But Adam...don't you mean over achievers?
No. Stop editing me. This is my article. No I haven't had too much to drink. Do you want the fucking article or not? Jesus. I don't need this kind of hassle right now.
I love you.
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Today we're gonna look at five people who are doing a lot to bring an extra bit of value that is outside of the general role one might expect of them. Why? Because when you get that extra value, your team is better than other teams at another facet of the game and you win more. I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but winning more is likely to be a primary goal for most teams. And while the Yeti staff is furiously scribbling notes, let's go into the list.
George Wright, Jr.
Tight End
GWJ is known for his role as a pass catcher in the most high octane offense in NSFL history. Watching the Otters at work is amazing. It's like seeing crackheads on even stronger crack. And while a passing bit of lip service gets paid to GWJ's role as a blocker, nobody ever really cares. The team is throwing 82 passes a game and that's where everyone looks.
Let's not make any mistake though. George is NOT the guy you want to see on the other side when you're a big badass blitzing linebacker or a cornerback pretending you actually want to be rushing the QB because holy shit these guys are huge and shouldn't I be worried about the receivers? Seriously, I'm like not even 200 pounds over here. Why the fuck am I oh my God that's George Wright. I'm gonna die.
Yes...yes you are. The man leads the NSFL in pancake blocks for non-offensive lineman. He's knocking people on their asses more than tequila. And then to make it more insulting, he's probably doing an eight yard curl route afterwards while you count birdies. He is the single strongest skill position player in the league. Bar none. Actually, scratch that. he probably has a lot on that bar. Man's got muscles. And he's laying people on their asses.
Lincoln Jefferson
Free Safety
Receivers run back kicks. Sometimes runners and occasionally even corners do it. But safeties? Safeties? We're talkin' bout SAFETIES! Yeah, that generally doesn't happen. Well don't tell that to the people who booed Santa Claus, and no we're never going to stop talking about that. Lincoln Jefferson is a solid kick returner. Now, this might not seem all that important in the grand scheme. After all, he's not a GREAT kick returner. He's not lighting the world on fire with his runbacks and dazzling defenses with his moves.
So why is he on this list? Because he does a job well and he makes life easier on his team by doing it. Every time he's out there, you get another skill player on your offense who doesn't have to step in and provide essentially the same service. For those of you new to football, after a team returns a kick, the offense comes onto the field. If he's out there instead of one of your offensive weapons, they're fresher and have taken one or more less hits. Not to mention that if the opposing team decides to kick it to his partner, you have a hard hitting safety laying blocks and causing havoc. Like his namesakes, he's out there freeing up those around him with his work.
But seriously...Philadelphia sports fans once beat up a beloved senior citizen who dressed up in a rival's costume and forced him to use a wheelchair for a year. They're awful.
Eric Kennedy
Running Back
Wait a second, Adam. Running backs are known for catching passes sometimes. Yes, yes they do. Tell me though....do you know a lot of running backs who specialize as red zone threats? No. No you don't. Hell, we're in a league where a 6'4 tight end can be referred to as being a surprising red zone threat. Someone actually got paid to write that. So a running back as a red zone threat? Kind of unlikely. But here comes Eric Kennedy from the backup spot on the Wraiths taking short passes into the end zone.
Imagine that as a defensive coordinator. Worrying about a backup running back as a scoring threat. It's a facet that allows the Wraith to stretch the field when the field is at it's smallest. It forces the defense into a tougher position and that is ALWAYS worth doing if you want touchdowns instead of field goals. And Kennedy has three of them this season, in addition to another dozen red zone catches. Those three touchdowns also mark the most any running back has caught this season. Ask not what your backup running back can do for you.
Torque Lewith
Free Safety
Three sacks. Eight tackles for loss. This man plays in the secondary. Stopping a pass rush is pretty difficult. Generating a rushing offense isn't easy. Look no further than the fact that even the best runner sin the NSFL can't get four yards per carry. Now imagine being that fictional offensive coordinator. Two things come to mind. First, you're probably going to get an offer form the Legion just by virtue of existing and saying the word offense. They...uhh...could use some coaches. Second, this sucks. You have to worry about the entire Sabercats defensive line coming to crush your QB. Considering they have the league's second best sack artist this season, the job of stopping them is rough. And then the goddamn secondary starts getting in on the act and Torque Lewith and flying in at your precious QB like a crazy methhead zombie.
This is no corner half assing the rush with piss looking down his legs while he's trying to avoid monster blockers. This is a 6'3 wild animal who's coming in like the Highlander. Google it. In the time it takes you, Torque just dropped another QB and knocked his desperation pass out of the air while laughing. He's a little bit NYC. He's a little bit Cali. He's 100% going to run into your backfield and bury whoever currently has the terrible luck of having the ball.
Wat. That's only four people. You're right. It is. But Adam, your title says five. I know that. I can read. Do you know why it's only four? Because people who can step outside of the norm and give you this extra value just don't fall out of trees like they're Outlaw draft picks that somehow exceed expectations. So there's four. I hope this really makes you appreciate how valuable players like these four can be. Every single one of them adds an element to their respective teams that gives them a better chance to win games in a league where every success is hard fought and harder won.
GRADED
No. Stop editing me. This is my article. No I haven't had too much to drink. Do you want the fucking article or not? Jesus. I don't need this kind of hassle right now.
I love you.
:ph34r:
Today we're gonna look at five people who are doing a lot to bring an extra bit of value that is outside of the general role one might expect of them. Why? Because when you get that extra value, your team is better than other teams at another facet of the game and you win more. I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but winning more is likely to be a primary goal for most teams. And while the Yeti staff is furiously scribbling notes, let's go into the list.
George Wright, Jr.
Tight End
GWJ is known for his role as a pass catcher in the most high octane offense in NSFL history. Watching the Otters at work is amazing. It's like seeing crackheads on even stronger crack. And while a passing bit of lip service gets paid to GWJ's role as a blocker, nobody ever really cares. The team is throwing 82 passes a game and that's where everyone looks.
Let's not make any mistake though. George is NOT the guy you want to see on the other side when you're a big badass blitzing linebacker or a cornerback pretending you actually want to be rushing the QB because holy shit these guys are huge and shouldn't I be worried about the receivers? Seriously, I'm like not even 200 pounds over here. Why the fuck am I oh my God that's George Wright. I'm gonna die.
Yes...yes you are. The man leads the NSFL in pancake blocks for non-offensive lineman. He's knocking people on their asses more than tequila. And then to make it more insulting, he's probably doing an eight yard curl route afterwards while you count birdies. He is the single strongest skill position player in the league. Bar none. Actually, scratch that. he probably has a lot on that bar. Man's got muscles. And he's laying people on their asses.
Lincoln Jefferson
Free Safety
Receivers run back kicks. Sometimes runners and occasionally even corners do it. But safeties? Safeties? We're talkin' bout SAFETIES! Yeah, that generally doesn't happen. Well don't tell that to the people who booed Santa Claus, and no we're never going to stop talking about that. Lincoln Jefferson is a solid kick returner. Now, this might not seem all that important in the grand scheme. After all, he's not a GREAT kick returner. He's not lighting the world on fire with his runbacks and dazzling defenses with his moves.
So why is he on this list? Because he does a job well and he makes life easier on his team by doing it. Every time he's out there, you get another skill player on your offense who doesn't have to step in and provide essentially the same service. For those of you new to football, after a team returns a kick, the offense comes onto the field. If he's out there instead of one of your offensive weapons, they're fresher and have taken one or more less hits. Not to mention that if the opposing team decides to kick it to his partner, you have a hard hitting safety laying blocks and causing havoc. Like his namesakes, he's out there freeing up those around him with his work.
But seriously...Philadelphia sports fans once beat up a beloved senior citizen who dressed up in a rival's costume and forced him to use a wheelchair for a year. They're awful.
Eric Kennedy
Running Back
Wait a second, Adam. Running backs are known for catching passes sometimes. Yes, yes they do. Tell me though....do you know a lot of running backs who specialize as red zone threats? No. No you don't. Hell, we're in a league where a 6'4 tight end can be referred to as being a surprising red zone threat. Someone actually got paid to write that. So a running back as a red zone threat? Kind of unlikely. But here comes Eric Kennedy from the backup spot on the Wraiths taking short passes into the end zone.
Imagine that as a defensive coordinator. Worrying about a backup running back as a scoring threat. It's a facet that allows the Wraith to stretch the field when the field is at it's smallest. It forces the defense into a tougher position and that is ALWAYS worth doing if you want touchdowns instead of field goals. And Kennedy has three of them this season, in addition to another dozen red zone catches. Those three touchdowns also mark the most any running back has caught this season. Ask not what your backup running back can do for you.
Torque Lewith
Free Safety
Three sacks. Eight tackles for loss. This man plays in the secondary. Stopping a pass rush is pretty difficult. Generating a rushing offense isn't easy. Look no further than the fact that even the best runner sin the NSFL can't get four yards per carry. Now imagine being that fictional offensive coordinator. Two things come to mind. First, you're probably going to get an offer form the Legion just by virtue of existing and saying the word offense. They...uhh...could use some coaches. Second, this sucks. You have to worry about the entire Sabercats defensive line coming to crush your QB. Considering they have the league's second best sack artist this season, the job of stopping them is rough. And then the goddamn secondary starts getting in on the act and Torque Lewith and flying in at your precious QB like a crazy methhead zombie.
This is no corner half assing the rush with piss looking down his legs while he's trying to avoid monster blockers. This is a 6'3 wild animal who's coming in like the Highlander. Google it. In the time it takes you, Torque just dropped another QB and knocked his desperation pass out of the air while laughing. He's a little bit NYC. He's a little bit Cali. He's 100% going to run into your backfield and bury whoever currently has the terrible luck of having the ball.
Wat. That's only four people. You're right. It is. But Adam, your title says five. I know that. I can read. Do you know why it's only four? Because people who can step outside of the norm and give you this extra value just don't fall out of trees like they're Outlaw draft picks that somehow exceed expectations. So there's four. I hope this really makes you appreciate how valuable players like these four can be. Every single one of them adds an element to their respective teams that gives them a better chance to win games in a league where every success is hard fought and harder won.
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