*Too Early to Call it a Dynasty?

AsylumParty · (This post was last modified: 08-26-2017, 07:22 AM by AsylumParty.)

While seven teams in the NSFL are likely tired of enduring the Outlaws' success and the talk that accompanies it, I'll tell you right now that after spending some time around their facilities and locker room this past week, they couldn't be more excited about the present and better yet, what is still to come. The Outlaws have officially finished as the team with the best regular season record following their Ultimus title run last season. Now, it's no time to relax as playoffs begin soon enough and upsets aren't entirely uncommon when it comes to the NSFL, as we all know, however, they are the favorites to win the Ultimus for a second straight year, and it's not even close. Vegas has their odds heavily in favor of the Outlaws, and the majority of NSFL analysts agree.

It's not surprising, to say the least. In fact, this could be the start of a very long haul for Arizona and their fans unless there's a serious shake up elsewhere around the league. Jayce Tuck had himself a historic season as he accumulated a whopping twenty-three sacks! That's a record that's sure to stand the test of time, but maybe not future Tuck. On the other end of the line is Dental Dam, who managed a solid nine sacks and thirty-four tackles (fourteen of those for a loss). Behind Tuck and Dam is the best linebacker corps in the league composed of Jaylon Lee, who racked up one-hundred-thirty-nine tackles, Harrif Ernston who sacked opposing quarterbacks an impressive sixteen times and intercepted five passes, and then rookie Luke Luechly posted ninety-eight tackles and a solid eleven sacks. That elite group is eye popping in and of itself, but the stout defense also includes the hard hitting strong safety, Ryan Flock who managed to amass an incredible four touchdowns from his six interceptions. Finally, and arguably most improved on the team since season one, is defensive tackle, Arbin Asipi. Despite his horrendous taste in music, his presence around the facilities has more than tripled from last year, and it shows, as his tackles have increased, as well as his sacks. If he's able to maintain this rejuvenated sense of passion and ambition to improve, mark my words, he'll be a true anchor for this team that opposing running backs will dread having to face.

This defense is set to be an example for years to come of what to emulate to achieve success. Only in their second year, a majority of the group is expected to return next season to continue dominating offenses. Rookies Luke Luechly and Allen Davis will likely be around even longer, and in my opinion, it would be a mistake to part ways with either of them. They have displayed their talents this year and learning from the best of the best can't hurt either.

What about the offense, you say? The struggling King Bronko who landed on the trade block early in the year finished the season by shoving a sock in the mouth of his critics. Twenty-five touchdowns and only fifteen interceptions gives him the best ratio in the NSFL. While his rating is merely average, rating doesn't win games, and he's only going to get better. Part of the reason his first half to the season was disappointing was because he was working with two rookie receivers in Dustin Evans and C.A. Chess. While it's nice to be able to fall back on Mayran Jackson, he can't catch them all, despite what he would have you believe.

Evans began the season very slowly averaging a dismal nine yards per reception. He's spent a lot of his time in practice and in the gym working on improving his speed and agility, as well as cleaning up his routes as he shakes off the rookie nerves. His effort shows on the stat board, especially following his career game in San Jose where he set the single game receiving yard total with one-hundred-forty-five. He added two touchdowns to that and finished the season with six total and eight-hundred-seventy-one receiving yards. Perhaps the most notable difference, however, was his step up to averaging fifteen yards per reception.

In addition to Evans, Chess has been working hard in the gym, usually being the first one there in the morning and the last one to leave at night. His impressive touchdown total is what amazes me most about him. Being the third receiver on the depth chart, not due to a lack of personal talent, rather, too much on the roster, he has had less targets than Jackson or Evans, and yet, he tied Evans for touchdown total at six. In fact, one out of every six catches Chess made this season was a touchdown. He's proven to be a major red zone threat, reminiscent of Dez Bryant and Odell Beckham.

With that in mind, another rookie that looks to impress more and more as time goes on, is Tim Pest. After a relatively average pre-rookie season, he has stepped up his game big time this year, not allowing a SINGLE sack all year. It remains to be seen if that can continue through the playoffs, but regardless, that's simply incredible and I'm sure Bronko will be gifting him something expensive come payday.

Finally, what can be said about star back, Reg Mackworthy. He posted a thousand yard season and seven touchdowns to go along with it. It's not wrong to say that at points in the season he had to carry the offense on his back as the Outlaws struggled to effectively pass the ball, but here they are, owing a great deal of thanks to Reg for their success. I hope to see him spend a long time behind Bronko, carving up defenses, and wearing down the clock.

Now, with this impressive lineup of veterans and up and coming rookies, the Outlaws also possess the number one overall pick in the coming season three draft, so look for great to get greater. Of course, this confusingly impressive situation that the Outlaws find themselves in isn't attainable simply through play on the field, but also a great front office. Draft guru and self-proclaimed culture creator, A. Dwyer, has primed his team for success by playing the game according to his own strengths and utilizing fellow staff in ways which bring the best out in them. Dwyer and his team have me completely convinced that even if they were two and twelve, the locker room would be just as supportive.

So, if you're asking me, is it too early to call this a dynasty, maybe. Do I have any doubt that the Outlaws will compete for the Ultimus for many years to come, not at all.

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