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Table of Contents
Wraiths Offense
Wraiths Defense
Wraiths Special Teams
Improvements Over Last Season
When looking at the Yellowknife Wraiths, you see excellence on both sides of the ball. They have a nearly perfected offense that has an extreme amount of polish, and that will almost certainly be the best offense in the league in S2. Let's break it down.
Offense:
Quarterback (Chris Orosz)
Orosz is, according to TPE, the third best quarterback in the league, only behind Logan Noble of the Colorado Yeti and Mike Boss of the Orange County Otters. Now, when you look at the numbers we can see where Orosz lines up compared to other quarterbacks:
Passing yards: 2788 (2nd)
Completion %: 57.8 (3rd (out of QBs who threw more than 200 passes))
Passing touchdowns: 14 (3rd)
Interceptions: 9 (3rd least (out of QBs who threw more than 200 passes))
These stats put Orosz in the elite category, as he certainly proved this elite status while leading the Wraiths to the #1 seed in the NSFC.
Running back (Bubba Nuck)
While Bubba Nuck may not have as many skill points as other top tier running backs in the league (i.e. Leroy Jenkins, Boss Tweed) he certainly is a force to be reckoned with when he has the ball in his hands. In Season 1 he powered his way through defenses, gaining whopping yard totals. Here are his statistics and rankings:
Rushing yards: 1217 (1st (and it's not even close!))
Average yards per carry: 4.4 (3rd)
Touchdowns: 6 (Tied for 1st)
Nuck is also a decent blocker for a running back and sometimes helps protect Chris Orosz's blindside.
Receiving corps
The Yellowknife Wraiths' receivers are elite. Led by a duo of Josh Garden and S2 rookie Darren Smallwood, Chris Orosz has many targets to throw to, as well as big tight end, Ricky Maddox. With these weapons all around him, Orosz will have the luxury of getting to pass to the top-of-the-end receivers.
Josh Garden statistics:
Receiving yards: 1178 (1st)
Average yards per catch: 16.8 (2nd (out of WRs who caught more than 25 passes))
Touchdown receptions: 7 (Tied for 2nd)
Ricky Maddox statistics:
Receiving yards: 422 (1st out of TEs)
Receptions: 63 (2nd out of TEs)
Pancakes: 19 (3rd out of TEs)
Offensive Line
The offensive line is the last but certainly not least piece in the puzzle. In fact, it is one of the most important parts of the Wraiths' offense. The Wraiths are led by one of the best offensive lines in the league that includes Mat Akelsen and Jogn Floggity. This offensive line helps protect Chris Orosz, and makes him feel comfortable and relaxed in the pocket. Giving quarterbacks more time to throw is crucial in this league, and without a good offensive line in the NFL, many teams have crumpled. The offensive line paves the way for the Wraiths' ground game as well.
When you put all these gears together, you get the second best offense in the NSFL!
Defense:
Defensive Tackle (Bork Björnsson)
Bork Björnsson has developed insanely. Since he joined on June 26, he's been insanely active, and has developed a huge liking to this fantasy league. He showed up big time during the prospect games, and already has 177 TPE. To be honest, it was a steal for the Wraiths at 5. I know Björnsson will keep up this rate and make an immediate impact for the Wraiths' title run.
Linebacking core
Why the linebackers aren't that good yet, they are have solid roots to success, with S2 draft pick Kevin Cushing, and up-and-coming linebackers in Brice Boggs and Reginald Hampshireton, since Lindarius Shelton has become inactive. This unit won't make a huge impact immediately due to low TPE totals, but in a few years and a couple additions, it could be scary.
Cornerback (Dermot Lavelle)
The #1 pick is already the best cornerback in the game TPE wise. By far. Last year, he signed with the Yellowknife Wraiths through waivers, and has turned into a machine at corner. There was no doubt he was going #1, but there was a problem for the Wraiths. The Liberty owned the #1 pick and were almost certainly going to take the #1 consensus with the first picks. But that's when our GENUIS GMs stepped in :bowdown: (@NUCK @Bzerkap) and traded for the #1 pick for a third round pick and a fifth round pick and promptly selected Lavelle. Lavelle made a big impact last season, let's look at his numbers:
Interceptions: 4 (Tied for 2nd)
Tackles: 57 (5th out of CBs)
Pass defenses: 18 (Tied for 2nd)
His numbers were great all across the board.
Cornerback (Dirk Cutter)
Another great Wraiths corner. Who would've guessed? Cutter had a great year himself, and although not quite good as Lavelle's, he still put up amazing numbers, some of them which ranked near the top of the charts.
Interceptions: 4 (Tied for 2nd)
Pass defenses: 13 (4th)
Although he has significantly lower TPE than lots of corners, he put up surprisingly great numbers and we hope will continue on that pace during S2.
Safeties (Alex Hansen, Marcus Kane)
The Wraiths' safeties are Alex Hansen and Marcus Kane, two who are not the best, but not bad, and in the middle. Marcus Kane was picked in the S2 draft and has shown high activity and promise. Hansen is at 166 TPE and is more ready entering his second year in the league. The hope is that Marcus Kane will develop and learn from Alex Hansen, and this secondary can grow to one of the most feared in the NSFL, as the cornerbacks are already great for the Wraiths.
Special Teams:
There was no way I was forgetting about these guys. You don't know how reassuring it feels to have a kicker trot on with confidence and attempt his kick. Believe me, I know of kicker woes. I'm from Seattle, former home of the unclutch Steven Hauschka :scrub:. Archibald Booter is just the opposite. He was sent on 34 times and connected on 28. While that isn't a high FG% made, he did have the highest usage rate out of kickers, and has huge power (Hit a field goal from 55 (NSFL Record :stoked
) He was almost automatic within 40 yards, 17/18. And while he had some accuracy woes after 40, he still had that big leg of his. He was named the best S1 kicker and was also the S1 Wraiths punter. Now, Jason Jerek takes over punting duties for an already great Wraiths special team unit.
Improvements Over Last Season:
While on offense, the roster hasn't changed too much except for the addition of offensive lineman Tyron Smith and wide receiver Darren Smallwood through the draft, everyone has improved a large amount, and it would make no sense to make major changes to the current core, the same core that was the best offense in S1.
Defense was another story.
The Wraiths made huge additions to the defense in the draft, including #1 pick Dermot Lavelle, #5 pick Bork Björnsson, #13 pick Kevin Cushing, and #25 pick Marcus Kane. Dermot was one of the best defenders in the league, and will most likely say the same for Björnsson in a few years. Both Cushing and Kane have high ceilings as well.
GRADED
Table of Contents
Wraiths Offense
Wraiths Defense
Wraiths Special Teams
Improvements Over Last Season
When looking at the Yellowknife Wraiths, you see excellence on both sides of the ball. They have a nearly perfected offense that has an extreme amount of polish, and that will almost certainly be the best offense in the league in S2. Let's break it down.
Offense:
Quarterback (Chris Orosz)
Orosz is, according to TPE, the third best quarterback in the league, only behind Logan Noble of the Colorado Yeti and Mike Boss of the Orange County Otters. Now, when you look at the numbers we can see where Orosz lines up compared to other quarterbacks:
Passing yards: 2788 (2nd)
Completion %: 57.8 (3rd (out of QBs who threw more than 200 passes))
Passing touchdowns: 14 (3rd)
Interceptions: 9 (3rd least (out of QBs who threw more than 200 passes))
These stats put Orosz in the elite category, as he certainly proved this elite status while leading the Wraiths to the #1 seed in the NSFC.
Running back (Bubba Nuck)
While Bubba Nuck may not have as many skill points as other top tier running backs in the league (i.e. Leroy Jenkins, Boss Tweed) he certainly is a force to be reckoned with when he has the ball in his hands. In Season 1 he powered his way through defenses, gaining whopping yard totals. Here are his statistics and rankings:
Rushing yards: 1217 (1st (and it's not even close!))
Average yards per carry: 4.4 (3rd)
Touchdowns: 6 (Tied for 1st)
Nuck is also a decent blocker for a running back and sometimes helps protect Chris Orosz's blindside.
Receiving corps
The Yellowknife Wraiths' receivers are elite. Led by a duo of Josh Garden and S2 rookie Darren Smallwood, Chris Orosz has many targets to throw to, as well as big tight end, Ricky Maddox. With these weapons all around him, Orosz will have the luxury of getting to pass to the top-of-the-end receivers.
Josh Garden statistics:
Receiving yards: 1178 (1st)
Average yards per catch: 16.8 (2nd (out of WRs who caught more than 25 passes))
Touchdown receptions: 7 (Tied for 2nd)
Ricky Maddox statistics:
Receiving yards: 422 (1st out of TEs)
Receptions: 63 (2nd out of TEs)
Pancakes: 19 (3rd out of TEs)
Offensive Line
The offensive line is the last but certainly not least piece in the puzzle. In fact, it is one of the most important parts of the Wraiths' offense. The Wraiths are led by one of the best offensive lines in the league that includes Mat Akelsen and Jogn Floggity. This offensive line helps protect Chris Orosz, and makes him feel comfortable and relaxed in the pocket. Giving quarterbacks more time to throw is crucial in this league, and without a good offensive line in the NFL, many teams have crumpled. The offensive line paves the way for the Wraiths' ground game as well.
When you put all these gears together, you get the second best offense in the NSFL!
Defense:
Defensive Tackle (Bork Björnsson)
Bork Björnsson has developed insanely. Since he joined on June 26, he's been insanely active, and has developed a huge liking to this fantasy league. He showed up big time during the prospect games, and already has 177 TPE. To be honest, it was a steal for the Wraiths at 5. I know Björnsson will keep up this rate and make an immediate impact for the Wraiths' title run.
Linebacking core
Why the linebackers aren't that good yet, they are have solid roots to success, with S2 draft pick Kevin Cushing, and up-and-coming linebackers in Brice Boggs and Reginald Hampshireton, since Lindarius Shelton has become inactive. This unit won't make a huge impact immediately due to low TPE totals, but in a few years and a couple additions, it could be scary.
Cornerback (Dermot Lavelle)
The #1 pick is already the best cornerback in the game TPE wise. By far. Last year, he signed with the Yellowknife Wraiths through waivers, and has turned into a machine at corner. There was no doubt he was going #1, but there was a problem for the Wraiths. The Liberty owned the #1 pick and were almost certainly going to take the #1 consensus with the first picks. But that's when our GENUIS GMs stepped in :bowdown: (@NUCK @Bzerkap) and traded for the #1 pick for a third round pick and a fifth round pick and promptly selected Lavelle. Lavelle made a big impact last season, let's look at his numbers:
Interceptions: 4 (Tied for 2nd)
Tackles: 57 (5th out of CBs)
Pass defenses: 18 (Tied for 2nd)
His numbers were great all across the board.
Cornerback (Dirk Cutter)
Another great Wraiths corner. Who would've guessed? Cutter had a great year himself, and although not quite good as Lavelle's, he still put up amazing numbers, some of them which ranked near the top of the charts.
Interceptions: 4 (Tied for 2nd)
Pass defenses: 13 (4th)
Although he has significantly lower TPE than lots of corners, he put up surprisingly great numbers and we hope will continue on that pace during S2.
Safeties (Alex Hansen, Marcus Kane)
The Wraiths' safeties are Alex Hansen and Marcus Kane, two who are not the best, but not bad, and in the middle. Marcus Kane was picked in the S2 draft and has shown high activity and promise. Hansen is at 166 TPE and is more ready entering his second year in the league. The hope is that Marcus Kane will develop and learn from Alex Hansen, and this secondary can grow to one of the most feared in the NSFL, as the cornerbacks are already great for the Wraiths.
Special Teams:
There was no way I was forgetting about these guys. You don't know how reassuring it feels to have a kicker trot on with confidence and attempt his kick. Believe me, I know of kicker woes. I'm from Seattle, former home of the unclutch Steven Hauschka :scrub:. Archibald Booter is just the opposite. He was sent on 34 times and connected on 28. While that isn't a high FG% made, he did have the highest usage rate out of kickers, and has huge power (Hit a field goal from 55 (NSFL Record :stoked
) He was almost automatic within 40 yards, 17/18. And while he had some accuracy woes after 40, he still had that big leg of his. He was named the best S1 kicker and was also the S1 Wraiths punter. Now, Jason Jerek takes over punting duties for an already great Wraiths special team unit.Improvements Over Last Season:
While on offense, the roster hasn't changed too much except for the addition of offensive lineman Tyron Smith and wide receiver Darren Smallwood through the draft, everyone has improved a large amount, and it would make no sense to make major changes to the current core, the same core that was the best offense in S1.
Defense was another story.
The Wraiths made huge additions to the defense in the draft, including #1 pick Dermot Lavelle, #5 pick Bork Björnsson, #13 pick Kevin Cushing, and #25 pick Marcus Kane. Dermot was one of the best defenders in the league, and will most likely say the same for Björnsson in a few years. Both Cushing and Kane have high ceilings as well.
GRADED
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