An underrated piece of the Wraiths strong season has been recently retired defensive end Balster Blade. Blaster was a Free Agent in the S4/5 offseason and came to Yellowknife on a healthy 2 year $10M contract. He was immediately placed into the starting lineup and has paid great dividends for the Wraiths defense.
He isn't talked about much because none of his stats standout or lead any categories, but he has been impressive and solid nonetheless. He is actually first on the team in sacks with 5, first on the team and tied for second in the league with 8 TFLs, seventh on the team in tackles with 26, and forcing one fumble. He is a solid pass rusher and great run defender, playing to his strengths, and keeping sound gap integrity. The right side of the line has been anchored by the stout end from Texas.
He will help the Wraiths make the playoffs this year and hopefully win a championship. He is needed too as the lack of push by the DL was glaringly obvious in the S4 playoffs. With the strong play produced by Blade, he will be extremely hard to replace come S5, and the Wraiths management may have to dive into the draft to replace the underrated phenom.
He isn't talked about much because none of his stats standout or lead any categories, but he has been impressive and solid nonetheless. He is actually first on the team in sacks with 5, first on the team and tied for second in the league with 8 TFLs, seventh on the team in tackles with 26, and forcing one fumble. He is a solid pass rusher and great run defender, playing to his strengths, and keeping sound gap integrity. The right side of the line has been anchored by the stout end from Texas.
He will help the Wraiths make the playoffs this year and hopefully win a championship. He is needed too as the lack of push by the DL was glaringly obvious in the S4 playoffs. With the strong play produced by Blade, he will be extremely hard to replace come S5, and the Wraiths management may have to dive into the draft to replace the underrated phenom.
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