05-07-2021, 07:58 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2021, 07:58 AM by yonggarius.)
Long form task- task 2
The S22 draft class is perhaps the most unique draft class in the long history of ISFL. Being a r/nfl recruitment class right at the start of 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the S22 class recorded largest number of prospects to ever be in a single draft class, with 271 at DSFL draft time, and 284 by the ISFL (then NSFL) draft a season later, due to the addition of post- DSFL draft waiver creates.
Those 284 prospects truly changed the very system of ISFL. Even though the class suffered from high IA rates as is common in bigger "r/nfl" classes (around 55% of those initial 284 prospects were deemed inactive by the rules around ISFL draft time), the remaining S22 players were more than enough to start a new paradigm for the league. The class was a big factor in our two last expansion. The Hahalua- Sailfish expansion was basically done in order to accommodate the upcoming S22 rookies who were ISFL draftees at the time, and the Silverbacks- Fire Salamanders expansion was done in order to alleviate the DSFL clogging problem the league was experiencing on top of another r/nfl class in S25. And as that DSFL clogging problem was caused from medium to low earning S22 players staying down in the DSFL for far longer than they should have, so it can be said that S22 class was one of the biggest reasons behind that expansion.
Also, the S22 class marked a significant change in scouting strategy for both DSFL and ISFL. Instead of the old method that relied heavily on observations in rookie chat, public locker rooms first showcased on the S21 scouting period, deriving from an attempt to scout rookies more closely and find hidden gems buried amongst the sheer number of this class. Despite a significant portion of the community missing- and trying to revert back to- the old rookie chat based scouting system, the public locker room scouting still remains as the mainstream method of scouting for most of the teams in both leagues.
S22 class also changed how the scouts valued the prospects. Because of the large numbers of max earners in the class, the ISFL scouts started to value the "user" part of the prospects a lot more. And the scouting evolved from the google forms and questionnaires of the past towards a more personalized one on one conversation in discord and observation in public locker rooms. It now became a norm for prospects to be scouted by most of the teams, and the teams draft a player whom they believe is a better user despite being a little low on the TPE side.
S22 players also achieved a lot of things individually. Currently, when the S22 class is entering regression, it's very hard to find a team without a S22 starter. In fact, it's much more easoer to find a team scrambling for long term plans as their S22 stars enter regression and potentially retirement. Notable S22 players who had good careers so far include big time award winners like Colby Jack, Michael Witheblock, Jamar Lackson, Derred de Ville, Haha Mango- Panda and William Lim. As users, the S22 class produces numerous general managers a handful of head office members, and members in pretty much every league jobs like rookie mentors, budget workers, graders and auditors.
S22 class also made a lot of stories. Because of the unprecedented size the class had, and the limit of time the short- handed DSFL GMs and war room members faced, a lot of great users fell in the DSFL draft, while quite a few high picks ended up being less than stellar earners or outright going inactive. Big edd went in the second round of ISFL draft after being selected 155th overall to the Birddogs in the DSFL draft. He went on to be multiple times pro bowler and defensive tackle of the year award winner. Colt Mendoza had a even bigger leap, as he became the first overall pick on the ensuing ISFL draft after he was selected by the Dallas Birddogs with the 147th overall picks. On the other hand, high round choices like Alexander Hamilton II and Sevastian Vettel never panned out and went inactive before setting foot in the big leagues.
Similar thing happened in the ISFL draft, although to a slightly lesser degree. Jamar Lackson and Richard Gilbert became pro bowl running backs after being 7th round picks. Zee Rechs and Tyler Boyd became some of the best tight ends in the league after being 9th and 11th round picks respectively. And Tyron Shields became one of the top cornerbacks after being a low 11th round pick. And on the other hand, two first round picks- Chester Sweets and Phat Boi- became inactive relatively early into their careers despite the high expectations teams had on them as prospects.
The S22 players are going towards the end of their careers. However, the end of one player's career doesn't mean the end of an user's career in this league. I am sure that the majority of S22 active users will recreate, and revitalize the current pool of draftees when they do so. All in all, S22 really have contributed a lot to this league. (875 words)
The S22 draft class is perhaps the most unique draft class in the long history of ISFL. Being a r/nfl recruitment class right at the start of 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the S22 class recorded largest number of prospects to ever be in a single draft class, with 271 at DSFL draft time, and 284 by the ISFL (then NSFL) draft a season later, due to the addition of post- DSFL draft waiver creates.
Those 284 prospects truly changed the very system of ISFL. Even though the class suffered from high IA rates as is common in bigger "r/nfl" classes (around 55% of those initial 284 prospects were deemed inactive by the rules around ISFL draft time), the remaining S22 players were more than enough to start a new paradigm for the league. The class was a big factor in our two last expansion. The Hahalua- Sailfish expansion was basically done in order to accommodate the upcoming S22 rookies who were ISFL draftees at the time, and the Silverbacks- Fire Salamanders expansion was done in order to alleviate the DSFL clogging problem the league was experiencing on top of another r/nfl class in S25. And as that DSFL clogging problem was caused from medium to low earning S22 players staying down in the DSFL for far longer than they should have, so it can be said that S22 class was one of the biggest reasons behind that expansion.
Also, the S22 class marked a significant change in scouting strategy for both DSFL and ISFL. Instead of the old method that relied heavily on observations in rookie chat, public locker rooms first showcased on the S21 scouting period, deriving from an attempt to scout rookies more closely and find hidden gems buried amongst the sheer number of this class. Despite a significant portion of the community missing- and trying to revert back to- the old rookie chat based scouting system, the public locker room scouting still remains as the mainstream method of scouting for most of the teams in both leagues.
S22 class also changed how the scouts valued the prospects. Because of the large numbers of max earners in the class, the ISFL scouts started to value the "user" part of the prospects a lot more. And the scouting evolved from the google forms and questionnaires of the past towards a more personalized one on one conversation in discord and observation in public locker rooms. It now became a norm for prospects to be scouted by most of the teams, and the teams draft a player whom they believe is a better user despite being a little low on the TPE side.
S22 players also achieved a lot of things individually. Currently, when the S22 class is entering regression, it's very hard to find a team without a S22 starter. In fact, it's much more easoer to find a team scrambling for long term plans as their S22 stars enter regression and potentially retirement. Notable S22 players who had good careers so far include big time award winners like Colby Jack, Michael Witheblock, Jamar Lackson, Derred de Ville, Haha Mango- Panda and William Lim. As users, the S22 class produces numerous general managers a handful of head office members, and members in pretty much every league jobs like rookie mentors, budget workers, graders and auditors.
S22 class also made a lot of stories. Because of the unprecedented size the class had, and the limit of time the short- handed DSFL GMs and war room members faced, a lot of great users fell in the DSFL draft, while quite a few high picks ended up being less than stellar earners or outright going inactive. Big edd went in the second round of ISFL draft after being selected 155th overall to the Birddogs in the DSFL draft. He went on to be multiple times pro bowler and defensive tackle of the year award winner. Colt Mendoza had a even bigger leap, as he became the first overall pick on the ensuing ISFL draft after he was selected by the Dallas Birddogs with the 147th overall picks. On the other hand, high round choices like Alexander Hamilton II and Sevastian Vettel never panned out and went inactive before setting foot in the big leagues.
Similar thing happened in the ISFL draft, although to a slightly lesser degree. Jamar Lackson and Richard Gilbert became pro bowl running backs after being 7th round picks. Zee Rechs and Tyler Boyd became some of the best tight ends in the league after being 9th and 11th round picks respectively. And Tyron Shields became one of the top cornerbacks after being a low 11th round pick. And on the other hand, two first round picks- Chester Sweets and Phat Boi- became inactive relatively early into their careers despite the high expectations teams had on them as prospects.
The S22 players are going towards the end of their careers. However, the end of one player's career doesn't mean the end of an user's career in this league. I am sure that the majority of S22 active users will recreate, and revitalize the current pool of draftees when they do so. All in all, S22 really have contributed a lot to this league. (875 words)