05-26-2020, 01:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-31-2020, 04:19 PM by StamkosFan.)
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The Arizona Outlaws’ main weakness is also their biggest strength long term: their youth. Without a large amount of veteran experience behind their up and coming players, they must wait for these inexperienced youngsters to develop. They had enough cap space to dole out bonuses to everyone, so surely they have enough to go fishing in free agency. Reach out to everyone and anyone that is on the market. Offer lucrative contracts that are just too good to resist. Acquiring a veteran that can be a force on the field and provide powerful leadership in the locker room would represent a big step forward for the team. They also should encourage their wide receivers to step up their game in updating; they show a lot of promise, but they have a long way to go before they will reach that full potential. For now they are just a shadow of what they could be. They also could use a bit more experience on their special teams and their defensive line. After all, the best offense is a good defense. Having the players charged with stopping the opposition accrue more experience will make a massive difference in how many points the Outlaws allow to be scored against them. The defense should be prioritized and pushed to accelerate to the top of their game as quickly as possible. They must practice diligently and tenaciously to up their skill level to match those of the other squads around the league. Becoming a playoff contenders will take time regardless, but they need to move quicker. The faster they can get into competitive shape and into the top tier of teams, the longer their Ultimus window will be. And of course with plenty of solid draft picks and good draft position this draft, they should continue looking into the future. Only the best scouting can ensure a team has an enduring prospect cupboard that can supply the big team with fresh blood and new, eager faces as needed. Always having the best rookies and having the vision to see how players will pan out years down the line, to make the right bets and the best calls with the information available? That is how you make a dynasty, a true, ferocious Ultimus contender that can last an era. If they can put all the pieces together, the foundations that are in place now should be enough to make the Outlaws a great team. A team to be feared, a winning crew.
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Running back Joseph Petrolongo has opted for a build that focuses on speed; a wise choice in a league that harps on growing that exact skill. Already at 90 in the speed department and not too shabby in TPE, Petrolongo looks like exactly the sort of player that is on the right development track and could fit into any team's roster. His catching ability could use some word, as his nimbleness, stamina, and speed won't do the job out on the field alone. Diversification will be what Petrolongo will be encouraged to strive for as he hits the NSFL. With such high speed, in spite of the single minded focus, it appears likely that GMs will consider this guy ready to hit the big leagues immediately after he is drafted. His play in the DSFL has been solid and earned him at least a look in development camp this summer. He will just need to continue to train hard and pad his TPE as the day of the draft announcement approaches. But he has had a strong work ethic so far, so putting in the time should not be a problem. He is a player with a lot of promise, and one that has surely lured scouts in to take a closer look.
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6) 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?
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14) Make a scouting report for any of the NSFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, highlights, or dead relatives. I’m joking about that last one, please don’t put dead relatives on the scouting report. Written option available for 200 words or more.