08-25-2021, 10:25 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-17-2021, 01:40 PM by Asked Madden. Edited 10 times in total.)
READY TO BE GRADED
Shoot away
Looking forward to your questions!
Question 1:
@ZootTX : "Why did you pick Tight End, and why is it the best position?"
Answer:
I picked Tight end because my first favourite player is a Tight End (Gronkowski). I'm from germany and american football isn't as popular here. This has defo changed the last couple years. The first american football game i watched was the SB between the Patriots and the seahawks. (You know, the one with the Butler INT). I really liked watching Gronk play and dominate. The game started at 1 am btw. on a school night.^^
Back to the question tho.
It's one of the best positions because you can have so many styles and playstyles in one Role. You can have a blocking TE, a Vertical Threat but you can also have an allrounder. Those are just the big steps between the styles. You also have the Star TEs like Kittle that excel in all aspects of their position. Just amazing to watch and such a boost to the team.
One part of the position that really amazes me are the players that play it. They can all move like WRs but also have the ability to be a factor in the run game. They are the safety net for the QB. Without them the game is way more predictable.
Don't even get me started on TEs as red zone threats ^^
Hopefully i can grow my TE into one of the Stars of the position.
Next 3 Questions are from @negs
Question 2:
What are you looking for in your future team and teammates?
Answer:
My future team has to have a good group dynamic. They have to be a team in every way. I love to have banter in the locker room.
Everyone in the team should focus on making each other better players. Hopefully I can learn a lot from my future team and teammates.
Question 3:
How are you training for the draft?
Answer:
Biggest focus for my predraft practice is the mental part of the game. It is so underrated and i really want to have one of the best mental games in the league.
Although i obviously won't forget the physical part, because scouts like to focus on that as well. Especially since physical attributes can actually be compared to other players.
Playing wise my focus is on quickness, hands and runblocking.
Question 4:
Who do you model your game after?
Answer:
That is a very interesting question. As i hinted in Answer #1 of this Post. There are so many TEs that excell in different parts of the game. So it's kind of a mixture.
Runblocking à la Kittle, Big play potential à la Gronk and overall Route Running à la Kelce. There might be a better runblocking TE then Kittle but I doubt he enjoys it as much as Kittle ^^
Question 5:
@mithrandir What is your favorite pregame snack? Favorite in-game snack?? Favorite post-game snack???
Answer:
The only right answer here is Skittles, right? Nah, tbh. I don't have anything specific that i eat every game. It always depends on my mood but usually theres something sour in the mix
The following 4 questions are from @Asked Madden
Question 6:
What do you look for in the QB throwing to you?
Answer:
I need to be able to trust the QB. My favorite quote from Deandre Hopkins is:
"The QB needs to be my best friend in life. I need to be able to trust him blind(ly?)."
It's also important that the QB can trust me but honestly that reflects to everyone. I want that every player on my offense (defense too obviously) is able to trust me.
Question 7:
How many pancakes is too many?
Answer:
Trick question! You can't have too many pancakes! Ask any TE or OLineman
Question 8:
Would you rather have fingers for toes or toes for fingers? How would your answer improve your playstyle?
Answer:
I think fingers for toes is the right answer here... Could you imagine the amazing jumping catches you could make? You could pull you legs towards your body and catch the ball with all 4 hands :O
Question 9:
Who would play you in a lifetime movie?
Answer:
Thats a tough one... Adam Sandler? Nah... I honestly have no clue. If i think of one i'll add my answer later.
Shoot away
Looking forward to your questions!
Question 1:
@ZootTX : "Why did you pick Tight End, and why is it the best position?"
Answer:
I picked Tight end because my first favourite player is a Tight End (Gronkowski). I'm from germany and american football isn't as popular here. This has defo changed the last couple years. The first american football game i watched was the SB between the Patriots and the seahawks. (You know, the one with the Butler INT). I really liked watching Gronk play and dominate. The game started at 1 am btw. on a school night.^^
Back to the question tho.
It's one of the best positions because you can have so many styles and playstyles in one Role. You can have a blocking TE, a Vertical Threat but you can also have an allrounder. Those are just the big steps between the styles. You also have the Star TEs like Kittle that excel in all aspects of their position. Just amazing to watch and such a boost to the team.
One part of the position that really amazes me are the players that play it. They can all move like WRs but also have the ability to be a factor in the run game. They are the safety net for the QB. Without them the game is way more predictable.
Don't even get me started on TEs as red zone threats ^^
Hopefully i can grow my TE into one of the Stars of the position.
Next 3 Questions are from @negs
Question 2:
What are you looking for in your future team and teammates?
Answer:
My future team has to have a good group dynamic. They have to be a team in every way. I love to have banter in the locker room.
Everyone in the team should focus on making each other better players. Hopefully I can learn a lot from my future team and teammates.
Question 3:
How are you training for the draft?
Answer:
Biggest focus for my predraft practice is the mental part of the game. It is so underrated and i really want to have one of the best mental games in the league.
Although i obviously won't forget the physical part, because scouts like to focus on that as well. Especially since physical attributes can actually be compared to other players.
Playing wise my focus is on quickness, hands and runblocking.
Question 4:
Who do you model your game after?
Answer:
That is a very interesting question. As i hinted in Answer #1 of this Post. There are so many TEs that excell in different parts of the game. So it's kind of a mixture.
Runblocking à la Kittle, Big play potential à la Gronk and overall Route Running à la Kelce. There might be a better runblocking TE then Kittle but I doubt he enjoys it as much as Kittle ^^
Question 5:
@mithrandir What is your favorite pregame snack? Favorite in-game snack?? Favorite post-game snack???
Answer:
The only right answer here is Skittles, right? Nah, tbh. I don't have anything specific that i eat every game. It always depends on my mood but usually theres something sour in the mix
The following 4 questions are from @Asked Madden
Question 6:
What do you look for in the QB throwing to you?
Answer:
I need to be able to trust the QB. My favorite quote from Deandre Hopkins is:
"The QB needs to be my best friend in life. I need to be able to trust him blind(ly?)."
It's also important that the QB can trust me but honestly that reflects to everyone. I want that every player on my offense (defense too obviously) is able to trust me.
Question 7:
How many pancakes is too many?
Answer:
Trick question! You can't have too many pancakes! Ask any TE or OLineman
Question 8:
Would you rather have fingers for toes or toes for fingers? How would your answer improve your playstyle?
Answer:
I think fingers for toes is the right answer here... Could you imagine the amazing jumping catches you could make? You could pull you legs towards your body and catch the ball with all 4 hands :O
Question 9:
Who would play you in a lifetime movie?
Answer:
Thats a tough one... Adam Sandler? Nah... I honestly have no clue. If i think of one i'll add my answer later.
[OPTION] NAME: Lenard Graf
[OPTION] BIRTHPLACE: Munich, Germany
[OPTION] COLLEGE: Oregon Ducks
[OPTION] HEIGHT: 6'4"
[OPTION] WEIGHT: 250 lb
[OPTION] NUMBER: 17
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[OPTION] TRANSACTIONS:
[OPTION] S31: Drafted 3rd overall by Bondi Beach(DSFL)
[OPTION] S32: Drafted 1st overall by Baltimore Hawks(ISFL)
[OPTION]------------------------------------------------------------
[OPTION] Accomplishments:
[OPTION] S31: Pro Bowl Selection (DSFL)
[OPTION] S31: Pro Bowl Selection (DSFL)
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