Like any ranking, trying to list the top 50 players in the NSFL falls under the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Any GM, analyst, and fan will have unique preferences and it would be almost impossible to find two people that agree on the same top 50. The player that most embodies that is Otters TE George Wright Jr.
At a glance, Wright is a bit of an enigma. He doesn't hold a candle to other receivers in yards or touchdowns, and of course can't produce the blocking stats of elite OLs. Wright makes his case by doing it all better than anyone in the league. He proved to be a solid third target as a receiver despite concerns about his speed, moving the chains while allowing Phelps and Westfield to make the big plays. His true highlights came in the form of 29 pancakes in the season, paving the way for the top rushing offense in the league. While most other TEs focus on being oversized WRs, Wright uses his awesome strength and stocky frame to play like a small OL with enough athleticism to haul in some catches.
Some may not find him flashy, but on any given play the Otters know they can count on Wright to make a difference, and that makes him a top player in their eyes.
At a glance, Wright is a bit of an enigma. He doesn't hold a candle to other receivers in yards or touchdowns, and of course can't produce the blocking stats of elite OLs. Wright makes his case by doing it all better than anyone in the league. He proved to be a solid third target as a receiver despite concerns about his speed, moving the chains while allowing Phelps and Westfield to make the big plays. His true highlights came in the form of 29 pancakes in the season, paving the way for the top rushing offense in the league. While most other TEs focus on being oversized WRs, Wright uses his awesome strength and stocky frame to play like a small OL with enough athleticism to haul in some catches.
Some may not find him flashy, but on any given play the Otters know they can count on Wright to make a difference, and that makes him a top player in their eyes.
