PHILADELPHIA, PA
It's no secret that the Colorado Yeti are going all-in on a championship run this season. Despite having a "league-breaking" trade vetoed, the team still looks like one of the favorites to take home the Ultimus. Yet, there have been reports of extremely vitriolic divisions between management and a certain player - star kicker turned franchise QB Micycle McCormick.
McCormick, formerly seen as a hero after the departure of Ryan Applehort, has seen both public opinion and his bosses' view of him turn sour. Co-GM Bobert Stevenson was overheard after last week's game at New Orleans tearing into his former star, yelling about how McCormick "wasted their window" and "has been the worst long-term investment since Nick Pierno".
McCormick certainly had a terrible outing at New Orleans, throwing three interceptions, two of them at key points in the game. One came in the Second Line redzone with a chance to put the game away, but McCormick tried to force the ball to his favorite target, Howard Miller instead of throwing to a wide open James Bishop in the endzone. The other was more important, however, as it came on the very first play of overtime and allowed New Orleans to take an easy win.
These two turnovers set a fire in Yeti management, and after their thoughts were leaked to the public they remained extremely silent on the topic. Reports came out that they sat down the star QB and told him that if he cost them another game, he would be "traded to the Siberian wasteland for a 4th round pick", however these were quickly denied by all parties involved.
It was after tonight's game at Philadelphia that things really blew out of proportion. Despite winning the game on a great last-second defensive stand, Micycle threw yet another key interception which was returned for a touchdown. Cameras quickly panned up to the Yeti owners' booth where the whole country saw binders get thrown and a storm of cursing from both Stevenson and head GM Scott Michaels.
The two GMs held an impromptu press conference before player availability. When questioned about their confidence in McCormick, they wavered around the question.
"Look, there's no denying that he has the talent to be one of the best in the game," said Stevenson. "But it seems that he is literally the opposite of clutch."
"I don't know if he's still got too much kicker in him," said Michaels, adding, "Micycle is a great guy, but when 7 of your 9 interceptions all season come in the second half or overtime, you clearly have a problem when the pressure is high."
The two made sure to emphasize that McCormick was still the starter, but that he was on a short leash.
"Look. We believe in him, and hope he can figure this out. But this is nothing new - his QB play has always been sub-par, and at a certain point it may be worth bringing the young gun Caleb McCoy out to see if he can provide a spark to the team," said Stevenson.
McCormick was not available for questions after the game, as it appeared that management kept him off the list of available players. Even though he was rumored to be leaving for Baltimore this offseason, star wideout Howard Miller came out to defend his quarterback.
"Micycle has always been a great presence, and I really hope management sees that he has the potential to bring us home with a trophy. The whole team has always rallied behind him, and we hope that both the public and the bosses let him play without adding even more pressure on him," Miller said.
Even with all the drama, the Yeti sit in a good position for a playoff push, on the top of the NSFC with a tiebreaker over the Liberty at 4-4. With this last road trip finished, 5 of the last 6 games will be played in Colorado, where hopefully the fans will help restore McCormick's confidence.
It's no secret that the Colorado Yeti are going all-in on a championship run this season. Despite having a "league-breaking" trade vetoed, the team still looks like one of the favorites to take home the Ultimus. Yet, there have been reports of extremely vitriolic divisions between management and a certain player - star kicker turned franchise QB Micycle McCormick.
McCormick, formerly seen as a hero after the departure of Ryan Applehort, has seen both public opinion and his bosses' view of him turn sour. Co-GM Bobert Stevenson was overheard after last week's game at New Orleans tearing into his former star, yelling about how McCormick "wasted their window" and "has been the worst long-term investment since Nick Pierno".
McCormick certainly had a terrible outing at New Orleans, throwing three interceptions, two of them at key points in the game. One came in the Second Line redzone with a chance to put the game away, but McCormick tried to force the ball to his favorite target, Howard Miller instead of throwing to a wide open James Bishop in the endzone. The other was more important, however, as it came on the very first play of overtime and allowed New Orleans to take an easy win.
These two turnovers set a fire in Yeti management, and after their thoughts were leaked to the public they remained extremely silent on the topic. Reports came out that they sat down the star QB and told him that if he cost them another game, he would be "traded to the Siberian wasteland for a 4th round pick", however these were quickly denied by all parties involved.
It was after tonight's game at Philadelphia that things really blew out of proportion. Despite winning the game on a great last-second defensive stand, Micycle threw yet another key interception which was returned for a touchdown. Cameras quickly panned up to the Yeti owners' booth where the whole country saw binders get thrown and a storm of cursing from both Stevenson and head GM Scott Michaels.
The two GMs held an impromptu press conference before player availability. When questioned about their confidence in McCormick, they wavered around the question.
"Look, there's no denying that he has the talent to be one of the best in the game," said Stevenson. "But it seems that he is literally the opposite of clutch."
"I don't know if he's still got too much kicker in him," said Michaels, adding, "Micycle is a great guy, but when 7 of your 9 interceptions all season come in the second half or overtime, you clearly have a problem when the pressure is high."
The two made sure to emphasize that McCormick was still the starter, but that he was on a short leash.
"Look. We believe in him, and hope he can figure this out. But this is nothing new - his QB play has always been sub-par, and at a certain point it may be worth bringing the young gun Caleb McCoy out to see if he can provide a spark to the team," said Stevenson.
McCormick was not available for questions after the game, as it appeared that management kept him off the list of available players. Even though he was rumored to be leaving for Baltimore this offseason, star wideout Howard Miller came out to defend his quarterback.
"Micycle has always been a great presence, and I really hope management sees that he has the potential to bring us home with a trophy. The whole team has always rallied behind him, and we hope that both the public and the bosses let him play without adding even more pressure on him," Miller said.
Even with all the drama, the Yeti sit in a good position for a playoff push, on the top of the NSFC with a tiebreaker over the Liberty at 4-4. With this last road trip finished, 5 of the last 6 games will be played in Colorado, where hopefully the fans will help restore McCormick's confidence.
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