Western Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Western Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2026. QB Jamison Carder - Kings (106/197, 2276 yds, 16 TD) QB James Delarosa - Rebels (233/348, 2811 yds, 20 TD) QB Alejandro Baker - Mustangs (268/403, 3308 yds, 32 TD) RB Randy Munoz - Kings (289 att, 1128 yds, 10 TD, 24 rec, 566 yds, 5 TD) RB Eddie Pritchard - Rebels (220 att, 1055 yds, 10 TD, 21 rec, 246 yds, 2 TD) RB Cedric Marion - Mustangs (253 att, 960 yds, 4 TD, 20 rec, 136 yds, 0 TD) FB Lee Clemmons - Mustangs (12 att, 41 yds, 0 TD, 21 rec, 148 yds, 1 TD) G John Forrester - Kings (59 Pancakes) G Curtis Roy - Rebels (55 Pancakes) G Charles Johnson - Rebels (49 Pancakes) T Robert Wallace - Kings (110 Pancakes) T John Gooding - Rebels (69 Pancakes) T Matthew Binkley - Mustangs (61 Pancakes) C Jerome Holland - Kings (52 Pancakes) C Marquis Taylor - Mustangs (41 Pancakes) TE Joseph White - Kings (50 rec, 810 yds, 2 TD) TE Donald Urban - Mustangs (57 rec, 798 yds, 9 TD) WR Steven Cowan - Kings (46 rec, 870 yds, 7 TD) WR Leo Alvarado - Legion (73 rec, 1261 yds, 6 TD) WR Cecil Duke - Legion (55 rec, 785 yds, 8 TD) WR John Halsey - Rebels (69 rec, 1166 yds, 7 TD) WR Byron Gallardo - Mustangs (52 rec, 757 yds, 8 TD) CB Robert Morales - Legion (67 Tck, 6 Int, 3 Def TD, 2 FF) CB John Greene - Mustangs (55 Tck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD) CB Donald Baca - Mustangs (82 Tck, 1 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD) LB Arthur Alfred - Kings (77 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF) LB Mary Boothe - Kings (76 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FR) LB Richard Post - Legion (106 Tck, 2 FF) LB David Bryant - Rebels (59 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF) LB Luis Brown - Mustangs (75 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 Sfty, 1 FF) LB Jose Bock - Mustangs (96 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF) DT James Marler - Kings (35 Tck, 1 Sck) DT Zachary Rector - Rebels (61 Tck, 6 Sck) DT Bobby Paul - Mustangs (13 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR) DT David Harris - Mustangs (36 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF, 2 FR) DE Peter Campbell - Legion (39 Tck, 9 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR) DE William Pauley - Rebels (50 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 FF) DE Arron Palmer - Mustangs (35 Tck, 9 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR) FS Rich Thurman - Kings (71 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int) FS Booker Saunders - Rebels (60 Tck, 6 Int, 1 FF, 2 FR) SS Matthew Boehm - Legion (61 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) SS Heriberto Linn - Mustangs (62 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FR) K Ernest Hodges - Legion (30/34 FG) P John Musser - Mustangs (3490 yards, 29 inside 20)Eastern Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Eastern Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2026. QB James Woods - Cannons (274/406, 3792 yds, 33 TD) QB Daniel Wilson - (328/466, 4230 yds, 32 TD) QB Lawrence Finch - Guardians (268/424, 2667 yds, 12 TD) RB Douglas Holt - Cannons (206 att, 770 yds, 10 TD, 19 rec, 113 yds, 2 TD) RB Charles Ventura - (258 att, 1136 yds, 12 TD, 13 rec, 105 yds, 1 TD) RB Brooks Landis - Sharks (200 att, 789 yds, 3 TD, 10 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD) FB Adolph Witherspoon - (37 att, 50 yds, 1 TD) G Ahmed Appel - (25 Pancakes) G Dale Hernandez - Sharks (34 Pancakes) G Nickolas Chitwood - Sharks (42 Pancakes) T Lawrence Lara - (61 Pancakes) T Eric Corley - (55 Pancakes) T Steven Allman - Guardians (53 Pancakes) C John Eckert - Cannons (38 Pancakes) C Raymond Bellamy - Sharks (44 Pancakes) TE Tom Searcy - Cannons (65 rec, 826 yds, 5 TD) TE Roberto Howe - (47 rec, 463 yds, 3 TD) WR Robert Greathouse - Cannons (73 rec, 1185 yds, 8 TD) WR Robert Duarte - Cannons (56 rec, 999 yds, 11 TD) WR Delbert Sanches - (74 rec, 1318 yds, 13 TD) WR Ty Martin - (80 rec, 1102 yds, 8 TD) WR Stacey Darby - Sharks (81 rec, 1303 yds, 7 TD) CB Earl Farrington - Cannons (68 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) CB Darren Pipkin - Cannons (76 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR) CB Dennis Franks - (63 Tck, 7 Int, 2 FF) LB David Richardson - Cannons (57 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR) LB Jonathan Posey - Cannons (88 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR) LB Michael Archer - (70 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF) LB Robert Calhoun - Guardians (68 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF) LB Joe Chance - Guardians (76 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF) LB Stevie Renfro - Guardians (65 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR) DT Otha Kimble - Cannons (46 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF) DT Raphael Adams - (40 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF) DT Johnathan Kozlowski - Guardians (33 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF) DT Laurence Kinsey - Sharks (54 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF) DE Daniel Wright - Cannons (47 Tck, 9 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR) DE Calvin Paterson - (35 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF) DE Enoch Robinson - Guardians (28 Tck, 9 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR) FS Ronald Collins - Cannons (54 Tck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD) FS Jonas Freed - (44 Tck, 1 Blk FG, 1 FF, 1 FR) SS Clifford Mack - Cannons (48 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) SS Derek Acuna - (56 Tck, 1 FF, 2 FR) K James Mcmillan - Sharks (30/40 FG) P Kevin Patten - (2357 yards, 18 inside 20)QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins League MVP!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 MVP award by amassing season totals of 328/466, 4230 yds, 32 TD.
"I'm honored to receive this award because of the number of other worthy candidates who had some great years," Wilson said. "It was just fun for me, truly, to watch them. I'm just glad to be a part of it."CB Robert Morales (LA) wins Defensive Player of the Year!NEW YORK -- In his own view, Robert Morales put together his best professional season in 2026. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2026 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile Morales had 67 tackles, 0 sacks, 6 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles with 3 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Legion' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Morales a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Playoff MVP!NEW YORK -- The Atlanta ' QB took home the 2026 Playoff MVP award today. Wilson won the award by amassing playoff totals of 35/47, 472 yds, 6 TD.SS Matthew Boehm (LA) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Legion' SS was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Boehm won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 61 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR.QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the Year!Atlanta quarterback Daniel Wilson is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Wilson received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Wilson in 2026 had 4230 yards and 32 TDs, with only 6 interceptions for a QB Rating of 116.1.T Robert Wallace (LV) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' T was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Wallace won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 110 Pancakes.Atlanta resigns Shawn Brumfield as Offensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given Shawn Brumfield a new contract. Brumfield will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 8 years earning 4.5 million pr year.2026 ChampionshipThe Atlanta have defeated the New Orleans Rebels in the 2026 Championship.
The final score was 35 - 17 Rebels.
Daniel Wilson - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense John Littlefield - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.Con Championship GameThe New Orleans Rebels have defeated the San Francisco Mustangs in the 2026 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Mustangs 27 - 31 Rebels.
John Halsey - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Luis Brown - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.Con Championship GameThe Atlanta have defeated the Tampa Bay Cannons in the 2026 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Cannons 17 - 27 .
Delbert Sanches - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Dennis Franks - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Week 15: WR Steven Cowan (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekSteven Cowan of the Las Vegas Kings receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 7 rec, 120 yds, 1 TD effort. The former Round 3 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 870 yards on the season. lost. casts blame.Harsh words after the Guardians - game from Kenneth Swain. The C called out the ' players, suggesting some of his teammates were phoning it in. The C said he felt certain player, such as Blaine Crocker - CB, 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 15: LB Arthur Alfred (LV) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Alfred absolutely dominated in the Kings 24-17 game with the New Orleans Rebels. He finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.Game Recaps for Week 15Guardians - 27, Cannons - 13 Kings - 24, Rebels - 17 Legion - 20, Sharks - 16Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Washington GuardiansOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons For this game, my research indicates that James Woods will be dominant here. The young QB is going to cause headaches for any defense. This week is no difference. Get your popcorn ready.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons They will keep their winstreak going.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons I have a lot of respect for head coach Steven Perez. He is doing great things in Tampa Bay. He is one of the best defensive minds. This should be some good football.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons I do not think you get very far against their defense. They are 5th in sacks with 31. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 22.5. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 250.9 per game. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles.
Sanches not down after close loss.Delbert Sanches was not pessimistic in an interview after the lost to the Cannons. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Sanches. He added: 'The Cannons 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'.Ventura a legendReports out of Atlanta tell us that Charles Ventura - RB is slowly building a legacy. Ventura seems to be on the minds of fans everywhere in Atlanta. He is a legend to them.Week 14: LB Luis Brown (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Luis Brown of the San Francisco Mustangs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Brown finished with 4 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Week 14: QB James Woods (TB) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Tampa Bay Cannons' James Woods threw 5 touchdowns, completing 29 of 45 passes for 318 yards in the Cannons victory over the Atlanta .
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 8 for Woods, has seen some impressive numbers including 33 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 14Cannons - 38, - 35 Mustangs - 43, Legion - 17 Kings - 40, Guardians - 13 Rebels - 38, Sharks - 19Game of the Week: Atlanta at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta This should be obvious to anyone who looks a the teams.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons It may come down to the wire though.
Jim Nox : Atlanta I am sure head coach Basil Little has something up his sleeve for this game. He is one of the best defensive minds.
Darren Francis : Atlanta You just have to look at their defense. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 20.9. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 223.2 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 105.3 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 13. They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 1st in forced fumbles. It might be a high scoring game.
Washington Guardians surprise everyone!The Washington Guardians have managed an unlikely win against Atlanta . The appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the Guardians kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the Guardians fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.Week 13: 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 Guardians defeated the Atlanta , 34 to 27. Finch did his part, throwing 1 touchdowns, completing 22 of 35 passes for 202 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 10 to 13, and a passer rating of 73.4.Farrington delighted after Cannons victory.Earl Farrington did not hold his tongue in a post game interview. 'I think we were clearly the better team. You know, the Sharks talk a big game, but then this game gave context to that.Week 13: CB Donald Baca (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Baca's ball hawking ability was on display in the Mustangs 48-16 game with the Orlando Sharks. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Donald has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Mustangs Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 13Guardians - 34, - 27 Rebels - 38, Kings - 34 Cannons - 17, Legion - 14 Mustangs - 48, Sharks - 16Tampa Bay Cannons resigns Grover Cline as Offensive CoordinatorThe Cannons have announced that they have given Grover Cline a new contract. Cline will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 3.5 million pr year.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Los Angeles LegionOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons The leadership on the Cannons is great. You look at guys like Ronald Bowie - RB and what he does for a team. Leadership like that helps you win games.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles Legion For this game, my opinion is that Dario Harrison - DT always has an impact. The offense will have to gameplan for him if they want to stand even the slightest chance.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legion Their defense will step up this game. They are 4th in sacks with 26. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 23.4. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 272.3 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 106.2 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 14. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons They are well coached. I am sure head coach Steven Perez has them prepared for this game. He is doing some clever things with his defense.
Johnson unhappy after Rebels close loss.Charles Johnson pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Rebels. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Rebels Charles Johnson - G. 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 12: 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 Las Vegas Kings, 27 to 21. Wilson did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 25 of 31 passes for 335 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 26 to 5, and a passer rating of 114.2.Week 12: LB Kenneth Guerrero (NO) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Kenneth Guerrero of the New Orleans Rebels has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Guerrero finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.Game Recaps for Week 12Sharks - 21, Guardians - 10 Rebels - 28, Mustangs - 10 - 27, Kings - 21Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings For this game, I have to point out that Albert O'Brien - LB will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Mary Moore : Las Vegas Kings I just have this gut feeling.
Jim Nox : Las Vegas Kings I really think having so strong and vocal leaders like Arthur Alfred - LB and Vernon Hostetler - G in the locker room and on the field is invaluable and definitely helps the Kings win this game.
Darren Francis : Atlanta They are well coached. I am sure head coach Basil Little has them prepared for this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense. A close win.
Week 11: RB Randy Munoz (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 11's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Randy Munoz. His 28 att, 131 yds, 0 TD, 5 rec, 119 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 34 victory for the Tampa Bay Cannons.
The former Northwestern gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 797 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.Sanders blasts Joe Bishop - TE in wake of Sharks loss.Harsh words after the Kings - Sharks game from Guy Sanders. The Sharks CB called out the Sharks' players, suggesting some of his teammates were phoning it in. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 25 year old CB said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Joe Bishop - TE was one of the players he had in mind.Week 11: CB Robert Morales (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Morales's ball hawking ability was on display in the Legion 36-10 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Robert has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Legion Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 11Legion - 36, Guardians - 10 Sharks - 35, Rebels - 34 Cannons - 38, Kings - 34 - 27, Mustangs - 15Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. He will lead the way and help them win.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons This defense is likely to step up this week. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 21. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 249.1 per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 10. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons They are well coached. I am sure head coach Steven Perez has them prepared for this game. Defensively he makes great adjustments.
Ventura stating his case to historyNews in Atlanta is that the media presense of Charles Ventura - RB is getting a lot of attention. His recent interviews have gathered a lot of viewers, and fans regularly chants his name when he sees the field.Renfro targets DE Steven McClain after Guardians loss.Stevie Renfro pointed the finger at his fellow Guardians 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. Stevie Renfro - LB was clearly upset after the Guardians loss. 'We need to look at ourselves. If you are Steven McClain (DE), 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 LB said.Week 10: LB Luis Brown (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Brown absolutely dominated in the Mustangs 28-27 game with the New Orleans Rebels. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Sfty.Week 10: RB Randy Munoz (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 10's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Randy Munoz. His 16 att, 112 yds, 2 TD, 1 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 48 to 9 victory for the Las Vegas Kings.
The former Northwestern gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 666 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.Game Recaps for Week 10- 31, Guardians - 10 Mustangs - 28, Rebels - 27 Cannons - 23, Legion - 20 Kings - 48, Sharks - 9Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons The Cannons win. I see no reason to think otherwise. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. He will lead the way and help them win. This may be where we see their true colors.
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Legion They won their last game, they will win this game.
Week 9: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Las Vegas Kings' Arthur Brenner threw 3 touchdowns, completing 24 of 30 passes for 421 yards in the Mustangs victory over the Las Vegas Kings.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 12 for Brenner, has seen some impressive numbers including 5 touchdown passes this season.Crespo complains after Guardians loss.Walter Crespo pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Guardians. Walter Crespo - WR left no possibility for mistakes about his opinion of the Guardians. 'The Guardians' players should care more about how they carry themselves. Instead they were acting like classless clowns', a clearly bitter Crespo said.Week 9: DE Enoch Robinson (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Robinson absolutely dominated in the Cannons 41-7 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 3 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 9Cannons - 41, Guardians - 7 Mustangs - 38, Kings - 35 Legion - 41, Sharks - 21 - 41, Rebels - 28San Francisco Mustangs resigns Douglas Costa as Defensive CoordinatorThe Mustangs have announced that they have given Douglas Costa a new contract. Costa will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 6 years earning 4.5 million pr year.Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons In this game, popular opinion is that the Cannons' offense goes through Keith Escalante - T. When he is at his best, the Cannons offense is like a well oiled machine. They might even blow them out.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 2nd in sacks with 22. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 241.4 per game. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 108 yards per game. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons They will keep their winstreak going. Can't lose.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons I think having a leader like Ronald Bowie - RB is the kind of thing that will help the Cannons win this game.
Washington Guardians pull off the upset!The Washington Guardians surprises everyone with an unlikely road win against New Orleans Rebels. The Rebels never manage to take control of the game, while the Guardians kept grinding and drove the victory home. The Rebels players had expected an easy victory, and this will be a bitter loss and a tough blow to the self-respect of the program. Meanwhile the Guardians fans are ecstatic and are already entertaining thoughts about a cinderella future.Nolen targets TE Jerrold Forsythe after Legion loss.Irvin Nolen was furious with his team in an interview after the Legion lost. He called out the effort on both offense and defense. 'These guys, they do not seem hungry. We have to get on the same page. Are we doing this or not?', he complained. The Legion FB said he felt certain player, such as Jerrold Forsythe - TE, 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 8: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Washington Guardians' Lawrence Finch threw 3 touchdowns, completing 33 of 47 passes for 381 yards in the Guardians victory over the New Orleans Rebels.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 11 for Finch, has seen some impressive numbers including 9 touchdown passes this season.Week 8: LB Stevie Renfro (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Renfro absolutely dominated in the Guardians 31-24 game with the New Orleans Rebels. He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 8Sharks - 24, - 21 Kings - 41, Legion - 24 Cannons - 30, Mustangs - 14 Guardians - 31, Rebels - 24Los Angeles Legion resigns Scott Thompson as Head CoachThe Legion have announced that they have given Scott Thompson a new contract. Thompson will continue to serve as Head Coach for 3 years earning 6.5 million pr year.San Francisco Mustangs resigns Ted Nelson as Offensive CoordinatorThe Mustangs have announced that they have given Ted Nelson a new contract. Nelson will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 4.5 million pr year.Atlanta resigns David Lewis as Defensive CoordinatorThe have announced that they have given David Lewis a new contract. Lewis will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 4.5 million pr year.Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons A close win.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons I think their offense will carry them. They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 19. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 309.1! They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 4th in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 7. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 120.3! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 32.3!
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs Looking at how the teams match up, I see that the offense will struggle to counter Heriberto Linn - SS. Watch out for him. Get your popcorn ready.
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs Looking at the teams, my money would be on that Heriberto Linn - SS will be a key figure in this game. There is a reason they are paying him this much. They will expect him to deliver this week. You heard it here first.
Week 7: LB Robert Carvalho (LV) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Carvalho absolutely dominated in the Kings 24-21 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF.Week 7: QB Shawn Leighton (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Orlando Sharks' Shawn Leighton threw 4 touchdowns, completing 25 of 35 passes for 424 yards in the Sharks victory over the Washington Guardians.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2020 amateur draft, season number 6 for Leighton, has seen some impressive numbers including 11 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 7Sharks - 41, Guardians - 38 Kings - 24, Mustangs - 21 Cannons - 27, Rebels - 20 Legion - 25, - 21Week 7: RB Danny Clifford (ORL) has suffered a major injury!The Orlando Sharks' RB Danny Clifford has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels With leaders like John Gooding - T and Zachary Rector - DT in the locker room it is easy to see why the Rebels win this game.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons They will increase their winstreak to two this week.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons Look for their defense to dominate. They are 5th in sacks with 8. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 24.8. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 290 per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 8. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons For this match up, I think a good bet is that Earl Farrington - CB can drive quarterbacks crazy. Look for him to dominate.
Big boys shows the way in Las Vegas.The O-Line from Kings are totally crushing opponents this year. They’ve given up only 9 sacks in 5 games while collecting 194 pancakes.Week 6: WR Eddie McCaffrey (NO) wins Offensive Player of the WeekMcCaffrey's 3 rec, 134 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the New Orleans Rebels. This weeks 134 receiving yards bring his season total to 411 yards with 3 touchdowns on the season.
"To Eddie, 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." - Rebels CoachWeek 6: CB Darren Pipkin (TB) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Darren Pipkin of the Tampa Bay Cannons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Pipkin finished with 9 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Game Recaps for Week 6Cannons - 41, Sharks - 30 Mustangs - 24, Legion - 6 Rebels - 33, Guardians - 23 - 20, Kings - 17Week 6: WR Eddie McCaffrey (NO) has suffered a major injury!The New Orleans Rebels' WR Eddie McCaffrey has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Los Angeles LegionOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs In this game, I think that Heriberto Linn - SS is a guy who will carry the game. I think he will do so this week as well. This will be an action-packed affair.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs Head coach Adrian Swanson has this team running like a well oiled machine. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legion I really like their offense. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 10. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 279.6! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 5. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 109.4! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 28.2! The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Legion They will get another win this week.
Week 5: CB Donald Baca (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Donald Baca of the San Francisco Mustangs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Baca finished with 9 Tck, 2 Int.Week 5: RB Eddie Pritchard (NO) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 5's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Eddie Pritchard. His 18 att, 203 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 17 victory for the New Orleans Rebels.
The former Michigan State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 318 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.Fight breaks out at the Guardians' facility.An individual with connections in the Guardians' locker room says that the Guardians 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 Stevie Renfro and Robert Calhoun. 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 Stevie Renfro - LB and Robert Calhoun - LB.'.Game Recaps for Week 5- 24, Sharks - 10 Legion - 38, Kings - 3 Rebels - 38, Cannons - 17 Mustangs - 23, Guardians - 13Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at New Orleans RebelsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons Believe me.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons All aboard the Cannons hypetrain. You heard it here first.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons When you think of the players that will be on the field, it is likely that the defense will need to contain a player like Keith Escalante - T. Expect him to show up in a big way.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. He will lead the way and help them win. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Welker targets coach Scott Thompson after Legion loss.Johnathan Welker blasted the gameplan after the loss to the Scott Thompson. It is the coaches' responsibility to make sure we are prepared for what they throw at us. They failed us. '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 32 year old WR said.Week 4: RB Randy Munoz (LV) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 4's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Randy Munoz. His 22 att, 134 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 13 victory for the Las Vegas Kings.
The former Northwestern gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 245 Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.Week 4: DT Lester Rhoads (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDT Lester Rhoads of the Washington Guardians has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Rhoads finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 4Cannons - 49, Sharks - 10 Rebels - 44, Legion - 23 - 35, Mustangs - 19 Kings - 38, Guardians - 13Trade AlertThe Legion trade Grant Kitchen - RB and a Legion 2027 5th Round Pick to the for Douglas Rico - RB.Game of the Week: Orlando Sharks at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks People tend to underestimate their defense. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 25.5. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 246.5 per game. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons This will be an action-packed affair.
Jim Nox : Orlando Sharks Look for them to build on their last win.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. He will lead the way and help them win. Lots of points scored.
Week 3: DE Peter Campbell (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Campbell absolutely dominated in the Legion 40-17 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.Week 3: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Los Angeles Legion quarterback Alfred Stoddard has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Legion defeated the Washington Guardians, 40 to 17. Stoddard did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 22 of 31 passes for 213 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 5 to 3, and a passer rating of 89.8.Optimism after -Rebels game!Encouraging words after the - Rebels game. 'I think we played well and showed some things. The Rebels 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 30 year old FS said.Game Recaps for Week 3Rebels - 33, - 23 Sharks - 30, Kings - 23 Legion - 40, Guardians - 17 Cannons - 24, Mustangs - 24Trade AlertThe Sharks trade Craig Carmona - G and a Sharks 2027 3rd Round Pick to the Kings for Carl Hill - G.Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at San Francisco MustangsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs Their win streak will not be broken in this game. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs For this game, a good bet is that there is this G named Francis Ralston. I expect everyone will be watching him, and he will shine.
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs Looking at the two rosters, it seems obvious that they will struggle with containing players like Heriberto Linn - SS. Expect him to show up in a big way.
Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs I just really like the way they coach in San Francisco. Head coach Adrian Swanson is doing great things. He is a great offensive mind.
Lawrence Kelsey lashes out at coach after loss.Harsh words after the Guardians - Isreal Lundy game from Lawrence Kelsey. The Guardians Isreal Lundy pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. Lawrence Kelsey - FS was clearly upset in the Guardians 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 Isreal Lundy saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Head Coach', the FS said.Drury a Mustangs legendThe commisioner, in a recent interview, hinted that the media presense of Sanford Drury - QB is getting a lot of attention. His recent interviews have gathered a lot of viewers, and fans regularly chants his name when he sees the field.Week 2: SS Matthew Boehm (LA) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Boehm's ball hawking ability was on display in the 30-6 game with the Los Angeles Legion. He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
"Matthew has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Legion Defensive CoordinatorWeek 2: QB James Woods (TB) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Tampa Bay Cannons quarterback James Woods has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cannons defeated the Las Vegas Kings, 38 to 21. Woods did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 22 of 25 passes for 364 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 8 to 1, and a passer rating of 140.7.Game Recaps for Week 2Cannons - 38, Kings - 21 - 30, Legion - 6 Mustangs - 28, Sharks - 27Trade AlertThe Cannons trade Raymond Stoddard - G and a Cannons 2027 4th Round Pick to the Mustangs for Robert Julian - G.Game of the Week: Las Vegas Kings at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings They are furious with their losing streak. They will be fired up and I would not want to face them right now. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons In this game, it is likely that Darren Pipkin - CB will drive the quarterback crazy. Look for him to dominate. This will be a great game to watch.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. He will lead the way and help them win.
Darren Francis : Las Vegas Kings We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet.
Stamm points fingers after Guardians loss.Shawn Stamm 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'. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 27 year old RB said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Marlon Craig - WR was one of the players he had in mind.Aguilar in trouble again?Legion have confirmed that they have made Charles Aguilar - TE available for federal investigators. Surely, this in not the kind of story the Legion want to have to deal with. 'We want to focus on football. Having to deal with all the stories coming out about Legion takes away from that', said an anonymous source in the front office.Week 1: 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 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.Week 1: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Los Angeles Legion quarterback Alfred Stoddard has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Legion defeated the New Orleans Rebels, 34 to 23. Stoddard did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 19 of 25 passes for 230 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 2 to 1, and a passer rating of 113.8.Game Recaps for Week 1Cannons - 30, - 26 Legion - 34, Rebels - 23 Mustangs - 41, Guardians - 17Week 1: T Keith Escalante (TB) has suffered a major injury!The Tampa Bay Cannons' T Keith Escalante has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 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 8 votes (Runner up: Orlando Sharks with 7 votes)
Western Conference West Division: Las Vegas Kings with 10 votes (Runner up: New Orleans Rebels with 8 votes)Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at New Orleans RebelsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels I really think having so strong and vocal leaders like John Gooding - T and Zachary Rector - DT in the locker room and on the field is invaluable and definitely helps the Rebels win this game. They might even win with three touchdowns.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles Legion In the context of this game, you would be a fool not to think that Alfred Stoddard - QB will dominate the defense. This is going to be great to watch. They might even win with three touchdowns.
Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels Certainly, this defense will have a good game. This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels Lots of points scored.
Future star for Orlando Sharks?Poindexter, J. - RB from Orlando Sharks 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 Poindexter has made.A hidden gem?Weinberg, D. - TE has turned some heads at the training facility of the Washington Guardians. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.Tampa Bay Cannons fans are excited.News from the camp of Tampa Bay Cannons has it that Pipkin, D. - CB has been blowing the minds of coaches and fans. Pipkin was expected to contribute early, but his development in camp has still been a pleasant surprise for everyone.Keith Escalante compares himself to Rebels' John GoodingT Keith Escalante had words of praise for himself in a recent interview. 'I am one of the best Ts 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 John Gooding - T is not one of them.' the 28 year old T said.Training Camp highlightsIt looks like Tampa Bay Cannons hit the jackpot when they drafted Olive, J. - DE this year. Olive has delivered astonishing progress in trainingcamp. The sky is the ceiling for this kid!Player ReleaseThe Las Vegas Kings have released Irvin Nolen - FB.TE Gus Hogue (N/A) has retired!TE Gus Hogue (52 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.LB Alex Goodwin (N/A) has retired!LB Alex Goodwin (51 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.SS William Johnson (N/A) has retired!SS William Johnson (68 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:DT Darren Allen (N/A) has retired!DT Darren Allen (68 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.G Daniel Masterson (N/A) has retired!G Daniel Masterson (64 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Free Agency Round 10: Round Up1 players signed this week.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Orlando Sharks was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $735,000.Free Agency Round 9: Round Up2 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Franklin Hedges. The DT out of South Carolina signed a $1,540,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Orlando Sharks.
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 Orlando Sharks who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,540,000.Free Agency Round 8: Round Up6 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Roger Albertson. The QB out of Delaware signed a $3,780,000 contract for 4 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 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $5,672,001.Free Agency Round 7: Round Up17 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Kenneth Swain. The C out of Wisconsin signed a $19,632,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Atlanta .
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Orlando Sharks was the most active signing a total of 6 player(s).
The biggest spender was Atlanta who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $19,632,000.C Kenneth Swain (ATL) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Kenneth Swain, one of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $19,632,000 to play for the Atlanta .Free Agency Round 6: Round Up15 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Heriberto Linn. The SS out of Towson signed a $6,890,000 contract for 3 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
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 Atlanta who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $11,752,500.Player ReleaseThe New Orleans Rebels have released Kenneth Swain - C.CB Matthew Lombard (ORL) goes #1 overall!NEW YORK -- The Orlando Sharks drafted Matthew Lombard #1 overall in the 2026 draft. The 6' 2" CB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Sharks 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," Lombard said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."Moore and Nox Mock DraftPick 1: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: Matthew Lombard - CB Nice instincts. It is all about fit here. Is there a guy at a position of need, worthy of a pick this high? The answer, obviously, is 'heck yeah'.
Jim Nox: Matthew Lombard - CB His college teammates all point to how smart he is. 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 2: Atlanta Larry Moore: Noble Estes - WR He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Fine catching ability, often comes down with the ball even when pressured. Will not have a hard time digesting a pro playbook. 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: Noble Estes - WR His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. Will hold onto the ball if he gets his hands on it. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.
Pick 3: Los Angeles Legion Larry Moore: Derek Acuna - SS People fall in love with his speed. There is a reason for that. Speed is important in your backfield, and this guy can run. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.
Jim Nox: Matthew Binkley - T This kid puts in the work. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Driving up his value is his ability to block on run plays. Teams need kids who can hold their own against fully grown men. Reacts quickly and puts himself in a position to make a play. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.
Pick 4: San Francisco Mustangs Larry Moore: Jesus Fulmer - C Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. He has the strength to throw defenders around, and not just the linebackers. Execution in the running game is something coaches have noticed about him. He blocks pretty well. It is all about fit here. Is there a guy at a position of need, worthy of a pick this high? The answer, obviously, is 'heck yeah'.
Jim Nox: Jesus Fulmer - C A leader on the field and in the locker room. Rarely do a player this young bench pres this much. This kind of physical foundation given him an incredible ceiling. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. 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 5: Washington Guardians Larry Moore: Matthew Binkley - T Known for showing up early and staying late. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. He is alert and reacts well on the field. 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: Robert Wallace - T A real leader! Teammates love him. All he cares about is the team. He helps everyone succeed. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. This is a young man who, in terms of strength, can go toe to toe with the biggest defensive linemen. Scouts love his understanding for opening running lanes in the running game. 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.
Pick 6: New Orleans Rebels Larry Moore: Daniel Wentworth - FS Raised to know the value of hard work. Well liked in the locker room. Consistently makes good decisions on the field. Fans, coaches, and teammates alike will be ecstatic to get him on the team. He fits what they need, he is such a great talent. Everything lines up.
Jim Nox: Daniel Wentworth - FS Raised to know the value of hard work. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. Very coachable. He can do what they want. He will deliver results early. He fits a need. End of story.
Pick 7: Las Vegas Kings Larry Moore: Robert Wallace - T A real leader! If you ask around, everyone will tell you, this kid is all about the team. The guy has gets along with everyone. This guy is built like a tank. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. Fans, coaches, and teammates alike will be ecstatic to get him on the team. He fits what they need, he is such a great talent. Everything lines up.
Jim Nox: James Alves - QB His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. He understands playing offense at the pro level. Good enough accuracy to play with the pros, and definitely the foundation to be great. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.
Pick 8: Tampa Bay Cannons Larry Moore: Steven McClain - DE Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. It is all about fit here. Is there a guy at a position of need, worthy of a pick this high? The answer, obviously, is 'heck yeah'.
Jim Nox: Clarence Thompson - LB Pretty clever. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.
Pick 9: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: Brandon Sample - CB Intangibles, leadership, what's not to love? Raised to know the value of teamwork. He is smart, and plays with good instincts. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.
Jim Nox: Keith Nelson - CB A real leader! Raised to know the value of hard work. 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.
Pick 10: Atlanta Larry Moore: Keith Nelson - CB The kind of leadership he shows makes coaches salivate. His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Some might say this is a 'need' pick, but we must remember, this is a really good player as well. He will contribute early and often. No losers here.
Jim Nox: Lewis Potter - DE Pretty bright kid. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.
Free Agency Round 5: Round Up8 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Erich Holcomb. The G out of Utah signed a $9,510,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Tampa Bay Cannons.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was Tampa Bay Cannons who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $17,000,000.Free Agency Round 4: Round Up6 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Dean Cooley. The LB out of Toledo signed a $14,148,000 contract for 2 year(s) with New Orleans Rebels.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Atlanta was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was New Orleans Rebels who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $14,148,000.Free Agency Round 3: Round Up5 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Francis Brogan. The C out of Harvard signed a $6,790,000 contract for 1 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 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was Washington Guardians who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $11,840,000.Free Agency Round 2: Round Up2 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Roy Padilla. The QB out of Miami (FL) signed a $16,730,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Los Angeles Legion.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Los Angeles Legion was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legion who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $16,730,000.Free Agency Round 1: Round Up4 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Kenneth Swain. The C out of Wisconsin signed a $17,880,000 contract for 1 year(s) with New Orleans Rebels.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was New Orleans Rebels who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $17,880,000.C Kenneth Swain (NO) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Kenneth Swain, one of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $17,880,000 to play for the New Orleans Rebels.Player ReleaseThe Washington Guardians have released Kenneth Swain - C.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: CB LB Atlanta : G WR CB DE FS Washington Guardians: T TE CB LB Orlando Sharks: WR CB Las Vegas Kings: QB G T WR CB FS SS Los Angeles Legion: T SS New Orleans Rebels: G C DE FS San Francisco Mustangs: C CB LB
Kevin Campbell leaves for college!Kevin Campbell has announced he is taking the position as the head coach of a yet undisclosed division 1 team in college football. Campbell worked latest for the Guardians as Head Coach. .New Orleans Rebels Announce new staff.Anthony Hall will be serving as the new General Manager for the Rebels . He will get a 4 year contract worth 1.4 million pr year with the Rebels.Tommy Scanlon leaves for college!Tommy Scanlon has announced he is taking the position as the head coach of a yet undisclosed division 1 team in college football. Scanlon worked latest for the Legion as Offensive Coordinator. .Orlando Sharks Announce new staff.Sharks revealed that they have signed Joe Miller as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Sharks.Los Angeles Legion steal William Conners from the Orlando SharksThe Legion have announced that they have signed William Conners as their new Offensive Coordinator. Conners was previously working for Sharks as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 6 million pr year with the Legion.Draft Order: Orlando Sharks own first overall.Pick 1: Orlando Sharks Pick 2: Atlanta Pick 3: Los Angeles Legion Pick 4: San Francisco Mustangs Pick 5: Washington Guardians Pick 6: New Orleans Rebels Pick 7: Las Vegas Kings Pick 8: Tampa Bay Cannons
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 Louis Elliott - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Rebels Grover Cline - Offensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Cannons Shawn Brumfield - Offensive Coordinator - Atlanta Andy Beasley - Defensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Legion
Contract UpdatesThe following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season: James Woods - QB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Daniel Wright - DE (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Sacks (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 9). Gary Varner - WR (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Anthony Cook - FB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Avg. Rush Gain (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 5). Jonathan Stewart - CB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship. Dexter Jenkins - K (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for winning the championship. Robert Greathouse - WR (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 60). Ronald Bowie - RB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 9). Hung Rivera - G (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for winning the championship. Gilbert Lankford - C (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Stanley Herman - SS (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 54). Joe Richards - RB (Los Angeles Legion) unlocked a 5% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 9). Dane Bright - C (Los Angeles Legion) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 10). Charles Johnson - G (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 54). Booker Saunders - FS (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 64). John Littlefield - DE (New Orleans Rebels) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Other retirements QB Patrick Jackson (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Aaron Gil (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Christopher Barnette (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Harry Carlson (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Jeremy Carlton (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Kenneth Cook (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Adam O'Connell (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Ray Holiday (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Darrell Campos (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD G James Lanning (54 ovr) : Career stats: 21 Pancakes G Ross Creighton (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Stephan Bohannon (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Edward Arndt (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Bryan Ratcliff (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T David Marcum (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Randall Kirchner (43 ovr) : Career stats: 12 Pancakes TE Toby McCarty (52 ovr) : Career stats: 56 rec, 376 yds, 2 TD TE William Small (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Michael Sherrill (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Johnny Knight (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Joshua Hargrove (54 ovr) : Career stats: 20 rec, 183 yds, 1 TD WR Neville Case (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Jesse Beaudoin (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Donald Butler (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD CB Douglas Livingston (63 ovr) : Career stats: CB Howard Kennedy (63 ovr) : Career stats: CB Sean Luttrell (62 ovr) : Career stats: CB William Stern (60 ovr) : Career stats: CB Jeff Rogers (55 ovr) : Career stats: CB Ethan Noonan (53 ovr) : Career stats: 53 Tck, 3 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR CB Ricky Brewster (52 ovr) : Career stats: CB Daniel Hiatt (49 ovr) : Career stats: CB Tony Cary (46 ovr) : Career stats: CB Dino Jones (43 ovr) : Career stats: CB Jason Barksdale (42 ovr) : Career stats: CB Tomas Roberts (37 ovr) : Career stats: LB William Donovan (63 ovr) : Career stats: LB David Willey (56 ovr) : Career stats: LB Michael Strother (56 ovr) : Career stats: 58 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR LB Robert Ross (55 ovr) : Career stats: LB James O'Connor (53 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck LB Jason Stephen (53 ovr) : Career stats: LB Denis Berman (52 ovr) : Career stats: LB Gerald Camp (51 ovr) : Career stats: LB Paul Loveless (47 ovr) : Career stats: LB Andrew Mark (44 ovr) : Career stats: DT Joshua Grice (59 ovr) : Career stats: 8 Tck DT Dennis Troutman (47 ovr) : Career stats: DT George Redden (31 ovr) : Career stats: 20 Tck, 2 Sck DE Ronald Page (61 ovr) : Career stats: DE Williams Paz (54 ovr) : Career stats: DE John Vega (52 ovr) : Career stats: DE Willie Rivera (46 ovr) : Career stats: DE Richard Black (36 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck DE Jewel Wilson (22 ovr) : Career stats: 19 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FR FS Jonathan Bailey (55 ovr) : Career stats: FS Benito Farris (54 ovr) : Career stats: SS Don Masters (59 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Tck K Gerald Nunez (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Peter Peacock (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Eric Valle (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG K Michael Wright (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG P Jimmy Gilbert (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
TE Adrian Strother (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Adrian Strother has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 112 rec, 1207 yds, 11 TDCB Jonathan Gil (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Jonathan Gil has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 78 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 2 FF, 2 FRCB Keith Grimes (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Keith Grimes has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with WR Richard Cunningham (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Richard Cunningham has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TDCB Curtis Oliver (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Curtis Oliver has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with QB Charles Platt (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Charles Platt has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 222/377, 2847 yds, 21 TDTE Roberto Mann (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Roberto Mann has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 214 rec, 1541 yds, 6 TDFB James Yu (N/A) has retired!The N/A' FB James Yu has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 43 att, 167 yds, 1 TD, 58 rec, 441 yds, 2 TDLB Raul Barnes (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Raul Barnes has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 180 Tck, 6 Sck, 9 FF, 4 FRDT David Wolfe (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DT David Wolfe has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 83 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FFQB Edward Williams (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Edward Williams has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 49/81, 494 yds, 3 TDLB Otha Cooper (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Otha Cooper has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 259 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD, 4 FF, 2 FRP John Mejia (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P John Mejia has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 5757 yards, 36 inside 20P Miguel Salazar (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Miguel Salazar has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 2889 yards, 21 inside 20K Graig Hall (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Graig Hall has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 20/25 FGFS Glenn Farrar (N/A) has retired!The N/A' FS Glenn Farrar has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 127 Tck, 3 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FRK Michael Faust (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Michael Faust has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 24/34 FGK Roman Lamb (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Roman Lamb has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 55/75 FGTE Timothy Manuel (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Timothy Manuel has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 154 rec, 1690 yds, 21 TDTE Vernon Lamm (N/A) has retired!The N/A' TE Vernon Lamm has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 345 rec, 3568 yds, 24 TDQB Richard Gurley (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Richard Gurley has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 599/954, 7893 yds, 70 TDT Edison Vallejo (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Edison Vallejo has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 128 PancakesLB Michael Devlin (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Michael Devlin has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 866 Tck, 11 Sck, 7 Int, 1 Sfty, 32 FF, 9 FRWR Troy Hutcheson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Troy Hutcheson has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 388 rec, 6771 yds, 66 TDFS Paul Bolin (N/A) has retired!The N/A' FS Paul Bolin has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 424 Tck, 7 Sck, 19 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 3 FRCB Jeffrey Woodard (LA) has retired!The Los Angeles Legion' CB Jeffrey Woodard has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 293 Tck, 10 Int, 11 FF, 6 FRDE Stephen Mcreynolds (LV) has retired!The Las Vegas Kings' DE Stephen Mcreynolds has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 159 Tck, 36 Sck, 10 FF, 5 FRCB Jamie Maxwell (LV) has retired!The Las Vegas Kings' CB Jamie Maxwell has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 583 Tck, 1 Sck, 8 Int, 2 Def TD, 17 FF, 7 FRCB Robert Holcombe (LV) has retired!The Las Vegas Kings' CB Robert Holcombe has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 368 Tck, 3 Sck, 13 Int, 3 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FRWR Jon Villasenor (ORL) has retired!The Orlando Sharks' WR Jon Villasenor has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 383 rec, 5486 yds, 44 TDP Donald Landrum (ORL) has retired!The Orlando Sharks' P Donald Landrum has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 22793 yards, 217 inside 20DE Michel Ackley (WSH) has retired!The Washington Guardians' DE Michel Ackley has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 216 Tck, 87 Sck, 2 Sfty, 14 FF, 6 FRTE John Ramos (WSH) has retired!The Washington Guardians' TE John Ramos has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 226 rec, 2338 yds, 14 TDT Reyes Roberson (WSH) has retired!The Washington Guardians' T Reyes Roberson has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 292 Pancakes |