Game of the Week: Grand Rapids Dragons at Baltimore Ponies

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Grand Rapids Dragons
This is just what my gut tells me. This will be a very entertaining game.

Mary Moore : Baltimore Ponies
You just have to look at their offense. There will be some wild plays in this game.

Jim Nox : Baltimore Ponies
Their win streak will not be broken in this game. Lots of points scored.

Darren Francis : Baltimore Ponies
In this game, I see no way in which you can discount that Lukas Eastman - CB will be a key player to watch. His paycheck is a good indication of the kind of player he is.

Serena Karros blasts the Renegades in aftermath of Flames loss.

War of words happening between the Flames and the Renegades after game. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Flames Serena Karros - RB. He continued: 'The Renegades' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2024 Week 3)

Time for this weeks get to know your coaches. As always, Simon Sly deliver with this weeks coach comparison. Let us jump right in.

JOHN BURNS, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, EASTON BALD EAGLES
The Bald Eagles currently sit at 1-1-0.

John Burns wants to stay unpredictable on defense, favoring a balanced approach. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organization.
John Burns runs a 4-3 defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. He prefers mixing up coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 3rd in sacks with 7.
They are 13th in points allowed, averaging 32.5.
They are 4th in pass defense with 202.5 yards given up per game.
They are 16th in run defense. Giving up 181.5 yards per game.
They are 10th in interceptions with 1.
They are 11th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 12th in forced fumbles.

Burns exhibits way more flexibility than Ryan.
Burns motivates his team a little better than Ryan.


ANNAWAKE RYAN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, CHICAGO OUTLAWS
The Outlaws currently sit at 1-1-0.

Annawake Ryan wants to stay unpredictable on defense, favoring a balanced approach. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Annawake Ryan runs a 4-3 defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. He prefers mixing up coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 2nd in sacks with 7.
They are 11th in points allowed, averaging 31.5.
They are 13th in pass defense with 263 yards given up per game.
They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up 98.5 yards per game.
They are 15th in interceptions with 0.
They are 9th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 9th in forced fumbles.

Ryan outperforms Burns in scouting.
Ryan is slightly more detail oriented than Burns.
Ryan is a much sharper defensive mind than Burns.
Ryan outperforms Burns in player development.
Ryan maintains significantly more discipline than Burns.
Ryan seems a little bit smarter than Burns.
Ryan prepares better than Burns.
Ryan works with young players somewhat better than Burns.

Week 2: WR Justice Matari (NYD) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Matari's 5 rec, 180 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the New York Defiant. This weeks 180 receiving yards bring his season total to 267 yards with 2 touchdowns on the season.

"To Justice, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Defiant Coach

Week 2: CB Roger Duong (GRD) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Roger Duong of the Grand Rapids Dragons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Duong finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Tuts - 28, Outlaws - 27
Defiant - 41, Royal - 38
Ponies - 41, Blues - 24
Crushers - 17, Waves - 7
Renegades - 23, Flames - 20
Bandits - 25, Demons - 19
Bald Eagles - 27, Corsairs - 24
Dragons - 47, Tropics - 24

Game of the Week: Austin Blues at Baltimore Ponies

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Baltimore Ponies
I have a lot of respect for head coach Steven Clemonds. He is doing great things in Baltimore. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. He is innovative with his defense.

Mary Moore : Baltimore Ponies
This is just going by my intuition. You heard it here first.

Jim Nox : Austin Blues
For this game, I think that Margie Margolis - C is going to wreck dominate for the Blues offense.

Darren Francis : Austin Blues
The Blues have really strong team play. You look at a player like Hat Chargogga - LB and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better.

Week 1: RB Jean-Étienne Tremblay (CHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Tremblay's 31 att, 232 yds, 2 TD, 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD performance against the New Orleans Corsairs. Tremblay from Bear-Brown / UA Laval was selected in round 0, 9 years ago.

Tremblay now has 232 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 1: LB Jerome Swartz (ATX) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Swartz absolutely dominated in the Blues 23-17 game with the Colorado Crushers. He finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Tuts - 41, Bald Eagles - 27
Bandits - 30, Royal - 27
Ponies - 51, Waves - 14
Renegades - 31, Tropics - 27
Outlaws - 38, Corsairs - 35
Defiant - 20, Demons - 13
Blues - 23, Crushers - 17
Dragons - 27, Flames - 21

Season Predictions

The sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.

United West: Chicago Outlaws with 12 votes (Runner up: Las Vegas Bandits with 6 votes)

United East: Nashville Tuts with 11 votes (Runner up: Montreal Royal with 7 votes)

Continental West: Colorado Crushers with 9 votes (Runner up: Austin Blues with 7 votes)

Continental East: North Florida Renegades with 11 votes (Runner up: Baltimore Ponies with 9 votes)

Game of the Week: Las Vegas Bandits at Montreal Royal

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Montreal Royal
I really like their defense.

Mary Moore : Montreal Royal
The Royal win. You can quote me on that. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Jim Nox : Montreal Royal
They win big.

Darren Francis : Las Vegas Bandits
For this game, it is likely that Kelley Rowe - LB is a guy who will carry a game. He is getting paid a lot of money to carry games.

News from Training Camp

Training camps have completed. Here is what we learned.

Far exceded expectations:
Las Vegas Bandits: DT Alton Hunt - DT
California Demons: C Gerald Quinton - C
California Demons: K Dana Lehi - K
Easton Bald Eagles: CB Theodore Creamer - CB
Easton Bald Eagles: CB Bonnie Babcock - CB
Montreal Royal: WR Marik Goldman - WR
Colorado Crushers: DE Glenn Brito - DE
Austin Blues: FB Eliseo DeJarnette - FB
Grand Rapids Dragons: K Lars Lugo - K
Grand Rapids Dragons: T Jesse Costa - T
Grand Rapids Dragons: LB Zach Hamilton - LB
Downriver Waves: P Adam Knob - P
Miami Tropics: QB Wil Hudson - QB
Miami Tropics: WR Star Hölcomb - WR


These guys were underwhelming to say the least:
New York Defiant: QB Emi Tachibana - QB
Grand Rapids Dragons: DT Jason Bender - DT
North Florida Renegades: RB Steven Miles - RB

RB Daryen York (N/A) has retired!

RB Daryen York - RB (76 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

RB Isaac Sierra (N/A) has retired!

RB Isaac Sierra - RB (95 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

G Akira Miyamoto (N/A) has retired!

G Akira Miyamoto - G (70 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

DT Cordell Kincaide (N/A) has retired!

DT Cordell Kincaide - DT (59 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

WR Paul Hunter (N/A) has retired!

WR Paul Hunter - WR (63 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Chris Price - DE. The DE out of Penguin- Humboldt signed a contract of Easton Bald Eagles with 1 year, $3,750,000.

United East was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

Easton Bald Eagles was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Easton Bald Eagles who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,750,000.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Miguel Bright - C. The C out of Nine-banded Armadillo signed a contract of Grand Rapids Dragons with 1 year, $2,500,000.

Continental West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Grand Rapids Dragons was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Grand Rapids Dragons who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $8,000,000.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Cory Ferrari - G. The G out of LSU signed a contract of Miami Tropics with 1 year, $3,000,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

California Demons was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Miami Tropics who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,000,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Moises Soto - DE. The DE out of East Tennessee State signed a contract of Las Vegas Bandits with 5 years, $25,000,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Las Vegas Bandits was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Las Vegas Bandits who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $5,000,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jesus Kidd - LB. The LB out of Gorilla- Eastern signed a contract of Easton Bald Eagles with 2 years, $7,250,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

New Orleans Corsairs was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Easton Bald Eagles who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $4,000,000.

LB Emmanuel Cannon (CHI) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Chicago Outlaws drafted Emmanuel Cannon #1 overall in the 2024 draft. The 6' 5" LB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Outlaws 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," Cannon said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Chicago Outlaws
Larry Moore: Francis Chamberlain - T
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. I want this kid on my team. He understands his role on the field, and how it fits in with what everyone else is doing. Amazing strength given his young age. This kid can bench press a minibus. Great blocking skills. He has that tenacity, and will be blowing guys of the line. Excels in the passing game. Head and shoulders above most kids coming out. Nothing to think about here. Pick up the kid, bring him into the building, put him om the field.

Jim Nox: Francis Chamberlain - T
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. This kid breeds synergy, teams play better when he is on the field. With this guy on the team, they will have to buy extra weights. He is just that strong. A tenacious blocker in the running game. He will open lanes. Needless to say this appeals to a lot of teams. This young man is already an excellent pass blocker. Ability to protect the QB that certainly draws the attention of coaches. Do not be afraid to draft a position of need here. This kid is well worthy of a pick this early. Perfect situation for him, and great fit for the team.

Pick 2: Richmond Flames
Larry Moore: Harvey Cullen - TE
A leader on the field and in the locker room. I want this kid on my team. He understands his role on the field, and how it fits in with what everyone else is doing. Just throw the ball in his direction, he will come down with it. Good speed for a Tight End. Will do well in the passing game. This is a guy who is not afraid to block. 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.

Jim Nox: Harvey Cullen - TE
A leader on the field and in the locker room. Football is a team sport, and he knows it. He will contend for any throw in his vicinity. This kid will use his speed to create separation on most plays. Defenses will need to keep tabs on him. This is a guy who is not afraid to block. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Pick 3: Easton Bald Eagles
Larry Moore: Cal Hilsonbeck - DE
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Teams are looking for players who will not break contain. This young man is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men on the offensive line. Elite speed for a Defensive End. This guy will be a terror coming off the edge. Hits ballcarriers low, taking no chances. Fans, coaches, and teammates alike will be ecstatic to get him on the team. He fits what they need, he is such a great talent. Everything lines up.

Jim Nox: Cal Hilsonbeck - DE
This kid is not afraid to work hard. He brings nice strength to the table. This is important because often his role will to keep contain. You cannot do that if you are on your back. Great first step. Defensive Ends with this speed tend to go high. The obvious reason is that teams love to get this kind of immediate pressure off the edge. This is a kid who tackles well. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Pick 4: Grand Rapids Dragons
Larry Moore: Cassandra Vachon - WR
In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. Will occasionally impress you by coming down with throws others would not catch. Sufficient speed to run deep routes, and enough to make him tough to catch if you lose sight of him. Great balance and body control. Fill the need with a quality player. Best case scenario here.

Jim Nox: Preston Alexander - WR
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He helps everyone get in the right position, making the team run as a well oiled machine. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Has the ability to contend for the ball even in tight coverage. Elite speed. Speed kills. Coaches love speed. Fans love speed. Opponents hate speed. He is sharp, and that makes him very coachable. Once this kid gets in the building, they will be set at this position for years.

Pick 5: California Demons
Larry Moore: Elias Teodoro - DT
Raised to know the value of hard work. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. Can maintain his leverage and shed blocks. Not incredibly strong, but enough power that he rarely ends up on his back. He has the speed to move outside. Love that versatility, it give the defense a lot of options. He will be a headache to offensive coordinators. Coaches like guys who tackle well. 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.

Jim Nox: Ruby Simmonds - T
He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. This kid loves the weight room, and has developed nice strength for being this early in his career. He blocks in the running game with great leverage and technique. He pass blocks with great leverage, balance and technique. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.

Pick 6: Miami Tropics
Larry Moore: Sebastian Blackwell - QB
Every team would benefit from his leadership. Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. He trusts what he sees, and what he sees is mostly right. He has good throwing mechanics. 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.

Jim Nox: Cassandra Vachon - WR
If you ask around, everyone will tell you, this kid is all about the team. Will hold onto the ball if he gets his hands on it. Pretty good straight line speed. Can run the deeper routes in the pros. Makes nice jumpcuts after the catch. Elusive enough to be dangerous on short and intermediate routes. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Pick 7: Downriver Waves
Larry Moore: Olivia Holland - DE
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Definitely good strength for a Defensive End. Will shed blocks and occasionally bull rush smaller opponents. So fast. You could drop him into coverage if you wanted. If you miss your block on this guy, he will be in the face of the QB before he has even finished dropping back. A good tackler. 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.

Jim Nox: Olivia Holland - DE
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Not the strongest, but strong enough. Can maintain his leverage and shed blocks. Mightily fast on his first step. Could become a true sack machine. Scouts like how well he tackles. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.

Pick 8: Las Vegas Bandits
Larry Moore: Damian Hampton - DT
Teammates look to him for leadership, and he consistently delivers. 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. This guy is hard to move. In college, he would routinely just throw blockers on the ground on his way to the Quarterback. Not really a speed rusher. But still among the faster DTs. Enough explosiveness to get the the Quarterback, and that is all you need really. No nonsense tackler. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Damian Hampton - DT
Need a leader? He is your guy. This kid is not afraid to work hard. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. His tape shows how strong he is. Flattening opponents with his bull rush. I do not see this changing even at the pro level. Good speed for a Defensive Tackle. He should get sacks. And you know who likes sacks? Everyone! Well, except offenses. A good tackler. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.

Pick 9: Austin Blues
Larry Moore: Alycia Hudson - DT
Raised to know the value of hard work. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Here is a young man who is legitimately explosive. Defensive Tackles with this much speed get drafted early. He has a well developed tackling technique. Coaches like that. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Alycia Hudson - DT
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. He is driven by the love of the sport. When he pins back his ears and goes for the passer he better be block. He has the speed to surprise Quarterbacks who look away for just a second. Pretty good tackling fundamentals. That is something coaches love. Very coachable. That is an important trait for a guy you want to draft this early. He addresses a need for them.

Pick 10: California Demons
Larry Moore: Adrian Jackson-Campbell - RB
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. His movement skills are good. Is pretty fast. He runs with great power, and hits the hole with a vengeance! He addresses a need for them.

Jim Nox: Adrian Jackson-Campbell - RB
Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. This kid breeds synergy, teams play better when he is on the field. Good change of direction ability. Deceptive speed. So strong! They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Lon McNeal - SS. The SS out of Deer- White-tailed signed a contract of Las Vegas Bandits with 4 years, $28,000,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Las Vegas Bandits was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Las Vegas Bandits who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $13,000,000.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Valerian DeHaan - RB. The RB out of Rabbit / Shiprock State signed a contract of Nashville Tuts with 4 years, $22,000,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

Las Vegas Bandits was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Las Vegas Bandits who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $6,000,000.

P Moshe Haim (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P Moshe Haim has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 8264 yards, 71 inside 20

C Uta Raheem (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Uta Raheem has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2 Pancakes

SS Kenneth Castillo (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' SS Kenneth Castillo has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 57 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int

LB Nathan Hahn (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Nathan Hahn 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 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int

RB Adam Nelson (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Adam Nelson has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 255 att, 1317 yds, 8 TD, 14 rec, 157 yds, 3 TD

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Ashley O'Brien - SS. The SS out of signed a contract of California Demons with 1 year, $7,000,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

California Demons was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was California Demons who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $17,000,000.

G James Myers (CAL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- James Myers, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $10,000,000 to play for the California Demons.

TE James Vanover (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE James Vanover has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 101 rec, 622 yds, 2 TD

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was John Bach - DE. The DE out of Flock University signed a contract of Miami Tropics with 5 years, $55,000,000.

United East was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Montreal Royal was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Miami Tropics who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $18,700,000.

FB Pedro Williams (COL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, FB Pedro Williams was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Colorado Crushers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Williams's agent called to tell him that the Crushers head coach was in town. Soon, Williams was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Williams is being fitted for a Crushers uniform.

One of the league's top FBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $8,000,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Crushers," Williams said.

DE John Bach (MIA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- John Bach, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 5 year contract worth $11,000,000 to play for the Miami Tropics.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

6 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Raymond Price - DE. The DE out of Ferrengton University signed a contract of North Florida Renegades with 5 years, $47,500,000.

United West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Chicago Outlaws was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Chicago Outlaws who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $11,000,000.

P Odis Cantrell (CHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, P Odis Cantrell was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Chicago Outlaws were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Cantrell's agent called to tell him that the Outlaws head coach was in town. Soon, Cantrell was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Cantrell is being fitted for a Outlaws uniform.

One of the league's top Ps and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $3,500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Outlaws," Cantrell said.

K Virginia Pratt (CHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, K Virginia Pratt was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Chicago Outlaws were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Pratt's agent called to tell him that the Outlaws head coach was in town. Soon, Pratt was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Pratt is being fitted for a Outlaws uniform.

One of the league's top Ks and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $3,500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Outlaws," Pratt said.

CB Natalie Feng (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Natalie Feng has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 535 Tck, 1 Sck, 19 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 4 FR

FB Miyumi Iishi (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Miyumi Iishi has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 21 att, 97 yds, 1 TD, 85 rec, 1117 yds, 6 TD

LB Artemis Griner (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Artemis Griner has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1046 Tck, 37 Sck, 10 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 24 FF, 6 FR

LB James Ingraham (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB James Ingraham has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 29 Tck, 4 Sck

LB Clayton Cousins (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Clayton Cousins has retired after 1 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with

LB Kyle Johnson (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Kyle Johnson has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 61 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR

DT Dawid Trocki (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Dawid Trocki has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 91 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR

C Sam Zapata (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Sam Zapata has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 443 Pancakes

RB Roland McSnow (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Roland McSnow has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 607 att, 2990 yds, 21 TD, 71 rec, 671 yds, 4 TD

CB David Locke (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB David Locke has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 529 Tck, 2 Sck, 18 Int, 6 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR

T Olaf Trocki (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Olaf Trocki has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 113 Pancakes

K Thalia Perez (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' K Thalia Perez has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 255/296 FG

Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy Piper

With 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:
Chicago Outlaws: QB G T C TE WR CB LB DT FS
Las Vegas Bandits: QB T WR CB LB DT DE
California Demons: QB RB C WR CB LB DE
New Orleans Corsairs: RB G TE WR CB LB
New York Defiant: G C WR
Easton Bald Eagles: QB T C WR LB DT DE
Montreal Royal: WR CB LB DT SS
Nashville Tuts: QB RB T C TE LB SS
Colorado Crushers: G C TE WR CB LB DT FS
Austin Blues: RB G TE WR CB LB DT DE SS
Richmond Flames: T TE LB DT FS
Grand Rapids Dragons: RB G TE WR CB LB SS
Downriver Waves: G C WR CB LB DE FS SS
Baltimore Ponies: T C WR CB LB DT DE
North Florida Renegades: QB RB C TE CB LB DE FS SS
Miami Tropics: C WR CB SS

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Jason Murphy to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Victor Adams to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Harold Porter to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired George Preston to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Ben Blakely to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Ivan McClelland to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Alonso Hailey to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Steven Gilson to fill their coaching ranks.

Miami Tropics hires new staff member

The Miami Tropics have hired Kim White to fill their coaching ranks.

Grand Rapids Dragons hires new staff member

The Grand Rapids Dragons have hired Michael Moody to fill their coaching ranks.

Grand Rapids Dragons hires new staff member

The Grand Rapids Dragons have hired Genaro Thomas to fill their coaching ranks.

Grand Rapids Dragons hires new staff member

The Grand Rapids Dragons have hired Rey Groves to fill their coaching ranks.

Draft Order: Miami Tropics own first overall.

Pick 1: Miami Tropics
Pick 2: Richmond Flames
Pick 3: Easton Bald Eagles
Pick 4: Grand Rapids Dragons
Pick 5: California Demons
Pick 6: Chicago Outlaws
Pick 7: Downriver Waves
Pick 8: Las Vegas Bandits
Pick 9: Austin Blues
Pick 10: New Orleans Corsairs
Pick 11: Colorado Crushers
Pick 12: Nashville Tuts
Pick 13: Baltimore Ponies
Pick 14: New York Defiant
Pick 15: Montreal Royal
Pick 16: North Florida Renegades

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:
Annawake Ryan - Defensive Coordinator - Chicago Outlaws
Belinda Young - Defensive Coordinator - California Demons
Harold Chayka - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Corsairs
Antonio Bananes - Offensive Coordinator - Colorado Crushers
Buck "Buckler" Simmons - Offensive Coordinator - Richmond Flames
Randall Sauvage - Offensive Coordinator - Nashville Tuts

As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:

Mary Moore:
Harold Chayka leaves the Corsairs to become the head coach for the Las Vegas Bandits.

Darren Francis:
I think the Crushers lose Antonio Bananes and I see him heading to Las Vegas Bandits.

Jim Nox:
The Demons cannot hold on to Belinda Young. I would like to see him coach the Las Vegas Bandits.

Jeremy Piper:
Antonio Bananes is certainly on the move. That means Crushers will need a new coordinator. As for where Bananes ends up? Well, I think Grand Rapids Dragons is a good bet.

To Wilbur Belton - T, the past is the past.

Wilbur Belton is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Belton is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

Active Player Retirements

Chicago Outlaws:
WR Max Stahl - WR (14 seasons) 205 rec, 3374 yds, 32 TD
T Sal Darden - T (12 seasons) 713 Pancakes

Las Vegas Bandits:
LB Orville McDunough - LB (11 seasons) 612 Tck, 34 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Blk FG, 1 Sfty, 5 FF, 3 FR
P Gordon Hensley - P (11 seasons) 40053 yards, 189 inside 20

California Demons:
RB Ellsworth Starr - RB (11 seasons) 927 att, 3846 yds, 33 TD, 192 rec, 1566 yds, 7 TD
RB Kevin Ellison - RB (11 seasons) 1393 att, 5493 yds, 32 TD, 167 rec, 1039 yds, 5 TD
CB Devon Bledsoe - CB (13 seasons) 429 Tck, 1 Sck, 20 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FR

New Orleans Corsairs:
FB Berry Rhoades - FB (9 seasons) 93 att, 356 yds, 5 TD, 85 rec, 398 yds, 2 TD
DT Domenic Neely - DT (11 seasons) 159 Tck, 9 Sck, 3 FF, 2 FR

New York Defiant:
P Gayle Gustafson - P (11 seasons) 37706 yards, 214 inside 20
WR Patrick Penguinator - WR (11 seasons) 141 rec, 2112 yds, 13 TD

Montreal Royal:
FS Claudio Fox - FS (11 seasons) 455 Tck, 14 Sck, 22 Int, 5 Def TD, 6 FF, 4 FR

Nashville Tuts:
T Irvin Colbert - T (13 seasons) 479 Pancakes
K Kris Clueton - K (11 seasons) 248/284 FG
DE James Nixon - DE (14 seasons) 378 Tck, 68 Sck, 2 Sfty, 10 FF, 5 FR
DE Tom Meier - DE (13 seasons) 273 Tck, 31 Sck, 1 Def TD, 3 Sfty, 7 FF, 3 FR
DT Norton Delgado - DT (16 seasons) 280 Tck, 24 Sck, 7 FF, 2 FR
WR Dexter Mullen - WR (11 seasons) 469 rec, 6618 yds, 57 TD

Austin Blues:
RB Carrice Kenton - RB (8 seasons) 2189 att, 10290 yds, 70 TD, 240 rec, 2337 yds, 12 TD

Richmond Flames:
FB Ronald Lackey - FB (12 seasons) 190 att, 638 yds, 4 TD, 264 rec, 1741 yds, 14 TD

Downriver Waves:
WR Renato Hanna - WR (12 seasons) 405 rec, 5216 yds, 46 TD

Baltimore Ponies:
LB Jim Hardin - LB (13 seasons) 481 Tck, 15 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 8 FF, 3 FR

North Florida Renegades:
RB Tyler Wirl - RB (9 seasons) 1135 att, 4964 yds, 41 TD, 53 rec, 480 yds, 4 TD

Miami Tropics:
DT Kim Fletcher - DT (13 seasons) 140 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 2 FR

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
Andrew Calder (11 seasons pro) 1530/2542, 20734 yds, 154 TD
Morton Ritter (13 seasons pro) 209/341, 2311 yds, 12 TD

RB:
Kent Strunk (6 seasons pro) 57 att, 261 yds, 6 TD
Steven Durand (6 seasons pro) 43 att, 131 yds, 0 TD

G:
James Brunson (12 seasons pro) 503 Pancakes
Scotty Hastings (17 seasons pro) 381 Pancakes

T:
Scotty Hickey (15 seasons pro) 453 Pancakes
Ralph Milligan (11 seasons pro) 120 Pancakes
Mark Askew (9 seasons pro) 82 Pancakes

C:
Elijah Hedrick (5 seasons pro) 72 Pancakes

TE:
Francis Meyer (13 seasons pro) 399 rec, 2636 yds, 12 TD

WR:
Daryl Marcum (11 seasons pro) 42 rec, 474 yds, 3 TD

CB:
Donnell Atwood (17 seasons pro) 575 Tck, 2 Sck, 23 Int, 5 Def TD, 10 FF, 2 FR

LB:
Artemis Griner (11 seasons pro) 1046 Tck, 37 Sck, 10 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 24 FF, 6 FR
Myron Christopher (11 seasons pro) 858 Tck, 43 Sck, 6 Int, 2 Def TD, 13 FF, 6 FR
Sheldon David (14 seasons pro) 836 Tck, 33 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 8 FF, 5 FR
Norman Ybarra (16 seasons pro) 258 Tck, 14 Sck, 5 Int, 4 FF, 2 FR

DT:
Marcelino Christopher (14 seasons pro) 222 Tck, 11 Sck, 6 FF, 3 FR

DE:
Kennith Shrader (11 seasons pro) 698 Tck, 135 Sck, 2 Sfty, 24 FF, 8 FR
Stephan Stovall (14 seasons pro) 340 Tck, 91 Sck, 15 FF, 7 FR
Brad Fitzpatrick (15 seasons pro) 340 Tck, 59 Sck, 8 FF, 2 FR
Max Coleman (12 seasons pro) 208 Tck, 37 Sck, 4 FF, 3 FR

FS:
Zachary Robinson (18 seasons pro) 512 Tck, 8 Sck, 18 Int, 2 Def TD, 4 FF, 2 FR
Thomas Sanders (13 seasons pro) 368 Tck, 9 Sck, 22 Int, 3 Def TD, 7 FF, 3 FR
Kyle Fry (12 seasons pro) 266 Tck, 9 Sck, 12 Int, 2 Def TD, 3 FF, 2 FR
Wilmer Wade (12 seasons pro) 196 Tck, 6 Sck, 12 Int

SS:
Ronny Beard (11 seasons pro) 393 Tck, 14 Sck, 11 Int, 2 FF
Ahmed Ball (13 seasons pro) 517 Tck, 14 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR
Dudley Doleman (13 seasons pro) 374 Tck, 7 Sck, 7 Int, 2 Def TD, 4 FF, 1 FR
Jason Trimble (9 seasons pro) 198 Tck, 3 Sck, 6 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR
Patrick Reaves (7 seasons pro) 46 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF

K:
Solomon Martinez (11 seasons pro) 90/102 FG
Brân ap Hŵyll (7 seasons pro) 75/93 FG

P:
Anders Tuttle (11 seasons pro) 40147 yards, 206 inside 20
Benji Finch (4 seasons pro) 143 yards, 1 inside 20

Other retirements

QB Booker Shores - QB (65 ovr)
QB John Alvarez - QB (65 ovr)
QB Barney Foster - QB (64 ovr)
RB Steve Casteel - RB (64 ovr)
RB Kenneth Munoz - RB (59 ovr)
RB Bryan Mendoza - RB (59 ovr)
RB Eugene Morris - RB (57 ovr)
RB Wesley Spring - RB (56 ovr)
RB Raymond Arnold - RB (55 ovr)
FB James Phillips - FB (67 ovr)
FB Bret Thompson - FB (47 ovr)
G Dustin Simpson - G (73 ovr)
G Matthew Cassidy - G (57 ovr)
G Jerome Cooks - G (57 ovr)
T Frederick Jacobsen - T (59 ovr)
C Kelly Armstrong - C (64 ovr)
C Gerald Lawless - C (63 ovr)
C Marlin Draper - C (60 ovr)
TE Herbert Blunt - TE (64 ovr)
TE Allen Earnest - TE (57 ovr)
WR Mike Dugan - WR (65 ovr)
WR Daniel Smith - WR (59 ovr)
WR Ked Hensley - WR (59 ovr)
WR Karl Turman - WR (57 ovr)
WR Alexander Damon - WR (52 ovr)
CB Thad Meyer - CB (71 ovr)
CB Christopher Shackelford - CB (68 ovr)
CB Derek Ault - CB (58 ovr)
LB Jake Barba - LB (59 ovr)
LB Steven Brunson - LB (44 ovr)
DT Daniel Brockett - DT (58 ovr)
DT Leopoldo Poston - DT (56 ovr)
DE Gregory Durkin - DE (64 ovr)
DE Jonathan Collins - DE (57 ovr)
FS Andrew Manley - FS (60 ovr)
FS Jesus Marshall - FS (57 ovr)
SS Alex Salcido - SS (59 ovr)
SS Robert Fox - SS (58 ovr)
K Dana Lehi - K (72 ovr)
P Michael Packer - P (72 ovr)
P Barry Donovan - P (68 ovr)
P Louis Cummings - P (64 ovr)
P Douglas Goebel - P (64 ovr)
P Jerald Yates - P (61 ovr)

North Florida Renegades re-signs Charles Tebow as Head Coach

The Renegades have announced that they have given Charles Tebow a new contract. Tebow will continue to serve as Head Coach for 4 years earning 6.5 million pr year.

Baltimore Ponies re-signs Katherine Hines as Defensive Coordinator

The Ponies have announced that they have given Katherine Hines a new contract. Hines will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 5.5 million pr year.

Baltimore Ponies re-signs Nicholas Reynard as Offensive Coordinator

The Ponies have announced that they have given Nicholas Reynard a new contract. Reynard will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 3.5 million pr year.

Baltimore Ponies re-signs Steven Clemonds as Head Coach

The Ponies have announced that they have given Steven Clemonds a new contract. Clemonds will continue to serve as Head Coach for 2 years earning 9.5 million pr year.

Austin Blues re-signs Alexandra Brandt as Defensive Coordinator

The Blues have announced that they have given Alexandra Brandt a new contract. Brandt will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 2.5 million pr year.

Austin Blues re-signs Laurence Conway as Offensive Coordinator

The Blues have announced that they have given Laurence Conway a new contract. Conway will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 5 million pr year.

Austin Blues re-signs Richard Bennett as Head Coach

The Blues have announced that they have given Richard Bennett a new contract. Bennett will continue to serve as Head Coach for 4 years earning 10 million pr year.

Colorado Crushers re-signs Micheal Swimmer as Head Coach

The Crushers have announced that they have given Micheal Swimmer a new contract. Swimmer will continue to serve as Head Coach for 5 years earning 5.5 million pr year.

Nashville Tuts re-signs Branden Hart as Defensive Coordinator

The Tuts have announced that they have given Branden Hart a new contract. Hart will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 4 million pr year.

Nashville Tuts re-signs Bobby Verde as Head Coach

The Tuts have announced that they have given Bobby Verde a new contract. Verde will continue to serve as Head Coach for 5 years earning 7.5 million pr year.

Montreal Royal re-signs Matthew Machiocha as Head Coach

The Royal have announced that they have given Matthew Machiocha a new contract. Machiocha will continue to serve as Head Coach for 2 years earning 9.5 million pr year.

New York Defiant re-signs Jonas Mack as Defensive Coordinator

The Defiant have announced that they have given Jonas Mack a new contract. Mack will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 3.5 million pr year.

New York Defiant re-signs Alani Klein as Offensive Coordinator

The Defiant have announced that they have given Alani Klein a new contract. Klein will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 4.5 million pr year.

New York Defiant re-signs Darren Everett as Head Coach

The Defiant have announced that they have given Darren Everett a new contract. Everett will continue to serve as Head Coach for 4 years earning 8.5 million pr year.

New Orleans Corsairs re-signs Sylvester Denton as Defensive Coordinator

The Corsairs have announced that they have given Sylvester Denton a new contract. Denton will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 1 million pr year.

New Orleans Corsairs re-signs Frank Melancon as Head Coach

The Corsairs have announced that they have given Frank Melancon a new contract. Melancon will continue to serve as Head Coach for 4 years earning 5.5 million pr year.