Boss Tweed played the final games of his career in Season 10 as he announced he would retire at the end of the season. Though he played his final games a few weeks ago, he added one final chapter to his career with the NSFL Awards show. Boss Tweed was named as Linebacker of the Year and was a co-winner of Defensive Player of the Year in his final season.
Overall, Tweed had a strong showing in his final NSFL season. He was dealing with his third season of regression, but was still playing at a high level. Tweed finished the season with 107 tackles, which was the highest total he had during any of his four seasons as a linebacker and ranked seventh in the league overall. He recorded his lowest sack total during his time at linebacker but still finished with double digit sacks at 12, which tied for fourth most in the league. However, the biggest change in Tweed's playstyle was the big leap he made in his coverage abilities. He finished the season with 3 interceptions, which tied for sixth most in the league and tied for most by a linebacker, and with 20 passes defended, which tied for fourth most in the league and tied for most by a linebacker. This was the highest amount of pass deflections Tweed had in a season during his career as a linebacker, it was the second time he finished with double digit passes defended and beat his previous record by 9. Before this season, Tweed had not recorded an interception in his career, but he managed to get 3 this season. He also recorded the first defensive touchdown of his career during one of the interception returns. It was an impressive season for Tweed as he made big strides in his coverage ability despite fighting regression and had what may of been the best of his four seasons as a linebacker. He didn't lead in any one particular category but he did a little bit of everything as he was one of the best coverage linebackers while also being one of the top pass rushers which made him one of the most well rounded defensive players in the league this season.
It was a great way for Tweed to go out, having potentially the best season of his career during his final year. He was still able to play at a high level even after dealing with a few rounds of regression. However, his age did show at times such as in a crucial Week 13 matchup against the Yeti that would determine the Wraiths' playoff fate, when Tweed recorded just 2 tackles during the game. But he did bounce back the following week as he was named Defensive Player of the Game in his final NSFL game as he recorded 8 tackles as well as a sack and an interception against former teammate Logan Noble, who was also playing his final game.
Tweed probably still has some gas in the tank despite continuing to get older. After the awards show, reporters asked Tweed if this made him want to come back another year. Tweed responded that he did feel like he was in good enough shape to play again, but that he still felt that it was time for him to call it a career. He wanted to go out on his own terms and retire while he was still able to play at a high level. After winning a championship and several awards, he felt that he didn't have anything left to prove and was ready to move on to life after football. Overall Tweed is happy with what he is accomplished in his career but feels ready to hang up his cleats and move on to the next chapter in his career.
With this ends the career of Boss Tweed. Unfortunately, he didn't get to make a final playoff run in his last year, but he still got to put together what may have been the best individual season of his career. He only played a few seasons as a linebacker, but was able to make a smooth transition and thrive in that role in the later years of his career, winning a championship, two Linebacker of the Year Awards, two Defensive Player of the Year Awards, and four Pro Bowl appearances (assuming he will likely make it this season). Tweed had a good career after coming in to the league as a seventeenth round pick and many believe he has a good chance to make the Hall of Fame after his retirement, and his strong final season should help his chances. While Tweed didn't get a final playoff run, he was still able to have a happy ending to his final season and the awards show was a nice sendoff for his career before he moves on to the next chapter of his life.