Tier 2
#7) Awards season is a big part of the offseason festivities. Take the stand, in 400 words or more, for one or more players that are not your own, and argue why they should receive awards glory. They can be your teammates or anyone in the league. How did their stats and on the field contribution contribute to their case this year?
Ok, first off, f**k awards..... Now that my salt is out of the way. I'm going to fight for a ONE person when it comes to awards glory. Now, I must be adamit that I don't necessarily think that he is a absolute shoe in, but... This bad mofo needs to be in the conversation, weather you want to believe it or not. I'll start off with this, I spent time at FS this year, which means I had plenty of time to see what everyone else was doing while I got cardio in. And although I think I'm the baddest Cornerback that's ever played, sorry anyone else, but got to believe in yourself first. Ty Shields should have put all of you on notice this season.
Ty absolutely came into this season so underrated, I shared the locker room and field with him in Minnesota and boy have I watched this man grow, from a very unproductive rookie campaign with the ducks to coming out and slaying in the Chicago Defensive backfield this year. He turned a corner (ha pun intended) and never let anyone tell him he wasn't going to succeed. I was CB1 in Minnesota, Ray-Ray came in and battled TY for his spot. But he never let that hit his ego, this man worked and worked to get where he is and that kept us motivated like no other he was the glue to our Pick City DBs in Minnesota. Now besides his growth as a player, let's talk production for TY this year.
#1 in Tackles for CB as a rookie. #3 Overall in the league with 139. Only 15 shy of #1. Although only 1 of those was for a loss. That's still #4 on CB chart. He also had 1 Forced Fumble and 1 Fumble Recovery #6 in CB on this category. 2 Interceptions putting him at 11th. Now playing Nickel corner can lead to the production in Tackles and less Takeaways. And although I have seen it argued that "obviously" takeaways are valued more. I have a counterpoint to not downgrade tackels. #1 CB on this category had 5. Now, in my opinion what you do after the interception really matters, 5 picks can be valued high, but if the offense putters what's the big deal? Tackels can be significant too, 3-4 down stops, leading to change of possession, So when it comes to only having 2 picks but destroying the tackel game. I think TY makes up for the 3 picks he's behind in this category with stops on the field due to his pursuit of the ball carriers. Add in the 15 Pass Deflections and I don't see how this man isn't on the books for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
I stress that yes, I know they're are plenty of players deserving of nominations too. But overall, the growth and production of TY is phenomenal. So, put him on the ballot and vote.
#8) It’s always important to look forward to the future. Examine your team, and in 400 words or more, talk about how they can improve themselves to get a stab at trophy contention next year. Are you loaded with draft capital for the next draft? Do you have plenty of cap space to sign free agents? Go through the roster and note the different strengths and weaknesses, and how you think those will change over the next few seasons. How should your team adapt?
O man, time to breakdown San Jose and why we are in prime contention to make a run in the future. And by future, hopefully this coming season. I'll break down the strengths and weaknesses of both sides evenly and give my thoughts. Lots of talk about young and inexperienced coming up, but it's the truth. We've drafted well and have set are team up for long term success given everyone commits for the future.
Offense: Wow, what a up and down year our offense had. Starting with Monty, his first year at the helm for us, was let's just say a rollercoaster, and this isn't a knock on Monty's talent, he's got that for sure. As a rookie playing against High TPE defenses in the ISFL, he took it on the chin and had success with his failures. And we are all behind him and waiting for his breakout year. He's max earner and hell of teammate. Jamar Lackson, a former duck with me and man what a stud, one of few who actually got to come out the gate steam rolling, at the midway point he was the leading rusher and although he finished 4th overall. He lead our team from the backfield with Cardrissian giving him a break every now and then. Thomas-fox had a good year as WR #1 and Rookie Ty Hood came into his own in the second half. Our offense is loaded with young hungry talent and as long as they keep earning and growing. Our success looks bright. Real bright.
Defense: Just like the offense we've got a young group, but few experienced players sprinkled in. Our experience comes from Tyrone and Hateme, all guys before S22. Which are very few on this squad. These guys lead by example for earning and in the locker room. Hateme may have a expensive gambling problem, but he makes up for it on the field leading us Corners by example. Speaking of Corners, we lost Chester unfortunately, but he was such a stud we were able to get one last season out of him before putting all hope that he returns. But this season, you'll see myself and Cadillac taking the field with Hateme as Corners. And boy am I ready, after filling in at FS this year while Philip awaited his call up this coming season, I'm ready to produce at my natural position. And speaking of safties again, Two young studs in back there this coming season in Brendan and Philip. And don't let me forget Chestnut. The lineages of that family and this young DE will shine bright for our Dline.
Like I mentioned in the beginning paragraph, we are young, but man can we earn and play. We all watch other sports and we all know talent can only get you so far. But lik most great athletes this team has build cohesion and puts in the work. And it will show on the field. Our GMs aren't stupid, they drafted for what's about to come. And I look forward to being apart of a run that hopefully spans quite a few seasons.
#7) Awards season is a big part of the offseason festivities. Take the stand, in 400 words or more, for one or more players that are not your own, and argue why they should receive awards glory. They can be your teammates or anyone in the league. How did their stats and on the field contribution contribute to their case this year?
Ok, first off, f**k awards..... Now that my salt is out of the way. I'm going to fight for a ONE person when it comes to awards glory. Now, I must be adamit that I don't necessarily think that he is a absolute shoe in, but... This bad mofo needs to be in the conversation, weather you want to believe it or not. I'll start off with this, I spent time at FS this year, which means I had plenty of time to see what everyone else was doing while I got cardio in. And although I think I'm the baddest Cornerback that's ever played, sorry anyone else, but got to believe in yourself first. Ty Shields should have put all of you on notice this season.
Ty absolutely came into this season so underrated, I shared the locker room and field with him in Minnesota and boy have I watched this man grow, from a very unproductive rookie campaign with the ducks to coming out and slaying in the Chicago Defensive backfield this year. He turned a corner (ha pun intended) and never let anyone tell him he wasn't going to succeed. I was CB1 in Minnesota, Ray-Ray came in and battled TY for his spot. But he never let that hit his ego, this man worked and worked to get where he is and that kept us motivated like no other he was the glue to our Pick City DBs in Minnesota. Now besides his growth as a player, let's talk production for TY this year.
#1 in Tackles for CB as a rookie. #3 Overall in the league with 139. Only 15 shy of #1. Although only 1 of those was for a loss. That's still #4 on CB chart. He also had 1 Forced Fumble and 1 Fumble Recovery #6 in CB on this category. 2 Interceptions putting him at 11th. Now playing Nickel corner can lead to the production in Tackles and less Takeaways. And although I have seen it argued that "obviously" takeaways are valued more. I have a counterpoint to not downgrade tackels. #1 CB on this category had 5. Now, in my opinion what you do after the interception really matters, 5 picks can be valued high, but if the offense putters what's the big deal? Tackels can be significant too, 3-4 down stops, leading to change of possession, So when it comes to only having 2 picks but destroying the tackel game. I think TY makes up for the 3 picks he's behind in this category with stops on the field due to his pursuit of the ball carriers. Add in the 15 Pass Deflections and I don't see how this man isn't on the books for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
I stress that yes, I know they're are plenty of players deserving of nominations too. But overall, the growth and production of TY is phenomenal. So, put him on the ballot and vote.
#8) It’s always important to look forward to the future. Examine your team, and in 400 words or more, talk about how they can improve themselves to get a stab at trophy contention next year. Are you loaded with draft capital for the next draft? Do you have plenty of cap space to sign free agents? Go through the roster and note the different strengths and weaknesses, and how you think those will change over the next few seasons. How should your team adapt?
O man, time to breakdown San Jose and why we are in prime contention to make a run in the future. And by future, hopefully this coming season. I'll break down the strengths and weaknesses of both sides evenly and give my thoughts. Lots of talk about young and inexperienced coming up, but it's the truth. We've drafted well and have set are team up for long term success given everyone commits for the future.
Offense: Wow, what a up and down year our offense had. Starting with Monty, his first year at the helm for us, was let's just say a rollercoaster, and this isn't a knock on Monty's talent, he's got that for sure. As a rookie playing against High TPE defenses in the ISFL, he took it on the chin and had success with his failures. And we are all behind him and waiting for his breakout year. He's max earner and hell of teammate. Jamar Lackson, a former duck with me and man what a stud, one of few who actually got to come out the gate steam rolling, at the midway point he was the leading rusher and although he finished 4th overall. He lead our team from the backfield with Cardrissian giving him a break every now and then. Thomas-fox had a good year as WR #1 and Rookie Ty Hood came into his own in the second half. Our offense is loaded with young hungry talent and as long as they keep earning and growing. Our success looks bright. Real bright.
Defense: Just like the offense we've got a young group, but few experienced players sprinkled in. Our experience comes from Tyrone and Hateme, all guys before S22. Which are very few on this squad. These guys lead by example for earning and in the locker room. Hateme may have a expensive gambling problem, but he makes up for it on the field leading us Corners by example. Speaking of Corners, we lost Chester unfortunately, but he was such a stud we were able to get one last season out of him before putting all hope that he returns. But this season, you'll see myself and Cadillac taking the field with Hateme as Corners. And boy am I ready, after filling in at FS this year while Philip awaited his call up this coming season, I'm ready to produce at my natural position. And speaking of safties again, Two young studs in back there this coming season in Brendan and Philip. And don't let me forget Chestnut. The lineages of that family and this young DE will shine bright for our Dline.
Like I mentioned in the beginning paragraph, we are young, but man can we earn and play. We all watch other sports and we all know talent can only get you so far. But lik most great athletes this team has build cohesion and puts in the work. And it will show on the field. Our GMs aren't stupid, they drafted for what's about to come. And I look forward to being apart of a run that hopefully spans quite a few seasons.