09-19-2019, 09:42 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-23-2019, 09:46 AM by goodvsevil1275.)
Please split this 25% to @IsaStarcrossed and 75% to @Hallmonitor_20
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is Bjørn Ironside reporting in from the S18 Sports Center.. We just got a report leaked to us that Palm Beach general manager and upcoming star tight end has decided on a position change! This comes directly after the last game of the season as his focus shifts from Palm Beach's roster for a few moments and he takes time for self reflection. He agreed to sit down with us for an exclusive interview, so lets dive in and see what he had to say for himself!"
Ironside: "Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us, Zach. We just got the news and new we had to talk to you as soon as possible. The draft is rapidly approaching now that the regular season of the DSFL is over. After all the insanity of the season, you have come to the biggest decision of your career. You've had a chance to stop and reflect on yourself as a player and the kind of impact you want to leave on the NSFL. Why have you now decided to position change?"
Hall: "Well after this long season in the great Palm Beach area I had some doubts for my future. I had a decent year as a Tight End but I was looking at the NSFL and all their superstars and I have decided that my future will be as a Defensive End. I grew up idolizing Blaze and would love to be the next great tight end in the league but it just seems like we are a dying breed. Teams have a guy they are happy with at the position or have converted wide receivers doing the job. I've gotten stronger through the season and I feel like I can make as huge of an impact on the defensive side of the ball as I ever did offensively."
Ironside: "You came up to the league based off of your pass catching skills. Your circus style abilities were a big draw to Zach Hall the person. Will you not miss making those stylish plays and what makes you stand out now amongst defensive ends?"
Hall: "I do love making huge catches and jumping over defenders and who's to say that I can't do that on the defensive side. I can easily make some interceptions from the line or in schemes letting me go out into zones. But the biggest thing that will help GMs when they see my history is that I obviously have the athleticism to make this change. I think my circus abilities, as you've put it, will transfer over as I run around and spin off of blockers. Maybe later on in my career if there is ever a tight end resurgence I can move back to the offense. I like to think I'm versatile enough to do that."
Ironside: "You've been one of the biggest names in this entire draft class. Every general manager in the NSFL knows Zach Hall. Even so, most pundits saw you going in the second round because there wasn't a huge need at tight end. With your swap, what do you think this does to draft boards and how much do you think GMs are scrambling with the draft directly around the corner?"
Hall: "Well I'm hoping it turns heads in NSFL war rooms. I'll definitely be more of a raw athlete at the position without playing a single game on defense, but I obviously have the athleticism. Not throwing any shades at my fellow class mates but no other defensive end has the same raw talent as I do and I hope GMs see that and take a 1st round flyer on me."
Ironside: "What kind of player do you see yourself as now? You've always been an offensive guy. You're used to scoring points and being a game changer by making insane plays. Do you see yourself relying a lot on that same burst of speed you had on the other side of the ball?"
Hall: "Scoring points? Did you see my season?" Hall pauses to laugh. "But in all honesty I think my speed and footwork is what's going to make me great at the position. Yea, I may not run through these behemoths on the offensive line, but there isn't a single one that can run with me. And as for quarterbacks and running backs, it will be a new look they aren't used to when I burst around the corner."
Ironside: "With the season over for Palm Beach, you're now entering a long off season. What do you plan to do to prepare for the draft?"
Hall: "With my new position change coming, I'm going to be working with some other defensive guys that I've met throughout the year. Bjørn Ironside the human battering ram himself, that's you my friend, has agreed to work with me to get my fundamentals down as well as Colorado's Bubba Thumper. I'll be working hard up until the draft to make drafting me worth it."
Ironside: "What would you say to other players who are potentially thinking about changing roles but haven't quite had the courage to step out of their comfort zone?"
Hall: "Do it. You only have one career and if you don't think you can make it in the league or have much impact with the spot you're in then leave your comfort zone and make the change. Leave no regrets."
Ironside: "Finally what would you like to say to the GMs that are now likely debating using their first round pick on you? Why should they take a chance on Zach Hall?"
Hall: "Honestly if this change in positions is making you question if I'm good enough to be your first round pick then obviously you are looking for a new spark and I can be that spark. I fell to the 3rd round in the DSFL draft and emerged as a top prospect in the class and this position change shows that I'm willing to work to be the most impactful player in the league."
Ironside: "Thank you, Hall. It is always a delight to have you in for an interview and I appreciate your exclusives."
"There you have it, folks. Our favorite tight end has now made a game changing swap to one of the biggest positions of need in the entire league. We should see a lot of general managers and scouts begin to scramble as they figure this one out. He has the basics and he fully understand's what he's getting into. Mix this with his leadership abilities and his experience managing a team and I think you're looking at one of the hottest commodities in all of S18. Until next time ladies and gentleman. Ironside signing off."
Side note, I'm loving doing these types of interviews where I break big news and show off player personalities to the league in a fun way. If you're ever interested in doing one for your own announcements, feel free to hit me up for an exclusive interview!
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is Bjørn Ironside reporting in from the S18 Sports Center.. We just got a report leaked to us that Palm Beach general manager and upcoming star tight end has decided on a position change! This comes directly after the last game of the season as his focus shifts from Palm Beach's roster for a few moments and he takes time for self reflection. He agreed to sit down with us for an exclusive interview, so lets dive in and see what he had to say for himself!"
Ironside: "Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us, Zach. We just got the news and new we had to talk to you as soon as possible. The draft is rapidly approaching now that the regular season of the DSFL is over. After all the insanity of the season, you have come to the biggest decision of your career. You've had a chance to stop and reflect on yourself as a player and the kind of impact you want to leave on the NSFL. Why have you now decided to position change?"
Hall: "Well after this long season in the great Palm Beach area I had some doubts for my future. I had a decent year as a Tight End but I was looking at the NSFL and all their superstars and I have decided that my future will be as a Defensive End. I grew up idolizing Blaze and would love to be the next great tight end in the league but it just seems like we are a dying breed. Teams have a guy they are happy with at the position or have converted wide receivers doing the job. I've gotten stronger through the season and I feel like I can make as huge of an impact on the defensive side of the ball as I ever did offensively."
Ironside: "You came up to the league based off of your pass catching skills. Your circus style abilities were a big draw to Zach Hall the person. Will you not miss making those stylish plays and what makes you stand out now amongst defensive ends?"
Hall: "I do love making huge catches and jumping over defenders and who's to say that I can't do that on the defensive side. I can easily make some interceptions from the line or in schemes letting me go out into zones. But the biggest thing that will help GMs when they see my history is that I obviously have the athleticism to make this change. I think my circus abilities, as you've put it, will transfer over as I run around and spin off of blockers. Maybe later on in my career if there is ever a tight end resurgence I can move back to the offense. I like to think I'm versatile enough to do that."
Ironside: "You've been one of the biggest names in this entire draft class. Every general manager in the NSFL knows Zach Hall. Even so, most pundits saw you going in the second round because there wasn't a huge need at tight end. With your swap, what do you think this does to draft boards and how much do you think GMs are scrambling with the draft directly around the corner?"
Hall: "Well I'm hoping it turns heads in NSFL war rooms. I'll definitely be more of a raw athlete at the position without playing a single game on defense, but I obviously have the athleticism. Not throwing any shades at my fellow class mates but no other defensive end has the same raw talent as I do and I hope GMs see that and take a 1st round flyer on me."
Ironside: "What kind of player do you see yourself as now? You've always been an offensive guy. You're used to scoring points and being a game changer by making insane plays. Do you see yourself relying a lot on that same burst of speed you had on the other side of the ball?"
Hall: "Scoring points? Did you see my season?" Hall pauses to laugh. "But in all honesty I think my speed and footwork is what's going to make me great at the position. Yea, I may not run through these behemoths on the offensive line, but there isn't a single one that can run with me. And as for quarterbacks and running backs, it will be a new look they aren't used to when I burst around the corner."
Ironside: "With the season over for Palm Beach, you're now entering a long off season. What do you plan to do to prepare for the draft?"
Hall: "With my new position change coming, I'm going to be working with some other defensive guys that I've met throughout the year. Bjørn Ironside the human battering ram himself, that's you my friend, has agreed to work with me to get my fundamentals down as well as Colorado's Bubba Thumper. I'll be working hard up until the draft to make drafting me worth it."
Ironside: "What would you say to other players who are potentially thinking about changing roles but haven't quite had the courage to step out of their comfort zone?"
Hall: "Do it. You only have one career and if you don't think you can make it in the league or have much impact with the spot you're in then leave your comfort zone and make the change. Leave no regrets."
Ironside: "Finally what would you like to say to the GMs that are now likely debating using their first round pick on you? Why should they take a chance on Zach Hall?"
Hall: "Honestly if this change in positions is making you question if I'm good enough to be your first round pick then obviously you are looking for a new spark and I can be that spark. I fell to the 3rd round in the DSFL draft and emerged as a top prospect in the class and this position change shows that I'm willing to work to be the most impactful player in the league."
Ironside: "Thank you, Hall. It is always a delight to have you in for an interview and I appreciate your exclusives."
"There you have it, folks. Our favorite tight end has now made a game changing swap to one of the biggest positions of need in the entire league. We should see a lot of general managers and scouts begin to scramble as they figure this one out. He has the basics and he fully understand's what he's getting into. Mix this with his leadership abilities and his experience managing a team and I think you're looking at one of the hottest commodities in all of S18. Until next time ladies and gentleman. Ironside signing off."
Side note, I'm loving doing these types of interviews where I break big news and show off player personalities to the league in a fun way. If you're ever interested in doing one for your own announcements, feel free to hit me up for an exclusive interview!