[div align=\\\"center\\\"]In this article, I’ll discuss some players to keep a look out for as they are my preseason favorites to lead the league in different statistical categories. This article is more for the glamour stats (sorry OL). Don’t be discouraged if your name does not pop up on my lists, I’d like to see you prove me wrong. Let’s get this rolling now with the offensive side of the ball.
Passing yards, touchdowns, and big plays are going to bring a lot of excitement to the Norfolk Seawolves this year. Wolverine Justice is my pick to lead the league in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. With Kenny Omega on the outside, Justice has a legitimate number 1 threat to target heavily this year. Conall O’Sullivan will provide plenty of check down opportunities that he can easily turn into big plays.
Players to watch: Isaac Brown, Tijuana Luchadores;
No team is complete without a running back to pound the rock. Picking up chunk gain after chunk gain the running back can provide plenty of relief to any QB. Sydney Spinelli is my selection to not only beat his 4th round draft pick, but to also lead the lead in rushing yards and touchdowns. Spinelli has the burst to bust big plays at any time. Spinelli is a player that I am predicting to turn some heads this year.
Players to watch: Conall O’Sullivan, Norfolk Seawolves; Thomas Mango, San Antonio Marshals
Next, we’ll move onto the QB’s best friend. His WR and TE. The leaders in receiving yards will not lead the team in touchdowns however. My prediction for the league leader in yards is none other than John Wachter of the Portland Pythons. With a large bank account to compliment an already solid base, Wachter is an easy choice for this spot. The leader in receiving touchdowns may come as more of a surprise. This prediction did not get picked until the final round of the draft. The 6’6 WR for the Luchadores, Jordan Banyard will give the defenses trouble in the red zone. Not many CBs possess the size to cover this monster, and he may prove to be a steal.
Players to watch: Kenny Omega, Norfolk Seawolves; Fresh Booter, Chicago Blues
Now it’s time for the defensive side of the ball. The leader in tackles need to have a great mix of speed, agility, strength, and tackling ability. This player needs to have the endurance to be out on the field making plays for his team all game long. Luke Kraken is going to be an absolute stud and glue guy for the Seawolves defense. Kraken was selected in the second round of the draft and was the first LB off the board. It will be exciting to see what Kraken will do this year.
Players to watch: Luis Elmarez, San Antonio Marshals; Rick Sanchez, Norfolk Seawolves
Everyone loves the guy that is hitting the QB. A solid edge rusher has the ability to single handedly destroy an offensive game plan. Bastion Barnhardt for the San Antonio Marshals is my favorite for the league leader in sacks. Barnhardt more than possesses the ability to make many plays in the backfield this season, but other players in the front seven will also keep opposing offenses from keying on him.
Players to watch: Sal Ifedemi, Kansas City Coyotes; Ben Urlacher(Slightly biased), San Antonio Marshals
The league leader in interceptions has to be the hardest category to predict. The best CBs don’t get thrown at, because they command fear and respect from opposing QBs. My pick for the leader in interceptions is Gregory Fletcher. Already a solid defense up front, Fletcher provides some ball hawking ability in the secondary. By the end of this season, I predict that Fletcher will be known for his play-making ability.
Players to watch: Andre Bly Jr., Kansas City Coyotes; Terrell Brister, Tijuana Luchadores
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Passing yards, touchdowns, and big plays are going to bring a lot of excitement to the Norfolk Seawolves this year. Wolverine Justice is my pick to lead the league in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. With Kenny Omega on the outside, Justice has a legitimate number 1 threat to target heavily this year. Conall O’Sullivan will provide plenty of check down opportunities that he can easily turn into big plays.
Players to watch: Isaac Brown, Tijuana Luchadores;
No team is complete without a running back to pound the rock. Picking up chunk gain after chunk gain the running back can provide plenty of relief to any QB. Sydney Spinelli is my selection to not only beat his 4th round draft pick, but to also lead the lead in rushing yards and touchdowns. Spinelli has the burst to bust big plays at any time. Spinelli is a player that I am predicting to turn some heads this year.
Players to watch: Conall O’Sullivan, Norfolk Seawolves; Thomas Mango, San Antonio Marshals
Next, we’ll move onto the QB’s best friend. His WR and TE. The leaders in receiving yards will not lead the team in touchdowns however. My prediction for the league leader in yards is none other than John Wachter of the Portland Pythons. With a large bank account to compliment an already solid base, Wachter is an easy choice for this spot. The leader in receiving touchdowns may come as more of a surprise. This prediction did not get picked until the final round of the draft. The 6’6 WR for the Luchadores, Jordan Banyard will give the defenses trouble in the red zone. Not many CBs possess the size to cover this monster, and he may prove to be a steal.
Players to watch: Kenny Omega, Norfolk Seawolves; Fresh Booter, Chicago Blues
Now it’s time for the defensive side of the ball. The leader in tackles need to have a great mix of speed, agility, strength, and tackling ability. This player needs to have the endurance to be out on the field making plays for his team all game long. Luke Kraken is going to be an absolute stud and glue guy for the Seawolves defense. Kraken was selected in the second round of the draft and was the first LB off the board. It will be exciting to see what Kraken will do this year.
Players to watch: Luis Elmarez, San Antonio Marshals; Rick Sanchez, Norfolk Seawolves
Everyone loves the guy that is hitting the QB. A solid edge rusher has the ability to single handedly destroy an offensive game plan. Bastion Barnhardt for the San Antonio Marshals is my favorite for the league leader in sacks. Barnhardt more than possesses the ability to make many plays in the backfield this season, but other players in the front seven will also keep opposing offenses from keying on him.
Players to watch: Sal Ifedemi, Kansas City Coyotes; Ben Urlacher(Slightly biased), San Antonio Marshals
The league leader in interceptions has to be the hardest category to predict. The best CBs don’t get thrown at, because they command fear and respect from opposing QBs. My pick for the leader in interceptions is Gregory Fletcher. Already a solid defense up front, Fletcher provides some ball hawking ability in the secondary. By the end of this season, I predict that Fletcher will be known for his play-making ability.
Players to watch: Andre Bly Jr., Kansas City Coyotes; Terrell Brister, Tijuana Luchadores
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