(S5) - PT 3 - Surprises

[kckolbe]

My pick for a surprise is Budda Browning. Browning entered the league in Season Three, having declared as a quarterback for the draft. With Clifford Rove and Nicolas Pierno already available at the position, Browning fell to the sixth round before being drafted by the Philadelphia Liberty. Given his athleticism, he decided to convert to wide receiver, playing in what has been one of the worst offenses of the past two seasons. Being new to the position and catching passes from a rookie QB, Browning managed only 311 yards and 2 touchdowns his rookie season, enough for 30th in the league. Multiple TEs and RBs actually put up more yards and touchdowns. His second year, he improved drastically, having worked out the fundamentals. He racked up 820 yards and 4 TDs, good enough to move all the way up to 13th in yards. Again, that was with Clifford Rove, who was also still on a sharp learning curve. Come the offseason, the Liberty made a bold trade that brought in Josh Garden to be an upgrade for Rove, and sent Browning to the Arizona Outlaws. Browning will now have King Bronko as his quarterback and will be promoted from #3 receiver on the team to #1.

@Rindiee