While the Tijuana Luchadores offense clearly runs through Ed Barker, the send-down running back from the NSFL as well as yours truly, Richard Gilbert to switch up the pace, their greatest acquisition this season is rookie quarterback Ben Slothlisberger. While at first glance Ben was a great choice to fulfill the need at quarterback, he is made into an even better choice due to the fact that he is an experienced veteran in the league who recreated his character. Slothlisberger provides a presence of veteran leadership and a role model to the Luchadores locker room, which is especially important in the current season due to the massive draft class and influx of new users who benefit from his experience. Other notable additions include wide receiver Thomas Passman, who currently leads the DSFL in receiving yards. The combination of these two help take some of the pressure off the one-two punch of Barker and Gilbert and keep the offense from becoming one dimensional. On the defensive side of the ball, rookie linebackers George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher and Devaunte Sackpieder have made immediate contributions, the former racking up 13 tackles in his first two games and the latter tallying an interception and a sack. Last but not least, it wouldn’t be a Luchadores post without giving a nod to the fabled Tijuana Wall and a shout out to the two newest additions, Calvin Golladay and Sylvester Berlin.
WC: 234
WC: 234