(S16) - PT1 - NFL

[NylarthePhoenix]

The NFL player who I most liken to Apollo Reed is Cincinnati Bengals running back, Joe Mixon. I've built Apollo up as the troubled youth who always has something to prove. I think Joe Mixon fits this label as well. While Apollo doesn't have a criminal history, he definitely got himself into plenty of trouble during his youth. As you may be aware, Joe Mixon has had his own run ins with the law. Because of this, Mixon has had many detractors throughout his young career, and I imagine Apollo having these detractors as well due to his background. Mixon has made efforts to put these past indiscretions behind him by keeping his nose clean and putting up great stats last season, including leading the AFL in rushing yards. Apollo has done the same thing by going from a 12th round pick in the DSFL entry draft to being the starting running back for the Orange County Otters, one of the most storied and legendary teams in the NSFL. Even though both teams, the Bengals and OCO, have strong receiving cores, both Mixon and Reed have made an impact on their respective teams and have promising careers ahead of them.