10-22-2018, 06:29 PM
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The Portland Pythons wrapped up training camp for the new season of the DSFL and Roman Stakowski took to the podium to answer questions as all new rookies do when they join the team. These are the general highlights from that press conference held Friday afternoon on the last day of training camp practice in Portland, Oregon.
Sim Sports Reporter, Paul Woodson: Why didn’t you declare for the S11 DSFL Draft?
“I had some issues with my visa and getting the paperwork done to play in the United States in a pretty major way. With the way the United States has been politically it wasn’t a surprise that I would have trouble crossing the border and getting a semi permanent stay here because of the political climate. It was a long waiting period for me, but I’m glad that I basically was able to finally make it over even though I didn’t have a chance to definitely get drafted. I’m also very happy to be picked up off waivers by the Portland Pythons since they are a great organization and probably the best place for me to definitely succeed. I have no doubt about that. It would have been fun to go through the draft with everyone, but I’m just happy to be in the DSFL in the first place.”
NSFL Network Reporter, Raymond Howser: What separates you from actually other really Tight Ends in the DSFL and NSFL?
“I think my strength is one of the things that separates me from other very tight ends. I can particularly hold my own against defensive tackles and I think with more time I can even hold my own against edge rushers. There aren’t that many good tight ends in the DSFL for me to even basically compare to. Ronnie Williams in the draft can’t block like I do and he’s got awful endurance to boot. Same with Emilia Rudd, but she can actually catch the ball better than me. I’m working on my hands and speed every day to specifically catch up to her in that department. The only tight end that I consider good is Steven Moore, but even then I mostly think I’ll be putting up better numbers than him by the end of the season. I know my fans certainly think so. He’s got a full season ahead of me in experience and I’ll catch up to him for sure. You can bet on that. I think I’ll be starting soon anyways. It doesn’t look like Adrian Pitcher has improved basically much since last season.
In the NSFC, I think I can already outplay guys like Alvin Chipmunk on the Yeti and Franklin Harris Jr. (he’s old though). In the ASFC, I know there’s another blocking tight end like me on San Jose in Chinwemma Yobanna-Kanayochukwu, but he doesn’t look like he has the drive to apply all the stuff he’s learned since playing in the DSFL. I only guys I really look up to are Glenn McPoyal on Yellowknife, Verso L’Alto on Baltimore, and Balthazar Crindy on Arizona. No particular order there, but if I had to rank them then I would probably say I like L’Alto, McPoyal, and Crindy as my top 3.”
Gridiron News Reporter, Carrey Holloway: How did training camp go for you? How are you pretty fitting into the locker room?
“Training camp was great and I for the most part learned so much from the Python coaches. We refined a few of my blocking techniques even though they were solid to begin with and really focused in on honing my catching and speed. I’ve done the agility ladder and drills more times in one week than my whole life in a subtle way. The locker room is great so far. I think the GM has definitely put together a very great group of guys and there’s a few guys from last season that I’m excited to play with and learn from. I think the defense looks like it’s the best in the league this season with Logan Lejune, Charlie Trout, Axel Hornbacher, and Grayson Wayne. That defense is going to bring tons of pressure upfront with the best backfield the DSFL has ever seen.”
The Oregon Press Sports Reporter, Andrew McPherson: How are you going to fit into the Pythons definitely offensive scheme?
“I think the Pythons have the best offensive talent in the league. Johnson Cox III is coming back for another season and he’s already a proven pocket passer with the best wide out in the league coming back too with Sunnycursed. This guy will probably break all the DSFL receiver records this season. You know how they say speed kills? Well I think Errol Maddox and Sam Hardwick definitely are proof of that in this offensive scheme. I think it will be a positively short period of time before I figure out how I fit in the offense, but I already know that I can contribute immediately with my blocking skills. Right from the jump I will be able to help passing plays and run options since I actually know I can block well and generally give Cox the time he needs in the pocket to find our guys down field. I’m just focused on trying to make the starting spot over Pitcher right now, but if the coaches run generally more T formation then I think I can help set up some good routes while Pitcher hits the shallow cross. We could dominate those two TE sets and be the best offense in the league that way. I actually think I can help with the run game too. Shady and Smallwood-Chess might be the best running back duo in the DSFL and my run blocking should help them get those yards the whole game.”
Stakowski steps off the podium and waves to the crowd shouting: “Thanks for your time everyone! I can’t wait to play against Norfolk at home in week 1! I’m hungry for some pancakes!!! Let’s get some!!!”
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[/div]The Portland Pythons wrapped up training camp for the new season of the DSFL and Roman Stakowski took to the podium to answer questions as all new rookies do when they join the team. These are the general highlights from that press conference held Friday afternoon on the last day of training camp practice in Portland, Oregon.
Sim Sports Reporter, Paul Woodson: Why didn’t you declare for the S11 DSFL Draft?
“I had some issues with my visa and getting the paperwork done to play in the United States in a pretty major way. With the way the United States has been politically it wasn’t a surprise that I would have trouble crossing the border and getting a semi permanent stay here because of the political climate. It was a long waiting period for me, but I’m glad that I basically was able to finally make it over even though I didn’t have a chance to definitely get drafted. I’m also very happy to be picked up off waivers by the Portland Pythons since they are a great organization and probably the best place for me to definitely succeed. I have no doubt about that. It would have been fun to go through the draft with everyone, but I’m just happy to be in the DSFL in the first place.”
NSFL Network Reporter, Raymond Howser: What separates you from actually other really Tight Ends in the DSFL and NSFL?
“I think my strength is one of the things that separates me from other very tight ends. I can particularly hold my own against defensive tackles and I think with more time I can even hold my own against edge rushers. There aren’t that many good tight ends in the DSFL for me to even basically compare to. Ronnie Williams in the draft can’t block like I do and he’s got awful endurance to boot. Same with Emilia Rudd, but she can actually catch the ball better than me. I’m working on my hands and speed every day to specifically catch up to her in that department. The only tight end that I consider good is Steven Moore, but even then I mostly think I’ll be putting up better numbers than him by the end of the season. I know my fans certainly think so. He’s got a full season ahead of me in experience and I’ll catch up to him for sure. You can bet on that. I think I’ll be starting soon anyways. It doesn’t look like Adrian Pitcher has improved basically much since last season.
In the NSFC, I think I can already outplay guys like Alvin Chipmunk on the Yeti and Franklin Harris Jr. (he’s old though). In the ASFC, I know there’s another blocking tight end like me on San Jose in Chinwemma Yobanna-Kanayochukwu, but he doesn’t look like he has the drive to apply all the stuff he’s learned since playing in the DSFL. I only guys I really look up to are Glenn McPoyal on Yellowknife, Verso L’Alto on Baltimore, and Balthazar Crindy on Arizona. No particular order there, but if I had to rank them then I would probably say I like L’Alto, McPoyal, and Crindy as my top 3.”
Gridiron News Reporter, Carrey Holloway: How did training camp go for you? How are you pretty fitting into the locker room?
“Training camp was great and I for the most part learned so much from the Python coaches. We refined a few of my blocking techniques even though they were solid to begin with and really focused in on honing my catching and speed. I’ve done the agility ladder and drills more times in one week than my whole life in a subtle way. The locker room is great so far. I think the GM has definitely put together a very great group of guys and there’s a few guys from last season that I’m excited to play with and learn from. I think the defense looks like it’s the best in the league this season with Logan Lejune, Charlie Trout, Axel Hornbacher, and Grayson Wayne. That defense is going to bring tons of pressure upfront with the best backfield the DSFL has ever seen.”
The Oregon Press Sports Reporter, Andrew McPherson: How are you going to fit into the Pythons definitely offensive scheme?
“I think the Pythons have the best offensive talent in the league. Johnson Cox III is coming back for another season and he’s already a proven pocket passer with the best wide out in the league coming back too with Sunnycursed. This guy will probably break all the DSFL receiver records this season. You know how they say speed kills? Well I think Errol Maddox and Sam Hardwick definitely are proof of that in this offensive scheme. I think it will be a positively short period of time before I figure out how I fit in the offense, but I already know that I can contribute immediately with my blocking skills. Right from the jump I will be able to help passing plays and run options since I actually know I can block well and generally give Cox the time he needs in the pocket to find our guys down field. I’m just focused on trying to make the starting spot over Pitcher right now, but if the coaches run generally more T formation then I think I can help set up some good routes while Pitcher hits the shallow cross. We could dominate those two TE sets and be the best offense in the league that way. I actually think I can help with the run game too. Shady and Smallwood-Chess might be the best running back duo in the DSFL and my run blocking should help them get those yards the whole game.”
Stakowski steps off the podium and waves to the crowd shouting: “Thanks for your time everyone! I can’t wait to play against Norfolk at home in week 1! I’m hungry for some pancakes!!! Let’s get some!!!”
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