Offense Comparison:
The Ultimus match up is set with the Arizona Outlaws taking on the Colorado Yeti. In this match up we will see two of the very best, yet opposite styles, of quarterbacks going head to head. On the Arizona side you have Vincent Draxel, gunslinger extraordinaire. Draxel had interesting season filled with a lot of ups and a lot of downs. He tossed a league high 20 touchdowns but at the same time threw 14 picks. On the opposite side for the Outlaws you have Logan Noble who couldn't be more opposite than Draxel. Noble likes to be efficient and limit risks. He racked up 15 touchdowns this season and limited his turnovers to eight interceptions. On that same token he had a QB rating of 77.2 which was 5 points higher than the gunslinger Draxel. Whether it is the gunslinger mentality or the limit risks attitude, they have led their respective team all the way up to the final game. Both of these guys lead their team with conflicting styles so who will come out on top? It might depend on the game plan but one thing is for sure that we will either see fireworks or a defensive battle. It will definitely be a fun and exciting match up to watch.
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Defense Comparison:
Sticking to the theme of comparing the two Ultimus teams we will take a look at Outlaw linebacker Brady Stropko and Yeti linebacker Jonathan Saint. Both of these guys put up big numbers and were all over the field on defense. Brady Stropko was a wrecking machine in the backfield this season totaling 11 tackles for loss to go along with 9 sacks. He wasn't just a guy who rushed the passer however, he also racked up 113 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and registered a safety. He is the Outlaw's most versatile linebacker and a major key to the game for them. Jonathan Saint on the other hand was an even bigger pass rushing threat this season. Not only did he rack up 101 tackles but 4 went for a loss and he registered an eye popping 14 sacks. His sack total was good for second in the entire league and he is a guy that can really cause a lot of trouble for Outlaw QB Vincent Draxel. Both of these guys get after the quarterback and live in the backfield but which one can affect the outcome of the game the most? Whichever one is able to force the most pressure may end up being the biggest key to an Ultimus Championship.
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Bottom Third
The San Jose Sabercats did not have the season they were hoping for after the inaugural draft had concluded. They looked like a strong team, possessing loads of potential talent on both sides of the ball. However the biggest downfall to the team may have been the quarterback position. The guy they hoped would be their franchise quarterback, Jameis Christ, did not pan out and they went out and acquired Ethan Hunt. Unfortunately Hunt did not work out much better and has since made it clear that he has no plans on re-signing with the Sabercats when his contract is up. The quarterback position wasn't the only thing that hurt them, they did not get great yards per carry output from the running game, and they coupled that with one of the worst offensive lines in the league. This put a lot of pressure on the defense to come with the fire each and every week and it ultimately proved to be too great of a burden. The Sabercats are going to have a rough time piecing together a competitive offense, after word that Vick Bowers Jr. will be testing free agency, and backup running back Demetrius Wiley retiring. It may take them a season or two to get back in contention but the tools are their for a turn around if they do the right things in the next couple of off seasons.
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Future Talent
The world of waiver claims, getting a player before he becomes a draftee, is a great thing sometimes. You can find yourself one of the best rental players that turn out to help you in your season but sometimes even become one of your biggest impact players. That can be said about Arizona Outlaws defensive end Blaster Blade. Since joining the NSFL and getting claimed by the Outlaws, Blade has gone on to work tirelessly to become one of the fiercest and most talented defensive ends in the entire league. Despite playing a rotation with two other supremely talented defensive ends, Blade has found his niche, and even contributed with a sack, 4 tackles, and another tackle for loss in the playoff victory over the Otters. The pressure he applied to Boss at various times throughout the game helped get Boss uncomfortable and get happy feet in the pocket. His 41.4% completion percentage and being sacked four times was certainly a testament to the kind of pressure Blade was able to apply in the game. He figures to play a big role in the Ultimus and is certainly setting himself up to be one of the best rookies in next season's rookie draft.
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Playoff Series MVP
The Arizona Outlaws made quick work of the Orange County Otters and it was in large part due to a dominate defensive performance. The team had many standout players on the afternoon, harassing Otters quarterback Mike Boss to the tune of 190 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 interceptions, and sacking him 4 times. You could pick any number of players from the Outlaw and you could make a good argument for series MVP but the clear winner in my eyes has to be line backer Jaylon Lee. Lee was a force on the field and was literally everywhere. He chased down a ball carrier for 9 tackles, brought down Boss for one sack, and also picked him off once that Lee returned for a touchdown. This touchdown would be the icing on the cake as it put the Otters completely out of contention for the rest of the game. He had a performance reminiscent of Von Miller in Super Bowl 50 and if he can bring that kind of performance to the Ultimus then the Yeti have a tough night ahead of them. It will be hard to replicate these numbers again but for this night, he was the clear MVP on the field, and he played perhaps the biggest part in setting the tone for this game.
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The Ultimus match up is set with the Arizona Outlaws taking on the Colorado Yeti. In this match up we will see two of the very best, yet opposite styles, of quarterbacks going head to head. On the Arizona side you have Vincent Draxel, gunslinger extraordinaire. Draxel had interesting season filled with a lot of ups and a lot of downs. He tossed a league high 20 touchdowns but at the same time threw 14 picks. On the opposite side for the Outlaws you have Logan Noble who couldn't be more opposite than Draxel. Noble likes to be efficient and limit risks. He racked up 15 touchdowns this season and limited his turnovers to eight interceptions. On that same token he had a QB rating of 77.2 which was 5 points higher than the gunslinger Draxel. Whether it is the gunslinger mentality or the limit risks attitude, they have led their respective team all the way up to the final game. Both of these guys lead their team with conflicting styles so who will come out on top? It might depend on the game plan but one thing is for sure that we will either see fireworks or a defensive battle. It will definitely be a fun and exciting match up to watch.
213 words
Defense Comparison:
Sticking to the theme of comparing the two Ultimus teams we will take a look at Outlaw linebacker Brady Stropko and Yeti linebacker Jonathan Saint. Both of these guys put up big numbers and were all over the field on defense. Brady Stropko was a wrecking machine in the backfield this season totaling 11 tackles for loss to go along with 9 sacks. He wasn't just a guy who rushed the passer however, he also racked up 113 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and registered a safety. He is the Outlaw's most versatile linebacker and a major key to the game for them. Jonathan Saint on the other hand was an even bigger pass rushing threat this season. Not only did he rack up 101 tackles but 4 went for a loss and he registered an eye popping 14 sacks. His sack total was good for second in the entire league and he is a guy that can really cause a lot of trouble for Outlaw QB Vincent Draxel. Both of these guys get after the quarterback and live in the backfield but which one can affect the outcome of the game the most? Whichever one is able to force the most pressure may end up being the biggest key to an Ultimus Championship.
213 words
Bottom Third
The San Jose Sabercats did not have the season they were hoping for after the inaugural draft had concluded. They looked like a strong team, possessing loads of potential talent on both sides of the ball. However the biggest downfall to the team may have been the quarterback position. The guy they hoped would be their franchise quarterback, Jameis Christ, did not pan out and they went out and acquired Ethan Hunt. Unfortunately Hunt did not work out much better and has since made it clear that he has no plans on re-signing with the Sabercats when his contract is up. The quarterback position wasn't the only thing that hurt them, they did not get great yards per carry output from the running game, and they coupled that with one of the worst offensive lines in the league. This put a lot of pressure on the defense to come with the fire each and every week and it ultimately proved to be too great of a burden. The Sabercats are going to have a rough time piecing together a competitive offense, after word that Vick Bowers Jr. will be testing free agency, and backup running back Demetrius Wiley retiring. It may take them a season or two to get back in contention but the tools are their for a turn around if they do the right things in the next couple of off seasons.
234 words
Future Talent
The world of waiver claims, getting a player before he becomes a draftee, is a great thing sometimes. You can find yourself one of the best rental players that turn out to help you in your season but sometimes even become one of your biggest impact players. That can be said about Arizona Outlaws defensive end Blaster Blade. Since joining the NSFL and getting claimed by the Outlaws, Blade has gone on to work tirelessly to become one of the fiercest and most talented defensive ends in the entire league. Despite playing a rotation with two other supremely talented defensive ends, Blade has found his niche, and even contributed with a sack, 4 tackles, and another tackle for loss in the playoff victory over the Otters. The pressure he applied to Boss at various times throughout the game helped get Boss uncomfortable and get happy feet in the pocket. His 41.4% completion percentage and being sacked four times was certainly a testament to the kind of pressure Blade was able to apply in the game. He figures to play a big role in the Ultimus and is certainly setting himself up to be one of the best rookies in next season's rookie draft.
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Playoff Series MVP
The Arizona Outlaws made quick work of the Orange County Otters and it was in large part due to a dominate defensive performance. The team had many standout players on the afternoon, harassing Otters quarterback Mike Boss to the tune of 190 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 interceptions, and sacking him 4 times. You could pick any number of players from the Outlaw and you could make a good argument for series MVP but the clear winner in my eyes has to be line backer Jaylon Lee. Lee was a force on the field and was literally everywhere. He chased down a ball carrier for 9 tackles, brought down Boss for one sack, and also picked him off once that Lee returned for a touchdown. This touchdown would be the icing on the cake as it put the Otters completely out of contention for the rest of the game. He had a performance reminiscent of Von Miller in Super Bowl 50 and if he can bring that kind of performance to the Ultimus then the Yeti have a tough night ahead of them. It will be hard to replicate these numbers again but for this night, he was the clear MVP on the field, and he played perhaps the biggest part in setting the tone for this game.
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