New faces. All around the league, the offseason is heavy on transactions. Acquiring players through free agency, waivers, or the draft can bring new narratives to a team. New stories for the press, new idols for the fans, and, most importantly, a chance for improvement for a team.
Leandro Goncalves may not look like a five-star prospect, but his late draft selection tells that same story. Selected with the 35th overall pick, the Portuguese player stayed down in the DSFL for further development and more on-field opportunities, which he wouldn't have had in Baltimore - a team with its sights set on the ultimate goal, the Ultimus trophy.
While Leandro's story may not be one worth following at the moment, the reality is that you never know what the future will bring. We may have the chance to witness an inspiring underdog story, one that everyone will root for and follow until its end. Who knows, it might still become a bestseller when the time comes for him to retire.
Leandro Goncalves may not look like a five-star prospect, but his late draft selection tells that same story. Selected with the 35th overall pick, the Portuguese player stayed down in the DSFL for further development and more on-field opportunities, which he wouldn't have had in Baltimore - a team with its sights set on the ultimate goal, the Ultimus trophy.
While Leandro's story may not be one worth following at the moment, the reality is that you never know what the future will bring. We may have the chance to witness an inspiring underdog story, one that everyone will root for and follow until its end. Who knows, it might still become a bestseller when the time comes for him to retire.