In response to the common practice of releasing power rankings during the season in question I have decided to take it one step further and create a power ranking for one full season in the future. Let's take a look at current teams and see where they will stand 8 weeks from now as season 6 starts to roll in. Reminder: these are not rankings for season 5!
1: Yellowknife Wraiths
After their second defeat to the Otters in the Ultimus during season 5 the Wraiths limped home to the north pole in an attempt to build on their strong season 5 performance. However with the return of suspended lineman Jayce Tuck they are poised more than ever to defeat the reigning champs in Orange County and bring back the trophy for their Eskimo brothers.
2: Orange County Otters
After winning their second consecutive Ultimus title during season five in a close game vs the Yellowknife Wraiths the Otters go into the following offseason looking to add more talent and build around their core to create the dynasty. However with the Otter trade tax at it's highest level of all time they struggle to add the talent they are looking for without completely destroying their future draft capital. It will take a bit of luck to challenge the Wraiths in season 6.
3: Philadelphia Liberty
After finishing season 5 with a 7-7 record and missing the playoffs the Liberty used the offseason to further re-tool their offense to finally make a push for a win. They ditched quarterback Rove and traded for Stone hoping to give their offense some spark. The offensive line finally looks like it isn't made of paper mache. And the defense is as strong as ever.
4: Baltimore Hawks
The perennial head-scratching team seems like it again could not get it's act together in season 5's postseason. After surrounding Blocksdale with receiving talent and going 9-5 they still were not able to finish the season the way they wanted to. And with several key players walking in free agency they find themselves behind the eight ball in a very strong conference attempting to go the distance again.
5: San Jose Sabercats
On the tail end of a 7-7 record in season 5 and a one-and-done showing in the playoffs the Sabercats did not have a great draft or free agency period. They look like they will once more struggle to defeat the Otters in Orange County for the season 6 playoffs. Although there are some very talented members on this squad, the liability of Chris Orosz's questionable work ethic seems to be holding their offense back.
6: Arizona Outlaws
Finishing last season with only 5 wins the Outlaws have fallen on hard times from only 2 seasons ago. The loss of the army of Er has hit the team hard on all sides of the ball. They have some good looking young players with Browning, Goodson, Lattimore, and such. But it will take another season or two for them to build on the young core of the team to develop into a contender once again.
7. Colorado Yeti
After a great draft and offseason in season 5 the Yeti got pounded in the regular season once again and only finished 2-12. Near the end of the season they finally got quarterback Pierno to shut up and pay attention with his archetype switch to Gunslinger and the team immediately started performing better. With young players like Crush and Bly making a big impact early on and having a great showing in the season 6 draft the Yeti are looking more like a 4 or 5 win team this season.
8. Las Vegas Legion
One game. The Legion only won one game in season 5. And this season appears to be even worse with their retirees all gone. Sure, there's some good looking talent to build on. And quarterback whatever Bovo's name is looks to be the future. But they still need several strong drafts and free agents before they have a chance of competing. Season 8. Season 8 looks like a good target.
GRADED
1: Yellowknife Wraiths
After their second defeat to the Otters in the Ultimus during season 5 the Wraiths limped home to the north pole in an attempt to build on their strong season 5 performance. However with the return of suspended lineman Jayce Tuck they are poised more than ever to defeat the reigning champs in Orange County and bring back the trophy for their Eskimo brothers.
2: Orange County Otters
After winning their second consecutive Ultimus title during season five in a close game vs the Yellowknife Wraiths the Otters go into the following offseason looking to add more talent and build around their core to create the dynasty. However with the Otter trade tax at it's highest level of all time they struggle to add the talent they are looking for without completely destroying their future draft capital. It will take a bit of luck to challenge the Wraiths in season 6.
3: Philadelphia Liberty
After finishing season 5 with a 7-7 record and missing the playoffs the Liberty used the offseason to further re-tool their offense to finally make a push for a win. They ditched quarterback Rove and traded for Stone hoping to give their offense some spark. The offensive line finally looks like it isn't made of paper mache. And the defense is as strong as ever.
4: Baltimore Hawks
The perennial head-scratching team seems like it again could not get it's act together in season 5's postseason. After surrounding Blocksdale with receiving talent and going 9-5 they still were not able to finish the season the way they wanted to. And with several key players walking in free agency they find themselves behind the eight ball in a very strong conference attempting to go the distance again.
5: San Jose Sabercats
On the tail end of a 7-7 record in season 5 and a one-and-done showing in the playoffs the Sabercats did not have a great draft or free agency period. They look like they will once more struggle to defeat the Otters in Orange County for the season 6 playoffs. Although there are some very talented members on this squad, the liability of Chris Orosz's questionable work ethic seems to be holding their offense back.
6: Arizona Outlaws
Finishing last season with only 5 wins the Outlaws have fallen on hard times from only 2 seasons ago. The loss of the army of Er has hit the team hard on all sides of the ball. They have some good looking young players with Browning, Goodson, Lattimore, and such. But it will take another season or two for them to build on the young core of the team to develop into a contender once again.
7. Colorado Yeti
After a great draft and offseason in season 5 the Yeti got pounded in the regular season once again and only finished 2-12. Near the end of the season they finally got quarterback Pierno to shut up and pay attention with his archetype switch to Gunslinger and the team immediately started performing better. With young players like Crush and Bly making a big impact early on and having a great showing in the season 6 draft the Yeti are looking more like a 4 or 5 win team this season.
8. Las Vegas Legion
One game. The Legion only won one game in season 5. And this season appears to be even worse with their retirees all gone. Sure, there's some good looking talent to build on. And quarterback whatever Bovo's name is looks to be the future. But they still need several strong drafts and free agents before they have a chance of competing. Season 8. Season 8 looks like a good target.
GRADED
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Hank Winchester (S25 - Current) - Scrub
Angus Winchester (S1-S12) - 4x Ultimus Champ - #2 Career Sacks - Hall of Fame
Cooter Bigsby (S14-S23) - S23 Ultimus Champ - #4 Career Yards - #4 Career TDs - 2x MVP - Hall of Fame
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