Preseason doesn’t count for much, so seems like a good time to take stats from meaningless games in terms of record and declare opinions about times.
1. Arizona Outlaws ?0
They say the measure of man is how graciously they win, and obviously the only thing worth a measure is their egos. But I guess compensation is real. The defense looked stout, as usual, but putting in a DT for QB is poor sportsmanship.
2. Yellowknife Wraiths ?+1
Be wary wraiths fans, last time I had the wraiths here they started the #roadtripfromhell. It was not a good look. Some of the reasons why I have the Wraiths here above the Hawks is simple, I flipped a coin. What’s neat is that both teams played the exact same opponents and had eerily similar results. The one cause for concern more so the Wraiths than their Baltimore counterpart is the game against the Legion, at home. The strength of the Legion lies in their pass rush, and it sure enough seems weird that the team that boasts the best offensive line last season would be allowing such pressure to Orosz that he threw three interceptions against a team that’s strength lies in its defensive line.
3. Baltimore Hawks ?-1
The loser of the coin flip, they were tails. The hawks have a lot going for them, the run game is still strong, and they decided to challenge the second best pass defense in the league by having kyubee throw the ball 50 times. That didn’t work. But it’s interesting to see what the hawks do going forward. One big cause for concern is that all eyes and pressure are on Trey Willie, now with Christmas essentially dead and Matthew Vincent declaring this season his last, the Hawks are going to turn to Willie and Wheat to give Kyubee or whatever QB they have options in seasons to come.
4. Orange County Otters ?-2
I’m always wary about putting a team in a ranking for the preseason, but the Otters need to regroup. They haven’t just lost, they’ve been blown out. The scores may say otherwise but a close loss at home against the Wraiths, who have road struggles, and a loss against the Yeti, more on them later, is a real sign for concern that they cannot get anything moving on offense or defense. The Otters, who were once a threat seem to be retreating back to the water.
5. Philadelphia Liberty. ?0
Rove has to make smarter decisions, I don’t care how good a defense is, 5 turnovers is going to cause a loss. It wasn’t just one player, and the pressure may cause Rove to collapse, so what’s going to be interesting to monitor is whether he will look a the game of the Outlaws and play as decently as he did there against a great defense or continue his rollercoaster. There’s not much to say, except now the schemes matter, so it’s to have the rookie QB shine or crash.
6. San Jose SaberCats ?+1
The #sabersabersabercats need to focus on the run, both offensively and defensively. Teams have put their best run games against them and the combo of druden and diaz leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully the team can pick it up and start getting the ball moved on the ground on offense and stop it on defense, and not the inverse. Hunt has been able to stretch field and the defense has looked pretty good in the air. Smallwood against CB1s is a new feeling, but being able to put up nearly 80 yards against 3 of 4 of them means that Weston will be looking to take advantages of the weaker corner tandems.
7. Las Vegas Legion ?+1
The Legion looked decent. Barely losing to the Wraiths at home means they could wow some people this year, but it’s going to be a long season for Vegas fans. Unless the planets align don’t expect too much out of this team for this year.
8. Colorado Yeti ?-2
They’ve had a bad offseason become the worst. They are now standing with a weak offensive line, an inactive quarterback, a good runningback and wide receiver. The Yeti are in full implode, maybe those trades don’t look so dumb after all. Jackson, Hendrick and Tweed are doing to do all the heavy lifintg for this offense. Saint and Boggs are going to be where the defense starts and ends.
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1. Arizona Outlaws ?0
They say the measure of man is how graciously they win, and obviously the only thing worth a measure is their egos. But I guess compensation is real. The defense looked stout, as usual, but putting in a DT for QB is poor sportsmanship.
2. Yellowknife Wraiths ?+1
Be wary wraiths fans, last time I had the wraiths here they started the #roadtripfromhell. It was not a good look. Some of the reasons why I have the Wraiths here above the Hawks is simple, I flipped a coin. What’s neat is that both teams played the exact same opponents and had eerily similar results. The one cause for concern more so the Wraiths than their Baltimore counterpart is the game against the Legion, at home. The strength of the Legion lies in their pass rush, and it sure enough seems weird that the team that boasts the best offensive line last season would be allowing such pressure to Orosz that he threw three interceptions against a team that’s strength lies in its defensive line.
3. Baltimore Hawks ?-1
The loser of the coin flip, they were tails. The hawks have a lot going for them, the run game is still strong, and they decided to challenge the second best pass defense in the league by having kyubee throw the ball 50 times. That didn’t work. But it’s interesting to see what the hawks do going forward. One big cause for concern is that all eyes and pressure are on Trey Willie, now with Christmas essentially dead and Matthew Vincent declaring this season his last, the Hawks are going to turn to Willie and Wheat to give Kyubee or whatever QB they have options in seasons to come.
4. Orange County Otters ?-2
I’m always wary about putting a team in a ranking for the preseason, but the Otters need to regroup. They haven’t just lost, they’ve been blown out. The scores may say otherwise but a close loss at home against the Wraiths, who have road struggles, and a loss against the Yeti, more on them later, is a real sign for concern that they cannot get anything moving on offense or defense. The Otters, who were once a threat seem to be retreating back to the water.
5. Philadelphia Liberty. ?0
Rove has to make smarter decisions, I don’t care how good a defense is, 5 turnovers is going to cause a loss. It wasn’t just one player, and the pressure may cause Rove to collapse, so what’s going to be interesting to monitor is whether he will look a the game of the Outlaws and play as decently as he did there against a great defense or continue his rollercoaster. There’s not much to say, except now the schemes matter, so it’s to have the rookie QB shine or crash.
6. San Jose SaberCats ?+1
The #sabersabersabercats need to focus on the run, both offensively and defensively. Teams have put their best run games against them and the combo of druden and diaz leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully the team can pick it up and start getting the ball moved on the ground on offense and stop it on defense, and not the inverse. Hunt has been able to stretch field and the defense has looked pretty good in the air. Smallwood against CB1s is a new feeling, but being able to put up nearly 80 yards against 3 of 4 of them means that Weston will be looking to take advantages of the weaker corner tandems.
7. Las Vegas Legion ?+1
The Legion looked decent. Barely losing to the Wraiths at home means they could wow some people this year, but it’s going to be a long season for Vegas fans. Unless the planets align don’t expect too much out of this team for this year.
8. Colorado Yeti ?-2
They’ve had a bad offseason become the worst. They are now standing with a weak offensive line, an inactive quarterback, a good runningback and wide receiver. The Yeti are in full implode, maybe those trades don’t look so dumb after all. Jackson, Hendrick and Tweed are doing to do all the heavy lifintg for this offense. Saint and Boggs are going to be where the defense starts and ends.
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