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Working hard and controlling what I can control. I'm going to put in the work week in and week out. I'm excited to compete against the rest of the DSFL. I recognize it as a great opportunity and I'm going to treat it as such. I think a lot of guys are here and they're doing as best they can in practice, but I'm going to put in the work outside of practice. Eat, sleep, breathe football, that's what I do. Teams are going to pick up on my work ethic and I think if they don't, they might regret overlooking me down the line.
First thing would obviously be to sign with a team and earn a starting spot. From there, I need to go out and show what I can do on the field. I'm probably at a disadvantage because I've come into the league later than a lot of the guys that got drafted, so they have had some extra time to train and get their bodies right for this level of play. But once the seasons over, I'd hope to have proven myself to a point where I'm a desired commodity and teams want me on their team. That's all I can ask for, to end up a place that believes in my talent.
Not worried about past success or failures of other players. I know my strengths and I know I'm not like the others. I can be a great player in this league, I'm sure of that. Damn sure. Others may have struggled, but I'm going to learn from that, not view that as a hindrance of my own success. I just have to stick to what I do best, which is keeping my head down and putting in work. Working with my team and coaches to make sure I'm in a position to make an impact every game day.
I'm definitely old school. I'm a north-south runner. I won't dance around for yards or anything like that. Right now my focus is being the best ball carrier I can be. That being said, I want to be a complete back. I want to catch balls out of the backfield and be a force in blitz pickup. Those are the two biggest areas I'd say I need to work on, and I'm hoping to get there one day. I know that's where I need to be in today's day and age. You can't be a three down back without those skills. So that's my long winded way of saying that I'd currently consider myself a traditional back, but I want to evolve into a more dynamic weapon.
Definitely the 49ers. My cousin Frank played there, so that's sort of why I became a fan. But even after he left, I still felt like I was a fan because I spent so many years invested in their success. They've fallen on some hard times after Jim Harbaugh left, but they're on the right track again, so I'm excited to see how they do in the next couple of seasons. I'm also close to Carlos Hyde, he hasn't been as good as people in the organization might have hoped, but that dude is strong and doesn't go down with out a fight. I try and have some of that tenacity he brings.
I gotta go with the SaberCats. I spent some time in the Bay Area when Frank was with the 49ers, so I'll go with the local team. I know they used to be dominant in the Arena Football League, so it's cool the see the franchise is still kicking in the NSFL. A lot of history there, which is cool.
Jim Brown is a guy who I love watching tape of. He's another guy like Hyde who ran angry. I consider him the best back in NFL history. I'll occasionally throw on tape of Gale Sayers and Barry Sanders. Those guys move like water, so smooth. I like watching them because their game is so much different than my own, I'm kind of in awe of guys like that.
As far as the NSFL goes, Boss Tweed is a guy I have a lot of respect for. I recently read an article about him, I had no idea he was a 17th round pick. I love that, man. No one believes in this guy and he comes in and proves himself as one of the best players in the history of the league. You can't coach a chip on your shoulder like that. That's what I'm trying to achieve myself, so that's a guy who I watch whenever I can.
I think I'm going to run harder than your average NSFL back. A little more downhill. From what I know, lots of guys in this league are fast. Fast as all hell. Can't wait to watch them, but that's just not my style. In high school, they'd call me a "heat seeking missile". I'd go looking for that contact so I can lower my shoulder and put someone in the grass. It's how I'm built, and I don't see a lot of guys like that at the position in this league.
San Jose is number one, I've got family and connections out there. Would love to play there. I'm honestly going more off location here than anything else, but Orange County would be cool too. I haven't spent much time in southern California, so to continue to get some of that warmer weather year round would be dope. I hear it softens you up if you live there for too long so I've got to be careful about that, you know? My third team would have to be the Yeti. I think my third pick would be the Liberty. A lot of history in Philly, and despite playing in Florida most of my life, I think I'd be a good player in the cold. I love watching snow games, they're a grind, and that's what I'm all about too.
At this point it's tough to say, but I definitely wouldn't rule it out. And if it happens I know I'd be just as happy as if it didn't. I'm all about putting myself in a position to succeed. If that means coming back to the DSFL so I can make sure I'm getting reps in a game and getting better, I'm all for it. If a team in the NSFL tells me they want me and I'll get a real role on the team, then I'm on board with that too. The last thing I want is to get into the NSFL too early and ride the bench for an entire season, that'd be a waste of everyone's time and money.
My guy Glenn McPoyal! He's been awesome, was one of the first guys on the team to welcome me here. We hit it off real quick, so that's been cool. Austin Roenick's a really good dude too, I can't wait to spend some more time with him and pick his brain about the offense a little bit more. Everyone's been welcoming though, I can't stress how lucky I feel to be in this spot right now.
(01-01-2018, 05:31 PM)timeconsumer Wrote:How do you expect to stand out this season among a strong class of starting young players in the DSFL?
Working hard and controlling what I can control. I'm going to put in the work week in and week out. I'm excited to compete against the rest of the DSFL. I recognize it as a great opportunity and I'm going to treat it as such. I think a lot of guys are here and they're doing as best they can in practice, but I'm going to put in the work outside of practice. Eat, sleep, breathe football, that's what I do. Teams are going to pick up on my work ethic and I think if they don't, they might regret overlooking me down the line.
(01-01-2018, 05:31 PM)timeconsumer Wrote:what would be your idealized sequence of events during your tenure in the DSFL and the initial entry to the NSFL?
First thing would obviously be to sign with a team and earn a starting spot. From there, I need to go out and show what I can do on the field. I'm probably at a disadvantage because I've come into the league later than a lot of the guys that got drafted, so they have had some extra time to train and get their bodies right for this level of play. But once the seasons over, I'd hope to have proven myself to a point where I'm a desired commodity and teams want me on their team. That's all I can ask for, to end up a place that believes in my talent.
(01-01-2018, 05:31 PM)timeconsumer Wrote:Given the struggle power backs have had to find a foothold in simulation football do you have a plan to find more success than those before you?
Not worried about past success or failures of other players. I know my strengths and I know I'm not like the others. I can be a great player in this league, I'm sure of that. Damn sure. Others may have struggled, but I'm going to learn from that, not view that as a hindrance of my own success. I just have to stick to what I do best, which is keeping my head down and putting in work. Working with my team and coaches to make sure I'm in a position to make an impact every game day.
(01-01-2018, 08:38 PM)PaytonM34 Wrote:Would you consider yourself a traditional runningback or more of a versatile offensive weapon?
I'm definitely old school. I'm a north-south runner. I won't dance around for yards or anything like that. Right now my focus is being the best ball carrier I can be. That being said, I want to be a complete back. I want to catch balls out of the backfield and be a force in blitz pickup. Those are the two biggest areas I'd say I need to work on, and I'm hoping to get there one day. I know that's where I need to be in today's day and age. You can't be a three down back without those skills. So that's my long winded way of saying that I'd currently consider myself a traditional back, but I want to evolve into a more dynamic weapon.
(01-01-2018, 11:31 PM)run_CMC Wrote:Have you got a favorite NFL team?
Definitely the 49ers. My cousin Frank played there, so that's sort of why I became a fan. But even after he left, I still felt like I was a fan because I spent so many years invested in their success. They've fallen on some hard times after Jim Harbaugh left, but they're on the right track again, so I'm excited to see how they do in the next couple of seasons. I'm also close to Carlos Hyde, he hasn't been as good as people in the organization might have hoped, but that dude is strong and doesn't go down with out a fight. I try and have some of that tenacity he brings.
(01-01-2018, 11:31 PM)run_CMC Wrote:A favorite NSFL team?
I gotta go with the SaberCats. I spent some time in the Bay Area when Frank was with the 49ers, so I'll go with the local team. I know they used to be dominant in the Arena Football League, so it's cool the see the franchise is still kicking in the NSFL. A lot of history there, which is cool.
(01-01-2018, 11:31 PM)run_CMC Wrote:Are there any players (NFL or NSFL, active or retired) who you particularly enjoy watching play? (I.e., other power backs)
Jim Brown is a guy who I love watching tape of. He's another guy like Hyde who ran angry. I consider him the best back in NFL history. I'll occasionally throw on tape of Gale Sayers and Barry Sanders. Those guys move like water, so smooth. I like watching them because their game is so much different than my own, I'm kind of in awe of guys like that.
As far as the NSFL goes, Boss Tweed is a guy I have a lot of respect for. I recently read an article about him, I had no idea he was a 17th round pick. I love that, man. No one believes in this guy and he comes in and proves himself as one of the best players in the history of the league. You can't coach a chip on your shoulder like that. That's what I'm trying to achieve myself, so that's a guy who I watch whenever I can.
(01-03-2018, 10:23 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:What do you think you can bring to the league that's different than everyone else?
I think I'm going to run harder than your average NSFL back. A little more downhill. From what I know, lots of guys in this league are fast. Fast as all hell. Can't wait to watch them, but that's just not my style. In high school, they'd call me a "heat seeking missile". I'd go looking for that contact so I can lower my shoulder and put someone in the grass. It's how I'm built, and I don't see a lot of guys like that at the position in this league.
(01-03-2018, 10:23 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:Where are your top 3 NSFL destinations?
San Jose is number one, I've got family and connections out there. Would love to play there. I'm honestly going more off location here than anything else, but Orange County would be cool too. I haven't spent much time in southern California, so to continue to get some of that warmer weather year round would be dope. I hear it softens you up if you live there for too long so I've got to be careful about that, you know? My third team would have to be the Yeti. I think my third pick would be the Liberty. A lot of history in Philly, and despite playing in Florida most of my life, I think I'd be a good player in the cold. I love watching snow games, they're a grind, and that's what I'm all about too.
(01-03-2018, 10:23 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:Would you stay in the DSFL another season if given the option?
At this point it's tough to say, but I definitely wouldn't rule it out. And if it happens I know I'd be just as happy as if it didn't. I'm all about putting myself in a position to succeed. If that means coming back to the DSFL so I can make sure I'm getting reps in a game and getting better, I'm all for it. If a team in the NSFL tells me they want me and I'll get a real role on the team, then I'm on board with that too. The last thing I want is to get into the NSFL too early and ride the bench for an entire season, that'd be a waste of everyone's time and money.
(01-03-2018, 10:23 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:Who have you clicked with the most since joining the Pythons?
My guy Glenn McPoyal! He's been awesome, was one of the first guys on the team to welcome me here. We hit it off real quick, so that's been cool. Austin Roenick's a really good dude too, I can't wait to spend some more time with him and pick his brain about the offense a little bit more. Everyone's been welcoming though, I can't stress how lucky I feel to be in this spot right now.
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