Since the Outlaw’s devastating 30-23 loss to the eventual champion Austin Copperheads in the ASFC playoffs opening round in S20, GM Unicorn and co-GM dankoa poured all of their efforts into the draft instead of acquiring players through trade or free agency.
They went heavy on defense to compliment the inactive players on the roster (Ricardo Morris, Beau Montgomery, Marlo Smart, and Joseph Henry). With their first selection, they selected NT Pete “Plop” Miller at 14 overall (fourth pick in the second round). Arizona’s GMs continued the focus on defense, selecting Trevor Mouseman (LB) at 16, Juane Arc (DT) at 34, Atlas Quin (CB) at 43, and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (DE) at 44.
Arizona also made some long-term picks on the offensive side of the ball with Baby Yoda (RB) at 24, George O’Donnell (QB) at 47, Justice Green (WR) at 74, and J.J. “Jay” Jay-Jaymison (K/P) at 64.
The Outlaws desperately needed help on the defensive line with Morris, Masters, and Culbertson averaging 107 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and two forced fumble per year as a group. That’s where they hope Miller will be able to contribute. In his one season in the DSFL, he posted 45 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Norfolk Seawolves. The big man is expected to soak up the blocks to allow his teammates more opportunities to get to the QB. Through two games in S21, the defensive line has shown great improvement forcing negative-yardage plays. They are on pace for 13 tackles for loss and 26 sacks over the course of the season. Plus, that doesn’t include whatever stats Miller provides.
With all of the pieces in place, look for Arizona to be dominant in the trenches for the upcoming season and the foreseeable future.
They went heavy on defense to compliment the inactive players on the roster (Ricardo Morris, Beau Montgomery, Marlo Smart, and Joseph Henry). With their first selection, they selected NT Pete “Plop” Miller at 14 overall (fourth pick in the second round). Arizona’s GMs continued the focus on defense, selecting Trevor Mouseman (LB) at 16, Juane Arc (DT) at 34, Atlas Quin (CB) at 43, and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (DE) at 44.
Arizona also made some long-term picks on the offensive side of the ball with Baby Yoda (RB) at 24, George O’Donnell (QB) at 47, Justice Green (WR) at 74, and J.J. “Jay” Jay-Jaymison (K/P) at 64.
The Outlaws desperately needed help on the defensive line with Morris, Masters, and Culbertson averaging 107 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and two forced fumble per year as a group. That’s where they hope Miller will be able to contribute. In his one season in the DSFL, he posted 45 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Norfolk Seawolves. The big man is expected to soak up the blocks to allow his teammates more opportunities to get to the QB. Through two games in S21, the defensive line has shown great improvement forcing negative-yardage plays. They are on pace for 13 tackles for loss and 26 sacks over the course of the season. Plus, that doesn’t include whatever stats Miller provides.
With all of the pieces in place, look for Arizona to be dominant in the trenches for the upcoming season and the foreseeable future.
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