02-18-2020, 07:45 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-25-2020, 03:12 PM by RansackTheUniverse.)
5) Armchair GM
As I am a rookie and do not have a team of my own, I will be writing about the moves I think the GM of the Philadelphia Liberty could make to improve next season. The Outlaws went 5-8 last season, and while their defense played well, the offense put up the fewest yards and points in the league. While the offense will need to improve in order for the Liberty to contend next season, they have a chance to do this without making any moves. Wide receiver Nacho Varga and running back Sam Torenson are already stars. And quarterback Brock Phoenix and tight end Avon Blocksdale Jr are both entering their 3rd season and both have a chance to join the league’s elite next season. Since the Liberty don’t have a 2nd round pick this year, the decision they have at 3rd overall will be a big one. While they could take the best WR in the class, Chris Kross, to compete for the #2 spot this season, and potentially be the long term answer across from Varga, I think they should look to the defensive side of the ball with this pick. On defense, Philadelphia’s biggest needs are at linebacker and defensive end. They could also use a 2nd safety to go along with D’Attoria V. Douglas Quaid looks like he would be a great fit at linebacker, however if DE Immanuel Blackstone or S Prince Vegeta are available a #3, they will be very tough to pass up. I think the Liberty should cross their fingers and hope that Blackstone or Vegeta are available, and if they are not, should take DT Otis Allen. It’s a fairly deep linebacker class in this year’s draft, and I think there is a good chance that Trevor Mouseman or Perry Tucker Jr. will still be available for the Liberty to pick in round 3. If Philadelphia is able to get a couple difference makers on defense in the draft, I think the offense will show enough improvement on the back of Brock Phoenix that we could see them competing for an Ultimus trophy this season.
6) Expansion
With the new influx of players entering the league, there is a big opportunity for teams (new or old) to see drastic improvements over a short period. If I were in charge of a new expansion team, I would put the majority of my focus to monitoring the activity level of these new players. As many of these new players will likely not stick around forever, it will be very important to try to identify potential players that will be in it for the long haul. Players that are active on both the forums and the discord would be the players I would look for. On top of that, I would be looking for players that seem to be engaged and enjoying putting together the content they are creating. It can be easy to just put together an article quickly in order to just hit the minimum word count or requirements in order to collect their TPE. In my estimation these are the types of players that could be more likely to lose interest sooner rather than later. On the other hand, players that are going above and beyond with their content, and seem to have an actual enjoyment for creating the content, rather than just the reward that comes along with it will likely be the players that will improve quickly and stick around for a while. Another way that I would try to gauge this would be talking to the players. Just asking simple questions like what they are looking to get out of the game can potentially be very revealing. Additionally, while I wouldn’t outright tank in my teams first couple seasons, I would definitely have an eye towards the future, and would look to stockpile draft picks and young promising players.
7) Next Year
My team didn’t win the Ultimini this season, but the reason for that was that I was sitting at home on my couch watching it on tv. This season we have the largest draft class ever entering the DSFL, and will have two expansion teams. This alone should make this an extremely unpredictable season. I’m expecting lots of players to come out very active and slowly fade as time goes on. On the other hand, you can expect lots of players to come out of nowhere and play a big role this year in the DSFL. I believe that I could fit into this category. I haven’t seen Eldrick Avery listed in any mock drafts or top prospect lists yet. Regardless of where I go in the draft, I plan on doing everything thing I can to maximize my TPE earning and becoming a star in the DSFL. It’s possible that all it will take for a team to win this season is to find a few of these players late in the draft that end up making an impact. Another thing that makes this a wide open season is that the top two teams from last year, the Minnesota Grey Ducks and the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, will be losing a ton of talent to the NSFL Draft. All of this opens the door for the rest of the league. It’s bound to be an exciting season!
8) Scouting Report
Eldrick Avery might just be the next big thing to hit the NSFL. His size and athleticism combined with his work ethic and dedication to the game will make him a handful for any wide receiver unfortunate enough to line up across from him on game day. While many front offices no doubt still look back at the infamous record he set in high school for the most drops in a season, the way he bounced back screams resilience to me. This wide receiver turned cornerback may not have the hands needed to take the next step as a receiver, I believe that his hands are actually above average for a defensive back. On top of this, he possesses the type of ball hawking skills that puts fear into opposing quarterbacks. Avery showed consistent improvement during his time at LSU, going from a rarely used backup in his freshman season, to one of the most dominant corners in the game in his senior season. While some people may look at his devastating Achilles injury in his junior season as a red flag, Avery showed absolutely no ill effects the following year. His recovery displays the type of mental toughness and commitment to the game that you look for in a young player. One overlooked aspect of his game, is the level of competition Eldrick faced in college. He went up against some of the top receivers in the country week after week and never blinked. This is the type of man you want on your side when you go into battle on game day. There’s going to be a lot of teams that regret passing on Eldrick Avery.
As I am a rookie and do not have a team of my own, I will be writing about the moves I think the GM of the Philadelphia Liberty could make to improve next season. The Outlaws went 5-8 last season, and while their defense played well, the offense put up the fewest yards and points in the league. While the offense will need to improve in order for the Liberty to contend next season, they have a chance to do this without making any moves. Wide receiver Nacho Varga and running back Sam Torenson are already stars. And quarterback Brock Phoenix and tight end Avon Blocksdale Jr are both entering their 3rd season and both have a chance to join the league’s elite next season. Since the Liberty don’t have a 2nd round pick this year, the decision they have at 3rd overall will be a big one. While they could take the best WR in the class, Chris Kross, to compete for the #2 spot this season, and potentially be the long term answer across from Varga, I think they should look to the defensive side of the ball with this pick. On defense, Philadelphia’s biggest needs are at linebacker and defensive end. They could also use a 2nd safety to go along with D’Attoria V. Douglas Quaid looks like he would be a great fit at linebacker, however if DE Immanuel Blackstone or S Prince Vegeta are available a #3, they will be very tough to pass up. I think the Liberty should cross their fingers and hope that Blackstone or Vegeta are available, and if they are not, should take DT Otis Allen. It’s a fairly deep linebacker class in this year’s draft, and I think there is a good chance that Trevor Mouseman or Perry Tucker Jr. will still be available for the Liberty to pick in round 3. If Philadelphia is able to get a couple difference makers on defense in the draft, I think the offense will show enough improvement on the back of Brock Phoenix that we could see them competing for an Ultimus trophy this season.
6) Expansion
With the new influx of players entering the league, there is a big opportunity for teams (new or old) to see drastic improvements over a short period. If I were in charge of a new expansion team, I would put the majority of my focus to monitoring the activity level of these new players. As many of these new players will likely not stick around forever, it will be very important to try to identify potential players that will be in it for the long haul. Players that are active on both the forums and the discord would be the players I would look for. On top of that, I would be looking for players that seem to be engaged and enjoying putting together the content they are creating. It can be easy to just put together an article quickly in order to just hit the minimum word count or requirements in order to collect their TPE. In my estimation these are the types of players that could be more likely to lose interest sooner rather than later. On the other hand, players that are going above and beyond with their content, and seem to have an actual enjoyment for creating the content, rather than just the reward that comes along with it will likely be the players that will improve quickly and stick around for a while. Another way that I would try to gauge this would be talking to the players. Just asking simple questions like what they are looking to get out of the game can potentially be very revealing. Additionally, while I wouldn’t outright tank in my teams first couple seasons, I would definitely have an eye towards the future, and would look to stockpile draft picks and young promising players.
7) Next Year
My team didn’t win the Ultimini this season, but the reason for that was that I was sitting at home on my couch watching it on tv. This season we have the largest draft class ever entering the DSFL, and will have two expansion teams. This alone should make this an extremely unpredictable season. I’m expecting lots of players to come out very active and slowly fade as time goes on. On the other hand, you can expect lots of players to come out of nowhere and play a big role this year in the DSFL. I believe that I could fit into this category. I haven’t seen Eldrick Avery listed in any mock drafts or top prospect lists yet. Regardless of where I go in the draft, I plan on doing everything thing I can to maximize my TPE earning and becoming a star in the DSFL. It’s possible that all it will take for a team to win this season is to find a few of these players late in the draft that end up making an impact. Another thing that makes this a wide open season is that the top two teams from last year, the Minnesota Grey Ducks and the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, will be losing a ton of talent to the NSFL Draft. All of this opens the door for the rest of the league. It’s bound to be an exciting season!
8) Scouting Report
Eldrick Avery might just be the next big thing to hit the NSFL. His size and athleticism combined with his work ethic and dedication to the game will make him a handful for any wide receiver unfortunate enough to line up across from him on game day. While many front offices no doubt still look back at the infamous record he set in high school for the most drops in a season, the way he bounced back screams resilience to me. This wide receiver turned cornerback may not have the hands needed to take the next step as a receiver, I believe that his hands are actually above average for a defensive back. On top of this, he possesses the type of ball hawking skills that puts fear into opposing quarterbacks. Avery showed consistent improvement during his time at LSU, going from a rarely used backup in his freshman season, to one of the most dominant corners in the game in his senior season. While some people may look at his devastating Achilles injury in his junior season as a red flag, Avery showed absolutely no ill effects the following year. His recovery displays the type of mental toughness and commitment to the game that you look for in a young player. One overlooked aspect of his game, is the level of competition Eldrick faced in college. He went up against some of the top receivers in the country week after week and never blinked. This is the type of man you want on your side when you go into battle on game day. There’s going to be a lot of teams that regret passing on Eldrick Avery.