Pre-Draft Predictions: Predicting Each Team's MVP for Season 2
When you think of an MVP, what exactly is it that you think of? Do you think of selfless acts committed for the glory of the team? Precision playmaking in the most important of moments? Silent heroism enabling the household names to do what they do best? Locker room tact?
Do you think of raw athletic potential, of hoisting the Ultimus trophy, or just plain leadership? Do true MVPs do have all of these things? Here at NSFN we will break the normal logic of big stats and big play in big moments to take a look at what exactly, "Most Valuable" really means for each team, and how this will translate to a team's success.
ASFC:
Arizona Outlaws MVP Prediction: Jayce Tuck
Jayce Tuck, also the simmer for the NSFL, has shown an amazing drive to help out the league. He has shown discipline in the training room that rivals that of all the elite players in the league. His display of relative altruism on a macro level that very likely speaks to his character in the microcosm that is a team locker room. Expect Tuck to play in a selfless manner enabling his teammates to take the go ahead win often, while also putting up major stats of his own for season 2.
Las Vegas Legion MVP Prediction: Mark Ramrio
Las Vegas is a tough team to pick for, being an expansion team, so I will speak from my own game experiences.
Ramrio is looking to repeat his season 1 performance which earned him a pro bowl visit, and tied for second most sacks in the league. Look for Ramrio to continue to show grit on the field in season 2 and allow his linebacker and secondary some room to breath and make big plays because of his presence on the line. Ramrio has shown himself to be a leader, and let's face it a bit of a freak on the gridiron weighing in at 320 pounds, displaying a rare combination of size, speed, and strength.
Orange County Otters MVP Prediction: Angus Winchester
With so many great Otter's players it is difficult to choose just one. Winchester may be the Season 1 NSFL MVP, so receiving the team MVP may be a small given. Winchester with his awesome strength has displayed excellent offensive line attributes, to the point where many offensive line veterans and prospects alike have been emulating some of his training techniques. One small note that may disclude Winchester from the team MVP votes, is it's been rumored that his supplement protein powder has been causing a lot of gas, and Winchester's presence in the locker room has been described as "sulfurous" from former teammates.
San Jose SaberCats MVP Prediction: Bailey Cook
Bailey Cook, head of the National Simulation Fantasy League (an officially sponsored entity under the umbrella corporation of the NSFL) is expected to perform on a very high level in Season 2, with his nearly unprecedented training regiment bringing him to a milestone of 5 TPE, and he hasn't even purchases his official equipment yet. Expect Cook to frustrate gameplanners and defensive backs alike as this 6'1" 197lb receiver cannot likely be stopped.
NSFC:
Baltimore Hawks MVP Prediction: Scrub Kyubee
While the Hawk's players have been raving over their new general manager and also drafted player, Kurt Hendrix, his prowess on the field is expected to be combined with his prowess in the corner office as he wheels and deals to rebuild the Hawks, especially when he quieted much criticism in his pro-bowl performance. While Hendrix will continue to be a huge part of the core of the Hawks, it is Scrub Kyubee who may take home the team MVP this year. A franchise without a quarterback can often leave a fan base frustrated, unable to take a team to the next level. Expect Kyubee to start hot again in Season 2, improving both his rating, td:int ratio, and completion percentage as the Hawks are expected to shore up their offensive line in the season 2 draft.
Philadelphia Liberty MVP Prediction: Lincoln Jefferson
No stranger to the weight room, Lincoln Jefferson is known to spend Extra time after practice to increase the amount of damage he does on the field. With his blazing 83 rated speed, expect Jefferson to continue to torch opposing DBs. Even if opposing teams do manage to contain him for a quarter or two, his high endurance level, a high 70 according to our stats, will eventually tire them out.
Yellowknife Wraiths MVP Prediction: Josh Garden
The CEO of the NSFL is a player himself, and with power comes glory. Josh Garden, being the rich CEO of a professional football league has been able to hold back no costs on his equipment purchases, but money isn't the only story here. You don't become the owner of a successful league by being a slouch, and this will translate to much of the Wraith's success in season 2. Expect Garden to stay in the top tier elite groups throughout season 2.
Colorado Yeti MVP Prediction: Logan Noble
Steph Harrison has an illogical dislike for the Yeti, but it's nothing against the players themselves so Harrison will do an analysis anyway.
Logan Noble was one of the league's top quarterbacks in the NSFL, some would even say Tom Brady-esque. Posting a 77.2 quarterback rating as a rookie is an impressive feat that Noble rose to the challenge of. He didn't have the highest volume stats in year 1, but look for those to rise as both he and his supporting cast continue to build chemistry together on and off the field.
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