06-13-2020, 06:20 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-13-2020, 09:12 PM by yonggarius.)
Offseason wait can be long and grueling for all players rookie or veteran even if there are more event to alleviate the boredom, simply because of the fact that there are no games to watch and cheer. Fortunately Season 23 is fastly approaching, and football had returned with S23 preseason game earlier today. In this article, I will be discussing the changes from every teams in the NSFL. And let's get to the main bit without further ado.
Colorado Yeti
IN
- Signed LB Alex Selich
- Called up OL Dick Thruster from the DSFL
- Called up WR Jackson Kingston from the DSFL
- Called up RB Richard Gilbert from the DSFL
OUT
- Traded QB Sim Snowbow to the Liberty for $1 million cap space in S23
- WR Red Arrow announced retirement *
- WR James Bishop announced retirement *
- RB Michael Vincent announced retirement *
*: player will remain in roster for one more season
After their first ever ultimus win in S22, the Yeti saw the retirement if 3 players. James Bishop had decided to hang up his cleats as a Yeti legend after winning the ultimus ring at long last. Another wide receiver, Red Arrow, had announced his way too early retirement shortly after Bishop's. This was quite sudden as Arrow was set to be the Yeti WR1 of the future as he was earning constantly up to that point. Also, Michael Vincent, the second running back in the roster, decided to retire and become an agent for players. Apart from the retirements, Sim Snowbow, a quarterback who is currently sent down in DSFL, had been traded to the Philadelphia Liberty for 1 million dollars of cap space in S23. So the Yeti is now down two wide receivers and a running back.
On the other side, the Yeti also received some new faces from both the draft and free agency. Offensive lineman Dick Thruster and wide receiver Jackson Kingston were called up, while veteran kinebacker Alex Selich was signed off free agency to add some more help to the already fearsome defence. The Yeti will move William Lim- a S22 3rd round pick who had been earning great so far- to the WR1 position as he is above both Arrow abd Bishop in TPEs, and give rookie Kingston more snaps to compensate the to- be loss of Bishop and Arrow. Selich is expected to contribute as the 3rd linebacker in the defence after Mo Berry and Tony Gabagool, providing those two veterans with some resting time. Selich will be aiming to break the all time tackle record during this season.
Orange County Otters
IN
- Signed LB Inspecta Deck
- called up TE Daniel George from the DSFL
OUT
- RB Ludicolo Bigby announced retirement*
- DT AJ Lattimer announced retirement*
- Thorian Skarsgard announced retirement*
The Otters also saw the retirement of several veterans after they finished the season in a one point loss to the Yeti in the ultimus bowl game. Retirements of Lattimer and Skarsgard after this season will cause a need for a defensive tackle, and now second season player Big Edd will be expected to participated in much bigger role from this season because of TPE levels. I think the Otters will call up S23 rookie Carl Wheezer from the DSFL next season to amend the loss of those two defensive tackles. Ludicolo Bigby, the team's now second string running back, also will retire after this season. That gap will most likely be closed by giving Tatsu Nakamura, the high earning S22 player, more carries and making him the primary back. Or there is the option of calling up Keynel Mczeal or Danny King in the DSFL if a RBBC system is wanted.
On the other side, the Otters only added a hadful of new players to their roster. They called up S22 tight end Daniel George to take over the spot previously held by inactive Jammerson Irving, and signed former Sabercats linebacker Inspecta Deck off free agency. Deck will be thev3rd linebacker in the depth chart after veteran Lanzer Grievous and sophomore player Deshun Jones, and provide much needed flexibility to thinly stretched Otters linebacker corps.
Yellowknife Wraiths
IN
- Signed WR Action Jackson
- Called up WR Mike Lee from the DSFL
- Called up S Magnus Valdyr from the DSFL
OUT
- S Danny Grithead retired
Wraiths only lost one player this offseason. Danny Grithead had retired after a long and illustrious career with 2 ultimus rings, 1 MVP honors, and many other decorations including 10 straight pro bowl appearances. As he was a S10 player and heavily regressed, the Wraiths had been well prepared for this scenario and immediately called up his successor to be. We'll talk about that player in the paragraph below.
New faces for the Wraiths involve two callup and a free agent signing. First of the two callups, Magnus Valdyr, is called up to fill the spot of retiring Danny Grithead. He will be a solid contributor in the defense even though his TPE levels are a bit low. The other callup, Mike Lee, is now facing a very crowded wide receiver room in front of him. He is currently the fourth wide receiver in the roster and is not expected to make big impact this season. However, that can change from next season if he continues to earn well. The final addition to the team, Action Jackson, had opted out of his contract with the Sabercats in order to seek new opportunities. He is expected to receive a lot of snaps as the second best receiver after Bender B. Rodriguez.
Austin Copperheads
IN
- Called up CB Colt Mendoza from the DSFL
- Called up RB Kichwa Jones from the DSFL
- Called up LB Griffin Porter from the DSFL
- Acquired DE Slinky Claxton from the Outlaws in exchange of S23 2nd, S24 2nd and 4th round picks.
OUT
- TE Tree Gelbman left in free agency
- DE Grayson Kuusela retired
The Copperheads lost two players this offseason. Firat, Tree Gelbman, a tight wnd who was sent down in the DSFL, left for the Butchers in free agency in order to find more playing time and be TE1 in Chicago. Gelbman wouldn't be able to hold the position in Cipperheads for several seasons had he stayed, as the team had Peter Larson as their distinctive TE1. Also, long time Copperhead Grayson Kuusela retired after a long career. Fortunately for the team, the loss won't be very damaging as there other, youbger defensive ends in the roster.
The Copperheads introduced 4 new players to the team for this season. Forstc they called up last season's first overall pick Colt Mendoza after sending him down to the DSFL for a season. Mendoza will immediately man one of the boundary cornerback position opposite Dermot Lavelle Jr. They also called up runningback Kichwa Jones, another S22 player, up from the DSFL to fill the spot previously occupied by retired Ryan Leaf Jr. Jones will see considerable amount of action as RB2 this season and will most likely be the eventual successor to the current RB1 Mako Mendonca, who had entered regression this season. The third and final call up is that of S23 rookie linebacker Griffin Porter. Porter would've been called up bwcause of positionsl need as the Copperheads only have 1 active linebacker in Honda Edmond. Porter will start the season as the third linebacker, but I think he got a good chance of moving up the depth chart during the season. Finally, the Copperheads acquired S22 defensive end Slinky Claxton from the Outlaws. They traded away a S23 2nd, and S24 2nd and 4th rounders for him. While thevprice might seem a bit stiff at first glance, it is reasonable as Claxton is an active player with a good earning pace, and defensive ends of his caliber are harder to find in relatively thinner S23 class. Claxton will be filling in Kuusela's spot, and will be a starter fir the Copperheads defensive line.
Sarasota Sailfish
IN
- Called up TE James Angler from the DSFL
- Called up TE Clark Boyd from the DSFL
- Called up DT Cuco Clemente from the DSFL
- Called up DE Mike Karpassi from the DSFL
- Called up RB Running Back from the DSFL
- Called up S Raphael D' Alcott from the DSFL
- Called up DE Son Goku from the DSFL
OUT
- DE Mike Franchet retired
- S Ragnar Rok retired
- TE Johnny Blaze retired
- DT Freezer Riposte retired
The Sailfish saw the retirement of three players this offseason. Johnny Blaze's retirement was somewhat anticipated as he was S13 and was deep into regression. So the Sailfish made provisions for the future by selecting tight ends in the deep S22 draft. Those tight ends, who are now being called up, will fill in his position well. Mike Franchet's retirement was a bit early, as he was S18 and had 2 seasons ahead of him before regression. And his departure caused a need in that position as Sailfish defensive line wasn't very strong at the first place. The final, and most shocking retirement of that of then- rookie safety Ragnar Rok, who had abruptly announced his retirement after being selected to the pro bowl in his rookie season. Fortunately for the team, their secondary had relatively good depth, and had mostly active players, so the damage wasn't devastating.
The Sailfish called up total of six S22 and S23 players to compensate their loss and continue with the rebuild. Firstx they called up tight ends James Angler and Clark Boyd to fill in Johnny Blaze's spot in a tight end by committee fashion. Angler is expected to get lion's share of the snaps among the two as he has almost 160 more TPE than Boyd. Boyd, however, will see significant playing time and will contribute to the offence. Another offensive callup was that of rookie RB Running Back, who was called up to be the RB2 after Dax Frost. He might not make an immediate impact as his TPE levels are relatively low, but he will form a good RBBC woth Frost in the fuure if he continues to grow. The first of defensive callups was safety Raphael D' Alcott, who was called up to fill in the gap caused By Rok's sudden retirement. D' Alcott will start the season as third safety in the roster after Jamie Nkiah and Beat, but he got a good chance of grabbing a starting spot by midseason considering his earning pace. The Sailfish also called up defensive end Son Goku, who was their first selection of the draft. Goku isbexpected to fit in Franchet's old spot and make immediate impact, as he currebtly has more TPE than Franchet. As Goku is a max earner, I'd say he's an improvement to the Sailfish defensive line. The final callup was that of another defensive end, Mike Karpassi. This callup happened because the Sailfish needed a defensive lineman ti fill in a spot. Karpassi will most likely go inside and fill in a defensive tackle spot opposite Cuco Clemente. While his TPE levels are low, he'll be a solid contributor when he progresses.
New Orleans Second Line
IN
- Called up S Literally Just A. Hexagon from the DSFL
- Called up DT Hank Steel from the DSFL
- Called up WR Blake Alexander from the DSFL
OUT
- CB Deon Taylor retired
The Second Line only lost one player this offseason other than previously announced retirements. Cornerback Deon Taylor had retired after a season of regression, but the repercussions were minimal as the team already had two good corners in David Rector and Xavien Adams.
On the other hand, the Second line called up 3 players from the DSFL to mend the holes caused from retirement of Taylor, and two previously announced retirements of Bona'beri Jones and Bjørn Ironside. First, safety Literally Just A. Hexagon was called up to take up Taylor's spot and provide some flexibility in the secondary. Hexagon will grow into a crucial piece in defence considering he is earning TPE in a fast pace. Wide receiver Blake Alexander was called up to take up the spot of retiring Bona'beri Jones. While he is low in TPE levels, he will be a good complement to current WR1 Ed Barker. The final callup is that of defensive tackle Hank Steel, who was called up ti take the spot of Bjørn Ironside who retired early. Steel is a solid earner TPE wise, and will be able to make some solid contributions from day 1. He will be an anchor in the Second line defence for seasons to come.
San Jose Sabercats
IN
- Called up QB Monteray Jack from the DSFL
- Called up CB Matt Krause from the DSFL
- Called up RB Jamar Lackson from the DSFL
- Called up S Brandan Lanier from the DSFL
- Called up WR Tychondrius Hood from the DSFL
- Called up DE Water Chestnut III from the DSFL
OUT
- DT Brayden Ennis retired
- LB Inspecta Deck left in free agency
- WR Action Jackson left in free agency
The Sabercats saw a lot of personnel change this offseason. They had two big losses in free agency and a retirement. First, Action Jackson opted out if his contract and signed with the Wraiths after being a free agent. He left the team in order ti pursue new opportunities and left a big hole in WR position in his wake. Anither big loss was that if S20 linebacker Inspecta Deck, who left for the Otters. His departure cause some problems as he was one of only two linebackers the Sabercats had. And Finally, defensive tackle Brayden Ennis retired right before regression, and had the team seek a defensive tackle earlier than they anticipated.
On the other side, the Sabercats called up whooping 6 rookies to compensate their loss. First, they called up quarterback Monty Jack to replace Dan Wright who had retired after S22. Jack might struggle for a season or two like all other young quarterbacks do, but he'll eventually be a good quarterback. Runningback Jamar Lackson was also called up to aid the rookie quarterback with ground games. Jackson will be the best runningback in the team from day 1, and will see a lot of action. He gotba potential to be a elite back as he git a fast earning pace. Another offensive callup was that ofbrookie Tychondrius Hood, who was summoned to fill in the hole left by Jackson's departure. Hood will be WR2 in the roster after Deondre Thomas- Fox, and will be making some impact when he progresses. On the defensive side if the ball, safety Brandan Lanier was called up to man the empty safety position. He will be a starter from day 1, and might be pressured to earn at a faster pace to be a good player at the spot. Also called up was cornerback Matt Krause, who was also summoned to alleviate the lack of defensive backs in the roster. Krause got a good chance of starting either as a cornerback or as a safety, and will be able to make some contributions as he got a good earning pace. The final callup was that of rookie defensive end Water Chestnut III. He was called up to mend the hole the Sabercats had at defensive line, and will be given a starting position right away. Chestnut will be a solid contributor once he progresses some more in TPEs.
Arizona Outlaws
IN
- Called up S DB Jadakiss from the DSFL
OUT
- CB Tyler Oles Jr. Left in free agency
- S Quinn Hughes announced retirement*
- Traded away DE Slinky Claxton to Copperheads in exchange of S23 2nd, S24 2nd and 4th rounders
The Outlaws lost three S22 players this offseason to various causes. Firstx they lost former second round pick Tyler Oles Jr. After he opted out of his contract and signed with thevChicago Butchers as a free agent. And then Quinn Hughes suddenly retired out of the blue. The loss of those two defensive backs were not devastating as there were other good players who can fill in, but it significantly reduced the flexibility thevteam had in their defensive scheme. And they also traded away defensive end Slinky Claxton for several picks (the detail and analysis of trade is at Copperheads section). This was a good trade for the Outlaws as they got enough defensive linemen and they gained 3 potential active players in form of picks.
On the other hand, the Outlaws only called up one player, who is rookie safety DB Jadakiss. Jadakiss was called up to recover the depth and flexibility of the defensive back corps after departure of Oles and Eventual retirement of Hughes.Jadakiss might not be a starter right away, but he will be earning a starting job midseason or next season at the latest if he earnes at a goid pace.
Philadelphia Liberty
IN
- Called up TE Donatello Arrabiata from the DSFL
- Called up OL Simon Tremblay from the DSFL
- Called up S Eugene Smoothie from the DSFL
- Called up DE Tycker Om from the DSFL
- Acquired QB Sim Snowbow from the Yeti for $1 million S23 cap
OUT
- Traded away DT Mario VonPebbles to the Butchers for S24 3rd round pick
- CB Stuart Little IV retired
- DE Ilove Gimmy announced retirement*
The Liberty had an eventful offseason so far, with several trades. They traded defensive tackle Mario Vonpebbles away to Butchers for a S24 3rd round pick. This left a big hole in that position as Vonpebbles was slated to be the best defensive tackle forbthe Liberty. Other losses for the Liberty included Stuart Little IV, who retired after being inactive, and Ilove Gimmy, who announced retirement and caused more need for defensive line in next season.
On the flip side, the Liberty called up five new faces for this season. On the offensive side of the ball, the Liberty called up tight end Donatello Arrabiata, who will form a duo with current TE1 Avon Blocksdale Jr. While he will be TE2, Arrabiata will be a solid weapon for Liberty offense. Also called up is offensive lineman Simon Tremblay, who, at 445 TPE, will be much more effective in protection than the bots the team had previously played in his spot. On the defensive side, the Liberty Called up rookie defensive end Tycker Om to address the problem at thebposition. Om will be starting from day 1, and will be a solid player once he earns some more TPE. THE Liberty also called up rookie safety Eugene Smoothie to take over Little's old spot. While Smoothie might not be a starter right away, he will have a good chance of getting in a spot by next season if he continues to earn in a good pace. Finally, the Liberty acquired DSFL quarterback Sim Snowbow from the Yeti in exchange for one million dollars in S23 cap space. This was more of a locker room move than anything because Snowbow's user is renowned as a great locker room presence throughout the league. It's a good move to boost locker room activity.
Honolulu Hahalua
IN
- Called up CB Jim Waters from the DSFL
- Called up S Shawn Dawkins from the DSFL
- Called up S Buck Thornton from the DSFL
- Called up LB Jack Banks from the DSFL
- Called up LB Heinrich Kackpoo from the DSFL
OUT
- LB Jaylen Storm retired
- DE Fabricio Baldati retired
- CB Emodev Emoji retired
- LB Alex Selich left in free agency
The Hahalua lost many players this offseason. Defensive end Fabricia Baldari retired relatively early as a S18, but the damage wasn't severe as the team had two other good players at the position. Loss of linebackers Jaylen Storm( retirement) and Alex Selich (Free agency) had created a huge gap in the Hahalua linebacker corps, leaving only Mack Arialacher as its member. Emodev Emoji, the team's top cornerback, also retired after a season of regression, creating furthur needs at the position.
On the other side, the Hahalua called up 5 players to compensate their loss. First, they called up safeties Buck Thornton and Shawn Dawkins in order to alleviate their defebsive back situation. Both will be starting from day 1 as the Hahalua doesn't have any other safeties in the roster currently. And they also called up Jim Waters after changing his position to cornerback from quarterback. Waters will be also starting at the opposite sode of Victor Moreno. All three players are max earners, so they will be there for cornerstons of defence for seasons to come. Another callup was linebacker Jack Banks, who was called up in place of the team's lost linebackers. Banks will also be given a starting spot, and will be a solid contributor despite his earning pace being a bit slow. The final callup was that of rookie linebacker Heinrich Kackpoo, whom the Hahalua selected in the first round of this season's draft. Kackpoo will also start, and he got a good chance of moving up the depth chart during the season as he got a fast earning pace.
Baltimore Hawks
IN
- Called up LB Dex Kennedy from the DSFL
- Called up WR Nick Kaepercolin from the DSFL
- Called up DT Tyler Montain from the DSFL
- Called up S CJ Riley from the DSFL
OUT
- WR Errol Maddox retired
- CB Juan Marston announced retirement*
- RB Errol Maddox announced retirement*
The Hawks lost long time veteran Errol Maddox to retirement this offseason. While Asher Quinn and Chris Kross will fill in his stead well, they will still need another wide receiver to be their WR3. Also, the Hawks will need more runningbacks and cornerbacks next season as cornerback Juan Marston and runningback Apollo Reed announced their retirement, making this season their final one.
Hawks called up 4 new faces to compensate their loss or to continue on with their ongoing rebuild. In order to replace retiring Maddox, the Hawks called up Nick Kaepercolin. While he might start the season as WR3, he might be moving up the depth chart during the season as current WR2 Chris Kross didn't updated in over a month and the TPE gap between the two of them aren't that big. On the defensive side, the Hawks called up linebacker Dex Kennedy, whom they had selected with the 69th overall pick in last season's draft. Kennedy will be a starter immediately, and will be the second best linebacker after fellow S22 player Derred de Ville. He will be a solid contributor for the defence. Apart from Kennedy, the Hawks also called up two S23 rookies to the NSFL. Forst of the two is defensive tackle Tyler Montain, the second overall pick of this season's NSFL draft. Montain will immediately be the best defensive tackle TPE wise and be given a starting spot from day 1. He will be a great player if he keeps on his pace. The final callup for the Hawks was that of rookie safety CJ Riley. Riley is likely to start at safety as Walt Green is only other player in that position. He will be a solid contributor when he earns a little more TPE.
Chicago Butchers
IN
- Acquired DT Mario Vonpebbles from the Liberty for S24 3rd round pick
- Signed TE Tree Gelbman
- Signed CB Tyler Oles Jr.
- Called up QB George O'Donnell from the DSFL
- Called up WR Raheem Okusi from the DSFL
- Called up LB Hingle McCringleberry from the DSFL
- Called up LB Eric Richards from the DSFL
- Called up WR Griff Oberweld from the DSFL
Out
- Cut WR Gerome Davis
- Cut CB Xerxes Ridley
The Butchers mainly focused on gathering active players this offseason. So their player cuts- Gerome Davis and Xerxes Ridley- are both inactives. They are cut to make space for new wave of active players.
The Butchers introduced a massive numbers of new faces to their team. Forst, in free agency, they signed tight end Tree Gelbman, who was seeking for TE1 opportunity after being sent down for two seasons during his tenure as Copperheads affiliate. Gelbman will be the TE1 TPE wise here, even though he will have to split times with S22 player Von Hayes. Another free agency signee is S22 cornerback Tyler Oles Jr., who even opted out if his rookie contract to sign with the Butchers. Oles will be one of the Boundary corners opposite Osiris Firestorm- Fjord, and will be a solid contributor fir the defence right away. Also, they traded for defensive end Mario Vonpebbles from the Liberty, giving up a S24 3rd round pick as the price. This was a great trade for the Butchers, as they acquired an active player in needed position for a relatively low price of a 3rd round pick. Vonpebbles will be the best defensive end in the team and will be given a starting spot from day 1. The Butchers also called up a lot of players from the DSFL. First of thise are quarterback George O'Donnell, who will step in Rose Jenkins' spot and be the franchise quarterback for the Butchers. Also called up is S21 wide receiver Raheem Okusi, who will be the WR2 fir the Butchers right away. He will be a solid player despite his TPE levels being low for his class. Another callup is rookie wide receiver Griff Oberwald, who will start as WR3 this season. Oberwald will be a solid contributor for the offence when he earns more TPE. On the defensive side of the Ball, the Butchers Called uo two linebackers in Hingle McCringleberry and Eric Richards. They will both be starting from the start at two previously empty linebacker positions. Both players will be great for the defence as they both have a good earning pace. They will anchor the Butchers defence.
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Colorado Yeti
IN
- Signed LB Alex Selich
- Called up OL Dick Thruster from the DSFL
- Called up WR Jackson Kingston from the DSFL
- Called up RB Richard Gilbert from the DSFL
OUT
- Traded QB Sim Snowbow to the Liberty for $1 million cap space in S23
- WR Red Arrow announced retirement *
- WR James Bishop announced retirement *
- RB Michael Vincent announced retirement *
*: player will remain in roster for one more season
After their first ever ultimus win in S22, the Yeti saw the retirement if 3 players. James Bishop had decided to hang up his cleats as a Yeti legend after winning the ultimus ring at long last. Another wide receiver, Red Arrow, had announced his way too early retirement shortly after Bishop's. This was quite sudden as Arrow was set to be the Yeti WR1 of the future as he was earning constantly up to that point. Also, Michael Vincent, the second running back in the roster, decided to retire and become an agent for players. Apart from the retirements, Sim Snowbow, a quarterback who is currently sent down in DSFL, had been traded to the Philadelphia Liberty for 1 million dollars of cap space in S23. So the Yeti is now down two wide receivers and a running back.
On the other side, the Yeti also received some new faces from both the draft and free agency. Offensive lineman Dick Thruster and wide receiver Jackson Kingston were called up, while veteran kinebacker Alex Selich was signed off free agency to add some more help to the already fearsome defence. The Yeti will move William Lim- a S22 3rd round pick who had been earning great so far- to the WR1 position as he is above both Arrow abd Bishop in TPEs, and give rookie Kingston more snaps to compensate the to- be loss of Bishop and Arrow. Selich is expected to contribute as the 3rd linebacker in the defence after Mo Berry and Tony Gabagool, providing those two veterans with some resting time. Selich will be aiming to break the all time tackle record during this season.
Orange County Otters
IN
- Signed LB Inspecta Deck
- called up TE Daniel George from the DSFL
OUT
- RB Ludicolo Bigby announced retirement*
- DT AJ Lattimer announced retirement*
- Thorian Skarsgard announced retirement*
The Otters also saw the retirement of several veterans after they finished the season in a one point loss to the Yeti in the ultimus bowl game. Retirements of Lattimer and Skarsgard after this season will cause a need for a defensive tackle, and now second season player Big Edd will be expected to participated in much bigger role from this season because of TPE levels. I think the Otters will call up S23 rookie Carl Wheezer from the DSFL next season to amend the loss of those two defensive tackles. Ludicolo Bigby, the team's now second string running back, also will retire after this season. That gap will most likely be closed by giving Tatsu Nakamura, the high earning S22 player, more carries and making him the primary back. Or there is the option of calling up Keynel Mczeal or Danny King in the DSFL if a RBBC system is wanted.
On the other side, the Otters only added a hadful of new players to their roster. They called up S22 tight end Daniel George to take over the spot previously held by inactive Jammerson Irving, and signed former Sabercats linebacker Inspecta Deck off free agency. Deck will be thev3rd linebacker in the depth chart after veteran Lanzer Grievous and sophomore player Deshun Jones, and provide much needed flexibility to thinly stretched Otters linebacker corps.
Yellowknife Wraiths
IN
- Signed WR Action Jackson
- Called up WR Mike Lee from the DSFL
- Called up S Magnus Valdyr from the DSFL
OUT
- S Danny Grithead retired
Wraiths only lost one player this offseason. Danny Grithead had retired after a long and illustrious career with 2 ultimus rings, 1 MVP honors, and many other decorations including 10 straight pro bowl appearances. As he was a S10 player and heavily regressed, the Wraiths had been well prepared for this scenario and immediately called up his successor to be. We'll talk about that player in the paragraph below.
New faces for the Wraiths involve two callup and a free agent signing. First of the two callups, Magnus Valdyr, is called up to fill the spot of retiring Danny Grithead. He will be a solid contributor in the defense even though his TPE levels are a bit low. The other callup, Mike Lee, is now facing a very crowded wide receiver room in front of him. He is currently the fourth wide receiver in the roster and is not expected to make big impact this season. However, that can change from next season if he continues to earn well. The final addition to the team, Action Jackson, had opted out of his contract with the Sabercats in order to seek new opportunities. He is expected to receive a lot of snaps as the second best receiver after Bender B. Rodriguez.
Austin Copperheads
IN
- Called up CB Colt Mendoza from the DSFL
- Called up RB Kichwa Jones from the DSFL
- Called up LB Griffin Porter from the DSFL
- Acquired DE Slinky Claxton from the Outlaws in exchange of S23 2nd, S24 2nd and 4th round picks.
OUT
- TE Tree Gelbman left in free agency
- DE Grayson Kuusela retired
The Copperheads lost two players this offseason. Firat, Tree Gelbman, a tight wnd who was sent down in the DSFL, left for the Butchers in free agency in order to find more playing time and be TE1 in Chicago. Gelbman wouldn't be able to hold the position in Cipperheads for several seasons had he stayed, as the team had Peter Larson as their distinctive TE1. Also, long time Copperhead Grayson Kuusela retired after a long career. Fortunately for the team, the loss won't be very damaging as there other, youbger defensive ends in the roster.
The Copperheads introduced 4 new players to the team for this season. Forstc they called up last season's first overall pick Colt Mendoza after sending him down to the DSFL for a season. Mendoza will immediately man one of the boundary cornerback position opposite Dermot Lavelle Jr. They also called up runningback Kichwa Jones, another S22 player, up from the DSFL to fill the spot previously occupied by retired Ryan Leaf Jr. Jones will see considerable amount of action as RB2 this season and will most likely be the eventual successor to the current RB1 Mako Mendonca, who had entered regression this season. The third and final call up is that of S23 rookie linebacker Griffin Porter. Porter would've been called up bwcause of positionsl need as the Copperheads only have 1 active linebacker in Honda Edmond. Porter will start the season as the third linebacker, but I think he got a good chance of moving up the depth chart during the season. Finally, the Copperheads acquired S22 defensive end Slinky Claxton from the Outlaws. They traded away a S23 2nd, and S24 2nd and 4th rounders for him. While thevprice might seem a bit stiff at first glance, it is reasonable as Claxton is an active player with a good earning pace, and defensive ends of his caliber are harder to find in relatively thinner S23 class. Claxton will be filling in Kuusela's spot, and will be a starter fir the Copperheads defensive line.
Sarasota Sailfish
IN
- Called up TE James Angler from the DSFL
- Called up TE Clark Boyd from the DSFL
- Called up DT Cuco Clemente from the DSFL
- Called up DE Mike Karpassi from the DSFL
- Called up RB Running Back from the DSFL
- Called up S Raphael D' Alcott from the DSFL
- Called up DE Son Goku from the DSFL
OUT
- DE Mike Franchet retired
- S Ragnar Rok retired
- TE Johnny Blaze retired
- DT Freezer Riposte retired
The Sailfish saw the retirement of three players this offseason. Johnny Blaze's retirement was somewhat anticipated as he was S13 and was deep into regression. So the Sailfish made provisions for the future by selecting tight ends in the deep S22 draft. Those tight ends, who are now being called up, will fill in his position well. Mike Franchet's retirement was a bit early, as he was S18 and had 2 seasons ahead of him before regression. And his departure caused a need in that position as Sailfish defensive line wasn't very strong at the first place. The final, and most shocking retirement of that of then- rookie safety Ragnar Rok, who had abruptly announced his retirement after being selected to the pro bowl in his rookie season. Fortunately for the team, their secondary had relatively good depth, and had mostly active players, so the damage wasn't devastating.
The Sailfish called up total of six S22 and S23 players to compensate their loss and continue with the rebuild. Firstx they called up tight ends James Angler and Clark Boyd to fill in Johnny Blaze's spot in a tight end by committee fashion. Angler is expected to get lion's share of the snaps among the two as he has almost 160 more TPE than Boyd. Boyd, however, will see significant playing time and will contribute to the offence. Another offensive callup was that of rookie RB Running Back, who was called up to be the RB2 after Dax Frost. He might not make an immediate impact as his TPE levels are relatively low, but he will form a good RBBC woth Frost in the fuure if he continues to grow. The first of defensive callups was safety Raphael D' Alcott, who was called up to fill in the gap caused By Rok's sudden retirement. D' Alcott will start the season as third safety in the roster after Jamie Nkiah and Beat, but he got a good chance of grabbing a starting spot by midseason considering his earning pace. The Sailfish also called up defensive end Son Goku, who was their first selection of the draft. Goku isbexpected to fit in Franchet's old spot and make immediate impact, as he currebtly has more TPE than Franchet. As Goku is a max earner, I'd say he's an improvement to the Sailfish defensive line. The final callup was that of another defensive end, Mike Karpassi. This callup happened because the Sailfish needed a defensive lineman ti fill in a spot. Karpassi will most likely go inside and fill in a defensive tackle spot opposite Cuco Clemente. While his TPE levels are low, he'll be a solid contributor when he progresses.
New Orleans Second Line
IN
- Called up S Literally Just A. Hexagon from the DSFL
- Called up DT Hank Steel from the DSFL
- Called up WR Blake Alexander from the DSFL
OUT
- CB Deon Taylor retired
The Second Line only lost one player this offseason other than previously announced retirements. Cornerback Deon Taylor had retired after a season of regression, but the repercussions were minimal as the team already had two good corners in David Rector and Xavien Adams.
On the other hand, the Second line called up 3 players from the DSFL to mend the holes caused from retirement of Taylor, and two previously announced retirements of Bona'beri Jones and Bjørn Ironside. First, safety Literally Just A. Hexagon was called up to take up Taylor's spot and provide some flexibility in the secondary. Hexagon will grow into a crucial piece in defence considering he is earning TPE in a fast pace. Wide receiver Blake Alexander was called up to take up the spot of retiring Bona'beri Jones. While he is low in TPE levels, he will be a good complement to current WR1 Ed Barker. The final callup is that of defensive tackle Hank Steel, who was called up ti take the spot of Bjørn Ironside who retired early. Steel is a solid earner TPE wise, and will be able to make some solid contributions from day 1. He will be an anchor in the Second line defence for seasons to come.
San Jose Sabercats
IN
- Called up QB Monteray Jack from the DSFL
- Called up CB Matt Krause from the DSFL
- Called up RB Jamar Lackson from the DSFL
- Called up S Brandan Lanier from the DSFL
- Called up WR Tychondrius Hood from the DSFL
- Called up DE Water Chestnut III from the DSFL
OUT
- DT Brayden Ennis retired
- LB Inspecta Deck left in free agency
- WR Action Jackson left in free agency
The Sabercats saw a lot of personnel change this offseason. They had two big losses in free agency and a retirement. First, Action Jackson opted out if his contract and signed with the Wraiths after being a free agent. He left the team in order ti pursue new opportunities and left a big hole in WR position in his wake. Anither big loss was that if S20 linebacker Inspecta Deck, who left for the Otters. His departure cause some problems as he was one of only two linebackers the Sabercats had. And Finally, defensive tackle Brayden Ennis retired right before regression, and had the team seek a defensive tackle earlier than they anticipated.
On the other side, the Sabercats called up whooping 6 rookies to compensate their loss. First, they called up quarterback Monty Jack to replace Dan Wright who had retired after S22. Jack might struggle for a season or two like all other young quarterbacks do, but he'll eventually be a good quarterback. Runningback Jamar Lackson was also called up to aid the rookie quarterback with ground games. Jackson will be the best runningback in the team from day 1, and will see a lot of action. He gotba potential to be a elite back as he git a fast earning pace. Another offensive callup was that ofbrookie Tychondrius Hood, who was summoned to fill in the hole left by Jackson's departure. Hood will be WR2 in the roster after Deondre Thomas- Fox, and will be making some impact when he progresses. On the defensive side if the ball, safety Brandan Lanier was called up to man the empty safety position. He will be a starter from day 1, and might be pressured to earn at a faster pace to be a good player at the spot. Also called up was cornerback Matt Krause, who was also summoned to alleviate the lack of defensive backs in the roster. Krause got a good chance of starting either as a cornerback or as a safety, and will be able to make some contributions as he got a good earning pace. The final callup was that of rookie defensive end Water Chestnut III. He was called up to mend the hole the Sabercats had at defensive line, and will be given a starting position right away. Chestnut will be a solid contributor once he progresses some more in TPEs.
Arizona Outlaws
IN
- Called up S DB Jadakiss from the DSFL
OUT
- CB Tyler Oles Jr. Left in free agency
- S Quinn Hughes announced retirement*
- Traded away DE Slinky Claxton to Copperheads in exchange of S23 2nd, S24 2nd and 4th rounders
The Outlaws lost three S22 players this offseason to various causes. Firstx they lost former second round pick Tyler Oles Jr. After he opted out of his contract and signed with thevChicago Butchers as a free agent. And then Quinn Hughes suddenly retired out of the blue. The loss of those two defensive backs were not devastating as there were other good players who can fill in, but it significantly reduced the flexibility thevteam had in their defensive scheme. And they also traded away defensive end Slinky Claxton for several picks (the detail and analysis of trade is at Copperheads section). This was a good trade for the Outlaws as they got enough defensive linemen and they gained 3 potential active players in form of picks.
On the other hand, the Outlaws only called up one player, who is rookie safety DB Jadakiss. Jadakiss was called up to recover the depth and flexibility of the defensive back corps after departure of Oles and Eventual retirement of Hughes.Jadakiss might not be a starter right away, but he will be earning a starting job midseason or next season at the latest if he earnes at a goid pace.
Philadelphia Liberty
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- Called up TE Donatello Arrabiata from the DSFL
- Called up OL Simon Tremblay from the DSFL
- Called up S Eugene Smoothie from the DSFL
- Called up DE Tycker Om from the DSFL
- Acquired QB Sim Snowbow from the Yeti for $1 million S23 cap
OUT
- Traded away DT Mario VonPebbles to the Butchers for S24 3rd round pick
- CB Stuart Little IV retired
- DE Ilove Gimmy announced retirement*
The Liberty had an eventful offseason so far, with several trades. They traded defensive tackle Mario Vonpebbles away to Butchers for a S24 3rd round pick. This left a big hole in that position as Vonpebbles was slated to be the best defensive tackle forbthe Liberty. Other losses for the Liberty included Stuart Little IV, who retired after being inactive, and Ilove Gimmy, who announced retirement and caused more need for defensive line in next season.
On the flip side, the Liberty called up five new faces for this season. On the offensive side of the ball, the Liberty called up tight end Donatello Arrabiata, who will form a duo with current TE1 Avon Blocksdale Jr. While he will be TE2, Arrabiata will be a solid weapon for Liberty offense. Also called up is offensive lineman Simon Tremblay, who, at 445 TPE, will be much more effective in protection than the bots the team had previously played in his spot. On the defensive side, the Liberty Called up rookie defensive end Tycker Om to address the problem at thebposition. Om will be starting from day 1, and will be a solid player once he earns some more TPE. THE Liberty also called up rookie safety Eugene Smoothie to take over Little's old spot. While Smoothie might not be a starter right away, he will have a good chance of getting in a spot by next season if he continues to earn in a good pace. Finally, the Liberty acquired DSFL quarterback Sim Snowbow from the Yeti in exchange for one million dollars in S23 cap space. This was more of a locker room move than anything because Snowbow's user is renowned as a great locker room presence throughout the league. It's a good move to boost locker room activity.
Honolulu Hahalua
IN
- Called up CB Jim Waters from the DSFL
- Called up S Shawn Dawkins from the DSFL
- Called up S Buck Thornton from the DSFL
- Called up LB Jack Banks from the DSFL
- Called up LB Heinrich Kackpoo from the DSFL
OUT
- LB Jaylen Storm retired
- DE Fabricio Baldati retired
- CB Emodev Emoji retired
- LB Alex Selich left in free agency
The Hahalua lost many players this offseason. Defensive end Fabricia Baldari retired relatively early as a S18, but the damage wasn't severe as the team had two other good players at the position. Loss of linebackers Jaylen Storm( retirement) and Alex Selich (Free agency) had created a huge gap in the Hahalua linebacker corps, leaving only Mack Arialacher as its member. Emodev Emoji, the team's top cornerback, also retired after a season of regression, creating furthur needs at the position.
On the other side, the Hahalua called up 5 players to compensate their loss. First, they called up safeties Buck Thornton and Shawn Dawkins in order to alleviate their defebsive back situation. Both will be starting from day 1 as the Hahalua doesn't have any other safeties in the roster currently. And they also called up Jim Waters after changing his position to cornerback from quarterback. Waters will be also starting at the opposite sode of Victor Moreno. All three players are max earners, so they will be there for cornerstons of defence for seasons to come. Another callup was linebacker Jack Banks, who was called up in place of the team's lost linebackers. Banks will also be given a starting spot, and will be a solid contributor despite his earning pace being a bit slow. The final callup was that of rookie linebacker Heinrich Kackpoo, whom the Hahalua selected in the first round of this season's draft. Kackpoo will also start, and he got a good chance of moving up the depth chart during the season as he got a fast earning pace.
Baltimore Hawks
IN
- Called up LB Dex Kennedy from the DSFL
- Called up WR Nick Kaepercolin from the DSFL
- Called up DT Tyler Montain from the DSFL
- Called up S CJ Riley from the DSFL
OUT
- WR Errol Maddox retired
- CB Juan Marston announced retirement*
- RB Errol Maddox announced retirement*
The Hawks lost long time veteran Errol Maddox to retirement this offseason. While Asher Quinn and Chris Kross will fill in his stead well, they will still need another wide receiver to be their WR3. Also, the Hawks will need more runningbacks and cornerbacks next season as cornerback Juan Marston and runningback Apollo Reed announced their retirement, making this season their final one.
Hawks called up 4 new faces to compensate their loss or to continue on with their ongoing rebuild. In order to replace retiring Maddox, the Hawks called up Nick Kaepercolin. While he might start the season as WR3, he might be moving up the depth chart during the season as current WR2 Chris Kross didn't updated in over a month and the TPE gap between the two of them aren't that big. On the defensive side, the Hawks called up linebacker Dex Kennedy, whom they had selected with the 69th overall pick in last season's draft. Kennedy will be a starter immediately, and will be the second best linebacker after fellow S22 player Derred de Ville. He will be a solid contributor for the defence. Apart from Kennedy, the Hawks also called up two S23 rookies to the NSFL. Forst of the two is defensive tackle Tyler Montain, the second overall pick of this season's NSFL draft. Montain will immediately be the best defensive tackle TPE wise and be given a starting spot from day 1. He will be a great player if he keeps on his pace. The final callup for the Hawks was that of rookie safety CJ Riley. Riley is likely to start at safety as Walt Green is only other player in that position. He will be a solid contributor when he earns a little more TPE.
Chicago Butchers
IN
- Acquired DT Mario Vonpebbles from the Liberty for S24 3rd round pick
- Signed TE Tree Gelbman
- Signed CB Tyler Oles Jr.
- Called up QB George O'Donnell from the DSFL
- Called up WR Raheem Okusi from the DSFL
- Called up LB Hingle McCringleberry from the DSFL
- Called up LB Eric Richards from the DSFL
- Called up WR Griff Oberweld from the DSFL
Out
- Cut WR Gerome Davis
- Cut CB Xerxes Ridley
The Butchers mainly focused on gathering active players this offseason. So their player cuts- Gerome Davis and Xerxes Ridley- are both inactives. They are cut to make space for new wave of active players.
The Butchers introduced a massive numbers of new faces to their team. Forst, in free agency, they signed tight end Tree Gelbman, who was seeking for TE1 opportunity after being sent down for two seasons during his tenure as Copperheads affiliate. Gelbman will be the TE1 TPE wise here, even though he will have to split times with S22 player Von Hayes. Another free agency signee is S22 cornerback Tyler Oles Jr., who even opted out if his rookie contract to sign with the Butchers. Oles will be one of the Boundary corners opposite Osiris Firestorm- Fjord, and will be a solid contributor fir the defence right away. Also, they traded for defensive end Mario Vonpebbles from the Liberty, giving up a S24 3rd round pick as the price. This was a great trade for the Butchers, as they acquired an active player in needed position for a relatively low price of a 3rd round pick. Vonpebbles will be the best defensive end in the team and will be given a starting spot from day 1. The Butchers also called up a lot of players from the DSFL. First of thise are quarterback George O'Donnell, who will step in Rose Jenkins' spot and be the franchise quarterback for the Butchers. Also called up is S21 wide receiver Raheem Okusi, who will be the WR2 fir the Butchers right away. He will be a solid player despite his TPE levels being low for his class. Another callup is rookie wide receiver Griff Oberwald, who will start as WR3 this season. Oberwald will be a solid contributor for the offence when he earns more TPE. On the defensive side of the Ball, the Butchers Called uo two linebackers in Hingle McCringleberry and Eric Richards. They will both be starting from the start at two previously empty linebacker positions. Both players will be great for the defence as they both have a good earning pace. They will anchor the Butchers defence.
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