded.Week 15: RB Randy Munoz (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Munoz's 25 att, 122 yds, 2 TD, 1 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD performance against the Los Angeles Legion. Munoz from Northwestern was selected in round 1, 5 years ago.
Munoz now has 1061 Rushing Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.Week 15: SS Heriberto Linn (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Linn's ball hawking ability was on display in the 36-16 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Heriberto has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." - Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 15Cannons - 30, Guardians - 9 Kings - 41, Legion - 35 - 36, Mustangs - 16 Sharks - 30, Rebels - 24Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons Looking at the teams, it seems obvious that they will not be able to keep Abel Swearingen - DT down for an entire game. Eventually he will come out of the blue and make a big play. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians The difference in this game will be their defense. They are 1st in sacks with 53. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 23.9. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 251.6 per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 14. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons Leaders like William Pauley - DE and Ronald Bowie - RB who are vocal in the locker room and on the field is the kind of thing that pulls the Cannons through in games like this.
Darren Francis : Washington Guardians They will break their losing streak with a W this week.
Week 14: 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 defeated the Washington Guardians, 30 to 20. Finch did his part, throwing 1 touchdowns, completing 28 of 43 passes for 313 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 12, and a passer rating of 82.1.Saunders unhappy after Rebels close loss.Booker Saunders had harsh words for Rebels in a post game interview. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Rebels Booker Saunders - FS. He continued: 'The Rebels' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'Week 14: LB David Richardson (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB David Richardson of the Tampa Bay Cannons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Richardson finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 14- 30, Guardians - 20 Kings - 28, Mustangs - 21 Cannons - 24, Rebels - 22Atlanta resigns Basil Little as Head CoachThe have announced that they have given Basil Little a new contract. Little will continue to serve as Head Coach for 7 years earning 3 million pr year.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at New Orleans RebelsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons They might even blow them out.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons Head coach Steven Perez runs a tight ship in Tampa Bay. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan.
Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels When you consider the two rosters, a good bet is that the key for the offense is to contain Zachary Rector - DT. I do not think they will succeed and he will blow the game wide open. This will be a very up and down affair.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels You got to like this defense. They are 5th in sacks with 25. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 25.3. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 265 per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 16. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. They will put up a lot of points.
Orlando Sharks upset the Washington Guardians!With an outstanding effort the Orlando Sharks pull off the upset against Washington Guardians. Everyone had expected the Washington Guardians to handle the Orlando Sharks with easy, but the Sharks just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Guardians, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.Week 13: RB Charles Ventura (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 13's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Charles Ventura. His 16 att, 110 yds, 1 TD, 1 rec, 65 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 41 to 24 victory for the Atlanta .
The former Louisiana-Lafayette gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1145 Yards and 13 Touchdowns for the season.Criticism of WR Cecil Duke after Mustangs-Legion game!Leo Alvarado 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'. The Legion WR said he felt certain player, such as Cecil Duke - WR, were not playing to their full potential. 'He comes up short in the critical situations. He needs to put in the effort. He needs to show he wants this.', he said. Those words are not likely to go over nicely with team management, who could not be reached for a comment.Week 13: LB Richard Post (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Post absolutely dominated in the Cannons 20-13 game with the Los Angeles Legion. He finished with 11 Tck, 2 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 13Sharks - 30, Guardians - 24 Cannons - 20, Legion - 13 - 41, Mustangs - 24Las 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 6 years earning 6.3 million pr year.Game of the Week: Atlanta at San Francisco MustangsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Delbert Sanches - WR. Playing as a team is what gets them the win.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs Of course the Mustangs win. Have you been living under a rock?
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs Head coach Robert Forsyth runs a tight ship in San Francisco. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. They greatly outscore them here.
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs For this match up, I think that Mustangs got to love fielding an offense with Harold Mcgowan - T. He will be critical this week, and is likely to be dominant. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Week 12: DE Daniel Wright (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Wright absolutely dominated in the Cannons 20-5 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 2 FR.Week 12: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Las Vegas Kings' Arthur Brenner threw 4 touchdowns, completing 20 of 24 passes for 417 yards in the Kings victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 10 for Brenner, has seen some impressive numbers including 31 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 12Cannons - 20, Guardians - 5 Mustangs - 24, Legion - 22 Kings - 41, Sharks - 20 Rebels - 34, - 7Game of the Week: Atlanta at New Orleans RebelsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels People tend to underestimate their offense. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 21. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 251.3! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 11. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels In the context of this game, it seems a given that Zachary Rector - DT is a guy who will carry the game. I think he will do so this week as well. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.
Jim Nox : Atlanta For this match up, I cannot help but think that Troy Hutcheson - WR will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel. This will be an action-packed affair.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels The Rebels are the real deal.
Douglas Silva calls out Legion C Wilkins after loss.Douglas Silva pointed the finger at his fellow Legion players after they lost. 'We have to step up, all of us.' he said. 'But some guys are not stepping up and we end up losing. They need to get their head in the game', he continued. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Legion G. Asked to clarify, Silva suggested John Wilkins - C needs to perform better, but underscored that there was plenty of blame to go around. 'Guys need to listen, we need to get grinding, you cannot just show up and expect to play or expect to win', Silva concluded.Week 11: 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, 27 to 26. Finch did his part, throwing 0 touchdowns, completing 21 of 30 passes for 169 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 13 to 9, and a passer rating of 84.8.Week 11: SS Johnathon Bayer (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Bayer's ball hawking ability was on display in the Rebels 35-32 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 13 Tck, 2 Int.
"Johnathon has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Rebels Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 11Cannons - 24, - 17 Rebels - 35, Mustangs - 32 Kings - 27, Guardians - 26 Legion - 39, Sharks - 36Washington Guardians resigns Mariano Buchanan as Defensive CoordinatorThe Guardians have announced that they have given Mariano Buchanan a new contract. Buchanan will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 5 million pr year.Game of the Week: Atlanta at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta I do not think their defense gets enough credit. They are 4th in sacks with 23. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 20.7. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 253.2 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 84.1 yards per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 8. They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles. A close win.
Mary Moore : Atlanta I love what they are doing in Atlanta coaching-wise. Head coach Basil Little is a major reason they will win this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.
Jim Nox : Atlanta We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Darren Francis : Atlanta Looking at the two rosters, you would be a fool not to think The rely on Charles Ventura - RB on their offense. This is no reason to worry, he is great.
Renfro injury concernsReports out of Washington suggest that Stevie Renfro - LB is still not back to full shape. Renfro is known inside the facility to be increasingly frustrated with his injuries. He wants to play at full speed and not have the lingering worries about when it will happen again.Brown delighted after Mustangs victory.Luis Brown came out swinging in an interview after the Mustangs beat the Sharks. The Mustangs LB made no efforts to hide his lack of respect for the Sharks. 'I think this game proves where our team is, and that the Sharks just are not at our level', he said.Week 10: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Las Vegas Kings' Arthur Brenner threw 4 touchdowns, completing 20 of 29 passes for 401 yards in the Kings victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 10 for Brenner, has seen some impressive numbers including 26 touchdown passes this season.Week 10: CB Martin Dooley (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Dooley's ball hawking ability was on display in the Rebels 27-23 game with the Los Angeles Legion. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.
"Martin has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Rebels Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 10- 37, Guardians - 24 Rebels - 27, Legion - 23 Kings - 52, Sharks - 17 Mustangs - 27, Cannons - 24Game of the Week: Atlanta at Washington GuardiansOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Washington Guardians Looking at the two rosters, it is likely that you have to mention this LB named Stevie Renfro. He is getting paid a lot. The reason he is getting paid a lot is that he is really good. Do I need to say more?
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians You just have to look at their offense. They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 14. They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 30.8!
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians Do not throw statistics at me! The Guardians win because they are the better team.
Darren Francis : Washington Guardians They are well coached. I am sure head coach Isreal Lundy has them prepared for this game. He is running an explosive defense.
Tampa Bay Cannons defense dominates!The Cannons' defense is beating the brakes off people this season. In 8 games they’ve allowed only 2462 total yards and 177 points. Jonathan Posey - LB is the heart of the defense with 60 tackles on the year. Could the D be back in Tampa Bay?Dissatisfaction after Guardians-Rebels game!Booker Saunders was angry in his postgame interview after the Rebels' loss. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Rebels Booker Saunders - FS. He continued: 'The Rebels' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'Baker: The iconA person familiar with the Mustangs says that the Mustangs are hoping to induct Alejandro Baker into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but Mustangs is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.Week 9: SS Johnathon Bayer (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Bayer's ball hawking ability was on display in the Rebels 35-31 game with the Orlando Sharks. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.
"Johnathon has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Rebels Defensive CoordinatorWeek 9: QB James Delarosa (NO) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced New Orleans Rebels quarterback James Delarosa has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Rebels defeated the Orlando Sharks, 35 to 31. Delarosa did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 26 of 33 passes for 350 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 18 to 6, and a passer rating of 104.2.Game Recaps for Week 9Mustangs - 45, Kings - 31 Guardians - 34, Legion - 3 Rebels - 35, Sharks - 31Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at Washington GuardiansOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legion This will be a tough game and that is where playing as a team comes in. They will need to rely on people such as Roy Padilla - QB and Johnathan Welker - WR who are great at coordinating and making sure everyone is doing the right thing on the field.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles Legion I really think their offense will make the difference. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 3rd in the league passing touchdowns with 16. They are 5th 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 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 7. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 118.1! And you can take that with you to the bank.
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians This will be a very entertaining game.
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Legion Definitely the losing streak is on their minds. They will get the win and break it in this game. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.
Is Jones a bad influence?An anonymous source in the Legion' locker room claim Donald Jones - CB has been getting in the ears of teammates about what he sees as shortcomings certain coaches. Players are divided as the issue causes more and more friction in the locker room.Cabral sees the bright side of Mustangs loss.James Cabral was optimistic in his postgame interview after the loss to the Guardians. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Cabral. He added: 'The Guardians 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'.Week 8: SS Johnathon Bayer (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Johnathon Bayer of the New Orleans Rebels has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bayer finished with 10 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Week 8: QB Shawn Leighton (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Orlando Sharks quarterback Shawn Leighton has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Sharks defeated the San Francisco Mustangs, 37 to 24. Leighton did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 21 of 28 passes for 340 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 15 to 10, and a passer rating of 94.6.Game Recaps for Week 8- 34, Legion - 21 Guardians - 34, Rebels - 31 Kings - 20, Cannons - 9 Sharks - 37, Mustangs - 24Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legion This will be a tough game and that is where leaders such as Roy Padilla - QB and Vernon Hostetler - G will shine and help them get the win. This game will be so very entertaining.
Mary Moore : Atlanta For this match up, I think a good bet is that Sanford Drury - QB will be a key figure in this game. The offense relies on him.
Jim Nox : Atlanta When you think of the players that will be on the field, you would be a fool not to think that Dean Cooley - LB can take over a game. Looking at the defense, it is clear that when he shows up, it is always entertaining.
Darren Francis : Atlanta Look for them to continue their winstreak.
Eddie Pritchard - RB shines!Eddie Pritchard - RB is looking like a million bucks out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such outstanding football, he’s got a shot at an MVP caliber season.Week 7: QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Atlanta quarterback Daniel Wilson has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The defeated the Orlando Sharks, 34 to 10. Wilson did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 19 of 27 passes for 333 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 20 to 7, and a passer rating of 121.5.Cabral sour after Mustangs loss.James Cabral was angry in his postgame interview after the Mustangs' loss. James Cabral - DT left no possibility for mistakes about his opinion of the Mustangs. 'The Mustangs' players should care more about how they carry themselves. Instead they were acting like classless clowns', a clearly bitter Cabral said.Darren Pipkin lashes out at coach after loss.Darren Pipkin was angry about the game against Bobby Manning. Moreover, he denied that the players were at fault. 'I think this roster has great promise, but certain factors are holding us back. One factor might be Bobby Manning. He has not gotten players to buy in, but I hope we can get in sync soon, but something has to give eventually.' the 20 year old CB said.Week 7: FS Porfirio Fusco (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekFS Fusco's ball hawking ability was on display in the Guardians 27-24 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Porfirio has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Guardians Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 7- 34, Sharks - 10 Kings - 16, Rebels - 13 Cannons - 49, Legion - 14 Guardians - 27, Mustangs - 24Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Washington GuardiansOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs They will keep their winstreak going. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs The Mustangs are a much better team than everyone thinks
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs They will put up a lot of points.
Dissatisfaction after -Cannons game!Ronald Bowie was not happy in an interview after the Cannons lost to the Cannons. The Cannons RB said he lost all respect for the Cannons. 'I think this game proves that sometimes teams get lucky in this league, and that the Cannons just got lucky', he said.Wolfe giving back.New Orleans benefits from community work by Rebels' DT David Wolfe. Wolfe recently has spend his free time working with troubled youth. An official statement on the matter read: 'Needless to say, the organization is proud of the Wolfe'.Week 6: CB Guy Sanders (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Guy Sanders of the Orlando Sharks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Sanders finished with 3 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR.Week 6: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Los Angeles Legion' Alfred Stoddard threw 3 touchdowns, completing 12 of 21 passes for 213 yards in the Legion victory over the New Orleans Rebels.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2021 amateur draft, season number 3 for Stoddard, has seen some impressive numbers including 11 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 6- 28, Cannons - 26 Legion - 45, Rebels - 21 Guardians - 33, Kings - 28 Mustangs - 47, Sharks - 41Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta Their offense will step up this game. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 14. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 316.8! They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed. They are 2nd in the league average yards per rush. They are 3rd in the league rushing touchdowns with 6. They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 109.4! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 33.2!
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons For this game, it should be clear that Daniel Wright - DE is going to wreck havoc for the Cannons defense. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.
Jim Nox : Atlanta I just really like the way they coach in Atlanta. Head coach Basil Little is doing great things. He is one of the best defensive minds. Believe me.
Darren Francis : Atlanta They will win again this week.
Byars: The iconNews in San Francisco is that August Byars - WR is slowly building a legacy. Byars seems to be on the minds of fans everywhere in San Francisco. He is a legend to them.Stoddard blasts coach in wake of Legion loss.Harsh words after the Legion - Scott Thompson game from Alfred Stoddard. The Legion Scott Thompson 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 Scott Thompson. He has not gotten players to buy in, but I hope we can get in sync soon, but something has to give eventually.' the 24 year old QB said.Week 5: RB Cedric Marion (SF) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 5's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Cedric Marion. His 22 att, 150 yds, 1 TD, 2 rec, 11 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 31 victory for the San Francisco Mustangs.
The former Massachusetts gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 348 Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.Week 5: FS Ronald Collins (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekFS Collins's ball hawking ability was on display in the Cannons 37-30 game with the Orlando Sharks. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Ronald has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Cannons Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 5Cannons - 37, Sharks - 30 Mustangs - 38, Legion - 31 - 30, Kings - 24 Guardians - 27, Rebels - 20Game of the Week: Atlanta at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings I am sure head coach Edward Giles has something up his sleeve for this game. They win big.
Mary Moore : Atlanta With leaders like Jonas Freed - FS and Delbert Sanches - WR in the locker room it is easy to see why the win this game.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings They will get back in the winning column this week.
Darren Francis : Atlanta When you think of the players that will be on the field, I am certain that Calvin Paterson - DE is the heart of the defense. He has been hard to contain this season.
Delbert Sanches optimistic about the future.Delbert Sanches pointed no fingers and saw the upside to the loss. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Sanches. He added: 'The Kings 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'.Week 4: DE Peter Campbell (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Campbell absolutely dominated in the Legion 27-24 game with the Las Vegas Kings. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.Week 4: QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Atlanta quarterback Daniel Wilson has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The defeated the Orlando Sharks, 37 to 23. Wilson did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 18 of 29 passes for 387 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 13 to 5, and a passer rating of 117.9.Game Recaps for Week 4- 37, Sharks - 23 Legion - 27, Kings - 24 Cannons - 27, Rebels - 10 Guardians - 17, Mustangs - 14Game of the Week: Atlanta at Orlando SharksOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks Their defense will step up this game. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 27.7. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 187 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 97.3 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 2. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.
Mary Moore : Atlanta Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Delbert Sanches - WR. Playing as a team is what gets them the win.
Jim Nox : Orlando Sharks I really think having so strong and vocal leaders like Tim Olivo - C and Robert Brown - T in the locker room and on the field is invaluable and definitely helps the Sharks win this game.
Darren Francis : Atlanta The are the real deal. This will be an action-packed affair.
Punches thrown in Los Angeles!A Frustrated Legion player has revealed that the Legion locker room is fractioning. In particular two players have been on collision course according to an anonymous player on the team who said: 'I do not know what is up with James Arnold and Jesse Redmon. They have been going at it for a while now. The rest of us are worried.'. Things exploded into the open at a recent training. In particular, a shouting match that led to punches being thrown between James Arnold - DT and Jesse Redmon - C.'.Week 3: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the Tampa Bay Cannons, 30 to 17. Brenner did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 20 of 31 passes for 414 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 12 to 0, and a passer rating of 147.6.Week 3: DE Ruben Conger (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Ruben Conger of the Orlando Sharks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Conger finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 3Kings - 30, Cannons - 17 - 17, Rebels - 10 Sharks - 35, Legion - 16Trade AlertThe Legion trade Patrick Trent - C and a Legion 2025 4th Round Pick to the for John Wilkins - C.Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels Look for their defense to dominate. But it will be a close game.
Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels Surely, the Rebels win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. It might be a high scoring game.
Jim Nox : Atlanta This week, the will count on the leadership of Jonas Freed - FS and Delbert Sanches - WR to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.
Darren Francis : Atlanta They will get another win this week. This may be where we see their true colors.
Week 2: RB Charles Ventura (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Ventura's 16 att, 199 yds, 1 TD performance against the Los Angeles Legion. Ventura from Louisiana-Lafayette was selected in round 2, 4 years ago.
Ventura now has 274 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.Dissatisfaction after -Kings game!War of words the between the and the after game. 'I think we were the best team on the field. You know, the can point to the result all they want, but they did not deserve to win this.Week 2: LB Stuart Grice (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Grice absolutely dominated in the Guardians 40-13 game with the Orlando Sharks. He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 2Guardians - 40, Sharks - 13 Rebels - 38, Kings - 28 Cannons - 28, Mustangs - 21 - 44, Legion - 6Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at New Orleans RebelsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings Looking at the teams, I agree with the popular opinion that you have to mention this CB named Robert Holcombe. He is getting paid a lot. The reason he is getting paid a lot is that he is really good. Do I need to say more?Just win baby.
Mary Moore : Las Vegas Kings The better team wins. The Kings are the better team. No argument.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings I really like their offense.
Darren Francis : Las Vegas Kings They won their last game, they will win this game.
Mustangs lost. Mustangs has something to say about that.August Byars pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Mustangs. The Mustangs WR said he lost all respect for the Mustangs. 'I think this game proves that sometimes teams get lucky in this league, and that the Mustangs just got lucky', he said.Week 1: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the Atlanta , 42 to 38. Brenner did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 24 of 35 passes for 406 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 5 to 0, and a passer rating of 147.1.Week 1: CB Martin Dooley (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Dooley's ball hawking ability was on display in the Rebels 41-17 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Martin has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Rebels Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 1Cannons - 27, Sharks - 24 Rebels - 41, Mustangs - 17 Kings - 42, - 38 Guardians - 34, Legion - 34Preseason Week 2: CB James Buchanan (NO) has suffered a major injury!The New Orleans Rebels' CB James Buchanan 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: Tampa Bay Cannons with 9 votes (Runner up: Atlanta with 7 votes)
Western Conference West Division: Las Vegas Kings with 11 votes (Runner up: Los Angeles Legion with 9 votes)Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at San Francisco MustangsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels In the context of this game, it seems a given that the offense will struggle to counter Booker Saunders - FS. Watch out for him. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs Surely, the Mustangs win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs For this match up, I cannot help but think that there is one thing you have to mention. There is this LB named Randy Cook. I expect everyone will be watching him, and he will shine.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels Their losing streak is misleading. They will win this week.
Training Camp highlightsIt looks like New Orleans Rebels hit the jackpot when they drafted Bryant, D. - LB this year. Bryant has delivered astonishing progress in trainingcamp. The sky is the ceiling for this kid!Future star for Las Vegas Kings?Boothe, M. - LB from Las Vegas Kings has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 1. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Boothe has made.Future star for Washington Guardians?Yu, C. - DT from Washington Guardians has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 2. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Yu has made.Training Camp NewsPipkin, D. - CB from Tampa Bay Cannons is living up to his round 1 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.Post Free Agency RetirementsThe following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:G Thomas Smith (N/A) has retired!G Thomas Smith (49 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.LB Jason Lott (N/A) has retired!LB Jason Lott (46 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.WR Todd Wallace (N/A) has retired!WR Todd Wallace (48 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Free Agency Round 10: Round Up15 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Robert Julian. The G out of Montana signed a $3,130,000 contract for 2 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $7,966,501.Free Agency Round 9: Round Up9 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Mark Headrick. The WR out of Iowa signed a $2,630,000 contract for 4 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Los Angeles Legion was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $4,830,000.Free Agency Round 8: Round Up18 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Craig Carmona. The G out of USC signed a $3,650,000 contract for 3 year(s) with Orlando Sharks.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Orlando Sharks was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $12,080,000.Free Agency Round 7: Round Up15 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Robert Wilcox. The WR out of Purdue signed a $4,270,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Los Angeles Legion.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legion who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $8,005,000.Free Agency Round 6: Round Up15 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Keith Escalante. The T out of Arizona State signed a $8,350,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Tampa Bay Cannons.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Atlanta was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Tampa Bay Cannons who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $13,440,000.QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) goes #1 overall!NEW YORK -- The Atlanta drafted Daniel Wilson #1 overall in the 2024 draft. The 6' 2" QB 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," Wilson said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."Moore and Nox Mock DraftPick 1: Atlanta Larry Moore: Daniel Wilson - QB Intangibles, leadership, what's not to love? He does not get fooled by coverages often. Will deliver the ball to the target with nice accuracy. Has good zip on his throws. They should not be afraid to fill a need here. He will start day one. Quality pick right here.
Jim Nox: Daniel Wilson - QB Teammates look to him for leadership, and he consistently delivers. He reads the field well. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. The ball leaves his hand with good speed. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.
Pick 2: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: Guy Sanders - CB This kid is not afraid to work hard. 'Team player', this is the correct term for him. He makes everyone around him better. Finishes tackles well. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.
Jim Nox: Guy Sanders - CB Known among his teammates as a hard worker. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. Well schooled in tackling. Good fundamentals. Smart player. Good understanding of how plays develop, and where to be. Do not be afraid to draft a position of need here. This kid is well worthy of a pick this early. Perfect situation for him, and great fit for the team.
Pick 3: Los Angeles Legion Larry Moore: Darren Pipkin - CB This is a kid who tackles well. Good instincts. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.
Jim Nox: Darren Pipkin - CB He has been trained well, and it shows in the way he tackles. great technique. Pretty fast learner. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.
Pick 4: San Francisco Mustangs Larry Moore: David Banks - FS Known for showing up early and staying late. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. Coaches like how well he tackles. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.
Jim Nox: David Banks - FS This guy understands what it means to be a pro. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Good closing speed. Can run with most players. Makes him very versatile. Coaches like how well he tackles. You need him, just get him already.
Pick 5: Washington Guardians Larry Moore: Johnathan Kozlowski - DT He is driven by the love of the sport. He brings decent strength to the position. Can collapse the pocket against weaker offensive linemen. 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.
Jim Nox: Johnathan Kozlowski - DT Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Teams want players can hold the middle. He is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.
Pick 6: New Orleans Rebels Larry Moore: Peter Campbell - DE If you ask around, everyone will tell you, this kid is all about the team. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Strong enough to flatten smaller blockers. And strong enough to not be flattened by the bigger ones. Fill the need with a quality player. Best case scenario here.
Jim Nox: Peter Campbell - DE Teammates love him. All he cares about is the team. He helps everyone succeed. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Sufficiently strong that bull rushing opponents is not off the table. Gives him more options on the field. Nothing to think about here. Pick up the kid, bring him into the building, put him om the field.
Pick 7: Tampa Bay Cannons Larry Moore: Blaine Crocker - CB Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. Liked by coaches and teammates. Rarely lets receivers get separation. Has nice speed. will be fun to watch. Do not be afraid to draft a position of need here. This kid is well worthy of a pick this early. Perfect situation for him, and great fit for the team.
Jim Nox: Blaine Crocker - CB Not afraid to lead. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. Speedy enough to cover. Will need to cushion a bit on the faster receivers, but they will account for that in the play design. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.
Pick 8: Las Vegas Kings Larry Moore: David Harris - DT No point in getting to the ball carrier if you cannot take him down. This kid tackles well. That is something teams are looking at. If you look at his tape again, you can see he reacts quickly on the field. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.
Jim Nox: David Harris - DT Solid tackler. Will not have a hard time digesting a pro playbook. This guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.
Pick 9: Atlanta Larry Moore: Cecil Duke - WR Catches the ball well, even while moving. Has the balance and shiftiness to work well on short and intermediate routes from the slot. Plays with intelligence. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.
Jim Nox: Cecil Duke - WR Has the ability to contend for the ball even in tight coverage. Has the ability to change direction fluidly, which will allow him to work will over the middle. Plays with great insticts. They will be running to the podium for this one.
Pick 10: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: John Nelson - T His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. He has sufficient strength to have a chance against grown men on the defensive line. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.
Jim Nox: John Nelson - T This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Liked by coaches and teammates. Do not underestimate the strength this kid brings to the table. Fits the bill, great quality pick, and fills a soft spot on the roster. They should have no qualms here, run to the podium and get your man.
Free Agency Round 5: Round Up8 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Randy Cook. The LB out of Southern Miss signed a $9,930,000 contract for 1 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Washington Guardians was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Washington Guardians who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $14,596,000.Free Agency Round 4: Round Up6 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Vernon Hostetler. The G out of Utah State signed a $10,470,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Los Angeles Legion.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Las Vegas Kings was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was Las Vegas Kings who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $17,750,000.Free Agency Round 3: Round Up3 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Jerome Holland. The C out of TCU signed a $9,390,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Kings.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Las Vegas Kings was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was Las Vegas Kings who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $18,450,000.Free Agency Round 2: Round Up1 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was August Byars. The WR out of Texas signed a $6,950,000 contract for 1 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $6,950,000.Free Agency Round 1: Round Up1 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Spencer Cromer. The DE out of Oregon State signed a $4,870,000 contract for 1 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $4,870,000.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 Cannons: QB CB Atlanta : QB WR DT Washington Guardians: T LB DT DE FS Orlando Sharks: T C WR CB SS Las Vegas Kings: T TE WR CB DT DE FS SS Los Angeles Legion: WR CB LB FS SS New Orleans Rebels: QB C CB DE San Francisco Mustangs: QB T WR FS
Atlanta Announce new staff.Devon Rogers will be serving as the new General Manager for the . He will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the .Draft Order: Atlanta own first overall.Pick 1: Atlanta Pick 2: Orlando Sharks Pick 3: Los Angeles Legends Pick 4: San Francisco Mustangs Pick 5: Washington Guardians Pick 6: New Orleans Rebels Pick 7: Tampa Bay Cannons Pick 8: Las Vegas Kings
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: William Conners - Offensive Coordinator - Orlando Sharks Gary Barajas - Defensive Coordinator - Las Vegas Kings Carlos Kelly - Offensive Coordinator - Las Vegas Kings Shawn Brumfield - Offensive Coordinator - Atlanta Donald Caron - Defensive Coordinator - Orlando Sharks Louis Elliott - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Rebels Bobby Manning - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Cannons David Lewis - Defensive Coordinator - Atlanta Mariano Buchanan - Defensive Coordinator - Washington Guardians Andy Beasley - Defensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Legends
Contract UpdatesThe following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season: Mathew Street - DT (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Ruben Conger - DE (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Joe Bishop - TE (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Receiving TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 5). Larry Carpenter - LB (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13). Jamie Maxwell - CB (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Reginald Hawkins - DT (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Robert Holcombe - CB (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Rich Thurman - FS (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. John Forrester - G (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 5% bonus for winning the championship. Charles Maple - LB (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Arthur Brenner - QB (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Craig Swisher - WR (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. James Jefferies - TE (Los Angeles Legends) unlocked a 10% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 42). James Sims - RB (Los Angeles Legends) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Frank Stanfield - T (Los Angeles Legends) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Otis Compton - LB (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12). Jason Caron - RB (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7). Martin Dooley - CB (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 50). John Halsey - WR (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11). Robert Penn - T (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 34). Arron Palmer - DE (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11). Bobby Paul - DT (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 8). Alejandro Baker - QB (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Francisco Satterfield - SS (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Chester Ives - LB (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13). Marquis Taylor - C (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13).
Other retirements QB Robert Vest (78 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Don Michel (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Paul Williams (75 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Emmanuel Green (68 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Vince Snowden (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Wesley James (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Thomas Neeley (65 ovr) : Career stats: 13 att, 40 yds, 1 TD, 24 rec, 137 yds, 0 TD FB David Belanger (45 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD G Lawrence Serna (58 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Pancakes G Danny Fox (57 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Pancakes G Robert Leonard (56 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Pancakes T Coleman White (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T John Bartels (51 ovr) : Career stats: 72 Pancakes T Herbert Estes (48 ovr) : Career stats: 3 Pancakes C Connie Hamer (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes TE Leo Dubose (37 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR William Stewart (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Terry Hogg (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Jeremy Torres (51 ovr) : Career stats: 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD WR Michael Martin (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Richard McCrary (49 ovr) : Career stats: 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD WR Christopher Richardson (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Harold Harris (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Alex Thornton (46 ovr) : Career stats: 18 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD WR Lemuel Camacho (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD CB Melvin Peacock (51 ovr) : Career stats: CB David Delgado (50 ovr) : Career stats: CB Kenneth Trahan (50 ovr) : Career stats: CB Johnnie Yoder (50 ovr) : Career stats: CB Bryan Stroud (48 ovr) : Career stats: CB Saul Hager (39 ovr) : Career stats: LB Paul Bostick (56 ovr) : Career stats: LB Myles Nagel (53 ovr) : Career stats: LB Alexander Jacoby (51 ovr) : Career stats: LB Hector Ray (46 ovr) : Career stats: DT Billy Andrews (47 ovr) : Career stats: 28 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF DT Travis Acosta (44 ovr) : Career stats: DT Francisco Garcia (40 ovr) : Career stats: 8 Tck, 1 Sck DT Keven Roberson (36 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck DT Jon Unger (34 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Tck, 1 Sck DE Morris Forster (51 ovr) : Career stats: 23 Tck, 5 Sck DE Carlos Goodrich (48 ovr) : Career stats: 25 Tck, 1 FF DE Terry Dahl (42 ovr) : Career stats: DE Ellis Franks (41 ovr) : Career stats: 35 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF FS Edward Dixon (56 ovr) : Career stats: FS Joshua Mintz (50 ovr) : Career stats: FS Jay Irvin (50 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck FS Christopher Dinkins (49 ovr) : Career stats: SS Robert Arias (58 ovr) : Career stats: SS Paul Potter (43 ovr) : Career stats: K Eugene Farmer (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Clarence Thompson (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG P Nicholas Taylor (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
RB Barry Atkinson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' RB Barry Atkinson has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 65 att, 225 yds, 6 TD, 6 rec, 56 yds, 1 TDLB James Donaldson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB James Donaldson has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 152 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FFDE Bill Abbott (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Bill Abbott has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 40 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 Sfty, 5 FFTE Albert Knotts (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Albert Knotts has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 27 rec, 222 yds, 0 TDT Wilbur Ireland (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Wilbur Ireland has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 65 PancakesDE Damion Brower (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Damion Brower has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 26 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FFDE Charles Smith (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Charles Smith has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 28 Tck, 12 Sck, 2 FFRB Thomas Bozeman (N/A) has retired!The N/A' RB Thomas Bozeman has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 3 att, 20 yds, 0 TDSS Robert Wright (N/A) has retired!The N/A' SS Robert Wright has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 49 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FFCB Joseph Maxfield (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Joseph Maxfield has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 71 Tck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 2 FRT Floyd Dykes (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Floyd Dykes has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 25 PancakesK Fidel Hallman (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Fidel Hallman has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 13/29 FGWR Frank Shuler (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Frank Shuler has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 223 rec, 3793 yds, 21 TDK Brian Ashby (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Brian Ashby has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 62/77 FGRB Shawn Byers (N/A) has retired!The N/A' RB Shawn Byers has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 315 att, 1370 yds, 14 TD, 40 rec, 529 yds, 3 TDQB Nathaniel Jordan (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Nathaniel Jordan has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 156/250, 1698 yds, 9 TDLB Thomas Wilcox (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Thomas Wilcox has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 108 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 2 FRSS Charles Johnson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' SS Charles Johnson has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 101 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int, 1 FFLB John McCaskill (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB John McCaskill has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 70 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TDT Terry Curry (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Terry Curry has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 89 PancakesLB Fredrick Phillips (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Fredrick Phillips has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 603 Tck, 8 Sck, 9 Int, 15 FF, 8 FRK William Moore (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K William Moore has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 22/29 FGSS Franklin Cothran (N/A) has retired!The N/A' SS Franklin Cothran has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 493 Tck, 14 Sck, 9 Int, 1 Def TD, 8 FF, 3 FRTE Richard Parker (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Richard Parker has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 193 rec, 2504 yds, 19 TDCB Edward Dumas (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Edward Dumas has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 397 Tck, 5 Sck, 10 Int, 1 Def TD, 13 FF, 5 FRDT Howard Boland (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DT Howard Boland has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 113 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 2 FRT Jeff Dunham (SF) has retired!The San Francisco Mustangs' T Jeff Dunham has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 440 PancakesFS Stacy Worden (SF) has retired!The San Francisco Mustangs' FS Stacy Worden has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 56 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FFLB Stephen Newman (NO) has retired!The New Orleans Rebels' LB Stephen Newman has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 520 Tck, 11 Sck, 3 Int, 2 Blk FG, 9 FF, 4 FRDE Randall Fultz (LA) has retired!The Los Angeles Legends' DE Randall Fultz has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 81 Tck, 21 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FRRB Charles Beaulieu (LA) has retired!The Los Angeles Legends' RB Charles Beaulieu has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 516 att, 1940 yds, 15 TD, 38 rec, 306 yds, 1 TDWR Jimmie Tucker (LA) has retired!The Los Angeles Legends' WR Jimmie Tucker has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 218 rec, 2960 yds, 23 TDSS Merrill Mosby (LA) has retired!The Los Angeles Legends' SS Merrill Mosby has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 129 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 1 FF, 3 FRRB Charles Ruth (LV) has retired!The Las Vegas Kings' RB Charles Ruth has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 138 att, 529 yds, 6 TD, 9 rec, 204 yds, 3 TDRB Billy Jackson (ORL) has retired!The Orlando Sharks' RB Billy Jackson has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 1758 att, 7685 yds, 67 TD, 95 rec, 628 yds, 3 TDFS Tomas Howard (ORL) has retired!The Orlando Sharks' FS Tomas Howard has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 359 Tck, 4 Sck, 19 Int, 4 Def TD, 10 FF, 6 FRRB Luis Tuggle (WSH) has retired!The Washington Guardians' RB Luis Tuggle has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 1401 att, 5559 yds, 39 TD, 216 rec, 1769 yds, 12 TDG John Roland (ATL) has retired!The Atlanta ' G John Roland has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 72 PancakesDT Robert Bandy (ATL) has retired!The Atlanta ' DT Robert Bandy has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 41 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FRQB Robert Shirley (ATL) has retired!The Atlanta ' QB Robert Shirley has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 13/14, 80 yds, 2 TD |