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*The NSFL Depth Chart - LB Edition - majesiu - 08-16-2018 As was mentioned in DT/DE most teams use 3-4/4-3/nickel defense utilizing 3 linebackers and even in nickel formation as the nickel back speed archetype of the LB. LBs are even used sometimes as Safety in other formations (or Safety playing LB also happens). It also not uncommon to have LB play DE since this position is really popular one and probably in as good condition as any other. For sake of simplicity, I'll use 4-3 as an assumption for further analysis e.g. each team should strive to have 4 DL, 3 LB, and 4 DB or some interchangeable combination of them. Plan of releases: 1. 8/14 - K/P 2. 8/15 - QB 3. 8/15 - RB 4. 8/16 - DE/DE 5. 8/16 - LB 6. 8/17 - S 7. 8/17 - CB 8. 8/18 - WR/TE 9. 8/18 - League-wide picture and further analysis All values used were based on the last update of the regular season (not the playoffs one, to give all teams equal chance). Quite possible this will become a seasonal thing if there will be interest in it. A. Current Overview 1. [S1] - Boss Tweed 1013 TPE 2. [S1] - Angus Winchester 1008 TPE 3. [S4] - Haruki Ishigawa 815 TPE 4. [S2] - Vincent Sharpei 799 TPE 5. [S2] - Micah Hendrix 786 TPE 6. [S3] - Julian O'Sullivan 763 TPE 7. [S6] - Austin Roenick 668 TPE 8. [S1] - Johnathon Saint 667 TPE 9. [S6] - Brian Mills 665 TPE 10. [S4] - Noah Goodson 591 TPE 11. [S1] - AC Hackett 546 TPE 12. [S7] - Mason Brown 519 TPE 13. [S8] - Chad Pennington 514 TPE 14. [S1] - Harrif Ernston 512 TPE 15. [S8] - Rickey Ramero 472 TPE 16. [S3] - Wallace Stone 466 TPE 17. [S8] - Ben Horne 365 TPE 18. [S1] - Jaylon Lee 357 TPE 19. [S9] - Kolby Deringer 340 TPE 20. [S3] - William Ridley 334 TPE 21. [S1] - Luke Tiernan 309 TPE 22. [S2] - Perry Tucker 304 TPE 23. [S9] - Jesse Marchand 250 TPE 24. [S1] - Stephen Harrison 231 TPE A lot of amazing talent in this position, especially two players that are on the top since forever - Boss Tweed and Angus Winchester. Soon, with regression to be applied for S10 new King of the Linebackers will be crowned - the Haruki Ishigawa. Blue - Sum of TPE in that regression class, red - a number of players, yellow - average TPE in that class. The position is having a very healthy amount of players having representatives in every class, besides S5, both on replacement level as well as in generating fantastic franchise level talents. Still, current reliance on S1 might bring quick downfall to this position, but recent classes seem to be very promising and should help in keeping the elite status of the linebackers. B. Team Needs and Prospects Breakdown Each team will receive a current grade (1-10 scale), based on average TPE of players manning the position (1 - ~50 TPE, 2 ~100 TPE, 3 ~200 TPE). Next grade - future grade - is more subjective since I also tried to estimate regression impact and current prospects in the system - 10 would mean a team has a serviceable player that could last up to 8 more seasons in that position, whole 1 means they have to draft/sign a player asap in that position. It's obviously a bit more complicated since activity also matters here and the more base TPE player currently has the longer he can fight regression. Since it's much harder to get all players on top earning level I adjusted grades, so required averages for each grade are lower than in case of RB/QB so far. Current Grade / Future Grade 10/9 10/5 9/6 8/5 7/7 7/4 5/9 5/5 One of the highest averages in the whole league, confirming the elite status of the position. Prospects Watch (Interesting S9-S11 players): 1. [S9] - Kolby Deringer 340 TPE 2. [S9] - Jesse Marchand 250 TPE 3. [S9] - Barnaby Earl 185 TPE 4. [S9] - Tyler Griffin 86 TPE 5. [S10] - True Pierce 76 TPE 6. [S10] - A.J. Robertson 67 TPE 7. [S9] - Robert Jordan 60 TPE 8. [S9] - Fin Jameson 57 TPE 9. [S11] - Alex Selich 57 TPE With S1 being the core of the position it's alarming that S10 lacks good prospects for this position, even though S9 was above average in this regard, especially with Kolby Deringer being a top earner and a great prospect, though Jesse Marchand and Barnaby Earl are not far behind. And to wrap this up quick values showing how many TPE you need to break into any NSFL team roster, how many decent NSFL players are on the team rosters currently and how many good prospects are in the pipeline. TPE to break into the NSFL Roster: 232 Current NSFL ready (250+) players: 23 Prospects (S8 200+ TPE, S9 150+, S10 100+): 6 *The NSFL Depth Chart - LB Edition - Beaver - 08-16-2018 Hmm, seems the prospect depth is a bit weaker here than I would've expected. Great opportunity for young LBs as Season 1/2/3 guys start/continue regressing and retiring. *The NSFL Depth Chart - LB Edition - ExemplaryChad - 08-17-2018 To be mentioned in the same breath as Tweed and Winchester is an honor. Ego successfully boosted. *The NSFL Depth Chart - LB Edition - kckolbe - 08-17-2018 Earl is ours now, and good thing, too, because all 3 of our starters are S1