Western Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The Western Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2027.
QB Roy Padilla - Kings (139/241, 2219 yds, 19 TD)
QB Hai Hagen - Rebels (272/388, 3184 yds, 26 TD)
QB Alejandro Baker - Mustangs (279/433, 3294 yds, 25 TD)
RB Douglas Rico - Legion (295 att, 1182 yds, 9 TD, 26 rec, 112 yds, 0 TD)
RB Eddie Pritchard - Rebels (235 att, 1126 yds, 7 TD, 18 rec, 141 yds, 1 TD)
RB Cedric Marion - Mustangs (293 att, 1357 yds, 11 TD, 41 rec, 232 yds, 2 TD)
FB Lee Clemmons - Mustangs (4 att, 9 yds, 0 TD, 18 rec, 116 yds, 0 TD)
G Dale Boothe - Kings (54 Pancakes)
G Curtis Roy - Rebels (57 Pancakes)
G Charles Johnson - Rebels (54 Pancakes)
T Robert Wallace - Kings (84 Pancakes)
T John Gooding - Rebels (77 Pancakes)
T Don Burkett - Mustangs (62 Pancakes)
C Jesus Fulmer - Legion (46 Pancakes)
C Demetrius Ward - Rebels (58 Pancakes)
TE Tom Searcy - Rebels (57 rec, 577 yds, 3 TD)
TE Donald Urban - Mustangs (42 rec, 634 yds, 6 TD)
WR Steven Cowan - Kings (53 rec, 1175 yds, 8 TD)
WR Leo Alvarado - Legion (51 rec, 754 yds, 10 TD)
WR John Halsey - Rebels (72 rec, 1421 yds, 15 TD)
WR Von Sample - Mustangs (53 rec, 726 yds, 5 TD)
WR Robert Greathouse - Mustangs (61 rec, 933 yds, 9 TD)
CB Donald Bracken - Kings (75 Tck, 3 Int, 3 FF)
CB Max Bryson - Legion (75 Tck, 2 Int, 4 FF, 2 FR)
CB Christopher Macklin - Legion (71 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 2 FF, 2 FR)
LB Arthur Alfred - Kings (68 Tck, 5 Sck, 3 FF)
LB Mary Boothe - Kings (89 Tck, 6 Sck, 3 FF)
LB Albert O'Brien - Kings (109 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR)
LB Harry Lindsey - Legion (107 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF)
LB Marcus Yost - Rebels (68 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 3 FR)
LB Jose Bock - Mustangs (80 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
DT James Marler - Kings (46 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF)
DT Gary Padgett - Legion (30 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 FF)
DT Zachary Rector - Rebels (47 Tck, 3 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR)
DT David Harris - Mustangs (48 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Alfonso Chestnut - Legion (18 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DE John Littlefield - Rebels (21 Tck, 8 Sck)
DE Arron Palmer - Mustangs (38 Tck, 11 Sck, 2 FF)
FS Rich Thurman - Kings (62 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR)
FS Carl Webb - Legion (43 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD)
SS Ray Meade - Legion (62 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
SS Heriberto Linn - Mustangs (67 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD)
K Ernest Hodges - Legion (32/35 FG)
P Steven Brownell - Kings (3841 yards, 33 inside 20)

Eastern Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The Eastern Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2027.
QB James Woods - Cannons (333/485, 3885 yds, 29 TD)
QB Daniel Wilson - (327/502, 3929 yds, 27 TD)
QB Shawn Leighton - Sharks (249/377, 2808 yds, 25 TD)
RB Douglas Holt - Cannons (182 att, 781 yds, 7 TD, 13 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD)
RB Charles Ventura - (286 att, 1354 yds, 10 TD, 9 rec, 100 yds, 2 TD)
RB Brooks Landis - Sharks (337 att, 1310 yds, 9 TD, 7 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD)
FB Russell Raymond - Guardians (10 att, 60 yds, 2 TD, 22 rec, 136 yds, 0 TD)
G Robert Julian - Cannons (60 Pancakes)
G Hung Rivera - Cannons (37 Pancakes)
G Nickolas Chitwood - Sharks (52 Pancakes)
T John Nelson - Cannons (61 Pancakes)
T Keith Escalante - Cannons (72 Pancakes)
T Steven Allman - Guardians (63 Pancakes)
C Frederick Cox - Cannons (40 Pancakes)
C Kenneth Swain - (53 Pancakes)
TE Michael Rooney - Cannons (61 rec, 493 yds, 1 TD)
TE Freddie Mello - Cannons (58 rec, 508 yds, 4 TD)
WR Johnathon Ritchie - Cannons (44 rec, 1009 yds, 6 TD)
WR Robert Duarte - Cannons (83 rec, 1102 yds, 10 TD)
WR Delbert Sanches - (77 rec, 1276 yds, 9 TD)
WR Ty Martin - (70 rec, 959 yds, 6 TD)
WR Walter Crespo - Guardians (66 rec, 986 yds, 8 TD)
CB Dennis Franks - (74 Tck, 5 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Robert Cambell - Guardians (81 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD)
CB Douglas Murray - Guardians (79 Tck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 1 FR)
LB Jonathan Posey - Cannons (96 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 2 FF)
LB Joshua Lawrence - (68 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
LB Kelly Han - (69 Tck, 2 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FR)
LB Robert Archer - Guardians (106 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Int, 6 FF, 1 FR)
LB Johnny Hermann - Sharks (96 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD)
LB Hector Land - Sharks (80 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR)
DT Frankie Mcdaniel - Cannons (16 Tck, 2 Sck)
DT Abram Lawton - Cannons (9 Tck, 1 Sck)
DT Kenneth Brower - (43 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DT Laurence Kinsey - Sharks (56 Tck, 3 Sck)
DE Daniel Wright - Cannons (40 Tck, 8 Sck, 4 FF)
DE Calvin Paterson - Cannons (13 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DE John Fuentes - (21 Tck, 7 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
FS David Banks - Cannons (53 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int)
FS Lawrence Kelsey - Guardians (76 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
SS Derek Acuna - (88 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
SS Justin Saxon - Sharks (66 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
K Dexter Jenkins - Cannons (24/31 FG)
P Chet Dolan - Cannons (2389 yards, 18 inside 20)

QB James Woods (TB) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Tampa Bay Cannons' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Woods won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 333/485, 3885 yds, 29 TD.

"I'm honored to receive this award because of the number of other worthy candidates who had some great years," Woods said. "It was just fun for me, truly, to watch them. I'm just glad to be a part of it."

QB James Woods (TB) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Tampa Bay Cannons' QB took home the 2027 Playoff MVP award today. Woods won the award by amassing playoff totals of 54/82, 599 yds, 2 TD.

CB Christopher Macklin (LA) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Legion' CB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Macklin won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 71 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 2 FF, 2 FR.

QB James Woods (TB) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

Tampa Bay Cannons quarterback James Woods is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.

Woods received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.

Woods in 2027 had 3885 yards and 29 TDs, with only 6 interceptions for a QB Rating of 107.5.

LB Robert Archer (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, Robert Archer put together his best professional season in 2027. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2027 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Archer had 106 tackles, 10 sacks, 1 interceptions, and 6 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Guardians' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Archer a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

WR William Segura (NO) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The New Orleans Rebels' WR was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Segura won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 71 rec, 749 yds, 3 TD.

2027 Championship

The Tampa Bay Cannons have defeated the New Orleans Rebels in the 2027 Championship.

The final score was Rebels 14 - 17 Cannons.

James Woods - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Darren Pipkin - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

San Francisco Mustangs resigns Douglas Costa as Defensive Coordinator

The Mustangs have announced that they have given Douglas Costa a new contract. Costa will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 4.5 million pr year.

Con Championship Game

The New Orleans Rebels have defeated the Los Angeles Legion in the 2027 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Rebels 34 - 30 Legion.

Alfred Stoddard - QB had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.

On defense John Littlefield - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The Tampa Bay Cannons have defeated the Atlanta in the 2027 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Cannons 16 - 13 .

James Woods - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Blaine Crocker - CB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

McCaffrey points fingers after Guardians loss.

Eddie McCaffrey was furious with his team in an interview after the Guardians 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. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Guardians WR. Asked to clarify, McCaffrey suggested Danny Clifford - RB 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', McCaffrey concluded.

Week 15: QB James Delarosa (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The New Orleans Rebels' James Delarosa threw 3 touchdowns, completing 24 of 39 passes for 362 yards in the Sharks victory over the New Orleans Rebels.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 11 for Delarosa, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Week 15: LB Johnny Hermann (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Hermann absolutely dominated in the Sharks 31-28 game with the New Orleans Rebels. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Legion - 41, Guardians - 19
Kings - 24, - 21
Sharks - 31, Rebels - 28

Game of the Week: Orlando Sharks at New Orleans Rebels

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks
For this match up, it seems obvious that Johnny Hermann - LB is the heart of the Sharks defense. He has been hard to contain this season. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels
The Rebels are better than you think. They get the W.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels
Believe me.

Darren Francis : Orlando Sharks
I think having a leader like Robert Brown - T is the kind of thing that will help the Sharks win this game. Easy prediction.

Week 14: QB James Delarosa (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The New Orleans Rebels' James Delarosa threw 3 touchdowns, completing 24 of 29 passes for 282 yards in the Rebels victory over the Washington Guardians.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 11 for Delarosa, has seen some impressive numbers including 3 touchdown passes this season.

Week 14: LB Kelly Han (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Han absolutely dominated in the 24-19 game with the Los Angeles Legion. He finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Mustangs - 31, Cannons - 24
Rebels - 34, Guardians - 6
Kings - 20, Sharks - 13
- 24, Legion - 19

San Francisco Mustangs resigns Ted Nelson as Offensive Coordinator

The Mustangs have announced that they have given Ted Nelson a new contract. Nelson will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 5.5 million pr year.

Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Tampa Bay Cannons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons
Head coach Steven Perez puts them over the top in this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons
I think having a team players like Ronald Bowie - RB is the kind of thing that will help the Cannons win this game.

Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs
This is a very good defense. They are 2nd in sacks with 33. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 23.9. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 256.5 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 102.9 yards per game. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush.

Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs
They won their last game, they will win this game.

Greathouse complains after Mustangs loss.

Robert Greathouse was not happy in an interview after the Mustangs lost to the 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.

Reece optimistic despite Mustangs loss.

Roger Reece was frank and upbeat about the game against Kings in an interview after the game. Roger Reece - K was upbeat in his assessment after the Las Vegas lost a close game to the Reece. 'We learned a lot. We showed a lot. There is reason for optimism. We are very close, and we keep building every week. Do not switch channels, we will be with you shortly.', Las Vegas said smiling confidently.

Week 13: SS Heriberto Linn (SF) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Heriberto Linn of the San Francisco Mustangs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Linn finished with 11 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 13: QB Roy Padilla (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Las Vegas Kings' Roy Padilla threw 5 touchdowns, completing 21 of 32 passes for 366 yards in the Kings victory over the Washington Guardians.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 9 for Padilla, has seen some impressive numbers including 17 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Sharks - 29, - 14
Mustangs - 35, Legion - 16
Cannons - 31, Rebels - 24
Kings - 41, Guardians - 26

Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at Tampa Bay Cannons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels
I have to think the leadership in the locker room and on the field, and here I am thinking of players like John Gooding - T, Zachary Rector - DT and William Pauley - DE is what will make the difference in this game.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons
The Cannons are the real deal.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons
When you think of the players that will be on the field, you can make the argument that the offense will not be able to contain Jonathan Posey - LB. He will destroy them.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels
When you consider the two rosters, you can make the argument that Basil Arevalo will be a key factor from the WR position. He will have a great day and be critical in this game.

Week 12: QB Roy Padilla (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Roy Padilla has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Kings defeated the Atlanta , 29 to 24. Padilla did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 18 of 26 passes for 311 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 12 to 1, and a passer rating of 106.9.

Darby complains after Sharks loss.

Stacey Darby had harsh words for Sharks in a post game interview. The Sharks WR said he lost all respect for the Sharks. 'I think this game proves that sometimes teams get lucky in this league, and that the Sharks just got lucky', he said.

Halsey stating his case to history

Reports out of New Orleans tell us that John Halsey - WR is among the favorites in his generation for the future hall of fame. Clearly, after 9 seasons in the league, playing at his level, it is hard to dispute. Hall of fame or not, Halsey is a legend, not only in New Orleans, but nationally. The Rebels have made no comment on the subject before, but seem fairly satisfied with the whole thing.

Week 12: CB Martin Dooley (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Dooley's ball hawking ability was on display in the Rebels 34-30 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF.

"Martin has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Rebels Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 12

Sharks - 32, Cannons - 29
Rebels - 34, Mustangs - 30
Kings - 29, - 24

Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at San Francisco Mustangs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs
I do not think people realize how good this offense is. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 262.2! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 13. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 118.3! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 25.6! This should be some good football.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels
The Rebels are for real!

Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels
I think their defense is really good. They are 3rd in sacks with 26. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 20.6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 227 per game. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 96.8 yards per game. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs
I think having a team players like Jose Bock - LB is the kind of thing that will help the Mustangs win this game.

Orlando Sharks pull off the upset!

With an outstanding effort the Orlando Sharks pull off the upset against New Orleans Rebels.
Everyone had expected the New Orleans Rebels to handle the Orlando Sharks with easy, but the Sharks just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Rebels, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.

Washington Guardians pull off the upset!

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.

Fight breaks out at the Guardians' facility.

A Frustrated Guardians player has revealed that the pressure is brewing in the Guardians locker room. Sniping and bickering between certain player has been excalating for some time. Recently, in training, shoving turned into punching, and coaches had to separate Stevie Renfro - LB and Jack Poindexter - RB. The Guardians have yet to comment on the situation.'.

Week 11: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Los Angeles Legion quarterback Alfred Stoddard has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Legion defeated the Las Vegas Kings, 37 to 31. Stoddard did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 36 of 46 passes for 404 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 10 to 2, and a passer rating of 105.1.

Week 11: LB Harry Lindsey (LA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Harry Lindsey of the Los Angeles Legion has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Lindsey finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Guardians - 38, - 30
Legion - 37, Kings - 31
Sharks - 37, Rebels - 24
Mustangs - 38, Cannons - 17

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at San Francisco Mustangs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs
Looking at the teams, there is no way around that Antonio Bryson - FS is the heart of the Mustangs defense. He has been hard to contain this season. Get your popcorn ready.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons
The Cannons win. I see no reason to think otherwise.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons
Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB. Playing as a team is what gets them the win. This may be where we see their true colors.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons
For this game, it should be clear that Robert Duarte - WR is a guy to watch on the Cannons offense, much to the surprise of no-one. This guy has been unstoppable so far this season. It may even be a blow out.

Week 10: QB Heath Landrum (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Washington Guardians' Heath Landrum threw 4 touchdowns, completing 24 of 44 passes for 359 yards in the Guardians victory over the Orlando Sharks.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 2022 amateur draft, season number 5 for Landrum, has seen some impressive numbers including 5 touchdown passes this season.

Week 10: LB Albert O'Brien (LV) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Albert O'Brien of the Las Vegas Kings has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. O'Brien finished with 13 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Guardians - 31, Sharks - 21
Mustangs - 26, Rebels - 20
Cannons - 33, Kings - 27
- 46, Legion - 40

Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at New Orleans Rebels

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs
The Mustangs win. I see no reason to think otherwise.

Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs
They field one of the most underestimated offenses. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 14. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 267.9! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 114.8! They are 5th in the league points scored per game. They average 24.2!

Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels
This week, the Rebels will count on the leadership of John Gooding - T and Zachary Rector - DT to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games. They greatly outscore them here.

Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs
For this game, the scouts tell me that the defense will struggle to counter Robert Wilcox - WR. Watch out for him.

Week 9: QB Alejandro Baker (SF) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The San Francisco Mustangs' Alejandro Baker threw 3 touchdowns, completing 25 of 29 passes for 350 yards in the Mustangs victory over the Orlando Sharks.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 12 for Baker, has seen some impressive numbers including 12 touchdown passes this season.

Rebels victory feels good to Pritchard.

No mincing of words from Eddie Pritchard after the Rebels beat the Legion. 'That was a pretty poor showing on their part' said the Eddie Pritchard - RB Rebels. Continuing with details about the Legion's players missed tackles and lack of communication Pritchard did not hold back. He will surely have put off several Legion fans, as well as people in his own front office.

Week 9: LB Marcus Yost (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Marcus Yost of the New Orleans Rebels has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Yost finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Cannons - 42, - 19
Rebels - 40, Kings - 10
Legion - 36, Guardians - 13
Mustangs - 34, Sharks - 31

Game of the Week: Atlanta at Tampa Bay Cannons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Atlanta
They will keep their winstreak going. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.

Mary Moore : Atlanta
I find it hard to bet against coach Basil Little. He always has them well prepared. He is doing some clever things with his defense. They win big.

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. I expect some incredible plays in this game.

Darren Francis : Atlanta
I think their defense is really good. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 23.9. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 241.7 per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 10. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush.

Week 8: QB James Woods (TB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Tampa Bay Cannons' James Woods threw 3 touchdowns, completing 25 of 35 passes for 362 yards in the Cannons victory over the Washington Guardians.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 9 for Woods, has seen some impressive numbers including 15 touchdown passes this season.

Week 8: LB Hector Land (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Land absolutely dominated in the Sharks 34-16 game with the Las Vegas Kings. He finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Cannons - 26, Guardians - 20
Rebels - 44, Legion - 10
Sharks - 34, Kings - 16
- 42, Mustangs - 37

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at New Orleans Rebels

Our 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 will rack up a lot of points.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Legion
Of course the Legion win. Have you been living under a rock? A close win.

Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legion
Their win streak will not be broken in this game.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels
Their defense will step up this game. They are 1st in sacks with 19. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 20.5. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 95.8 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 6. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Sharks lost. Sharks is ok with that.

Stacey Darby was optimistic in his postgame interview after the loss to the Legion. Stacey Darby - WR was upbeat in his assessment after the Los Angeles lost a close game to the Darby. 'We learned a lot. We showed a lot. There is reason for optimism. We are very close, and we keep building every week. Do not switch channels, we will be with you shortly.', Los Angeles said smiling confidently.

Week 7: DT Zachary Rector (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Zachary Rector of the New Orleans Rebels has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Rector finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF.

Week 7: QB Hai Hagen (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced New Orleans Rebels quarterback Hai Hagen has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Rebels defeated the Las Vegas Kings, 41 to 24. Hagen did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 27 of 36 passes for 362 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 6, and a passer rating of 102.2.

Game Recaps for Week 7

- 20, Sharks - 17
Rebels - 41, Kings - 24
Legion - 19, Cannons - 13
Mustangs - 16, Guardians - 10

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at Tampa Bay Cannons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legion
This is a very good defense. They are 3rd in sacks with 15. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 19.7. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 224 per game. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 76.3 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 5. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Legion
A single digit win.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons
I may be biased here, but I think the Cannons are obviously the better team.

Big boys shows the way in Las Vegas.

The big boys from Kings are winning the war in the trenches this year. They’ve given up only 19 sacks in 5 games while collecting 210 pancakes.

Week 6: RB Douglas Rico (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Rico's 21 att, 119 yds, 2 TD performance against the Orlando Sharks. Rico from Alabama was selected in round 4, 2 years ago.

Rico now has 517 Rushing Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Dissatisfaction after Kings-Cannons game!

Albert O'Brien had harsh words for Kings 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 Kings Albert O'Brien - LB. He continued: 'The Kings' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'

Week 6: DE Arron Palmer (SF) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Palmer absolutely dominated in the Kings 24-23 game with the San Francisco Mustangs. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 6

- 33, Cannons - 21
Kings - 24, Mustangs - 23
Legion - 39, Sharks - 19
Rebels - 24, Guardians - 17

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Atlanta

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Ronald Bowie - RB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Mary Moore : Atlanta
I find it hard to bet against coach Basil Little. He always has them well prepared. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Jim Nox : Atlanta
Looking at the two rosters, I feel fairly certain that Daniel Wilson - QB will shine for the offense. They rely on him, and he will deliver.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons
One of the most underestimated offenses. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 9. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 250.8! They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 4. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 120.8! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 24.4!

Pritchard not down after Rebels close loss.

Eddie Pritchard pointed no fingers and saw the upside to the Rebels loss. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Pritchard. He added: 'The Legion 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 5: QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Atlanta ' Daniel Wilson threw 3 touchdowns, completing 28 of 39 passes for 267 yards in the victory over the Washington Guardians.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2024 amateur draft, season number 3 for Wilson, has seen some impressive numbers including 11 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: LB Joshua Lawrence (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Joshua Lawrence of the Atlanta has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Lawrence finished with 3 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 5

- 34, Guardians - 13
Sharks - 25, Mustangs - 24
Cannons - 37, Legion - 17

Trade Alert

The Legion trade Jessie Coy - FB and a Legion 2028 7th Round Pick to the Cannons for Eddy Glynn - FB.

Trade Alert

The Mustangs trade Mark Headrick - WR and a Mustangs 2028 5th Round Pick to the Cannons for Robert Greathouse - WR.

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Los Angeles Legion

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons
For this match up, it seems obvious that Otha Kimble - DT needs to show up, but if he does the Cannons defense is very stingy.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons
They will get another win this week.

Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legion
This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons
I think their defense will carry them. They are 5th in sacks with 10. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 18.8. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 194.2 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 115.8 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 4. They are 1st in forced fumbles.

Joseph Ferrer calls out Kings LB O'Brien after loss.

Joseph Ferrer pointed the finger at his fellow Kings 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 Kings K. Asked to clarify, Ferrer suggested Albert O'Brien - LB 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', Ferrer concluded.

Poole still having red flags

A person familiar with the Cannons says that they are increasingly worries about the off field red flags of Charles Poole - LB. Charles Poole has had trouble with the law earlier in his career, and has been unable to distance himself from bad influences off the field. This has the characteristics of an ongoing headache for the Cannons.

Week 4: QB Daniel Wilson (ATL) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Atlanta quarterback Daniel Wilson has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Rebels defeated the Atlanta , 31 to 24. Wilson did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 25 of 34 passes for 358 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 8 to 3, and a passer rating of 112.8.

Week 4: LB David Richardson (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Richardson absolutely dominated in the Cannons 10-7 game with the Las Vegas Kings. He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Cannons - 10, Kings - 7
Legion - 16, Sharks - 13
Rebels - 31, - 24
Mustangs - 34, Guardians - 24

Game of the Week: Atlanta at New Orleans Rebels

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels
The better team wins. The Rebels are the better team. No argument.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels
Head coach Sam Reddick does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. He is has a really good understanding of what works offensively. Defensively he makes great adjustments. This will be a very up and down affair.

Jim Nox : Atlanta
When you consider the two rosters, it is likely that The ' offense goes through Charles Ventura - RB. When he is at his best, the offense is like a well oiled machine. This game will be so very entertaining.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels
They will win again this week. They will rack up a lot of points.

Leighton: The icon

Rumors on social media are swirling that many in the owners circle are already considering Shawn Leighton as a sure fire first ballot hall of fameer. Naturally, many in Orlando are eager to have them retire with the Sharks. Banners are already being drafted.

Hill blasts coach in wake of Sharks loss.

Harsh words after the Sharks - Quintin Coombs game from Carl Hill. The Sharks Quintin Coombs pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. The Sharks G said he felt they were outcoached in their latest game. 'We seem to always come up short in the critical situations. I feel like the players are giving their all, but that our coaches just are not holding up their end of the bargain. Especially Head Coach Quintin Coombs has been a dissapointment, he is just not rising to the moment.', he said.

Week 3: CB Robert Cambell (WSH) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Robert Cambell of the Washington Guardians has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Cambell finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Week 3: RB Brooks Landis (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 3's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Brooks Landis. His 35 att, 187 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 41 to 35 victory for the Washington Guardians.

The former Ohio State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 259 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Guardians - 41, Sharks - 35
Legion - 12, Kings - 9
- 27, Mustangs - 17
Rebels - 31, Cannons - 14

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at New Orleans Rebels

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels
They are well coached. I am sure head coach Sam Reddick has them prepared for this game. He makes great offensive adjustments. He is one of the best defensive minds.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons
When you think of the players that will be on the field, a good bet is that Darren Pipkin - CB is a guy who will carry the game. I think he will do so this week as well. They win big.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons
This is a high powered offense.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels
This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Swisher cementing his status.

News in Las Vegas is that the Kings are hoping to induct Craig Swisher into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but Kings is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.

Week 2: LB Mary Boothe (LV) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Boothe absolutely dominated in the Mustangs 20-17 game with the Las Vegas Kings. He finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.

Week 2: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Los Angeles Legion' Alfred Stoddard threw 3 touchdowns, completing 30 of 42 passes for 319 yards in the Legion victory over the New Orleans Rebels.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2021 amateur draft, season number 6 for Stoddard, has seen some impressive numbers including 4 touchdown passes this season.

Criticism of DE Roy Nadeau after Mustangs-Legion game!

David Harris 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'. '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 DT. Asked to clarify, Harris suggested Roy Nadeau - 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', Harris concluded.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Cannons - 34, Guardians - 17
Legion - 30, Rebels - 27
Mustangs - 20, Kings - 17

Game of the Week: New Orleans Rebels at Los Angeles Legion

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Rebels
All aboard the Rebels hypetrain. This will be a very entertaining game.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Rebels
For difficult games like this you need leaders. Leaders in the locker room and leaders on the field. When I look at the Rebels players like John Gooding - T, Zachary Rector - DT and William Pauley - DE stand out in that regard. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Rebels
Their defense will step up this game. They might even blow them out.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Rebels
They will win again this week.

Week 1: DE Calvin Paterson (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Calvin Paterson of the Tampa Bay Cannons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Paterson finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Week 1: RB Eddie Pritchard (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 1's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Eddie Pritchard. His 19 att, 105 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 31 to 14 victory for the New Orleans Rebels.

The former Michigan State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 105 Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Cannons - 27, Sharks - 20
Legion - 24, Mustangs - 13
Rebels - 31, - 14
Kings - 23, Guardians - 10

Investigation clears David Banks - FS!

The prosecutor has announced that David Banks been cleared of any suspicion.

Season Predictions

The sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.

Eastern Conference East Division: Atlanta with 13 votes (Runner up: Tampa Bay Cannons with 5 votes)

Western Conference West Division: New Orleans Rebels with 12 votes (Runner up: San Francisco Mustangs with 4 votes)

Trade Alert

The Legion trade James Catron - RB and a Legion 2028 5th Round Pick to the Kings for Steven Lemon - RB.

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legion at San Francisco Mustangs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs
They will rely on their offense to pull them through.

Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs
Head coach Keven Mortensen has this team running like a well oiled machine. This will be a very entertaining game.

Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs
You got to like this defense. Believe me.

Darren Francis : San Francisco Mustangs
Looking at the teams, I am certain that Mustangs have got to love fielding Dario Harrison - DT on their defense. This man will be critical this week, and will give the offense plenty of trouble.

Future star for San Francisco Mustangs?

Gallardo, B. - WR from San Francisco Mustangs 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 Gallardo has made.

A hidden gem?

Vasquez, R. - FB has turned some heads at the training facility of the Las Vegas Kings. 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.

Training Camp News

Dickinson, K. - G from Atlanta is living up to his round 2 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 Retirements

The following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:

DT Joseph Clary (N/A) has retired!

DT Joseph Clary (60 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

RB John Roche (N/A) has retired!

RB John Roche (70 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

TE August Mendez (N/A) has retired!

TE August Mendez (55 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Michael Emanuel. The SS out of Wake Forest signed a $1,920,000 contract for 4 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 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Washington Guardians who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $7,235,000.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

14 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was William Villegas. The T out of Louisville signed a $3,800,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Las Vegas Kings.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Los Angeles Legion was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).

The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legion who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $11,000,002.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

12 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Larry Schreiber. The RB out of UCLA signed a $2,865,000 contract for 4 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 5 player(s).

The biggest spender was Las Vegas Kings who signed 5 player(s) for a total of $8,245,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

21 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jack Poindexter. The RB out of Penn State signed a $3,880,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Washington Guardians.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Los Angeles Legion was the most active signing a total of 6 player(s).

The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legion who signed 6 player(s) for a total of $13,805,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

22 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was William Pauley. The DE out of Michigan signed a $8,250,000 contract for 2 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 7 player(s).

The biggest spender was Tampa Bay Cannons who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $19,525,000.

LB Mark Miller (WSH) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Washington Guardians drafted Mark Miller #1 overall in the 2027 draft. The 6' 5" LB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Guardians 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," Miller said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Washington Guardians
Larry Moore: Christopher Macklin - CB
A real leader! Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. Rarely lets receivers get separation. Has nice speed. will be fun to watch. Tackles with nice fundamentals. People usually go down. 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: Christopher Macklin - CB
Every team would benefit from his leadership. This kid puts in the work. Football is a team sport, and he knows it. Nice speed. Will allow him to do a lot of things. Well trained tackler. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Pick 2: Orlando Sharks
Larry Moore: Lenny Godwin - CB
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. They would be crazy not to take him here. A great fit, both in terms of what they need and the quality of player they get. This will put a smile on many faces.

Jim Nox: Lenny Godwin - CB
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Pick 3: Las Vegas Kings
Larry Moore: Dale Boothe - G
Need a leader? He is your guy. 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. He comes of the line with power and leverage on run plays. This is something that scouts notice. If you look at his tape again, you can see he reacts quickly on the field. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.

Jim Nox: Dale Boothe - G
The kind of leadership he shows makes coaches salivate. Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Scouts love his understanding for opening running lanes in the running game. Understands the game well. Knows what to do in different situations. 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: Los Angeles Legion
Larry Moore: John Colvin - T
His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. He has shown in college he can hold his own in pass blocking. He keeps good leverage and will only get better once the coaches get their hands on him. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. 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.

Jim Nox: John Colvin - T
This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. He can hold his own in the passing game. Will improve once he finetunes his technique, but he is already pretty good. His college teammates all point to how smart he is. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Pick 5: San Francisco Mustangs
Larry Moore: Darell Holbrook - C
This is a young man who, in terms of strength, can go toe to toe with the biggest defensive linemen. Coaches like his instincts. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.

Jim Nox: Jimmie Beauregard - CB
Is fast enough to be asked to cover most receivers and deliver good results. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Pick 6: Tampa Bay Cannons
Larry Moore: Jimmie Beauregard - CB
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.

Jim Nox: Walter Herrmann - CB
Pretty good straight line speed. Will keep up with most receivers. If you look at his tape again, you can see he reacts quickly on the field. He can do what they want. He will deliver results early. He fits a need. End of story.

Pick 7: New Orleans Rebels
Larry Moore: Scot Conner - G
This kid puts in the work. With the amount this youngster can already benchpres, he will only ever have to focus on improving technique. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Jim Nox: Scot Conner - G
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. This guy is built like a tank. 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.

Pick 8: Atlanta
Larry Moore: David Sharp - G
Understands the game well. Knows what to do in different situations. 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.

Jim Nox: David Sharp - G
Very coachable. They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Pick 9: Washington Guardians
Larry Moore: Mark Miller - LB
Known for showing up early and staying late. Respected for his good behavior on the field. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. A great tackler. Consistent. Coaches like his strength. I do too. It will benefit him greatly on the field. Pretty clever. They will be running to the podium for this one.

Jim Nox: Michael Rooney - TE
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.

Pick 10: Orlando Sharks
Larry Moore: Harold Ward - CB
He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.

Jim Nox: Harold Ward - CB
He addresses a need for them.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was David Banks. The FS out of Boise State signed a $8,800,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Tampa Bay Cannons.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Los Angeles Legion was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legion who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $11,750,000.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Kenneth Brower. The DT out of Florida signed a $13,030,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Atlanta .

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 $30,900,000.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Eddie McCaffrey. The WR out of Utah State signed a $8,000,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Washington Guardians.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Atlanta 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 $8,890,000.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Frederick Cox. The C out of Oregon signed a $5,680,000 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 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $6,530,000.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Roy Padilla. The QB out of Miami (FL) signed a $10,220,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Kings.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $13,960,000.

Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy Piper

With 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: WR CB DE
Atlanta : G CB DE FS
Washington Guardians: TE CB LB
Orlando Sharks: CB
Las Vegas Kings: G WR CB
Los Angeles Legion: T WR DT
New Orleans Rebels: G C WR
San Francisco Mustangs: C CB LB DT DE FS

San Francisco Mustangs Announce new staff.

The Mustangs have announced that they have signed Keven Mortensen as their new Head Coach. He will get a 2 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Mustangs.

It was also revealed that Ron Martin will be serving as the new General Manager for the Mustangs . He will get a 1 year contract worth 2.6 million pr year with the Mustangs.

New Orleans Rebels Announce new staff.

Rebels have signed Barry Harper as their new Defensive Coordinator. Harper will get a 4 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Rebels.

Washington Guardians Announce new staff.

The Guardians have announced that they have signed Jack Isaac as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Guardians.

Las Vegas Kings Announce new staff.

Kings have signed Alberto Blanco as their new Defensive Coordinator. Blanco will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Kings.

Los Angeles Legion Announce new staff.

Legion have signed John Collins as their new Defensive Coordinator. Collins will get a 5 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Legion.

It was also revealed that Guy Strickland will be serving as the new General Manager for the Legion . He will get a 2 year contract worth 2.6 million pr year with the Legion.

Washington Guardians steal Adrian Swanson from the San Francisco Mustangs

The Guardians have announced that they have signed Adrian Swanson as their new Offensive Coordinator. Swanson was previously working for Mustangs as Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 4.5 million pr year with the Guardians.

Draft Order: Washington Guardians own first overall.

Pick 1: Washington Guardians
Pick 2: Orlando Sharks
Pick 3: Las Vegas Kings
Pick 4: Los Angeles Legion
Pick 5: San Francisco Mustangs
Pick 6: Tampa Bay Cannons
Pick 7: New Orleans Rebels
Pick 8: Atlanta

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:
Bobby Manning - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Cannons
Ted Nelson - Offensive Coordinator - San Francisco Mustangs
Ahmed Williamson - Defensive Coordinator - Orlando Sharks
Douglas Costa - Defensive Coordinator - San Francisco Mustangs

As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:

Mary Moore:
Ahmed Williamson leaves the Sharks to become the head coach for the Washington Guardians.

Darren Francis:
I think the Mustangs lose Douglas Costa and I see him heading to Washington Guardians.

Jim Nox:
The Mustangs cannot hold on to Douglas Costa. I would like to see him coach the Washington Guardians.

Jeremy Piper:
Ahmed Williamson is certainly on the move. That means Sharks will need a new coordinator. As for where Williamson ends up? Well, I think Washington Guardians is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Clifford Mack - SS (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 48).
Ronald Collins - FS (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 54).
Erich Holcomb - G (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 8).
Adolph Witherspoon - FB (Atlanta ) unlocked a 5% bonus for winning the championship.
Delbert Sanches - WR (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
John Beckwith - LB (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship.
Arturo McCormack - K (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship.
Eric Corley - T (Atlanta ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 55).
Michael Archer - LB (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11).
Kelly Han - LB (Atlanta ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
Robert Rodgers - SS (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 45).
Michael Caldwell - TE (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 49).
Howard Jameson - CB (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Rich Thurman - FS (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 71).
Eric Clark - T (Los Angeles Legion) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11).
Luis Brown - LB (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 75).
Jeromy Brim - G (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 36).
Francis Ralston - G (San Francisco Mustangs) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 8).

To Marcellus Brunson - WR, the past is the past.

Marcellus Brunson is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Brunson is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

David Banks - FS under criminal investigation!

It looks like the off field troubles of David Banks have finally caught up with him. Local news reports that a criminal investigation has been launched looking into previous criminal misconduct of Banks. The league has reiterated that standard policy is to await results from the criminal investigation before deciding on any punishment.

Other retirements

QB Forrest Davison (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Reed Jansen (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Richard Zapata (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB David Hoyle (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Phillip Bowman (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Brett Pereira (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB John Fernandez (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Dale Woodson (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Kevin Wilson (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
G Jan Wells (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G John Rea (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Richard Johnson (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Gerard Friend (52 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Pancakes
G Forest Gibson (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Nelson Dillard (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Norman Davies (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Chester Pena (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Gregory Mata (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Jose Smith (42 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Patrick Trent (76 ovr) : Career stats: 89 Pancakes
WR Benjamin Barker (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Miguel Sexton (64 ovr) : Career stats: 1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD
WR Royal Daniel (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR William Hooks (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Albert Benson (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Edwin McCorkle (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Steven Bland (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Edgar Miller (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
CB Jonathan Mullins (57 ovr) : Career stats: 23 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF
CB Curtis Carpenter (51 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Freddie Bright (49 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Denny Childers (42 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Daniel Isom (42 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Michael Edward (39 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Luke Hussey (62 ovr) : Career stats:
LB John Hernandez (58 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Arturo Vela (55 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Freddy Dickerson (53 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Jose Lee (50 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Alec Partin (48 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Roberto Hawes (47 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Arthur Garrett (47 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Brent Large (46 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Donald Martin (43 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Curtis Whiteside (42 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Anthony Phillips (39 ovr) : Career stats: 82 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FR
DT Ray Thornton (46 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Harvey Waugh (39 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Joey Anderson (39 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF
DE Mario Bautista (57 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Michael Cothran (50 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Roger Traylor (45 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Armando McCray (40 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Scotty Burns (56 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Jordan Conners (53 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
FS Noel Brewer (44 ovr) : Career stats:
K Carlos Schmidt (74 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Earl Lenz (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K James Hand (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Kenneth Cowles (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
P Charlie Harrison (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20

G Stephen Ochoa (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Stephen Ochoa has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 210 Pancakes

DT Bradley Hairston (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Bradley Hairston has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 22 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR

RB Kenneth Herron (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Kenneth Herron has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 8 att, 21 yds, 0 TD

T Richard Ross (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Richard Ross has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 378 Pancakes

DT David Edmonds (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT David Edmonds has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 96 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 2 FF

C Dana Yocum (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Dana Yocum has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 20 Pancakes

SS Gary Sprouse (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' SS Gary Sprouse 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 Tck, 3 Int, 1 FF

P Thomas Hamilton (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P Thomas Hamilton has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 9953 yards, 83 inside 20

C Dane Bright (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Dane Bright has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 183 Pancakes

C Gilbert Lankford (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Gilbert Lankford has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 279 Pancakes

CB Thomas Flora (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Thomas Flora has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 433 Tck, 1 Sck, 12 Int, 4 Def TD, 5 FF, 4 FR

TE John Kovach (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE John Kovach has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 232 rec, 1618 yds, 10 TD

WR Ricardo Yang (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Ricardo Yang has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 158 rec, 1967 yds, 23 TD

RB Darren Mchugh (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Darren Mchugh has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 993 att, 5014 yds, 37 TD, 124 rec, 1180 yds, 5 TD

DT James Bonilla (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT James Bonilla has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 69 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR

DT Lester Rhoads (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Lester Rhoads has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 257 Tck, 32 Sck, 6 FF, 2 FR

DE Ruben Conger (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Ruben Conger has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 160 Tck, 42 Sck, 1 Def TD, 13 FF, 5 FR

DT Ty Smith (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Ty Smith has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 36 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 FF

QB Arthur Brenner (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB Arthur Brenner has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1497/2412, 28898 yds, 261 TD

FB Irvin Nolen (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Irvin Nolen has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 52 att, 216 yds, 1 TD, 82 rec, 596 yds, 5 TD

DT James Arnold (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT James Arnold has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 199 Tck, 19 Sck, 4 FF, 3 FR

T Frank Stanfield (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Frank Stanfield has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 478 Pancakes

P Juan Banks (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P Juan Banks has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 20742 yards, 164 inside 20

CB Donald Baca (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Donald Baca has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 660 Tck, 2 Sck, 29 Int, 8 Def TD, 10 FF, 5 FR

DT James Cabral (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT James Cabral has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 230 Tck, 22 Sck, 1 Sfty, 6 FF, 2 FR

LB Randy Cook (SF) has retired!

The San Francisco Mustangs' LB Randy Cook has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 795 Tck, 13 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Blk FG, 8 FF, 4 FR

QB James Hensley (NO) has retired!

The New Orleans Rebels' QB James Hensley has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 31/81, 423 yds, 4 TD

K David Salley (NO) has retired!

The New Orleans Rebels' K David Salley has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 169/205 FG

CB Donald Jones (LA) has retired!

The Los Angeles Legion' CB Donald Jones has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 466 Tck, 3 Sck, 17 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FR

SS Timothy Garcia (LA) has retired!

The Los Angeles Legion' SS Timothy Garcia has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 347 Tck, 8 Sck, 12 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FR

G Joseph Reyes (LV) has retired!

The Las Vegas Kings' G Joseph Reyes has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 435 Pancakes

RB Thomas Fortier (LV) has retired!

The Las Vegas Kings' RB Thomas Fortier has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 129 att, 572 yds, 11 TD, 10 rec, 267 yds, 2 TD

G Vernon Hostetler (LV) has retired!

The Las Vegas Kings' G Vernon Hostetler has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 376 Pancakes

LB Larry Carpenter (ORL) has retired!

The Orlando Sharks' LB Larry Carpenter has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 718 Tck, 12 Sck, 4 Int, 18 FF, 9 FR

QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) has retired!

The Washington Guardians' QB Lawrence Finch has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2483/3769, 26761 yds, 170 TD

DT Mathew Street (WSH) has retired!

The Washington Guardians' DT Mathew Street has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 243 Tck, 18 Sck, 2 Sfty, 7 FF, 3 FR

CB Hubert Milner (WSH) has retired!

The Washington Guardians' CB Hubert Milner has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 322 Tck, 2 Sck, 14 Int, 4 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 6 FF, 3 FR

LB Robert Calhoun (WSH) has retired!

The Washington Guardians' LB Robert Calhoun has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 267 Tck, 13 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR

T Cyrus Lapointe (WSH) has retired!

The Washington Guardians' T Cyrus Lapointe has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 371 Pancakes