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* Berc Speaks - Merica - 08-09-2017
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It's been a rough first quarter of the season for the Las Vegas Legion, as they sit 1-4 with really no light shining at the end of the tunnel. After a surprise OT thriller over Baltimore in Week 1, they have been utterly atrocious on nearly all fronts. The offensive line can't block for anything, the defensive line can't get pressure and receivers literally cake their hands in butter before games. Their quarterback, the usually vocal and boisterous Josh Bercovici, who signed a record breaking contract in the off-season, sits dead last in all major categories and has a sexy 38.5 passer rating.
Bercovici has been uncharacteristically quiet throughout the first five games, undoubtedly too busy cleaning up his wounds and spending the majority of his life in the ice bath...until today that is. The media has plying Josh with antagonizing, bait-filled questions all season, and he has refused their advances all season, but it seems that Josh is ready to speak out.
Dan Dildinker:
- Josh, what is the main reason for the Legion's struggles thus far? Do you feel like you're literally ripping off the team with your massive contract and currently dead last ratings?
Josh Bercovici:
- Well Dildo, let me start by saying no, I don't feel bad about my contract. Those of you ready to hang me and kick me out of the city already are the worst kind of fans, and frankly give a bad name to real fans, because you obviously have no fucking clue. As far as our struggles, I will shoulder the blame- you can blame the lack of offensive line, the lack of hands, whatever, but the bottom line is I'm still the one making the decisions, and it's my job to avoid pressure and make good throws, there's really no excuse for tossing ten interceptions in five games and I refuse to blame my teammates when I make bad plays. Yes, there are other factors contributing to our current spiral, but most of it is shouldered by me.
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Beth Bendover:
- Speaking of other factors, let's address them. You've been sacked 25 times and you're receivers have dropped a hefty 41 passes. Watching you play is like watching a man running for his life as two lions chase after him in the safari, it's as if you have absolutely no time to actually sit in the pocket and deliver balanced, accurate throws. There have been numerous instances where opposing defenders have walked untouched into your pocket and smashed you into the ground. Have you had any words with your offensive linemen? receivers? because to stand here and take all the blame, while noble and manly, is bullshit from where I stand.
Josh Bercovici:
-You raise some good points, and like I said earlier, there are other factors besides myself that contribute to our bad play. Yes, I've had words with the linemen- they know where I stand, but here's the problem, no amount of screaming and berating- which I do alot of- will fix the problem we have on the line: no fucking talent. As for the receivers, I have good relationship with them, and we've been working a lot of overtime to get on the same page and improve our skills, I have no doubts about things improving on that front.
Hannah Hoemeister:
-Have you been playing with a concussion? Honestly Josh, you've taken more hits than anyone, and most of them have been blindsiders drilling you into the dirt face first, we've all seen the beating your taking and there's no way you atleast haven't been checked for it.
Josh Bercovici:
-I'm not a pussy. I only go to the doctor when I run out of vicodin.
Eric Kettle:
-Are you having any doubts about Las Vegas? The direction their heading? In Orange County you were very vocal about management and didn't hold back.
Josh Bercovici:
-No doubts. I have faith in our leadership.
* Berc Speaks - tlk742 - 08-09-2017
I'm pretty sure the problems for the legion start and end at the line. Long and Tebow are liabilities and the rest isn't much better. The offense cannot get going on either the ground or in the air.
* Berc Speaks - timeconsumer - 08-09-2017
It's tough because I'd estimate around 2/3 of the OL in the NSFL are either inactive or barely active.
* Berc Speaks - DeathOnReddit - 08-09-2017
I feel bad for berc. Not getting his fair shake. But I also dont because you signed the biggest contract in our league.
* Berc Speaks - 7hawk77 - 08-09-2017
Alright time to ruffle some feathers.
If any team offered me some absurd amount of money to go play for them... I would immediately turn it down because of two reasons.
1.) This isn't real money, and you can earn plenty if you try.
2.) If the leadership is going to do something so silly as blow a massive amount of their budget on one player, what other bad decisions will they make? Why would I want to play for a team that is making bad decisions for the team even if my only benefit is getting to be lazy with articles/graphics?
Legion traded for tons of players that they thought would be good enough... it's not.
They over paid for a QB that they thought would be good enough... He's not.
They definitely have some talent on their roster, but with so many glaring holes ... it's going to be rough.
I honestly feel bad for this team and the players. I feel like it will take more than one season to fix these issues. I don't think the leadership should be lynched or anything, they had a strategy and they executed it well... it's just their strategy wasn't very good in hindsight.
* Berc Speaks - Bzerkap - 08-09-2017
(08-09-2017, 01:50 PM)7hawk77 Wrote:Alright time to ruffle some feathers.I believe Berc is good enough to lead a team to victory. Unfortunately, the team is not built up enough around him. It seems like management should have built the team up and then went after a QB.
If any team offered me some absurd amount of money to go play for them... I would immediately turn it down because of two reasons.
1.) This isn't real money, and you can earn plenty if you try.
2.) If the leadership is going to do something so silly as blow a massive amount of their budget on one player, what other bad decisions will they make? Why would I want to play for a team that is making bad decisions for the team even if my only benefit is getting to be lazy with articles/graphics?
Legion traded for tons of players that they thought would be good enough... it's not.
They over paid for a QB that they thought would be good enough... He's not.
They definitely have some talent on their roster, but with so many glaring holes ... it's going to be rough.
I honestly feel bad for this team and the players. I feel like it will take more than one season to fix these issues. I don't think the leadership should be lynched or anything, they had a strategy and they executed it well... it's just their strategy wasn't very good in hindsight.
Now Berc, isn't perfect either. There are a couple places I would want him devoting his TPE to right now, but overall he's about Boss level in terms of attributes. Just doesn't have the arm.
* Berc Speaks - Merica - 08-09-2017
(08-09-2017, 07:50 PM)7hawk77 Wrote:Alright time to ruffle some feathers.
If any team offered me some absurd amount of money to go play for them... I would immediately turn it down because of two reasons.
1.) This isn't real money, and you can earn plenty if you try.
2.) If the leadership is going to do something so silly as blow a massive amount of their budget on one player, what other bad decisions will they make? Why would I want to play for a team that is making bad decisions for the team even if my only benefit is getting to be lazy with articles/graphics?
Legion traded for tons of players that they thought would be good enough... it's not.
They over paid for a QB that they thought would be good enough... He's not.
They definitely have some talent on their roster, but with so many glaring holes ... it's going to be rough.
I honestly feel bad for this team and the players. I feel like it will take more than one season to fix these issues. I don't think the leadership should be lynched or anything, they had a strategy and they executed it well... it's just their strategy wasn't very good in hindsight.
1) Or I can sign a big contract and not have to spend as much time on here trying to earn money. I've been doing sim leagues for 13 years, I don't feel the need to write 1,000 word articles every week- nor do I have the time to do so. So I sign a big contract.
2) Okay man, it's one thing if they were to blow money on someone and destroy their cap, but they didn't do that. I was given what was left of the budget, I told HFFO to let me know what he had left AFTER he had signed everyone else. Let's also take into consideration my contract goes down the next two seasons and it's really not that expensive. So you're off base on that point.
And you said it yourself, they had a strategy and executed well...and in HINDSIGHT, being the key term here, it's not looking so hot. Mistakes were made, yes, but I still have faith in HFFO and I am still committed to being the franchise quarterback.
* Berc Speaks - 7hawk77 - 08-09-2017
(08-09-2017, 02:35 PM)Merica Wrote:1) Or I can sign a big contract and not have to spend as much time on here trying to earn money. I've been doing sim leagues for 13 years, I don't feel the need to write 1,000 word articles every week- nor do I have the time to do so. So I sign a big contract.
2) Okay man, it's one thing if they were to blow money on someone and destroy their cap, but they didn't do that. I was given what was left of the budget, I told HFFO to let me know what he had left AFTER he had signed everyone else. Let's also take into consideration my contract goes down the next two seasons and it's really not that expensive. So you're off base on that point.
And you said it yourself, they had a strategy and executed well...and in HINDSIGHT, being the key term here, it's not looking so hot. Mistakes were made, yes, but I still have faith in HFFO and I am still committed to being the franchise quarterback.
Regarding point 2, If they had that much left over cap space, did you not question if they botched their spending?
Regarding your first point, you chose to stick with a very competitive role (QB) and didn't feel the need to write for money... that you would just be entitled to a big contract?
Either way, not my circus, not my monkeys. Good luck in the future.