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Ladies and gentleman, welcome again to ESPNSFL. My name is Zerin Nandrews and this is episode number 10 of our “Thoroughfare to Glory” (TTG) saga, bringing you the life of Season 18 QB prospect, the “Portuguese Phenom”, Jay “Football” Cue.
This is a special edition of our TTG, the “TTG Pre-Draft Edition”. After a long season that ended in heartbreak for the Pythons and Jay Cue, a new season is approaching fast. But before it starts, Jay needs to be drafted into the NSFL and know his new team.
With this in mind, Dirk Kerbstreit went to Portland to see how Jay has been preparing for the upcoming NSFL Draft.
Dirk – Hello Jay, thanks for having us.
Jay – No problem Dirk.
Dirk – So, October 4th is right around the corner, how are you feeling about the Draft?
Jay – I am pretty calm, considering that it is the day where my career gets decided. But to be honest I will be travelling to Portugal right after this interview to get to the day with no distractions, so that might help.
Dirk – But you will be here for the ceremony, right?
Jay – I still do not know Dirk, it might happen that I decide no to show up for it. I have indeed been invited to be on the green room for the draft, but I have not decided yet if I will be there or not.
Dirk – Any particular reason that might make you miss it?
Jay – You know better than I do that the draft ceremony is a parade of egos. Players, media, fans, everyone knows everything while knowing absolutely nothing. And instead of celebrating the arrival of the great Season 18 class to the NSFL, everyone will be talking about the draft falls of this and that player and I am not sure if I want to be a part of it. Remember Aaron Rodgers and the field day media had on his draft? The hours he spent on that green room with a camera on his face? And he still knew his value, he knew he could be great, but that situation is a no-win for a player.
Dirk – I understand the feeling, but can this be because you feel that even though you are one of the best players of the class, most mock drafts have completely forgotten you?
Jay – I am not going to lie and say that I am completely ok with my draft stock plummeting while being one of the best players around skill wise. I do understand why though: teams are not looking for a QB right now. It sucks, but you have to live with it. And besides, this is a talent heavy draft, a lot of great players are available, so for example, going as pick number 30 on this draft is not the same as in other drafts, it still shows how highly rated you are.
Dirk – Some media had you as a lock pick for the San Jose Sabercats, but they decided to go in other direction.
Jay – I mean, even though I tried to be completely out of the loop regarding team needs and possible draft intentions, you always hear some comments and yes, the Sabercats were one of the teams that in paper would be great for me, after Joliet Christ retirement. But they decided that Dan Wright was their best choice, fair play to him, and so I do not see a big possibility on me landing in San Jose. I wish him all the best though.
Dirk – That is always good Jay, to show some fair play.
Jay – Teams do what they think is best for them, nothing more we can add to that.
Dirk – So now that the SJS are out of the picture, do you still feel you can land on a team that really needs you, or do you feel you will go to a team that will be drafting the best player available at the time?
Jay – Like any other player, I would like to go to a team that drafts me based on a need and that me being there is part of a plan to get my full abilities on the field. I have been told that, if I changed positions, I would be a lock top 5, maybe even top 3 pick. But I have a plan, a plan that has been in the making for a long time, maybe 2 full months, and I am not going to deviate from it. I will be a mobile QB playing in the NSFL and nothing is going to change that. I understand team needs come first and QB is not on top of that list for the majority, but we will see what happens on the 4th.
Dirk – But what do you feel is going to happen?
Jay – I had a few good talks with GMs and Scouts, but like I said before, no one wants to pull the trigger early on the best QB since probably Franklin Armstrong, because we have so many talent on both sides of the ball, on positions that team are in a more desperate need than QB. And Franklin was taken on the 3rd round, after having a great DSFL season and unbelievable stats. And now he is Ultimus MVP and Champion with the Otters. And so many teams passed on him because they wanted to address other team needs. Which, in hindsight, some probably regret.
Dirk – So, realistically, where do you see yourself being picked Jay?
Jay – I have my mind already set on being drafted after the 2nd round. That is what most media have me going and we all know the power they can have. Still, we might see some surprise pick, but I do not think it exists a very big possibility of that happening.
Dirk – But, even with all this, you must be pretty excited to be drafted…?
Jay – I am fired up Dirk. I just want to get the draft over with, get to my new team locker room and start practicing. I know I will be in the DSFL next season, hopefully with the Pythons, but my skills are going to be banked until I can start in the NSFL. I lost an Ultimini last season, so I will still be gunning for it. And lots of records to be broken also. No matter what team drafts me, they can count with my full commitment.
Dirk – Good to see you with your spirits up about the whole thing. And good luck for the draft.
Jay – Thanks Dirk, cannot wait to start the new season. And to the GMs on the fence about drafting me… Do not make a mistake.
And this is all the time we have for today, stay tuned for more interviews and information on our TTG. This was Zerin Nandrews, for ESPNSFL at the Portland Pythons training facility, goodbye, see you next time.
Ladies and gentleman, welcome again to ESPNSFL. My name is Zerin Nandrews and this is episode number 10 of our “Thoroughfare to Glory” (TTG) saga, bringing you the life of Season 18 QB prospect, the “Portuguese Phenom”, Jay “Football” Cue.
This is a special edition of our TTG, the “TTG Pre-Draft Edition”. After a long season that ended in heartbreak for the Pythons and Jay Cue, a new season is approaching fast. But before it starts, Jay needs to be drafted into the NSFL and know his new team.
With this in mind, Dirk Kerbstreit went to Portland to see how Jay has been preparing for the upcoming NSFL Draft.
Dirk – Hello Jay, thanks for having us.
Jay – No problem Dirk.
Dirk – So, October 4th is right around the corner, how are you feeling about the Draft?
Jay – I am pretty calm, considering that it is the day where my career gets decided. But to be honest I will be travelling to Portugal right after this interview to get to the day with no distractions, so that might help.
Dirk – But you will be here for the ceremony, right?
Jay – I still do not know Dirk, it might happen that I decide no to show up for it. I have indeed been invited to be on the green room for the draft, but I have not decided yet if I will be there or not.
Dirk – Any particular reason that might make you miss it?
Jay – You know better than I do that the draft ceremony is a parade of egos. Players, media, fans, everyone knows everything while knowing absolutely nothing. And instead of celebrating the arrival of the great Season 18 class to the NSFL, everyone will be talking about the draft falls of this and that player and I am not sure if I want to be a part of it. Remember Aaron Rodgers and the field day media had on his draft? The hours he spent on that green room with a camera on his face? And he still knew his value, he knew he could be great, but that situation is a no-win for a player.
Dirk – I understand the feeling, but can this be because you feel that even though you are one of the best players of the class, most mock drafts have completely forgotten you?
Jay – I am not going to lie and say that I am completely ok with my draft stock plummeting while being one of the best players around skill wise. I do understand why though: teams are not looking for a QB right now. It sucks, but you have to live with it. And besides, this is a talent heavy draft, a lot of great players are available, so for example, going as pick number 30 on this draft is not the same as in other drafts, it still shows how highly rated you are.
Dirk – Some media had you as a lock pick for the San Jose Sabercats, but they decided to go in other direction.
Jay – I mean, even though I tried to be completely out of the loop regarding team needs and possible draft intentions, you always hear some comments and yes, the Sabercats were one of the teams that in paper would be great for me, after Joliet Christ retirement. But they decided that Dan Wright was their best choice, fair play to him, and so I do not see a big possibility on me landing in San Jose. I wish him all the best though.
Dirk – That is always good Jay, to show some fair play.
Jay – Teams do what they think is best for them, nothing more we can add to that.
Dirk – So now that the SJS are out of the picture, do you still feel you can land on a team that really needs you, or do you feel you will go to a team that will be drafting the best player available at the time?
Jay – Like any other player, I would like to go to a team that drafts me based on a need and that me being there is part of a plan to get my full abilities on the field. I have been told that, if I changed positions, I would be a lock top 5, maybe even top 3 pick. But I have a plan, a plan that has been in the making for a long time, maybe 2 full months, and I am not going to deviate from it. I will be a mobile QB playing in the NSFL and nothing is going to change that. I understand team needs come first and QB is not on top of that list for the majority, but we will see what happens on the 4th.
Dirk – But what do you feel is going to happen?
Jay – I had a few good talks with GMs and Scouts, but like I said before, no one wants to pull the trigger early on the best QB since probably Franklin Armstrong, because we have so many talent on both sides of the ball, on positions that team are in a more desperate need than QB. And Franklin was taken on the 3rd round, after having a great DSFL season and unbelievable stats. And now he is Ultimus MVP and Champion with the Otters. And so many teams passed on him because they wanted to address other team needs. Which, in hindsight, some probably regret.
Dirk – So, realistically, where do you see yourself being picked Jay?
Jay – I have my mind already set on being drafted after the 2nd round. That is what most media have me going and we all know the power they can have. Still, we might see some surprise pick, but I do not think it exists a very big possibility of that happening.
Dirk – But, even with all this, you must be pretty excited to be drafted…?
Jay – I am fired up Dirk. I just want to get the draft over with, get to my new team locker room and start practicing. I know I will be in the DSFL next season, hopefully with the Pythons, but my skills are going to be banked until I can start in the NSFL. I lost an Ultimini last season, so I will still be gunning for it. And lots of records to be broken also. No matter what team drafts me, they can count with my full commitment.
Dirk – Good to see you with your spirits up about the whole thing. And good luck for the draft.
Jay – Thanks Dirk, cannot wait to start the new season. And to the GMs on the fence about drafting me… Do not make a mistake.
And this is all the time we have for today, stay tuned for more interviews and information on our TTG. This was Zerin Nandrews, for ESPNSFL at the Portland Pythons training facility, goodbye, see you next time.