With all due respect to the other Outlaw callups, I think the most significant addition to the roster is Bertie Mannering Phipps.
A free agent signing from the Baltimore Hawks, Mannering Phipps is the second running back option that the Outlaws have needed since the position swap of Sherwin Blue, Jr, and he is the heir to Outlaws' incumbent lead rusher, Danny Nedelko, who can be politely referred to at this point as "not getting any younger".
The player that will almost certainly become known league-wide as BMP has already shown a knack for finding the end zone, scoring 4 touchdowns in the maroon and gold in just 4 games so far. Sources say that he is a positive and likeable member of the locker room, and even the grumpy and combative Nedelko is happy with him as a teammate.
BMP should be the next great running back in the desert, and I am looking forward to watching it unfold.
I think New Orleans did great with some really high potential off season acquisitions from the draft. They have 2 of their top picks already playing and preforming with Octavio Volarus starting in the guard position - where he can be a little sheltered while he gets used to the raw physicality of the ISFL vs the DSFL. And all star kicker Jack Sloth has been preforming fantastic and already lines up among the leagues best in his pure rookie season. The future and the present is certainly bright in NOLA, I guess the future is an important thing, because they are 0 - 4.
Additionally I believe they lost no players on either side of the ball from last season, so they should be able to put together a better, more competitive performance than the past season. Either way it is exciting to be involved in the big team, talking with Octavio that was one of his big considerations heading into the draft, he wanted to be on the field right away.
The Otters had several new additions to the team this offseason. While the skill positions have been pretty much set, we looked to improve in the trenches. We added some young talent in the form of Billy Ennair, a rookie guard, and the veteran tackle Bengal Tigerheart. Ennair looks to have a solid season while continuing to improve. While he will be a role player this season, he expects to be a fearsome force in the near future. Tigerheart, on the other hand, will bring the veteren skills to help protect Bannings right away. On the defensive side, the Otters added two rookies: Frumious Bandersnatch, a defensive tackle, and Siri Kjellström, a linebacker. Similar to Ennair, we expect these two to help fill some holes on the defence and improve to the point of superstars in the future. The biggest addition on defence was Apollo Program, an experienced defender and one of the best in the league. His presence if a big reason that the Otters have the 3rd best defence in the league.
Sarasota had an interesting off-season following their heart breaking loss in the Ultimus. The one move this off-season that stands out most to me would have to be the great addition we made in the WR room. The signing of Sam Mercury is a massive contribution on the field as well as in the locker room. Sam's family and my family go way, way back. Our fathers, uncles, grandfather's, I can't even tell you how many generations of Mercury's/Bosses/ and Blaze's have been connected, but it's been quite a few. We haven't managed to find the right fit together in the universe to be on the same team until now. The draft, our professional goals, everything previously has stood in the way of us linking up together on a team. When Sam told me that Sarasota had contacted his Agent to see if he was interested, I did my best as a friend to remain completely neutral and let him make his own decision. When he told me that he was leaning towards Sarasota, it was great. But you never know, things can come up. So when he told me it was official, that's when the group text went out and our families got together again for the first time in months and we all celebrated.
WR- JAMAL SLICK JR.
"THE NEW ERA"
MR 8X ULTIMUS CHAMPION QB Mike Boss - HOF TE Johnny Blaze - HOF QB Mike Boss Jr WR Johnny Blaze Jr
Neil Bonnett, the seasoned tight end for the Kansas City Coyotes, enters his third DSFL season with determination and a hunger for redemption after their Mini Bowl defeat. While the loss stings, Bonnett sees it as a catalyst for growth. Positioned as a key offensive weapon, he embraces the challenge, knowing he holds the best stats in the team, a testament to his dedication in maxing out his Total Points Earned. As he eyes the upcoming season, Neil's aspirations go beyond personal records. He envisions leading the Coyotes back to the Mini Bowl, fueled by a fervent desire to secure the elusive title before making the leap to the ISFL with the Chicago Butchers. After a great draft and some other vets returning from last couple years, some new managers as well, Neils sure they have the momentum too secure the mini. This season isn't just about individual success; it's about cementing a legacy for the team and leaving a lasting mark in the DSFL.
The Dallas Birddogd are coming into the new season with an aging chip on their shoulder. Fresh daves fill the locker room, and everyone is excited for the new additions. RB Reginald Hammerfall immediately steps in as lead back for this dynamite offense. I expect 800 rushing yards from the thumper. SS Logan McGuinness is starting as a special teams player but should see some playing time on running downs later in the season. Friedrech Nietzche and Roman Furchi, two new Free Safeties, will pair well in the defensive backfield with DSFL stud Dewey Greenbeans. It will be hard to match last years insane defense, but they’re sure going to try. DT imnegs.net and LB Toller Retriever have already shown up nicely on the stats sheet. WR Dee Fernandez and TE Raffi Turnbull have had 5 and 4 catches respectively in their first game, but drops continue to haunt this team. All in all, the new additions are solid and a welcome start from our new Game.
The Arizona Outlaws are a team that consistently has a very high roster stability, seeing minimal turnover year to year, and Donovan Winters loves that. As a Locker Room leader, keeping the same group around makes leading the team that much easier. There were only a few additions to the team, Jordan Bamford, the lighting quick wide receiver who was called up from the Portland Pythons, C.G. Breezy Jr., the slot cornerback called up from the Tijuana Luchadores, and Bradley Mannering-Phipps, the veteran running back signed from the Baltimore Hawks. Donovan knew Bamford from his time spent with the Pythons, a team that holds a special place in his heart, and it clearly shows as they are an electric duo on the field. Likewise, Donovan has played against Breezy in the DSFL, and knew how talented of a player he was. Mannering-Phipps was a relative unknown to Donny, as he actively ignores anything related to the Baltimore Dudeman Multis, but he has been impressed so far with BMP's solid rushing ability.