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*S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - TheRake - 04-03-2023

Draft season is finally upon us! The mega class of S41 is set to make this one of the most loaded drafts in ISFL history with over two dozen players at or near the DSFL cap of 250 TPE. That’s 2+ full rounds of capped players to choose from! In my humble opinion, this will be one of the deepest and best ISFL draft classes ever! With that in mind, I wanted to preview the draft by looking at each team’s needs and what draft prospects are best fits (HINT: Me but other players too!).

METHODOLOGY: I looked at every team’s TPE tracker & Salary sheet to see who the regressing players were, identified any low earners, or just straight holes in the roster and then chose appropriate S41 rookies to fill those needs. I tried to select all the top rookies who are active and engaged in the discord as well as those who I think will be good additions to the ISFL. If your name isn’t on here even though you’re a high earner I apologize in advance! I didn’t want to have 15 players per team or anything and some positions are pretty well filled throughout the ISFL (Like QB!). But fret not if you were left off, this is bulletin board material and use your absence from this article as what kick started your path to the ISFL HOF!
Without further ado, I’ll be doing each team in alphabetical order…

TRIGGER WARNING: If you’re not a fan of dad jokes and/or puns, turn back now!

Draft Order
1. NYS
2. COL (from BAL)
3. HON
4. OCO (from SJS)
5. NOLA (from BER)
6. NOLA
7. COL
8. SAR
9. AUS
10. CTC
11. COL (from OCO)
12. CHI
13. YKW
14. ARI

Arizona Outlaws
RECORD: 14-2 (Ultimus Champions)
GMs: @Kotasa and @.simo
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Tombstone Terrorists have been a dominant ISFL force as of late, coming off another Ultimus win and are looking to reload their six shooters, but that doesn’t mean they can rob the draft train without serious prep. S31 Speed WR Kotoni Staggs, Cover Corner Mark Goodhead, and Ball Hawk Safety Amari Springer along with S32 Vertical Threat TE Herc Kirkby are going to get hit hard with regression and will need to be put out to pasture. With no replacements currently on the roster for S and TE, I would expect them to wrangle some new cowpokes early. And while Arizona has two quality starters at WR and CB, without Staggs and Goodhead, their posse’s depth will be nearly nonexistent beyond S40 DSFL send down Slot WR Don Tollibeo.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Vertical Threat TE Otto The Orange – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Speed WR Legs McMillion – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Physical CB Ezra Azazel – Tijuana Spandex Clowns
  • Physical CB Kadarius Claypool, II – Norfolk SeaCows

Austin Copperheads
RECORD: 10-6
GMs: @frazzle14 and @unconfident
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

Trying to slither into the upper tier of teams, the Trouser Sneks of Texas will be shedding some old talent to make way for a shiny, new draft class. The first and biggest area of need for the Nope Ropes is at Kicker/Punter, which is ironic since sneks have no feet. K/P Levy Tate is on the wrong end of his career and will be turned into a pair of boots next season.  And while the Lone Star Sneks have a DSFL K/P in Cole Mann, he has only earned 20 TPE in two seasons and has gone IA. The second area of need is at WR where Speed WR Johnny Patey’s ISFL career is getting more constricted by the day. Finally, S33 Versatile LB Joe Smokes will need to be replaced if Austin wants to continue to have a venomous LB corps.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Accurate Kicker/Punter Ray Baker – Kansas City Doges
  • Speed WR Wolfie McDummy, Jr. – Dallas Birbdoggos
  • Versatile LB Loose Cannon – London Beans On Toasts
Baltimore Hawks
RECORD: 5-11
GMs: @dude_man and @Trempale
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Charm City Chickens are one of the youngest team in the league, with an average draft age of 3.87 seasons per chick. That means B-more’s biggest need is more time to spread their wings and develop into true Birds of Prey by clawing for every point of TPE available. With that being said, there are some nice-to-haves that could cause the team’s Ultimus chances to soar. Adding some high earning fledglings to the RB and TE nests, as well as the LB corps and OL would be a boon. The talons are out this season and the league should be eagle eyed if the Hawks come home to roost.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Athletic OL Justin Willis – Dallas Birbdoggos
  • Versatile LB John Stark VIII – Portland Danger Noodles
  • Receiving RB Sticky Hands - Norfolk SeaCows
  • Receiving RB Malik Brooks – Bondi Beach Bums
  • Possession TE Nick Williams – London Beans on Toast

Berlin Fire Salamanders
RECORD: 5-10-1
GMs: @Dewalt27 and @r0tzbua
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

Another team full of tadpoles (I know, they’re not frogs, work with me here), the Lizards of Landau are expecting big gains in the win column this upcoming season. The offense, colloquially known as the ‘Berlin Bundeswehr,’ really only needs to draft an offensive linemen to keep star Pocket Passer QB Rozue Santa Cruz upright.  On defense, it’s almost time to say auf Wiedersehen to Pass Rushing specialist LaDamien Beck so a DE or LB could be a good, early choice. Otherwise, the ‘Manders are stacked at WR, CB and have two stellar S that are ready to Blitzkrieg the league next season. 

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Balanced OL Modest Mussorgsky – Minnesota Duck, Duck, Gooses
  • Pass Rusher LB Craig Brand - Dallas Birbdoggos

Cape Town Crash
RECORD: 10-6
GMs: @negs and @lordcoolcats
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th,  8th, 9th, 10th

The Horny Cows of Cape Town are looking to keep stampeding up the standings and to do that they’ll need to cull some old cows to make that happen. The clear weakness of the herd is the LB corp where two timeworn LBs are looking down the barrel of the elephant gun of regression with only young bull being Norfolk’s own Coverage LB Kenny McCormick waiting to be called up. S30 Pass Rushing LB Dominos Pizzaman and his longtime battle buddy S32 Pass Rushing LB Doc Fireball are both too long in the horn and the Crash would be wise to turn them into Trophy Hunts. Compounding this issue is low earning Pass Rush LB Haloick Oasis who is averaging less than 100 TPE earned per season. Upgrading the LBs should really be the number one priority in the Mother City if they don’t want to end up on the wall of some rich American dentist looking to compensate for his low T issues.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Versatile LB Terry Johnson – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Coverage LB Ryan Knock – Tijuana Spandex Clowns
  • Versatile LB Bigton Hammer – Minnesota Duck, Duck, Gooses

Chicago Butchers
RECORD: 12-4
GMs: @TheCC and @Painted
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Meathandlers of Midway had a great season on the backs of some dry aged players who will need to be cut if they want to continue their on the field success. This includes Mauler OL Theo AwardsSystemIsBad, whose USDA Prime is long behind him. On the defensive side of the ball, the Chi-Town Shankers could be offal if they don’t select Choice S41 rookies. Both Pass Rushing LBs Dexter Hall and Sakeem Webb are due to be upgraded with fresh meat. In the deep middle, Center Fielder Dee Walt’s skills have been stripped and filleted by regression, all the while playing without a true SS next to them.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Mauler OL Great Khali – Dallas Birbdoggos
  • Pass Rusher LB Liath Squirrel - Minnesota Duck, Duck, Gooses

Colorado Yeti
RECORD: 7-8-1
GMs: @Ephenssta and @SwankyPants31
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Snowbunnies of Steamboat Springs are looking to rebound after a gnarly year with some fresh pow in the S41 draft with a bevy of early draft picks. Both Possession WRs Rodka Rakolnikov and Bud Fingers are getting hit with the moguls of regression and could use some groms. On the opposite side of the ball, Pass Rushing LB Jason Waterfalls is one fall away from the Big Yard Sale in the Sky and could have a young snowman brought in this draft. Additionally, the Yeti have no true SS on the roster to stomp out the middle of field passing lines as both Cross-Ericksen and Inspector Gadget are Center Field archetypes.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Possession WR Benji Aguilera – Tijuana Spandex Clowns
  • Slot WR Diego Lopez Alonso – London Beans On Toasts
  • Speed WR Oliver Tolliver – Bondi Beach Bums
  • Pass Rusher LB DJ Maclean - Bondi Beach Bums

Honolulu Hahalua
RECORD: 5-11
GMs: @MMFLEX and @IceBear32
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Hawaii Kawaii are another developing team looking say Aloha to an Ultimus trophy but if they want to win the Big Lu’au next season, they can’t get too cute in the draft. The #1 pineapple is the need to upgrade the backend of the secondary, add some real OL players, and find a Kicker to replace Ikick Ballz. Luckily for the Hahalua, this S class is full of volcanic prospects to choose from who are ready to pop off and cover their opponents like lava. With some more TPE and a small infusion of talent at key positions, the Hahalua will be a top contender for a championship lei.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Center Field S Mary Marie – Bondi Beach Bums
  • Athletic OL Trent Silverback – Portland Danger Noodles
  • Accurate Kicker/Punter Bob Kickerson - Bondi Beach Bums

New Orleans Second Line
RECORD: 6-10
GMs: @Jaywe88 and @MobiausGrander
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Second Line’s season was anything but Big Easy. At the heart of their struggles is an aging Speed Rusher named Morpheus Czargyros who is hearing the final jazz trumpet of his career. In addition, Pass Rushing LB Sheriff Woody, Center Field S Orpheus Czargyros, and Physical CB De’Aaron Harper II all need to be sent out to the Bayou. An upgrade at RB and OL is needed on the scoring side of the ball as they have regressing players like Jay Cue Jr. and Dallas Fort-Worth or low earning players.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Speed Rush DE Bruce White – Portland Danger Noodles
  • Pass Rush LB Leo Stud - Portland Danger Noodles
  • Center Field S Brian Vincent-Vega – London Beans on Toast
  • Receiving RB Kyle Crane – Tijuana Spandex Clowns
  • Receiving RB Akele Kekela - Norfolk SeaCows
  • Mauler OL Beeg Beeg Yoshi, Jr. – London Beans on Toast

New York Silverbacks
RECORD: 4-12
GMs: @zaynzk and @Repgnar
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Big Apple Apes’ season went bananas very quickly. In order to avoid another season spent poo flinging, the Gorillas will need to load up on talent at key positions. At the top of the Freedom Tower of Needs is a replacement for IA S Kaiden King. Drafting a younger Alpha Male in the back of the Secondary who is more fit to lead the Pack to victory should be the top priority. Along the DL, Speed Rush DE Arnie Rufus, Power Rush DE Rocco Blade, and Interior Rush DT Lennay Kekua all need to be sent packing back into the jungle.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Interior DT Jumbo Edward – Portland Danger Noodles
  • Power Rush DE Rolud Onyxgut – Bondi Beach Bums
  • Speed Rush DE Logjammed McBobface – Tijuana Spandex Clowns

Orange County Otters
RECORD: 7-8-1
GMs: @slate and @"Gbeck765"
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Mustelids of Mission Viejo had a turblent season that would make the Mavericks’ waves look cozy, finishing on a 3 game losing streak. Even though they made the playoffs, it would be otterly ridiculous to ignore their aging roster. Speed RB Zane Cold and Possession TE Molki Koivu will all hit their first regressions this season with Versatile LB Bender Rodriguez, Ball Hawk S Rean Schwarzer and Physical CB Dragazor Blaze already drowning in Regression River.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Possession TE Max Honestly – London Beans on Toast
  • Versatile LB Rodney Rosadino – Kansas City Doges
  • Enforcer S Icepick O’Hullihan – Kansas City Doges

San Jose SaberCats
RECORD: 5-11
GMs: @ckroyal92 and @RussDrivesTheBus
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Toothy Tigers of Teal Town (take THAT for alliteration!) coughed up a fur ball of a season. The kittens were de-clawed by a lack of firepower at WR and a mostly non-existent OL. Slot WR Jaycee Higgins is the runt of the litter and Mauler OL Larry Jenkins is due for an extinction event. Pass Rush LB Nick Flint is also reaching the end of his ice age and should have a replacement lined up. Without some evolution from the Cats, their season will go belly up like Silicon Valley Bank.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Speed WR Emile Charles – Portland Danger Noodles
  • Athletic OL Bubba Chubb – Kansas City Doges
  • Pass Rush LB Myrtle Beach Tolliver – Bondi Beach Bums

Sarasota Sailfish
RECORD: 8-7-1
GMs: @Fronk and @abh89
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Florida Man Marlins are stuck between a peach pit and a hurricane in their Conference still chasing their white whale. In order to cut through the sea of competition they’ll need to replace a few fish that are holding the school back. First and foremost, that means calling up their guppy, Pocket Passer QB Willier Miller to replace Field General QB Carter Knight, who is going into his 9th season regression. 2/3 of the OL is also depreciating every year and could use some fresh catch of the days. Lastly, both Ball Hawk S Spike Daniels and Rocky Rhoads are close to being chummed and could use an infusion of younger talent.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Center Field S Garth Silver – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Athletic OL Justin Willis – Dallas Birbdoggos

Yellowknife Wraiths
RECORD: 12-4 (Ultimus Runner Ups)
GMs: @Arkz and @ZootTX
S41 DRAFT PICKS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

The Caspers of Canada are looking to bring Winter to the rest of the ISFL after imposing The Long Night in S40. Led by the Dastardly Duo of Power RB Adebayo Akinfenwa and Receiving RB Kumquat Archipelago and their Field General QB, Absolute Unit, the Ghouls of the Great Northwest are only lacking at the WR position where Speed WR Bernd D. Brot is disappearing quickly. On Defense, the Frozen Phantoms could use a new recruit to replace the old bones of Pass Rushing LB Zephyr “Tater” GreatWolf. The position that the Chilly Willies need the absolute least in the draft is S where Ball Hawk Gore Done Ram Say and his spooky sidekick Ball Hawk Sam Sung are both quality.

***BEST FITS***
  • Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Possession WR Sean Robinson – Norfolk SeaCows
  • Speed WR Forozka Duanei –Portland Danger Noodles
  • Pass Rush LB Spooky Diddler – Tijuana Spandex Clowns


RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - jollyjiggs - 04-03-2023

ctrl+f: Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage - Norfolk SeaCows
14 matches
you sunovagun

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - TheRake - 04-03-2023

(04-03-2023, 09:00 AM)jollyjiggs Wrote: ctrl+f: Ball Hawk/Enforcer S Rico Savage - Norfolk SeaCows
14 matches
you sunovagun
Idea

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - entreri - 04-03-2023

8 Wide receivers were mentioned, and I wasn't one of them? Frankly insulting Tongue

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - TheRake - 04-03-2023

(04-03-2023, 09:20 AM)entreri Wrote: 8 Wide receivers were mentioned, and I wasn't one of them? Frankly insulting Tongue
Honestly 8 is too many already tbh

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - lordcoolcats - 04-03-2023

If you really believe this, then you don't know anything about football.

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - Painted - 04-03-2023

Pretty cool how this Rico guy has 13 clones of himself

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - Purpl3Spartan - 04-03-2023

It appears this is all a rouse to be drafted 14 times

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - TheRake - 04-04-2023

(04-03-2023, 12:39 PM)lordcoolcats Wrote: If you really believe this, then you don't know anything about football.
Facts

RE: S41 ISFL Team Draft Needs - TheRake - 04-04-2023

(04-03-2023, 12:45 PM)Painted Wrote: Pretty cool how this Rico guy has 13 clones of himself
The new way to multi!