[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Often an overlooked aspect of the NSFL, the waiver wire when used correctly can be a valuable aspect for a team. Sometimes used just to provide depth for a specific position which may have been overlooked during the draft or to provide backups in case of an early pre season or early regular season injury. While it's not as glamorous as reporting about "NSFL DRAFT BUSTS OR STEALS" or the build up to next years season 2 draft prospects, here we will be looking at players claimed only on the waiver wire whether they were undrafted or joined following the NSFL inaugural draft.[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Ryan Ellis - Kicker (Yellowknife Wraiths) - UNDRAFTED [/div]
Earlier we mentioned how the waiver wire may be used just to provide depth to a position, strangely enough claimed by the Wraiths, Ryan Ellis we forecast will do just that , Likely to slot into the second kicker spot behind established Archibald Booter, Ellis it seems will take the punter role. Ellis is a cleaner and more accurate kicker than Booter who opts to go for distance as opposed to accuracy. Depending on both kickers debut season, we will see how this kicker battle develops. No doubt the Guntersville native will hope he can impress.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Dermot Lavelle - Cornerback (Yellowknife Wraiths) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Lavelle was the first name picked off the waiver wire after failing to submit his NSFL draft papers prior to the draft. Lavelle will likely drop into the CB#2 spot behind Dirk Cutter. Lavelle however will have to fight out competition from Henri Rivere, the 6'1, 202lbs man to man cornerback is bigger and heavier than Lavelle but lacks in comparison in the speed department. However Rivere boasts a better ability to make bigger plays than Lavelle due to his safer hands, however can either be consistent? What if Lavelle has a stand out season and his S2 draft stock rises to the early rounds? Do the wraiths try and re-acquire his services? This story will be an interesting one to follow.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Frederick Smith - Defensive Tackle (Yellowknife Wraiths) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Smith as of time of writing is the third defensive tackle on the wraiths, Smith will likely slide into the backup tackle spot behind both Mark Ramrio and Trent Bender. Smith boasts an impressive 300lbs physique with a balanced skillset of brute force and mobility and will hope to burst into the Wraiths starting DT spot. No doubt the Ontario native will have friends and family back hope in Canada rooting for him.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Mark Bowden - Cornerback (Colorado Yeti) UNDRAFTED[/div]
Bowden becomes the third cornerback on the current Yeti team. We predict that Bowden will play a significant role in the Yeti defense and their aims to capture the NSFL Championship this year. Although currently a raw prospect who prefers man to man defensive coverage, Bowden boasts possibly the best hands for a cornerback from the waiver wire which will no doubt excite the Yeti staff and fans alike. While its very unlikely that Bowden will overtake existing cornerbacks (zone specialist)Carter and (balanced all rounder) Hayden , theres always a chance in the NSFL.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Bernard Forthward - Offensive Lineman (Colorado Yeti) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Forthward joins a lacking offensive line of the Yeti, boasted only by the drafting of Bender Rodriguez. It is unclear as to whether the Yeti will aim to pick up some more free agent lineman to bolster their front five. Forthward who hails from Cameron, North Carolina will likely start at right tackle due to his above average run blocking ability, this combined with Rodriguez's ability to play anywhere on the line with his even pass/run blocking ability. Bernard, if he progresses well throughout the year is likely to go early in next years draft having likely gotten a year under his belt in the NSFL.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Ryan Lecavalier - Wide Receiver (Baltimore Hawks) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
20 year old Lecavalier is not only one of the youngest players in the NSFL but also the only wide receiver who fell to the waiver wire. Ryan is Likely to drop into the #3 spot for the hawks, just behind Damian West & Cooper Christmas. Lecavalier's speciality are fade routes, in and around the endzone. Following an impressive season for the Arizona Wildcats, Canadian born Lecavalier will hope to impress and snag a high round spot in next years S2 draft.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Vincent Sharpei - Offensive Lineman (Baltimore Hawks) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Chicago native Sharpei was claimed by the Baltimore Hawks hopefully to bolster a mediocre offensive line. Sharpei is an average pass and run blocker and could line up on any part of the front five alongside Jordan Weal. Generally in football, offensive lineman are overlooked, but quote me on this, Sharpei could end up being a potential steal for the hawks. Sharpei's discipline for the Black Knight's lead them to a 38-31 overtime victory over North Texas following some crucial edge blocking.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Braden Sharp - Offensive Lineman (Arizona Outlaws) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
To quote Bobby Shmurda, "about a week ago" Sharp celebrated his 21st birthday with a place on the Outlaws offensive line. Sharp will line up alongside Alex Thomas and Saggitariutt Jefferspin who both were drafted by the Outlaws. Sharp is a more accomplished run blocker than pass blocker, who boasts impressive strength. Sharp's collegiate career for the fighting Irish was a short but successful one. Sharp leaves an ever-growing list of waiver wire offensive lineman but will have high hopes of an impressive year and a high draft pick in season 2.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Blaster Blade - Defensive End (Arizona Outlaws) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Blade becomes the third defensive end that Arizona currently have on their roster. Blade will have to compete with Dental Dam for the #2 end sport behind accomplished Jayce Tuck. Blade while not a strong tackler is predominately a mix of brute force and mobility which fans hope will lead to many sacks. Blade's attitude has been questioned time and time again, having prior to the start of the S1 team, declared an ultimatum stating he would not play for any team that wasn't located in Arizona and was nicknamed the Outlaws. Regarding next years options it's interesting if this attitude will lead to him being snubbed by other teams fearing a hold out, or will he impress enough for the outlaws to snag him with their choice?
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Connor MacManus - Offensive Lineman (San Jose SaberCats) S2 PROSPECT [/div]
MacManus becomes the fourth offensive lineman on the 'Cats roster. MacManus is likely to line up at the center position, surrounded by teammates Tim Tebow, Ben Longshaw and Daniel Robicheaux. Connor possesses below average run blocking but an impressive pass blocking skillset. MacManus's collegiate career for Boston college was a consistent one, having never missed a snap in his three years there. This reporter believes it's too early to make predictions for next year, especially for offensive lineman but MacManus's ability to stay injury free should have staff of all six teams foaming at the mouth for next years potential.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Greg Clegane - Offensive Lineman (Orange County Otters) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Clegane was one of the last names on the waiver list, but was promptly picked up by the Otters. He is the only otters player claimed and will slot into the offensive line effective immediately. Alongside Angus Winchester who boasts impressive athleticism and Marcus Boyd who excels in the run block game, Clegane rocks a modest skillset, both skilled in the pass block and run block game. Regarding Clegane's collegiate career, well we couldn't really find anything except links to Game of Thrones spoilers which trust me nobody wants to look through. If Clegane continues to put in work, there is no reason why Clegane could be a late first or early second round pick in next years draft.
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Note: I felt that waiver players might not feel the love and hype that S1 draftees may have possessed so I constructed this article, if any of the above information you feel doesn't fit the lore of your character then message me and I'll oblige to change it. All information above was constructed using your draft profile information , team rosters and Baller's waiver transaction list. I would love feedback on this and if it's popular I will make a series focusing on waiver players.
Waiver players mentioned in this article
@CampinKiller
@neall26
@Ephemeris
@`Dermot`
@adamantium
@Blaster
@Muford
@ImCokeZero
@veritas
@The Wall
@automatic
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Ryan Ellis - Kicker (Yellowknife Wraiths) - UNDRAFTED [/div]
Earlier we mentioned how the waiver wire may be used just to provide depth to a position, strangely enough claimed by the Wraiths, Ryan Ellis we forecast will do just that , Likely to slot into the second kicker spot behind established Archibald Booter, Ellis it seems will take the punter role. Ellis is a cleaner and more accurate kicker than Booter who opts to go for distance as opposed to accuracy. Depending on both kickers debut season, we will see how this kicker battle develops. No doubt the Guntersville native will hope he can impress.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Dermot Lavelle - Cornerback (Yellowknife Wraiths) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Lavelle was the first name picked off the waiver wire after failing to submit his NSFL draft papers prior to the draft. Lavelle will likely drop into the CB#2 spot behind Dirk Cutter. Lavelle however will have to fight out competition from Henri Rivere, the 6'1, 202lbs man to man cornerback is bigger and heavier than Lavelle but lacks in comparison in the speed department. However Rivere boasts a better ability to make bigger plays than Lavelle due to his safer hands, however can either be consistent? What if Lavelle has a stand out season and his S2 draft stock rises to the early rounds? Do the wraiths try and re-acquire his services? This story will be an interesting one to follow.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Frederick Smith - Defensive Tackle (Yellowknife Wraiths) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Smith as of time of writing is the third defensive tackle on the wraiths, Smith will likely slide into the backup tackle spot behind both Mark Ramrio and Trent Bender. Smith boasts an impressive 300lbs physique with a balanced skillset of brute force and mobility and will hope to burst into the Wraiths starting DT spot. No doubt the Ontario native will have friends and family back hope in Canada rooting for him.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Mark Bowden - Cornerback (Colorado Yeti) UNDRAFTED[/div]
Bowden becomes the third cornerback on the current Yeti team. We predict that Bowden will play a significant role in the Yeti defense and their aims to capture the NSFL Championship this year. Although currently a raw prospect who prefers man to man defensive coverage, Bowden boasts possibly the best hands for a cornerback from the waiver wire which will no doubt excite the Yeti staff and fans alike. While its very unlikely that Bowden will overtake existing cornerbacks (zone specialist)Carter and (balanced all rounder) Hayden , theres always a chance in the NSFL.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Bernard Forthward - Offensive Lineman (Colorado Yeti) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Forthward joins a lacking offensive line of the Yeti, boasted only by the drafting of Bender Rodriguez. It is unclear as to whether the Yeti will aim to pick up some more free agent lineman to bolster their front five. Forthward who hails from Cameron, North Carolina will likely start at right tackle due to his above average run blocking ability, this combined with Rodriguez's ability to play anywhere on the line with his even pass/run blocking ability. Bernard, if he progresses well throughout the year is likely to go early in next years draft having likely gotten a year under his belt in the NSFL.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Ryan Lecavalier - Wide Receiver (Baltimore Hawks) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
20 year old Lecavalier is not only one of the youngest players in the NSFL but also the only wide receiver who fell to the waiver wire. Ryan is Likely to drop into the #3 spot for the hawks, just behind Damian West & Cooper Christmas. Lecavalier's speciality are fade routes, in and around the endzone. Following an impressive season for the Arizona Wildcats, Canadian born Lecavalier will hope to impress and snag a high round spot in next years S2 draft.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Vincent Sharpei - Offensive Lineman (Baltimore Hawks) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Chicago native Sharpei was claimed by the Baltimore Hawks hopefully to bolster a mediocre offensive line. Sharpei is an average pass and run blocker and could line up on any part of the front five alongside Jordan Weal. Generally in football, offensive lineman are overlooked, but quote me on this, Sharpei could end up being a potential steal for the hawks. Sharpei's discipline for the Black Knight's lead them to a 38-31 overtime victory over North Texas following some crucial edge blocking.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Braden Sharp - Offensive Lineman (Arizona Outlaws) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
To quote Bobby Shmurda, "about a week ago" Sharp celebrated his 21st birthday with a place on the Outlaws offensive line. Sharp will line up alongside Alex Thomas and Saggitariutt Jefferspin who both were drafted by the Outlaws. Sharp is a more accomplished run blocker than pass blocker, who boasts impressive strength. Sharp's collegiate career for the fighting Irish was a short but successful one. Sharp leaves an ever-growing list of waiver wire offensive lineman but will have high hopes of an impressive year and a high draft pick in season 2.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Blaster Blade - Defensive End (Arizona Outlaws) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Blade becomes the third defensive end that Arizona currently have on their roster. Blade will have to compete with Dental Dam for the #2 end sport behind accomplished Jayce Tuck. Blade while not a strong tackler is predominately a mix of brute force and mobility which fans hope will lead to many sacks. Blade's attitude has been questioned time and time again, having prior to the start of the S1 team, declared an ultimatum stating he would not play for any team that wasn't located in Arizona and was nicknamed the Outlaws. Regarding next years options it's interesting if this attitude will lead to him being snubbed by other teams fearing a hold out, or will he impress enough for the outlaws to snag him with their choice?
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Connor MacManus - Offensive Lineman (San Jose SaberCats) S2 PROSPECT [/div]
MacManus becomes the fourth offensive lineman on the 'Cats roster. MacManus is likely to line up at the center position, surrounded by teammates Tim Tebow, Ben Longshaw and Daniel Robicheaux. Connor possesses below average run blocking but an impressive pass blocking skillset. MacManus's collegiate career for Boston college was a consistent one, having never missed a snap in his three years there. This reporter believes it's too early to make predictions for next year, especially for offensive lineman but MacManus's ability to stay injury free should have staff of all six teams foaming at the mouth for next years potential.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Greg Clegane - Offensive Lineman (Orange County Otters) S2 PROSPECT[/div]
Clegane was one of the last names on the waiver list, but was promptly picked up by the Otters. He is the only otters player claimed and will slot into the offensive line effective immediately. Alongside Angus Winchester who boasts impressive athleticism and Marcus Boyd who excels in the run block game, Clegane rocks a modest skillset, both skilled in the pass block and run block game. Regarding Clegane's collegiate career, well we couldn't really find anything except links to Game of Thrones spoilers which trust me nobody wants to look through. If Clegane continues to put in work, there is no reason why Clegane could be a late first or early second round pick in next years draft.
1298 WORDS GRADE ME FAM
Note: I felt that waiver players might not feel the love and hype that S1 draftees may have possessed so I constructed this article, if any of the above information you feel doesn't fit the lore of your character then message me and I'll oblige to change it. All information above was constructed using your draft profile information , team rosters and Baller's waiver transaction list. I would love feedback on this and if it's popular I will make a series focusing on waiver players.
Waiver players mentioned in this article
@CampinKiller
@neall26
@Ephemeris
@`Dermot`
@adamantium
@Blaster
@Muford
@ImCokeZero
@veritas
@The Wall
@automatic