One of the top 5 RBs from last season here. Ask away!
I loved my time in Norfolk, man! The city is beautiful, the people there are super chill, and it's kinda become a second Cincinnati to me. As for the team itself, the staff was super nice and helpful at every turn and I got along with most of my teammates. This whole DSFL thing has been one hell of a ride and I'm glad it was with the Seawolves.
My expectations? Well, I expect to be drafted in the 5th round at the very latest. After that, I'm really not sure what to expect. I've improved in so many ways; I'm not the 12th round RB I was coming out of college. I just hope the NSFL GMs have been smart enough to pay attention.
Listen, Dorfus is my man. We've played every professional game together. He's an amazing RB and my bro and I could never talk bad about him. Honestly though, I'm tired of playing second fiddle. If I'm gonna make a name for myself, I need a starting job to myself. Splitting plays with him this year was nice, and I wish him all the best, but it's time for me to strike out on my own.
Honestly, man, I'd have to give it to my first game in the league against the Kansas City Coyotes. I ran for 98 yards and scored three whole touchdowns in that game. The thought of being drafted in the 12th round was still fresh in my mind, so putting up those kinds of numbers against the team that traded my pick away felt really nice.
I feel great about it, man! I'm starting RB for Team NFC with my boi Dorfus, and we're against two of the other bests in the class, Morgan Marshall and my old Prospect Bowl teammate Forrest Gump. It's another great chance to prove I'm one of the best RBs in this class and get my name in the conversation.
Well, I would love for the team to be close to Cincinnati, but I would be fine no matter where I end up. If I had to choose, I'd rather go with a hard-luck franchise on the downswing rather than a current championship holder. Its a lot more... interesting
that way.
Honestly, I could go either way. On the one hand, I get to play with the best of the best and start building my legacy as a GOAT. But on the other hand, I get a second chance at bringing an Ultimini home to Norfolk. Ultimately, I will go along with whatever my GM decides, but I would love to bring the city of Norfolk and everyone of our fans the championship run they deserve.
Like I said, I would love to go to any team and don't really have a preference. However, in terms of favorite team, I grew up rooting for the Baltimore Hawks. My favorite player on the team would probably have to be Marquise Brown.
As much as I'd hate to admit it, our main rivals, the Portland Pythons, probably had the toughest defenders. Just don't get too full of yourselves over there.
Honestly, I might have to go with Tijuana's star linebacker Johnny Slothface. He got me good more times than I'd like to admit this season and he's a great defender.
Personally, I believe that speed has always been my greatest talent. So, yes, I believe I would be better suited for a traditional role in the backfield. My catching game could use some work, but if my future GM asks me too, I would be prepared to become a so-called "flex back".
Honestly, man, there wasn't a single person I met or played with this season that I could honestly say I never want to play with again. Yes, that includes the infamous Ryan Leaf Jr. who, might I add, is genuinely a great guy when you get to know him.
Never in my life have I played with such a dedicated and motivated group of guys. Everybody in that locker room is dedicated to honing their craft, as well as just great people to hang around with. I think every single one of them will be valuable to whatever team they get drafted to and I hope I get drafted to the same team with at least one of them.
Well, I've never been much of a physical threat, so the physical trucking game of a Power Back just really isn't suited for me. I've always been one to outrun or spin away from a defender rather than push them out of my way. So, out of those two I'd rather be a red zone threat than a power back.
Ready to be Graded
(04-30-2019, 09:37 AM)iamslm22 Wrote:How was your time in Norfolk?
What are your expectations heading into the NSFL?
Did you like being in a time share with Dorfus Jimbo or would you have preferred to get all the carries yourself?
I loved my time in Norfolk, man! The city is beautiful, the people there are super chill, and it's kinda become a second Cincinnati to me. As for the team itself, the staff was super nice and helpful at every turn and I got along with most of my teammates. This whole DSFL thing has been one hell of a ride and I'm glad it was with the Seawolves.
My expectations? Well, I expect to be drafted in the 5th round at the very latest. After that, I'm really not sure what to expect. I've improved in so many ways; I'm not the 12th round RB I was coming out of college. I just hope the NSFL GMs have been smart enough to pay attention.
Listen, Dorfus is my man. We've played every professional game together. He's an amazing RB and my bro and I could never talk bad about him. Honestly though, I'm tired of playing second fiddle. If I'm gonna make a name for myself, I need a starting job to myself. Splitting plays with him this year was nice, and I wish him all the best, but it's time for me to strike out on my own.
(04-30-2019, 09:41 AM)TomHanks Wrote:What was your single most memorable game?
How are you feeling about the upcoming pro bowl?
Are there any teams you particularly want to be drafted by, or any you'd prefer didn't draft you?
Would you prefer to play in the NSFL or DSFL next year?
Honestly, man, I'd have to give it to my first game in the league against the Kansas City Coyotes. I ran for 98 yards and scored three whole touchdowns in that game. The thought of being drafted in the 12th round was still fresh in my mind, so putting up those kinds of numbers against the team that traded my pick away felt really nice.
I feel great about it, man! I'm starting RB for Team NFC with my boi Dorfus, and we're against two of the other bests in the class, Morgan Marshall and my old Prospect Bowl teammate Forrest Gump. It's another great chance to prove I'm one of the best RBs in this class and get my name in the conversation.
Well, I would love for the team to be close to Cincinnati, but I would be fine no matter where I end up. If I had to choose, I'd rather go with a hard-luck franchise on the downswing rather than a current championship holder. Its a lot more... interesting
that way.
Honestly, I could go either way. On the one hand, I get to play with the best of the best and start building my legacy as a GOAT. But on the other hand, I get a second chance at bringing an Ultimini home to Norfolk. Ultimately, I will go along with whatever my GM decides, but I would love to bring the city of Norfolk and everyone of our fans the championship run they deserve.
(04-30-2019, 03:08 PM)ValorX77 Wrote:If you were to be drafted by a team, why? Who is your favorite player from that team?
Like I said, I would love to go to any team and don't really have a preference. However, in terms of favorite team, I grew up rooting for the Baltimore Hawks. My favorite player on the team would probably have to be Marquise Brown.
(04-30-2019, 03:20 PM)Frick_Nasty Wrote:Who were the toughest defenders you faced this last year?
As much as I'd hate to admit it, our main rivals, the Portland Pythons, probably had the toughest defenders. Just don't get too full of yourselves over there.
(04-30-2019, 03:47 PM)Duilio05 Wrote:Follow up to this question. What player tackles the hardest?
Honestly, I might have to go with Tijuana's star linebacker Johnny Slothface. He got me good more times than I'd like to admit this season and he's a great defender.
(04-30-2019, 03:53 PM)speculadora Wrote:What aspect of your game do you feel needs the most work as you transition from the DSFL to the NSFL?
There are a lot of running backs now who play more as "flex backs", where they'll line up out wide or in the slot occasionally. As a back who caught only 13 passes in the DSFL, is that something you think you could pull off? Or would you prefer to be more of a traditional, every down in the backfield sort of guy?
Personally, I believe that speed has always been my greatest talent. So, yes, I believe I would be better suited for a traditional role in the backfield. My catching game could use some work, but if my future GM asks me too, I would be prepared to become a so-called "flex back".
(04-30-2019, 05:39 PM)gucci Wrote:Who, if anyone, do you not want to play with at the next level?
Honestly, man, there wasn't a single person I met or played with this season that I could honestly say I never want to play with again. Yes, that includes the infamous Ryan Leaf Jr. who, might I add, is genuinely a great guy when you get to know him.
(05-02-2019, 08:00 PM)ven_knight Wrote:What can you tell us about the SeaWolves locker room?
Would you rather be used as a red zone threat RB or more like a power back?
Never in my life have I played with such a dedicated and motivated group of guys. Everybody in that locker room is dedicated to honing their craft, as well as just great people to hang around with. I think every single one of them will be valuable to whatever team they get drafted to and I hope I get drafted to the same team with at least one of them.
Well, I've never been much of a physical threat, so the physical trucking game of a Power Back just really isn't suited for me. I've always been one to outrun or spin away from a defender rather than push them out of my way. So, out of those two I'd rather be a red zone threat than a power back.
Ready to be Graded