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6) Expansion
This is coming from a new player, so take it with a grain of salt. I need to learn more about the mechanics of the game. If I'm in charge, though, I'm building my front lines. Speed seems to me one of, if not, the most important attribute in this game, but speed doesn't work without time and space. Both lines impact both offensive and defensive facets of the game. Edge rushes and ends who can set a corner and turn a running back back inside minimize the size of the field and make it easier for defensive players to get their hands on the running back, Similarly, a QB who is struggling to find both passing and running lanes is going to struggle to get the ball into the hands of his playmakers.
On the offensive side, a good line can allow even mediocre running backs to find daylight, making ANY running back successful. The line also provides the QB with the time and space he needs to find his receivers.
I’m not quite sure of the salary scales yet, but my experience has been that “skill” position players tend to get huge paydays and are more inconsistent that the lines. By investing in the front lines, new team give themselves the chance to stop their opponents and score points. They will be less averse to game-changing turnovers and keep games close.
8) Scouting Report
Pros: Chester Sweets is a long, rangy CB who can be effective in all aspects of the defense. He is long, tall, and strong. He's got a pop that will stop a WR and interrupt timing routes, but the agility to turn his hips and run on the outside, too. He's smart and always trying to get his hands on the ball. He wants to take it and score, either by fumble or interception. A leader on defense, a coach knows Sweets is a guy he can trust. When it comes to the run game, this #32 looks like he wants to be another old #32, Jack Tatum. Sweets is out there hunting and won’t shy from an oncoming OL. He makes an impact, often turning running backs back inside and making life easier for his linebackers.
Cons: Sweets simply doesn’t have the high end speed that you look for in an outside corner. Although he’s smart, he gets himself in trouble by trying to make a game-changing play instead of the consistent tackle.
Outlook: Sweets brings a lot to any defense, but has work to do. He’s a game-changer, no doubt. He finds a way to get his hands on the ball. He has to stay away from giving up the big play and be more consistent. The best athletes will give him trouble, but who do they NOT give trouble to? If he can get a little faster, he can easily be a CB1, but currently looks to fit in as a nickel, inside guy.
Ceiling Projection: Tramon Williams, GB; Jason McCourty, NE
9) Brotherly Love
Chester Sweets and Buck Thornton are two upcoming S22 draftees and quite the pair. A duo of defensive backfield dynamos (Sweets at CB, Thornton at S), they quickly found themselves leading the pack. Despite being opposite in the most apparent ways, they quickly became close friends. Leading up to a high school all-star game hey constantly pushed each other during practice. Sweets is the more vocal of the two while Thornton leads more by example. "Its that wrestling swag, baby!" shouts Sweets as Thornton almost takes the head off of a crossing receiver during practice. Thornson is obviously excited, but reaches down to lend a hand to the poor wide reciever.
Even though they play the game differently, there is no denying the appreciation these two have for each other. "Man, he doesn't quit. Ever. In the weight room, on the field, playing pool, anything. He knows I'm faster than him, but see my man Buck in the 4th. Dude's barely broken a sweat. And he looks HUNGRY. I'm trying to get like that!"
When playing together, the two were constantly fighting to cover a talented tight end who was causing problems for the defense. “They were both in my ear about trying to shut him down” remarked the defensive coordinator. “I want the best. He wants the best. We work well together to make the team the best we can. Its simple…. But don’t let him tell you he can play in the box like I can,” commented Thornson. The two jogged back to the practice field with Sweets yelling at the offense and Thornson getting his teammates into position.
“Those two, they are trouble. Neither one of them is the most elite athlete, but they absolutely cause problems for the offense. If you don’t know where those two are at, you’ll find out. Quick,” said one of the offensive coaches.
20) Ultimus Ad
Setting: The Ultimus. Its night, and the lights are shining while the fans go crazy. The camera pans into a quarterback, who is behind the center, ready to take the snap. The camera pans to the sweaty, intense faces of players. The scoreboard shows the score 24-20 and the time counting down.
"30..29..28.."
The camera pans over to a cornerback, his eyes focused on the WR in front of him and hands ready to battle, then pans behind him, showing "Sweets", #32 on the jersey. The camera quickly goes back to his face, sweat dripping, and he flashes a quick, knowing smile. The ball is snapped as the camera focuses on Sweets and the receiver, hand fighting and running down the field. The crowd noise silences as we hear the heaving breathing of the two running players. The wide receiver drops his hips, setting them to come back to the throw. Sweets breaks with the receiver, trying to step in front of the receiver. We see the football come spiraling out of the quarterback's hand towards the two. They are battling, pushing and pulling for position. Four hands go up as it goes silent. The football transforms a spinning pizza box as Sweets steps in for the game-sealing interception. He easily outpaces the trailing offensive players as he nears the goal line. Before scoring, he pulls out a slice of pizza, crossing the goal line as his teammates jump onto him, fighting for the pizza.
The camera pans to Sweets' face:
"Now THAT'S an interception" says Sweets as he continues eating. The camera pans out, showing the disappinted opposing team returning to their bench and winning coaches running onto the field with their arms full of pizza boxes as the "Pizza Boys" logo is shown on the screen.