Western Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Western Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2023. QB Arthur Brenner - Kings (169/294, 3427 yds, 29 TD) QB Alfred Stoddard - Legends (303/428, 3496 yds, 21 TD) QB Alejandro Baker - Mustangs (319/459, 4076 yds, 35 TD) RB James Sims - Legends (264 att, 1024 yds, 8 TD, 46 rec, 397 yds, 1 TD) RB Jason Caron - (236 att, 959 yds, 14 TD, 9 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD) RB Cedric Marion - Mustangs (268 att, 934 yds, 3 TD, 45 rec, 410 yds, 2 TD) FB Earl Giron - (0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD, 16 rec, 110 yds, 1 TD) G Joseph Reyes - Kings (73 Pancakes) G Charles Johnson - (53 Pancakes) G Robert Julian - Mustangs (61 Pancakes) T Don Burkett - Kings (91 Pancakes) T Keith Escalante - Kings (67 Pancakes) T Frank Stanfield - Legends (84 Pancakes) C Jerome Holland - Kings (68 Pancakes) C Marquis Taylor - Mustangs (56 Pancakes) TE Richard Parker - Kings (40 rec, 640 yds, 2 TD) TE Manuel Haines - Mustangs (53 rec, 650 yds, 6 TD) WR Steven Cowan - Kings (64 rec, 1521 yds, 14 TD) WR Leo Alvarado - Legends (64 rec, 1024 yds, 11 TD) WR Michael Cooper - (93 rec, 1261 yds, 7 TD) WR John Halsey - (60 rec, 1055 yds, 8 TD) WR Randy Smith - Mustangs (87 rec, 1427 yds, 10 TD) CB Jamie Maxwell - Kings (79 Tck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) CB Robert Holcombe - Kings (54 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD) CB Donald Baca - Mustangs (85 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF) LB Arthur Alfred - Kings (64 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF) LB Mary Boothe - Kings (73 Tck, 5 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR) LB Albert O'Brien - Kings (80 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF) LB Michael Luong - Kings (91 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) LB Richard Post - Legends (91 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 2 FR) LB Kenneth Guerrero - (88 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR) DT Reginald Hawkins - Kings (40 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF) DT Ty Smith - Kings (21 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF) DT Gary Padgett - Legends (43 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF) DT Zachary Rector - (45 Tck, 4 Sck) DE John Littlefield - (46 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR) DE Arron Palmer - Mustangs (35 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 2 FR) DE Charles Tyree - Mustangs (26 Tck, 13 Sck, 2 FF) FS Rich Thurman - Kings (52 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int) FS Booker Saunders - (73 Tck, 5 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) SS Franklin Cothran - Kings (53 Tck, 4 Sck) SS Francisco Satterfield - Mustangs (87 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) K Joseph Ferrer - Kings (24/30 FG) P Thomas Hamilton - Legends (3161 yards, 28 inside 20)Eastern Conference Pro Bowl announced!The Eastern Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2023. QB Sanford Drury - (187/463, 2947 yds, 23 TD) QB Lawrence Finch - Guardians (237/352, 2379 yds, 11 TD) QB Shawn Leighton - Sharks (250/391, 2883 yds, 18 TD) RB Ronald Bowie - Cannons (198 att, 744 yds, 8 TD, 10 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD) RB Charles Ventura - (197 att, 931 yds, 5 TD, 4 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD) RB Billy Jackson - Sharks (295 att, 1242 yds, 14 TD, 9 rec, 114 yds, 0 TD) FB Eddy Glynn - Guardians (4 att, 12 yds, 0 TD, 6 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD) G Edwin Wortham - Cannons (50 Pancakes) G Jason Sherwood - (44 Pancakes) G Nickolas Chitwood - Sharks (52 Pancakes) T Eric Clark - Cannons (44 Pancakes) T Kenneth Porter - Cannons (69 Pancakes) T Sean Oswald - Sharks (81 Pancakes) C James Christopher - Guardians (51 Pancakes) C Tim Olivo - Sharks (48 Pancakes) TE Michael Knight - (30 rec, 421 yds, 4 TD) TE Joe Bishop - Sharks (63 rec, 438 yds, 5 TD) WR Robert Greathouse - Cannons (45 rec, 665 yds, 4 TD) WR Delbert Sanches - (47 rec, 906 yds, 6 TD) WR Walter Crespo - Guardians (71 rec, 782 yds, 3 TD) WR August Byars - Guardians (82 rec, 829 yds, 4 TD) WR Stacey Darby - Sharks (77 rec, 1365 yds, 10 TD) CB Manuel Clark - (75 Tck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) CB Douglas Murray - Guardians (39 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD) CB Thomas Flora - Sharks (81 Tck, 1 FR) LB Fredrick Phillips - Cannons (107 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 1 FR) LB Robert Archer - (95 Tck, 1 FR) LB Kenneth Curran - Guardians (85 Tck, 3 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) LB Stevie Renfro - Guardians (57 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF) LB Michael Devlin - Sharks (113 Tck, 1 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR) LB Jessie Goforth - Sharks (74 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 2 FR) DT Kenneth Brower - (37 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR) DT David Edmonds - (31 Tck, 3 Sck) DT Mathew Street - Guardians (32 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Sfty, 3 FF) DT Rex Quinn - Sharks (43 Tck, 2 FF) DE Daniel Wright - Cannons (58 Tck, 9 Sck, 6 FF, 1 FR) DE Albert Anderson - (37 Tck, 12 Sck, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 1 FR) DE Michel Ackley - Guardians (28 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF) FS Edward French - Cannons (58 Tck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR) FS Julian Mcreynolds - Guardians (50 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR) SS Heriberto Linn - (76 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF) SS Robert Rodgers - Guardians (61 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR) K Cody Little - Guardians (32/37 FG) P Marion Lewis - Guardians (3563 yards, 36 inside 20)QB Alejandro Baker (SF) wins League MVP! NEW YORK -- The San Francisco Mustangs' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Baker won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 319/459, 4076 yds, 35 TD.
"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," Baker said after receiving the award.
LB Albert O'Brien (LV) wins Defensive Player of the Year! NEW YORK -- In his own view, Albert O'Brien put together his best professional season in 2023. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile O'Brien had 80 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Kings' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned O'Brien a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.
RB Ronald Folse (LV) wins Playoff MVP! NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' RB took home the 2023 Playoff MVP award today. Folse won the award by amassing playoff totals of 48 att, 222 yds, 2 TD.
LB Albert O'Brien (LV) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year! NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. O'Brien won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 80 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF.
QB Alejandro Baker (SF) wins Offensive Player of the Year! San Francisco Mustangs quarterback Alejandro Baker is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Baker received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Baker in 2023 had 4076 yards and 35 TDs, with only 4 interceptions for a QB Rating of 118.8.
RB Thomas Fortier (LV) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year! NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Fortier won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 122 att, 515 yds, 10 TD, 8 rec, 219 yds, 0 TD.
2023 Championship The Las Vegas Kings have defeated the Tampa Bay Cannons in the 2023 Championship.
The final score was Kings 26 - 14 Cannons.
Ronald Folse - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Michael Luong - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
Con Championship Game The Las Vegas Kings have defeated the New Orleans in the 2023 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Kings 33 - 26 .
Ronald Folse - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense John Fuentes - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
Con Championship Game The Tampa Bay Cannons have defeated the Washington Guardians in the 2023 Con Championship Game.
The final score was Cannons 24 - 17 Guardians.
Marcellus Brunson - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Michel Ackley - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.
Week 15: LB Michael Devlin (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Devlin absolutely dominated in the Sharks 33-30 game with the Los Angeles Legends. He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Week 15: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week The Los Angeles Legends' Alfred Stoddard threw 2 touchdowns, completing 32 of 45 passes for 351 yards in the Sharks victory over the Los Angeles Legends.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2021 amateur draft, season number 2 for Stoddard, has seen some impressive numbers including 21 touchdown passes this season.
Stacey Darby lashes out at coach after loss. Stacey Darby was angry about the game against William Conners. Moreover, he denied that the players were at fault. The Sharks WR said he felt they were outcoached in their latest game. 'We seem to always come up short in the critical situations. I feel like the players are giving their all, but that our coaches just are not holding up their end of the bargain. Especially Offensive Coordinator William Conners has been a dissapointment, he is just not rising to the moment.', he said.
Game Recaps for Week 15Cannons - 10, Guardians - 3 - 27, Mustangs - 20 Kings - 38, - 21 Sharks - 33, Legends - 30Game of the Week: New Orleans at San Francisco MustangsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : San Francisco Mustangs Their win streak will not be broken in this game.
Mary Moore : San Francisco Mustangs I really think their defense will make the difference. They are 1st in sacks with 38. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. This game will be so very entertaining.
Jim Nox : New Orleans For this game, I sense that Kenneth Guerrero - LB is the kind of player who will give the offense nightmares. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Darren Francis : New Orleans The difference in this game will be their offense. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 20. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 264.2! They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 16. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 113.4! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 27!
San Francisco Mustangs resigns Ronnie Nichols as Defensive Coordinator The Mustangs have announced that they have given Ronnie Nichols a new contract. Nichols will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 7 years earning 3 million pr year.
Devlin sour after Sharks loss. Michael Devlin pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Sharks. 'I think we were the best team on the field. You know, the Sharks can point to the result all they want, but they did not deserve to win this.
Week 14: CB Donald Baca (SF) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Baca's ball hawking ability was on display in the Mustangs 49-27 game with the Tampa Bay Cannons. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 2 Def TD.
"Donald has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Mustangs Defensive Coordinator
Week 14: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the Week The Washington Guardians' Lawrence Finch threw 1 touchdowns, completing 21 of 27 passes for 215 yards in the Guardians victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 8 for Finch, has seen some impressive numbers including 11 touchdown passes this season.
Game Recaps for Week 14Guardians - 23, Sharks - 18 - 34, Legends - 24 Mustangs - 49, Cannons - 27Game of the Week: San Francisco Mustangs at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons I think their offense is really good. They are 4th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 12. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 125.5! They are 5th in the league points scored per game. They average 24!
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons Leaders like William Pauley - DE and Ronald Bowie - RB who are vocal in the locker room and on the field is the kind of thing that pulls the Cannons through in games like this.
Jim Nox : San Francisco Mustangs The Mustangs are for real!
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons You just have to look at their defense. They are 4th in sacks with 28. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 19.8. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 243.2 per game. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 90.7 yards per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 9. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles.
Week 13: LB Jonathan Posey (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Jonathan Posey of the Tampa Bay Cannons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Posey finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Week 13: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week The league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the Washington Guardians, 28 to 6. Brenner did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 14 of 28 passes for 364 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 25 to 7, and a passer rating of 119.2.
Punches thrown in Los Angeles! It has been spilling into the field in Legends. It is clear that Leo Alvarado - WR continues to get attention for all the wrong reasons. There has been numerous under the radar conflicts during training. Often resulting in shouting matches. It all escalated earlier this week when Leo Alvarado - WR threw a punch at Johnathan Welker - WR who immediately reciprocated. The Legends is said to be monitoring the situation closely.'.
Game Recaps for Week 13- 38, Sharks - 21 Mustangs - 35, Legends - 24 Kings - 28, Guardians - 6 Cannons - 20, - 15Tampa Bay Cannons resigns Bobby Manning as Defensive Coordinator The Cannons have announced that they have given Bobby Manning a new contract. Manning will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 3.5 million pr year.
Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at New Orleans Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans I do not think their offense gets enough credit. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 17. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 256! They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 14. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 113.1! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 27.5! If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons I know they lost their last game, but they will get the W this week. Expect a great game.
Jim Nox : New Orleans I am sure head coach Sam Reddick has something up his sleeve for this game. He is one of the best defensive minds. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons Surely, the Cannons win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.
Week 12: WR Randy Smith (SF) wins Offensive Player of the Week Randy Smith of the San Francisco Mustangs receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 6 rec, 142 yds, 2 TD effort. The former Round 7 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 1101 yards on the season.
lost. blames coaching. Harsh words after the - Shawn Brumfield game from David Salley. The Shawn Brumfield pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. David Salley - K was clearly upset in the loss. 'We learned a lot. We learned a lot about our coaches. We realized that there is a reason we are losing. I am not sure what Shawn Brumfield saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Offensive Coordinator', the K said.
Game Recaps for Week 12- 31, Legends - 30 - 31, Guardians - 23 Mustangs - 27, Sharks - 26 Kings - 37, Cannons - 20Week 12: CB Robert Holcombe (LV) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Robert Holcombe of the Las Vegas Kings has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Holcombe finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Cannons at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.
Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Cannons I have a lot of respect for head coach Steven Perez. He is doing great things in Tampa Bay.
Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Cannons You just have to look at their offense. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 11. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 130.9! They are 5th in the league points scored per game. They average 24.8!
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons The Cannons win. You can quote me on that.
Tampa Bay Cannons defense dominates! The Cannons' defense is showing how it is done this season. In 10 games they’ve given up only 3241 total yards and 186 points. Fredrick Phillips - LB is the leader of the defense with 77 take downs on the year. Could the D be back in Tampa Bay?
Week 11: WR Steven Cowan (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week Cowan's 7 rec, 141 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the Las Vegas Kings. His 141 receiving yards bring his season total to 1195 yards with 8 touchdowns on the season.
Game Recaps for Week 11Guardians - 26, - 14 Kings - 27, Legends - 22 - 21, Sharks - 12 Cannons - 35, Mustangs - 20Week 11: CB Edward Dumas (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Edward Dumas of the New Orleans has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Dumas finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
Las Vegas Kings resigns Gary Barajas as Defensive Coordinator The Kings have announced that they have given Gary Barajas a new contract. Barajas will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 2 years earning 4.5 million pr year.
Game of the Week: Los Angeles Legends at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legends The Legends really gell on the field. They play as a unit and that gets them the win this week. You only need to look at guys like Roy Padilla - QB and Johnathan Welker - WR to see the importance. Team players like that helps you win games. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Mary Moore : Las Vegas Kings For this match up, a good bet is that it centers on Stephen Mcreynolds - DE who is having a great season. Look for him to continue padding his stats this week. When they win here, people will take notice.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legends The Legends win. I see no reason to think otherwise. This may be one for the ages.
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Legends You got to like this defense. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 23.6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 225.7 per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 8. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles.
Delarosa: The icon Rumors on social media are swirling that the are hoping to induct James Delarosa into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.
Legends lost. Legends casts blame. Alfred Stoddard was furious with his team in an interview after the Legends lost. He called out the effort on both offense and defense. 'These guys, they do not seem hungry. We have to get on the same page. Are we doing this or not?', he complained. The Legends QB said he felt certain player, such as Frank Stanfield - T, were not playing to their full potential. 'He comes up short in the critical situations. He needs to put in the effort. He needs to show he wants this.', he said. Those words are not likely to go over nicely with team management, who could not be reached for a comment.
Week 10: RB Eddie Pritchard (TB) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Pritchard's 21 att, 124 yds, 0 TD performance against the Atlanta . Pritchard from Michigan State was selected in round 2, 1 years ago.
Pritchard now has 291 Rushing Yards and 0 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 10: CB Donald Jones (LA) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Donald Jones of the Los Angeles Legends has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Jones finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
Game Recaps for Week 10Cannons - 37, - 7 Legends - 34, - 17 Sharks - 31, Kings - 20Week 9: LB Richard Post (LA) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Richard Post of the Los Angeles Legends has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Post finished with 12 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Week 9: QB Alfred Stoddard (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week The Los Angeles Legends' Alfred Stoddard threw 2 touchdowns, completing 19 of 24 passes for 311 yards in the Legends victory over the Washington Guardians.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2021 amateur draft, season number 2 for Stoddard, has seen some impressive numbers including 14 touchdown passes this season.
Devlin complains after Sharks loss. Michael Devlin was angry in his postgame interview after the Sharks' loss. Michael Devlin - LB left no possibility for mistakes about his opinion of the Sharks. 'The Sharks' players should care more about how they carry themselves. Instead they were acting like classless clowns', a clearly bitter Devlin said.
Game of the Week: New Orleans at Los Angeles LegendsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legends This is just what my gut tells me. This will really be a statement win.
Mary Moore : New Orleans I know they lost their last game, but they will get the W this week. It may come down to the wire though.
Jim Nox : New Orleans I am sure head coach Sam Reddick has something up his sleeve for this game. He is doing some clever things with his defense. But it will be much closer than many think..
Darren Francis : Los Angeles Legends I really like their defense. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 24.4. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 217.9 per game. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 4th in forced fumbles.
Las Vegas Kings resigns Carlos Kelly as Offensive Coordinator The Kings have announced that they have given Carlos Kelly a new contract. Kelly will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 2 years earning 5.3 million pr year.
Game Recaps for Week 9Cannons - 17, Sharks - 14 Kings - 34, - 10 - 24, Mustangs - 20 Legends - 28, Guardians - 23Week 9: DE John Ratliff (WSH) has suffered a major injury! The Washington Guardians' DE John Ratliff has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).
Game of the Week: New Orleans at Las Vegas KingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Las Vegas Kings They greatly outscore them here.
Mary Moore : New Orleans Look for them to continue their winstreak.
Jim Nox : New Orleans Head coach Sam Reddick runs a tight ship in New Orleans. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. He is one of the best defensive minds.
Darren Francis : New Orleans You got to like this offense. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 272.4! They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 5th in the league in pancakes. They are 4th in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 12. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 127.6! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 31.9!
Vergara stirring trouble A person in the ' building claims players are getting tired of Ricardo Vergara - WR. He just does not seem to have his priorities straight.
Who is the best G? Guardians' Corey Jenkins or Kings' Joseph Reyes? Guardians G Corey Jenkins compared himself to Joseph Reyes of the Kings in a postgame interview. 'haha, and then these clowns on the internet think Joseph Reyes is even comparable to me. You pick and drill, and I would gladly show how wrong they are' said the Guardians G. He added: 'Sure, I do not want to be mean, Joseph Reyes is a decent G, but seriously just look at the tape'.
Week 8: CB Bernie Sterling (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Sterling's ball hawking ability was on display in the Cannons 30-17 game with the Los Angeles Legends. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Bernie has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Cannons Defensive Coordinator
Week 8: RB Billy Jackson (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the Week Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Billy Jackson. His 22 att, 196 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 41 to 28 victory for the New Orleans .
The former Clemson gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 643 Yards and 9 Touchdowns for the season.
Game Recaps for Week 8Cannons - 30, Legends - 17 Mustangs - 24, Guardians - 21 Kings - 31, - 21 - 41, Sharks - 28Los Angeles Legends resigns Scott Thompson as Head Coach The Legends have announced that they have given Scott Thompson a new contract. Thompson will continue to serve as Head Coach for 2 years earning 6.5 million pr year.
Game of the Week: Orlando Sharks at New Orleans Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans This is a dominant offense. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 10. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 121.3! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 30.3! This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.
Mary Moore : New Orleans I find it hard to bet against coach Sam Reddick. He always has them well prepared. Defensively he makes great adjustments. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Jim Nox : New Orleans In the context of this game, I facy that Charles Johnson - G is the kind of player you just cannot contain for a whole game. This may be where we see their true colors.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Do not believe it if anyone tells you the are overhyped. They are who we thought they were. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.
Cedric Marion - RB proves his worth.Cedric Marion - RB is looking like the bees knees out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such formidable football, he’s got a shot at becoming a franchise legend.Farrington sees the bright side of Cannons loss. Earl Farrington was not pessimistic in an interview after the Cannons lost to the . Earl Farrington - CB was upbeat in his assessment after the Atlanta lost a close game to the Farrington. 'We learned a lot. We showed a lot. There is reason for optimism. We are very close, and we keep building every week. Do not switch channels, we will be with you shortly.', Atlanta said smiling confidently.
Week 7: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week The league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the Orlando Sharks, 51 to 21. Brenner did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 22 of 27 passes for 447 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 18 to 4, and a passer rating of 127.1.
Week 7: LB Kenneth Guerrero (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Guerrero absolutely dominated in the 37-10 game with the Washington Guardians. He finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Game Recaps for Week 7- 7, Cannons - 6 Mustangs - 37, Legends - 30 Kings - 51, Sharks - 21 - 37, Guardians - 10Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at New Orleans Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans For this game, I am confident that Zachary Rector will show why he is considered among the better DT's in the league. He will have a great day and be critical in this game. They might even blow them out.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians For this match up, you would be a fool not to think Stevie Renfro - LB has to potential to carry the Guardians defense.
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians Do not believe it if anyone tells you the Guardians are overhyped. They are who we thought they were. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Expect a great game.
Winning pleases everyone. Kings fans are ecstatic this week after their team lambasted the Mustangs. Edward Giles said of his team, ‘We showed what we're made of’
Who is the best G? ' Curtis Roy or Mustangs' Erich Holcomb? 'We see a lot of players thinking they are the best at their position', said the G Curtis Roy. He continued. 'I prefer to look at individual players, and ask myself: Am I better than him?'. 'You cannot help but compare yourself to other players. Sure, there are, were or will be someone who is better than me, but I feel confident that Erich Holcomb - G is not one of them.' the 28 year old G said.
Baker stating his case to history The commisioner, in a recent interview, hinted that many in the owners circle are already considering Alejandro Baker as a sure fire first ballot hall of fameer. Naturally, many in San Francisco are eager to have them retire with the Mustangs. Banners are already being drafted.
Week 6: DE Albert Anderson (ATL) wins Defensive Player of the Week DE Anderson absolutely dominated in the Legends 26-14 game with the Atlanta . He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.
Week 6: RB James Sims (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week Week 6's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back James Sims. His 20 att, 153 yds, 0 TD, 5 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 26 to 14 victory for the Los Angeles Legends.
The former Northwestern gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 374 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.
Game Recaps for Week 6Sharks - 38, Guardians - 16 Kings - 30, Mustangs - 27 - 26, Cannons - 20 Legends - 26, - 14Game of the Week: New Orleans at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans They will keep their winstreak going.
Mary Moore : New Orleans Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.
Jim Nox : New Orleans Look for their defense to dominate. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 274.8 per game. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 95.5 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 4. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 4th in forced fumbles. This will be a very up and down affair.
Darren Francis : New Orleans The amount leadership on the will really help them this week. You only need to look at guys like Irvin Nolen - FB and Zachary Rector - DT to see the importance. Leadership like that helps you win games.
Week 5: DE John Littlefield (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week DE Littlefield absolutely dominated in the 16-13 game with the Atlanta . He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.
Week 5: QB Alejandro Baker (SF) wins Offensive Player of the Week The San Francisco Mustangs' Alejandro Baker threw 4 touchdowns, completing 18 of 29 passes for 283 yards in the Mustangs victory over the Orlando Sharks.
After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 8 for Baker, has seen some impressive numbers including 13 touchdown passes this season.
lost. blames coaching. Harsh words after the - Shawn Brumfield game from David Salley. The Shawn Brumfield pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said the David Salley - K . He added: 'The Shawn Brumfield are a good team, but I we played our hearts out and kept grinding. We learned a lot from this game, and it will help us in the future'.
Game Recaps for Week 5Kings - 27, Cannons - 17 Legends - 24, Guardians - 13 - 16, - 13 Mustangs - 31, Sharks - 17Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Los Angeles LegendsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Legends I see them winning again this week.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians When you think of the players that will be on the field, I think that Stevie Renfro - LB is the kind of player who gives offensive coordinators nightmares.
Jim Nox : Los Angeles Legends The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Roy Padilla - QB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this.
Darren Francis : Washington Guardians I am sure head coach Isreal Lundy has something up his sleeve for this game. He is running an explosive defense.
Week 4: CB Robert Holcombe (LV) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Robert Holcombe of the Las Vegas Kings has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Holcombe finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
Week 4: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week The league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The defeated the Las Vegas Kings, 42 to 37. Brenner did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 21 of 32 passes for 393 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 10 to 3, and a passer rating of 120.6.
Criticism of P John Musser after -Mustangs game! Cedric Marion blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Mustangs RB. Asked to clarify, Marion suggested John Musser - P needs to perform better, but underscored that there was plenty of blame to go around. 'Guys need to listen, we need to get grinding, you cannot just show up and expect to play or expect to win', Marion concluded.
Tucker: The icon The commisioner, in a recent interview, hinted that Jimmie Tucker - WR is among the favorites in his generation for the future hall of fame. Clearly, after 10 seasons in the league, playing at his level, it is hard to dispute. Hall of fame or not, Tucker is a legend, not only in Los Angeles, but nationally. The Legends have made no comment on the subject before, but seem fairly satisfied with the whole thing.
Game Recaps for Week 4Cannons - 25, Guardians - 22 - 42, Kings - 37 Legends - 23, Sharks - 17 Mustangs - 23, - 19Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Tampa Bay CannonsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Cannons For this match up, I think that the offense will struggle to counter Abel Swearingen - DT. Watch out for him. They greatly outscore them here.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians In this game, I see no way in which you can discount that James Christopher - C is hard to gameplan for. Look for him to dominate.
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians Surely, the Guardians win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. There will be some wild plays in this game.
Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Cannons This game will be so very entertaining.
Swain not pulling punches after the won. Kenneth Swain was pretty blunt in his postgame interview after the 's win. 'That was a pretty poor showing on their part' said the Kenneth Swain - C . Continuing with details about the Mustangs's players missed tackles and lack of communication Swain did not hold back. He will surely have put off several Mustangs fans, as well as people in his own front office.
Gurley: The icon A person familiar with the says that the retirement of Richard Gurley - QB is on everyones minds this season. Surely, losing a legend of Gurley's caliber is something the are planning for. Still, it is hard to feel sorry for Atlanta. After all they do get to have a legend on their team for now.
Week 3: QB Arthur Brenner (LV) wins Offensive Player of the Week The league announced Las Vegas Kings quarterback Arthur Brenner has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Kings defeated the San Francisco Mustangs, 41 to 37. Brenner did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 21 of 31 passes for 454 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 8 to 1, and a passer rating of 127.9.
Week 3: LB Charles Poole (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Charles Poole of the Tampa Bay Cannons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Poole finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.
Game Recaps for Week 3Guardians - 32, - 26 Kings - 41, Mustangs - 37 Cannons - 34, Legends - 13Game of the Week: Washington Guardians at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Washington Guardians Of course the Guardians win. Have you been living under a rock? We will be talking about this game for a long time.
Mary Moore : Washington Guardians Do not sleep on this offense.
Jim Nox : Washington Guardians Looking at how the teams match up, I cannot see how anyone would not think that Stevie Renfro - LB will be a key player to watch. Not only is he a beast on the Guardians defense, he is a walking highlight reel.
Darren Francis : Atlanta They play great together. Having a guy like Delbert Sanches - WR on the field who understands what everyone needs to do and helping them play as a unit will help them a great deal in this game. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.
Winning pleases everyone. fans are ecstatic this week after their team beat the brakes off the Mustangs. Sam Reddick said of his team, ‘We did what we were supposed to, and got what we came for.’
Is McCaffrey a bad influence? According to rumours out of the locker room younger players are gravitating toward Eddie McCaffrey - WR. Coaches are not happy with the situation, because they fear McCaffrey may be a bad influence.
Game Recaps for Week 2Sharks - 30, - 0 - 38, Mustangs - 27 Guardians - 54, Kings - 14Week 2: FS Tomas Howard (ORL) wins Defensive Player of the Week FS Howard's ball hawking ability was on display in the Sharks 30-0 game with the Atlanta . He finished with 3 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Tomas has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Sharks Defensive Coordinator
Week 2: RB Billy Jackson (ORL) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Jackson's 25 att, 189 yds, 1 TD performance against the Atlanta . Jackson from Clemson was selected in round 2, 6 years ago.
Jackson now has 254 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.
Arthur Brenner lashes out in wake of loss. Arthur Brenner blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. The Kings QB said he felt certain player, such as Joseph Reyes - G, were not playing to their full potential. 'He comes up short in the critical situations. He needs to put in the effort. He needs to show he wants this.', he said. Those words are not likely to go over nicely with team management, who could not be reached for a comment.
Game of the Week: Atlanta at Orlando SharksOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Orlando Sharks There will be a lot to dissect after this game.
Mary Moore : Atlanta This offense is likely to step up this week. Believe me.
Jim Nox : Orlando Sharks Head coach Quintin Coombs has this team running like a well oiled machine. He is running an explosive defense.
Darren Francis : Atlanta They field one of the most underestimated defenses. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.
Johnathan Welker vs James Arnold. Rumours out of Los Angeles indicate that the pressure is brewing in the Legends locker room. Sniping and bickering between certain player has been excalating for some time. Coaches came running onto the turf earlier this week in training when James Arnold - DT alledgedly shoved Johnathan Welker - WR to the ground. This led Johnathan Welker - WR to embark on an explicit-laden tirade. Eventually, Welker had to be taken into the locker room by the coaches.'.
Week 1: QB Lawrence Finch (WSH) wins Offensive Player of the Week The league announced Washington Guardians quarterback Lawrence Finch has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Guardians defeated the San Francisco Mustangs, 27 to 24. Finch did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 33 of 46 passes for 306 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 2 to 1, and a passer rating of 95.0.
Week 1: FS Booker Saunders (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week FS Booker Saunders of the New Orleans has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Saunders finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
Game Recaps for Week 1Sharks - 33, Cannons - 27 Legends - 33, Kings - 27 - 33, - 23 Guardians - 27, Mustangs - 24Preseason Week 2: T William Kendall (TB) has suffered a major injury! The Tampa Bay Cannons' T William Kendall has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).
Season PredictionsThe sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.
Eastern Conference East Division: Tampa Bay Cannons with 11 votes (Runner up: Washington Guardians with 7 votes)
Western Conference West Division: New Orleans with 11 votes (Runner up: Las Vegas Kings with 9 votes)Game of the Week: New Orleans at Atlanta Our Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta Looking at the teams, most people agree that Jonas Freed - FS will shine for the defense. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.
Mary Moore : New Orleans I love what they are doing in New Orleans coaching-wise. Head coach Sam Reddick is a major reason they will win this game. He is innovative with his defense.
Jim Nox : New Orleans For this game, I cannot help by think that the defense will need to contain a player like Charles Johnson - G. Expect him to show up in a big way.
Darren Francis : New Orleans People tend to underestimate their defense. They will put up a lot of points.
Infighting plagues the . It is no longer a secret. We all suspected that Earl Giron - FB has been on collision course with many of the other players recently. This is fractioning the locker room, and has unfuriated the front office. John Gooding - T alledgedly tried to punch Earl Giron - FB during training, claiming that Giron had punched him first. The incident is said to have shaken up the locker room.'.
Training Camp News Duarte, R. - WR from Las Vegas Kings is living up to his round 3 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.
T Sidney Boyle (N/A) has retired!T Sidney Boyle (60 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Post Free Agency RetirementsThe following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:FS William Palumbo (N/A) has retired!FS William Palumbo (58 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.TE Jerry Caudle (N/A) has retired!TE Jerry Caudle (51 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.DE Mark Myers (N/A) has retired!DE Mark Myers (44 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Free Agency Round 10: Round Up5 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Jamison Carder. The QB out of Stony Brook signed a $2,047,500 contract for 3 year(s) with Orlando Sharks.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Orlando Sharks was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 5 player(s) for a total of $6,100,502.Free Agency Round 9: Round Up4 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Jerry Rivera. The DT out of Utah signed a $3,850,000 contract for 3 year(s) with Orlando Sharks.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Orlando Sharks was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $5,020,000.Free Agency Round 8: Round Up14 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Otha Cooper. The LB out of Ohio State signed a $6,957,500 contract for 3 year(s) with Los Angeles Legends.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).
The biggest spender was Los Angeles Legends who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $6,957,500.Free Agency Round 7: Round Up20 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Garry Wick. The G out of Wisconsin signed a $4,836,000 contract for 2 year(s) with New Orleans .
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was New Orleans who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $16,888,500.Free Agency Round 6: Round Up25 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Stevie Renfro. The LB out of TCU signed a $7,440,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Washington Guardians.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was Tampa Bay Cannons who signed 5 player(s) for a total of $19,484,000.LB Albert O'Brien (LV) goes #1 overall! NEW YORK -- The Las Vegas Kings drafted Albert O'Brien #1 overall in the 2023 draft. The 6' 2" LB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Kings general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."
"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," O'Brien said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."
Moore and Nox Mock DraftPick 1: Las Vegas Kings Larry Moore: Douglas Murray - CB Good closing speed. Can run with most players. Makes him very versatile. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.
Jim Nox: Douglas Murray - CB Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. He fills a need for them. Great pick here.
Pick 2: Washington Guardians Larry Moore: Albert O'Brien - LB He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. Really strong for a Linebacker. This is something that teams love. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.
Jim Nox: Albert O'Brien - LB This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. This young man can hold his own in the weight room. And he is strong enough to hold his own on the field as well. Not a topnotch forty time, but not bad either. Has enough quickness in his first step to do everything you ask of him. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.
Pick 3: Los Angeles Legends Larry Moore: Jonathan Posey - LB He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. He is driven by the love of the sport. Strong enough to flatten smaller blockers. And strong enough to not be flattened by the bigger ones. Scouts all say his speed is not a problem, he plays way faster than his forty time. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.
Jim Nox: Jonathan Posey - LB Raised to know the value of teamwork. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Has sufficient strength to play with the big boys in the pros. Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. He addresses a need for them.
Pick 4: Tampa Bay Cannons Larry Moore: Jesse Redmon - C His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. Raised to know the value of hard work. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. He will occasionally throw of defenders to the ground when blocking them. Educated well. Shows good understanding of the game. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.
Jim Nox: Roger Haugen - LB A leader on the field and in the locker room. Great strength and physique. Will never become a speed rush specialist, but has sufficient speed to become a prototype Defensive End. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.
Pick 5: Atlanta Larry Moore: Dennis Franks - CB 'Team player', this is the correct term for him. He makes everyone around him better. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. Sufficient speed to stay on his man. Not elite, but suffient. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.
Jim Nox: Dennis Franks - CB In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.
Pick 6: San Francisco Mustangs Larry Moore: Douglas Livingston - CB This kid is not afraid to work hard. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. The stars align for them to get him here. Just what they need. Blue-chip player with great upside. Hard to botch this pick.
Jim Nox: Von Sample - WR In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. Is fast enough to command real attention from cornerbacks. Reacts quickly and puts himself in a position to make a play. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.
Pick 7: New Orleans Larry Moore: Milford Heim - LB His physical foundation given him an nice ceiling. He is alert and reacts well on the field. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.
Jim Nox: Michael Cheung - T His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. Known among his teammates as a hard worker. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. If you go to his tape, you will se he run blocks very well. Some might say this is a 'need' pick, but we must remember, this is a really good player as well. He will contribute early and often. No losers here.
Pick 8: Orlando Sharks Larry Moore: William Carnes - DE Has sufficient strength to play with the big boys in the pros. Consistently takes down ball carrier when he gets his hands on him. They will be running to the podium for this one.
Jim Nox: William Carnes - DE Coaches like his strength. I do too. It will benefit him greatly on the field. No nonsense tackler. He will get a great chance to earn the starting job. He fits what they are looking for. He is a solid player. Cannot go wrong here.
Pick 9: Las Vegas Kings Larry Moore: Casey Yu - DT He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. He has sufficient strength to not get bulllied on run plays. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.
Jim Nox: Casey Yu - DT This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Will shed blocks and occasionally bull rush smaller opponents. More than enough strength to anchor the defensive lineIt is not often that the talent available fits perfectly with what you need. When it does, it makes for a win-win situation. This young man is going to be put in a position to succeed.
Pick 10: Washington Guardians Larry Moore: Hector Land - LB The expectation is that his strength will translate into fumbles. It will definitely help him shed blocks and produce big hits. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.
Jim Nox: Hector Land - LB Great strength and physique. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.
Free Agency Round 5: Round Up6 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Franklin Cothran. The SS out of Nevada signed a $7,670,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Kings.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Atlanta was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Atlanta who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $10,690,000.Free Agency Round 4: Round Up5 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Erich Holcomb. The G out of Utah signed a $8,980,000 contract for 1 year(s) with San Francisco Mustangs.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
San Francisco Mustangs was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Francisco Mustangs who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $14,480,000.Free Agency Round 3: Round Up5 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Dale Hernandez. The G out of Oregon signed a $10,400,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Orlando Sharks.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Atlanta was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Orlando Sharks who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $10,400,000.Free Agency Round 2: Round Up3 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Delbert Sanches. The WR out of Arkansas State signed a $13,554,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Atlanta .
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Tampa Bay Cannons was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Atlanta who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $13,554,000.Free Agency Round 1: Round Up6 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Joseph Reyes. The G out of Oregon signed a $17,060,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Las Vegas Kings.
was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.
Atlanta was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).
The biggest spender was Las Vegas Kings who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $28,400,000.G Joseph Reyes (LV) signs large free agent deal! NEW YORK -- Joseph Reyes, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $17,060,000 to play for the Las Vegas Kings.
Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy PiperWith a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.
Here we go: Tampa Bay Cannons: C LB Atlanta : WR CB LB Washington Guardians: T LB DT FS Orlando Sharks: G CB DE Las Vegas Kings: T TE CB DT Los Angeles Legends: CB LB DE FS New Orleans : QB T CB LB SS San Francisco Mustangs: WR CB DT
Las Vegas Kings Announce new staff. Gilbert Martinez will be serving as the new General Manager for the Kings . He will get a 4 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Kings.
Draft Order: Las Vegas Kings own first overall.Pick 1: Las Vegas Kings Pick 2: Washington Guardians Pick 3: Los Angeles Legends Pick 4: Tampa Bay Cannons Pick 5: Atlanta Pick 6: San Francisco Mustangs Pick 7: New Orleans Pick 8: Orlando Sharks
Coaching Carousel Predictions.The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.
The prime candidates identified by our experts are: Gary Barajas - Defensive Coordinator - Las Vegas Kings Carlos Kelly - Offensive Coordinator - Las Vegas Kings Bobby Manning - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Cannons Donald Caron - Defensive Coordinator - Orlando Sharks Mariano Buchanan - Defensive Coordinator - Washington Guardians Bobbie Cromer - Offensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Legends Ronnie Nichols - Defensive Coordinator - San Francisco Mustangs
Contract UpdatesThe following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season: Earl Farrington - CB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 78). Daniel Wright - DE (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11). Edward French - FS (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). John Eckert - C (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14). Douglas Holt - RB (Tampa Bay Cannons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Avg. Rush Gain (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 4.6). Eddie McCaffrey - WR (Atlanta ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 67). Jonas Freed - FS (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 49). Troy Hutcheson - WR (Atlanta ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Receiving TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 13). Charles Ventura - RB (Atlanta ) unlocked a 10% bonus for Avg. Rush Gain (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 4.9). Michel Ackley - DE (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 5% bonus for Sacks (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 13). Kenneth Curran - LB (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 52). Raul Barnes - LB (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7). Reyes Roberson - T (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 64). James Christopher - C (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 50). Luis Tuggle - RB (Washington Guardians) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7). Billy Jackson - RB (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 5% bonus for Avg. Rush Gain (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 4). Otha Kimble - DT (Orlando Sharks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11). Stephen Mcreynolds - DE (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 10% bonus for Sacks (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 7). Charles Ruth - RB (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 5% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 6). Stephen Ochoa - G (Las Vegas Kings) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 55). Patrick Trent - C (Los Angeles Legends) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 8). Thomas Barber - RB (New Orleans ) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing Attempts (Target: 150 / Accomplished: 213). Stephen Newman - LB (New Orleans ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 74).
Other retirements QB Jim Courtney (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Jerry Plummer (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB George Pryor (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0/1, 0 yds, 0 TD QB Paul Brewer (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD QB James David (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Richard Navarro (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Anthony Viera (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD RB Justin Cramer (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Craig Simon (58 ovr) : Career stats: 1 att, 1 yds, 0 TD, 6 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD FB James Burleson (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD FB Bernard Quinn (40 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD G Sidney Anderson (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G David Young (61 ovr) : Career stats: 3 Pancakes G John Roney (58 ovr) : Career stats: 37 Pancakes G Kenneth Ashley (56 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Pancakes G Robert Orozco (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Efrain Atchison (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Kenneth Bruce (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G John Osorio (51 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Pancakes G Lamont Magana (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G Napoleon Kennedy (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G James Freese (45 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes G James Hairston (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Joe Royal (55 ovr) : Career stats: 40 Pancakes T Rodger Roberts (53 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Pancakes T Donald Gibson (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Jeremy Trice (49 ovr) : Career stats: 37 Pancakes T Curtis Griffiths (49 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Pancakes T Walter Sallee (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Ben Lombardo (47 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Pancakes T Elliot Fitzgerald (42 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes T Walter Lee (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Monty Aguilar (63 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Pancakes C Steve Johnson (61 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Pancakes C Robert Benavidez (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Richard Guffey (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Roger Avila (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Stephen Simon (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes C Garry Ford (45 ovr) : Career stats: 8 Pancakes TE Winston Batchelor (53 ovr) : Career stats: 31 rec, 223 yds, 1 TD TE Derek Clark (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Robert Goldman (49 ovr) : Career stats: 26 rec, 184 yds, 2 TD TE Peter Harry (44 ovr) : Career stats: 6 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD TE Leslie Hunt (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD TE Dale Raymond (39 ovr) : Career stats: 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD WR Richard Barksdale (75 ovr) : Career stats: 74 rec, 685 yds, 2 TD WR David Smith (56 ovr) : Career stats: 28 rec, 390 yds, 1 TD WR Michael Linkous (55 ovr) : Career stats: 5 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD WR Benton Galvan (55 ovr) : Career stats: 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD WR Wilbur Masters (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD WR Roberto Bailey (44 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD CB Matthew Floyd (55 ovr) : Career stats: 24 Tck, 1 Sck CB Michael Tibbs (54 ovr) : Career stats: CB Joey Freitas (52 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Tck, 1 Int CB John Pryor (50 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Tck LB Ryan Mcleod (59 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Tck, 1 Sck LB Jason Collins (54 ovr) : Career stats: LB Marcus Hamilton (51 ovr) : Career stats: LB Vance Yates (51 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck, 1 FF LB Donald Somers (46 ovr) : Career stats: LB John Hong (45 ovr) : Career stats: DT Rodrigo Bottoms (54 ovr) : Career stats: 19 Tck, 1 Sck DT Aaron Bell (51 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Tck, 1 FF DT Charles Green (48 ovr) : Career stats: DE Alberto Salcedo (49 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR DE Edmond Dodge (47 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck DE Jason Spaulding (47 ovr) : Career stats: 3 Tck DE John Bohannon (42 ovr) : Career stats: DE Luis Sexton (40 ovr) : Career stats: DE Ralph Jackson (39 ovr) : Career stats: FS Charles Osorio (66 ovr) : Career stats: 8 Tck FS Richard Noonan (52 ovr) : Career stats: FS Robert Scruggs (51 ovr) : Career stats: FS Edward Dunham (50 ovr) : Career stats: FS Eric Tomlinson (47 ovr) : Career stats: 88 Tck, 1 Sck, 5 Int FS Fred Bandy (47 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck FS Michael Adams (43 ovr) : Career stats: SS Lemuel Oldham (57 ovr) : Career stats: SS Jose Mahoney (55 ovr) : Career stats: SS Robert Florez (42 ovr) : Career stats: SS Joel Swanson (38 ovr) : Career stats: K Don Hobson (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG P Robert Wooldridge (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Larry Franco (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Darrel Gross (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20 P Matthew Long (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
K Jeremy Beasley (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Jeremy Beasley has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 45/61 FGCB Wiley Jackson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Wiley Jackson has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with WR Robert Feeney (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Robert Feeney has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 8 rec, 148 yds, 1 TDG James Williams (N/A) has retired!The N/A' G James Williams has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 73 PancakesLB Juan Iverson (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Juan Iverson has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 18 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FRRB David Sinclair (N/A) has retired!The N/A' RB David Sinclair has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 6 att, 26 yds, 0 TDCB Joseph Lemay (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Joseph Lemay has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with K Theodore Long (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Theodore Long has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 38/51 FGQB Luis Price (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Luis Price has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 7/10, 55 yds, 0 TDQB Corey Niles (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Corey Niles has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 60/136, 1191 yds, 12 TDCB Edward Stiles (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Edward Stiles has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 12 TckDE George Harvey (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE George Harvey has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 11 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FFWR Nicholas Ferreira (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Nicholas Ferreira has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 33 rec, 410 yds, 6 TDT Stephen Landon (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Stephen Landon has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 4 PancakesC Juan Runyan (N/A) has retired!The N/A' C Juan Runyan has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 47 PancakesLB Michael Keane (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Michael Keane has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with SS Brian Corwin (N/A) has retired!The N/A' SS Brian Corwin has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 12 Tck, 2 SckWR Richard Hayes (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Richard Hayes has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TDLB Barry Keys (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Barry Keys has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 106 Tck, 10 Sck, 4 Int, 4 FFP Gerry Zimmer (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Gerry Zimmer has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 6119 yards, 54 inside 20CB Joe Bailey (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Joe Bailey has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 43 Tck, 2 Int, 1 FFFB Carl Seay (N/A) has retired!The N/A' FB Carl Seay has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD, 10 rec, 49 yds, 0 TDDE Ernie Grant (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Ernie Grant has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 76 Tck, 30 Sck, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 1 FRQB Gary Huang (N/A) has retired!The N/A' QB Gary Huang has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TDCB Thomas Lopez (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Thomas Lopez has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 24 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TDCB Robert Turley (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Robert Turley has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 273 Tck, 17 Int, 2 Def TD, 7 FF, 4 FRT Elden Riddick (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Elden Riddick has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 251 PancakesWR Ronald Withers (SF) has retired! The San Francisco Mustangs' WR Ronald Withers has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 318 rec, 4766 yds, 35 TD
G Daniel Jackson (SF) has retired! The San Francisco Mustangs' G Daniel Jackson has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 221 Pancakes
FB Lyman Marshall (LA) has retired! The Los Angeles Legends' FB Lyman Marshall has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 29 att, 29 yds, 0 TD, 98 rec, 416 yds, 0 TD
TE William Metcalf (LV) has retired! The Las Vegas Kings' TE William Metcalf has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 185 rec, 2166 yds, 11 TD
T Jerry Hein (LV) has retired! The Las Vegas Kings' T Jerry Hein has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 182 Pancakes
DT Kevin Davis (WSH) has retired! The Washington Guardians' DT Kevin Davis has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 84 Tck, 11 Sck, 3 FF, 3 FR
WR Alfredo Boyd (ATL) has retired! The Atlanta ' WR Alfredo Boyd has retired after 16 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 268 rec, 3943 yds, 25 TD
LB Anthony Hebert (ATL) has retired! The Atlanta ' LB Anthony Hebert has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed. He finished his career with 402 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int, 11 FF, 6 FR
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