Yes, I saved my squad for last. I'm here to win championships, so I want this to stick in all y'all's minds for a while. If I remember correctly, green Kool-Aid is lemon-lime, and it is delicious, so I'm going to savor this one while I tell you why San Antonio can win the Ultimini this season.
Reasons to Be Excited:
San Antonio boasts arguably the best all-around defensive unit in the DSFL; unlike the rest of the league, they boast some depth at every position, including linebacker, a tall order in a league that seems to be linebacker hungry. The depth is even better on the defensive line and at defensive back, but defense isn’t all the Marshals have going for them; Ashley Owens, the number one overall pick of this season’s DSFL draft, already looks like he might be the best running back in the league, which figures to be useful in a league where defensive backfields seem to be loaded.
Causes for Concern:
Rookie quarterback Jim McMahon is a solid player to have at the position; however, the Marshal wide receivers don’t inspire a ton of confidence, meaning that even with McMahon, San Antonio is looking to be somewhat one-dimensional on offense. They also have concerns at kicker, with uncertainty surrounding the commitment of Landebert Strauss causing them to snag Darius Ruckerberg from the waiver wire.
Players to Watch:
• LB Allen Josh: Allen is the cream of the crop at linebacker in the DSFL, even if it took him a while to get to that point. Every team across the league seems to have concerns with depth at linebacker, and San Antonio is not exactly an exception, but the Marshals do boast the cream of the crop.
• RB Ashley Owens: Owens was the top pick of this season’s DSFL draft, and it’s not difficult to understand why. San Antonio already has one of the best running backs in the league in Owens, and he has yet to play a single DSFL down. Expect the Marshals to get the ball to Owens one way or another all season.
• DT Bubba Thumper: The Marshals, unlike other teams in the league, should feel reasonably comfortable about their entire front seven. They don’t go especially deep in San Antonio, but the top names on the list are some of the best in the DSFL, and Thumper is no exception, as he already looks to be one of the best defensive tackles of the bunch.
The Final Pitch:
As I mentioned, the Marshals may have the best defense in the league, so points will come at a premium against them. However, don’t sleep on Owens and the offense, either. If San Antonio can keep their kicking woes in check, they have a real shot.
Reasons to Be Excited:
San Antonio boasts arguably the best all-around defensive unit in the DSFL; unlike the rest of the league, they boast some depth at every position, including linebacker, a tall order in a league that seems to be linebacker hungry. The depth is even better on the defensive line and at defensive back, but defense isn’t all the Marshals have going for them; Ashley Owens, the number one overall pick of this season’s DSFL draft, already looks like he might be the best running back in the league, which figures to be useful in a league where defensive backfields seem to be loaded.
Causes for Concern:
Rookie quarterback Jim McMahon is a solid player to have at the position; however, the Marshal wide receivers don’t inspire a ton of confidence, meaning that even with McMahon, San Antonio is looking to be somewhat one-dimensional on offense. They also have concerns at kicker, with uncertainty surrounding the commitment of Landebert Strauss causing them to snag Darius Ruckerberg from the waiver wire.
Players to Watch:
• LB Allen Josh: Allen is the cream of the crop at linebacker in the DSFL, even if it took him a while to get to that point. Every team across the league seems to have concerns with depth at linebacker, and San Antonio is not exactly an exception, but the Marshals do boast the cream of the crop.
• RB Ashley Owens: Owens was the top pick of this season’s DSFL draft, and it’s not difficult to understand why. San Antonio already has one of the best running backs in the league in Owens, and he has yet to play a single DSFL down. Expect the Marshals to get the ball to Owens one way or another all season.
• DT Bubba Thumper: The Marshals, unlike other teams in the league, should feel reasonably comfortable about their entire front seven. They don’t go especially deep in San Antonio, but the top names on the list are some of the best in the DSFL, and Thumper is no exception, as he already looks to be one of the best defensive tackles of the bunch.
The Final Pitch:
As I mentioned, the Marshals may have the best defense in the league, so points will come at a premium against them. However, don’t sleep on Owens and the offense, either. If San Antonio can keep their kicking woes in check, they have a real shot.