*Miller's Draft Day and Charity Event a Success

[dropbear]

While my absence from the draft was legitimately due to a prior commitment to a Chicago community outreach program, I’ll admit there was part of me that was glad to be out of the spotlight. No matter how confident you are in your own ability, no matter the sort of performances you put together throughout your college career, and no matter how many times you’ve been reassured that you will be drafted, there is still a part of you deep, deep down that says, “What if I don’t?” I don’t think I could have handled the weight of that thought on my shoulders if I was actually at the draft day ceremony.

When my manager, Ben, pulled me aside during the charity event to tell me that the draft coverage had started, my heart sunk. This was the moment I’d worked toward my whole life – my first taste of professional football.

That’s if I actually got drafted.

Ben had worked his magic and made sure that I was between activities when the coverage started. He sat me down in front of a Microsoft Surface Pro with the draft streaming and got his phone on standby for a call from one of the GMs. The catch was that we only had enough time to watch the first round. If I slipped, I wouldn’t even hear my name called out.

There was the usual back-and-forth between presenters while we waited for the first pick, and my name was tossed around a few times. It put me at ease a little. People knew about me, at least.

Then, out of the blue, @AzhekAhriman called Ben's phone. One of the GMs of the Kansas City Coyotes – the team with the first overall pick -- wanted to speak to me.

I answered with a timid and unsure “hello”, before getting the best news of my life.

Ahriman: “Congrats man! #1OA and the cornerstone of the KCC S6 offense”.

I’d made it. I was officially in the DSFL – not only in it, but the first overall pick! My dream of reaching the NSFL is now only one more step away.

As soon as I got the news, I grabbed one of the six jerseys I'd brought with me -- the glorious Kansas City purple and gold -- and signed my name. The jersey would be up for auction that night.



I'm proud to announce that at auction, the jersey fetched an impressive $250,000! The funds will be given directly to charities and community groups that do fantastic work with the youth of Chicago. I couldn't have been happier with the result of the event.

As for the draft, things couldn't have gone much better with that either. Though I had developed a close bond with my Luchadores teammates during my short stint with them in S5, and had harbored a desire to return to Tijuana and fight to bring them their first Ultimini, from a performance point of view, the situation in Kansas City appealed to me.

Days before the draft there was an announcement that Mark Strike would be their starting quarterback. While there was a number of talented guys in the draft who I would have been happy to catch passes from, including Sam Penner (who I clearly had a good combination with, given our Senior Bowl performance), I was excited to know that the team with the first overall pick had already locked down their starting QB. Not only that, but he was a guy with experience who was a few steps ahead of the competition in terms of talent. If I had him throwing me the ball, I was destined to be able to have a good year.

So, when the phone rang and I got the news direct that I was going to be a member of the Coyotes, I was over the moon that we howl at. I was thrilled to see that we added a strong defensive piece in Thomas Kane III, before securing a capable backup for Strike in Bubba Beau-Bocher, and giving me a receiving partner in Stone Hans.

Some people might be wondering why I was eager to go to a team that finished S5 with a 4-10 record. People might assume it's because "the only way to go is up". In truth, as well as being an ideal situation for me as a receiver, I wanted to go to KC not because it would be the easiest team to help improve on the previous season, but because they have the opportunity to improve the most. Going from the team with the worst record in the league to winning the Ultimini would be a hell of a statement, and that's exactly what I'm here to do --- make a statement.

Exactly how I plan to do that has been revealed in past media as well. My aim is to ecplise all of the DSFL receiving records in a single season. I aim to surpass J. Watcher's 95 catches with my own 100; I aim to exceed H. Mason's 1273 yards with my own 1300; and I aim to leave D. Aaron and T. Pryor's 7 touchdowns in my wake as I haul in 10.

While some might say I'm setting goals that are too high for myself, and others may say I'm downright delusional, I can say with confidence that those guys I named -- Watcher, Mason, Aaron, and Pryor -- they didn't go into the season thinking "let's just see what happens". Elite performances aren't a mistake. Elite performers aren't lucky. They're dedicated, they're driven, and they're determined to be the absolute best. I didn't make it to the DSFL by setting low standards, I wasn't taken first overall because I set easy goals, and I won't make the NSFL if i accept anything less than the best.

Keep your eyes on me this season, because this is only the beginning.

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[tbone415]

good write up

[timeconsumer]

My aim is to ecplise all of the DSFL receiving records in a single season. I aim to surpass J. Watcher's 95 catches with my own 100; I aim to exceed H. Mason's 1273 yards with my own 1300; and I aim to leave D. Aaron and T. Pryor's 7 touchdowns in my wake as I haul in 10.

That many catches will only be found as a slot receiver. Don't let them start you on the outside in shotgun/spread if that's your goal. However a slot receiver will not get the same efficiency as an outside receiver so the 1300 yard target will be a struggle. The touchdowns are a product of the overall offensive quality.

My advice would be to start outside in I-form, pro-set, and two TE, in slot for shotgun and spread.. That should get you close to the volume you need while still giving you enough breathing room to break long catch and runs. You might still miss the receptions goal but you'll stand a chance to get the yards.

[SwagSloth]

That many catches will only be found as a slot receiver. Don't let them start you on the outside in shotgun/spread if that's your goal. However a slot receiver will not get the same efficiency as an outside receiver so the 1300 yard target will be a struggle. The touchdowns are a product of the overall offensive quality.

My advice would be to start outside in I-form, pro-set, and two TE, in slot for shotgun and spread.. That should get you close to the volume you need while still giving you enough breathing room to break long catch and runs. You might still miss the receptions goal but you'll stand a chance to get the yards.

This is good advice. Honestly, I have to imagine he's just doing your typical pro athlete "I'm gonna break all the records" speech. However, if that is his goal, he's going to have to focus on one record at a time and this is a good way to target one of those goals.

[dropbear]

@timeconsumer woah thanks for that! I wouldn't want my goals to interfere with the team's chances at success but I will definitely take note of your suggestions. Cheers!

[timeconsumer]

@timeconsumer woah thanks for that! I wouldn't want my goals to interfere with the team's chances at success but I will definitely take note of your suggestions. Cheers!

:cheers:

[124715]

Chills. Welcome to KC!