As S22 begins, McCabe finds himself in familiar surroundings, having been sent down to the DSFL for a further year of development. But the big guy is more than happy to be spending the season in Portland, where the primary goal for him and his team is to take home the Ultimini. Despite numerous pundits doubting their chances, the S21 Pythons managed to rally themselves into the playoffs, before a crushing collapse against the conference leading Coyotes. With the high level of continuity on offense, there's no doubt that the team's goal is to finish what they started last year. McCabe shares that as his primary motivation and relishes the chance for a second tilt at the championship before being called up.
On a more personal level McCabe, who spent his rookie season as a bit player on the Pythons' interior offensive line, hopes to break out as one of the DSFL's premier linesman. With the departure of standout OL prospect Byron Dolls, and the accompanying reshuffle, McCabe has been placed at right tackle, a step up in both responsibilities and chances for glory. Improving his season totals for pancakes (30) and sacks allowed (3) are goals that are certainly within reach, whilst reducing his previous season total for penalties (2) will prove more difficult it's also on the agenda. McCabe see his sophomore season as a chance to start filling out his resume with end-of-season awards. Whilst the rookie managed to earn a Pro-Bowl position in S21, there were certainly those that questioned the selection. For what it's worth McCabe is the first to admit that fellow Python, Tommy Sacamano, was more deserving of the nod. But this time around, the big guy hopes to earn his spot in the Pro-Bowl and silence his critics. Overall, McCabe has come a long way from the undersized and technically deficient player that entered the league a season ago. With one year of experience, he hopes to hoist the Ultimini and make his mark on the DSFL before leaving for his call up in S23.
On a more personal level McCabe, who spent his rookie season as a bit player on the Pythons' interior offensive line, hopes to break out as one of the DSFL's premier linesman. With the departure of standout OL prospect Byron Dolls, and the accompanying reshuffle, McCabe has been placed at right tackle, a step up in both responsibilities and chances for glory. Improving his season totals for pancakes (30) and sacks allowed (3) are goals that are certainly within reach, whilst reducing his previous season total for penalties (2) will prove more difficult it's also on the agenda. McCabe see his sophomore season as a chance to start filling out his resume with end-of-season awards. Whilst the rookie managed to earn a Pro-Bowl position in S21, there were certainly those that questioned the selection. For what it's worth McCabe is the first to admit that fellow Python, Tommy Sacamano, was more deserving of the nod. But this time around, the big guy hopes to earn his spot in the Pro-Bowl and silence his critics. Overall, McCabe has come a long way from the undersized and technically deficient player that entered the league a season ago. With one year of experience, he hopes to hoist the Ultimini and make his mark on the DSFL before leaving for his call up in S23.
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