Growing up watching the NSFL as an aspiring linebacker it was natural for me to focus on the greats of that generation: Jaylon Lee, Angus Winchester, and Julian O’Sullivan. But in my mind one LB stands above those players, Jonathan Saint. He wasn’t as outspoken as the others but he grinded away for ten seasons all with the Colorado Yeti. Back then the Yeti were rebuilding many of those years, but Saint never complained, he practiced hard every single week and was the tip of the spear on gameday. Saint’s career is my goal. I want to be an elite player for 10+ seasons ideally for the same franchise. A true leader and franchise cornerstone. One thing the Yeti could count on year in and year out is one of their defensive starters was going to be there and give elite production. A general manager’s dream player. Like I am right now, Saint came into the NSFL as a pure pass rushing 3-4 outside linebacker, but over the years he developed into a versatile do everything defender. Imagine having a weapon like that in the middle of your defense for a decade, I want to accomplish that, and win an Ultimus or two along the way. (206 words)
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