(6) This season was a tough one for the Dallas Birddogs. Three losses in the last four games of the season meant that there was no playoffs coming to Dallas this year, and everyone in the organization was left wondering about what could have been. There is always next year though, and with a front office like Dallas has you can best believe they are going to do their best to have the team in the perfect position to hopefully lift the Ultimini next season.
The DSFL is a totally different animal than the NSFL, and when looking to the future, GMs always have to keep in mind that some players can be called up and others could be sent back down, so sometimes it really just comes down to the luck of the draw when planning for next season. Obviously, after missing out on the playoffs this year, Dallas has some room for improvement and will be making some much needed changes in the coming season. At the moment, on paper, the Birddogs seem like a strong team but there is a very high likelihood that they will be losing quite a few veterans and super-stars which include: "Monty" Jack at QB, Tyler Montain at DT, Kichwa Jones at RB, Colt Mendoza at CB and Mike Lee and Luca Scabbia both of which are WRs to the NSFL next season. Obviously, Dallas is hoping some of those players will return but if they do not, there are definitely some gaping holes on the offensive side of the ball that need to be filled.
Since Dallas does not have any extra draft capital at the moment they are going to have to get creative in order to fill the holes necessary if the team is going to challenge for the Ultimini next season. I believe QB should be the main priority in the coming draft as "Monty" looks destined for the NSFL and it was Dallas's inability to score a lot of points in their final few games of the season that ultimately cost them a playoff chance. Continuing with the theme of offense Dallas's next priority needs to be a RB with Kichwa also seeming to be a no-brainer for the NSFL. If Dallas can find good replacements at these positions, then hopefully their offense can begin to click next season and propel them into the playoffs as it was very much a weakness for them towards the end of last season. The defensive side of the ball seems to be a little bit stronger for Dallas with their roster showing a lot of depth in their secondary and linebacker positions, but the loss of Montain at DT is going to leave a gaping hole on the defensive line for the team. This is why I believe Dallas's final priority in the draft needs to to be rebuilding the defensive line that is currently riddled with in-actives.
If Dallas can add some play-makers on offense, as well as fill the holes on defense, then it is not far-fetched for them to make a run at the Ultimini next year; but there is no doubt that they will consistently be a competitive team for years to come in the DSFL. The possibility of losing up to six or seven players for the coming season who all play a crucial role on the team can be a seemingly overwhelming obstacle for some, but if anyone can handle this challenge, it's the Birddogs. Just last season the Birddogs had 11 picks taken in the first 3 rounds of the NSFL draft, and they were able to retool and put together an entirely active starting lineup, a feat that would be considered impressive by pretty much anyone in the league, so as the draft approaches this year I am sure Dallas is up for the challenge.
(8) I just am going to come right out and say that I have absolutely loved my time in the league so far. The community has been so friendly and welcoming and that is huge for me because I have never done a sim league before or anything forum based for that matter. I was definitely pretty clueless when I first started but thankfully Amidships, Kyrampac, Attopax, Steg, and even Sylphreni have all been incredibly helpful throughout this new experience. Of course I have known a few of those people prior to even joining the league but their willingness to help me at the beginning has made it possible for me to get as plugged in as I am right now.
It was really intimidating at first trying to figure out how to operate the forums and to make sure I was doing all the things that needed to be done; and I would not be lying if I said that without help I probably would not have stuck with it. But after Amidships took the time to show me how things worked, I was honestly hooked. I would encourage every team to find themselves a guy like Amidships and have them be a strong presence in their locker-room to help the new guys out. I truly believe that if most people can get through the learning curve they would be just as hooked on the league as I am now and not become inactive after only a month or two.
Another thing that I would encourage all rookies to do is to make sure that they pick the brains of the veterans and other guys who have been around for a long time now. Coming into the league I had no idea about a lot of the history and that can make some of the Point Tasks difficult to complete, which in turn can cause people to not complete them; not because they do not want to but just simply because they do not know what to say or how to even find the information they need to earn that TPE. That is where Steg and even Sylphreni have been helpful to me. Even though I have only talked with them a little bit, Steg was so helpful in explaining a lot of the history of the Birddogs to me and Sylph was really informative when it came to questions I had about the different opportunities in the league and ways I can take Maverick Bowie even farther.
Since I have not been drafted yet I cannot speak to what it feels like to be drafted but I can comment on how cool it has been to be scouted leading up to the DSFL Draft; though, I do have to acknowledge how painful it is having to wait weeks to figure out where your player is going to end up. My early experience with Maverick Bowie has been great and as a guy who had his heart set on being a QB, I have to say that I encourage everyone to be a bit more open to trying a position that maybe you would not have thought of before. There are so many ways a player can make an impact on the game, and it is really a good feeling to play at a position that is not really over-saturated which also allows your player to really feel needed on the team. As far as comments or suggestions for the league I think that just making sure people are checking in on the rookies and maybe even helping them learn how to navigate discord or the forums can be a huge plus and keep people involved. Overall though, I am excited to be apart of this league and community and I hope be here for a long time to come.
The DSFL is a totally different animal than the NSFL, and when looking to the future, GMs always have to keep in mind that some players can be called up and others could be sent back down, so sometimes it really just comes down to the luck of the draw when planning for next season. Obviously, after missing out on the playoffs this year, Dallas has some room for improvement and will be making some much needed changes in the coming season. At the moment, on paper, the Birddogs seem like a strong team but there is a very high likelihood that they will be losing quite a few veterans and super-stars which include: "Monty" Jack at QB, Tyler Montain at DT, Kichwa Jones at RB, Colt Mendoza at CB and Mike Lee and Luca Scabbia both of which are WRs to the NSFL next season. Obviously, Dallas is hoping some of those players will return but if they do not, there are definitely some gaping holes on the offensive side of the ball that need to be filled.
Since Dallas does not have any extra draft capital at the moment they are going to have to get creative in order to fill the holes necessary if the team is going to challenge for the Ultimini next season. I believe QB should be the main priority in the coming draft as "Monty" looks destined for the NSFL and it was Dallas's inability to score a lot of points in their final few games of the season that ultimately cost them a playoff chance. Continuing with the theme of offense Dallas's next priority needs to be a RB with Kichwa also seeming to be a no-brainer for the NSFL. If Dallas can find good replacements at these positions, then hopefully their offense can begin to click next season and propel them into the playoffs as it was very much a weakness for them towards the end of last season. The defensive side of the ball seems to be a little bit stronger for Dallas with their roster showing a lot of depth in their secondary and linebacker positions, but the loss of Montain at DT is going to leave a gaping hole on the defensive line for the team. This is why I believe Dallas's final priority in the draft needs to to be rebuilding the defensive line that is currently riddled with in-actives.
If Dallas can add some play-makers on offense, as well as fill the holes on defense, then it is not far-fetched for them to make a run at the Ultimini next year; but there is no doubt that they will consistently be a competitive team for years to come in the DSFL. The possibility of losing up to six or seven players for the coming season who all play a crucial role on the team can be a seemingly overwhelming obstacle for some, but if anyone can handle this challenge, it's the Birddogs. Just last season the Birddogs had 11 picks taken in the first 3 rounds of the NSFL draft, and they were able to retool and put together an entirely active starting lineup, a feat that would be considered impressive by pretty much anyone in the league, so as the draft approaches this year I am sure Dallas is up for the challenge.
(8) I just am going to come right out and say that I have absolutely loved my time in the league so far. The community has been so friendly and welcoming and that is huge for me because I have never done a sim league before or anything forum based for that matter. I was definitely pretty clueless when I first started but thankfully Amidships, Kyrampac, Attopax, Steg, and even Sylphreni have all been incredibly helpful throughout this new experience. Of course I have known a few of those people prior to even joining the league but their willingness to help me at the beginning has made it possible for me to get as plugged in as I am right now.
It was really intimidating at first trying to figure out how to operate the forums and to make sure I was doing all the things that needed to be done; and I would not be lying if I said that without help I probably would not have stuck with it. But after Amidships took the time to show me how things worked, I was honestly hooked. I would encourage every team to find themselves a guy like Amidships and have them be a strong presence in their locker-room to help the new guys out. I truly believe that if most people can get through the learning curve they would be just as hooked on the league as I am now and not become inactive after only a month or two.
Another thing that I would encourage all rookies to do is to make sure that they pick the brains of the veterans and other guys who have been around for a long time now. Coming into the league I had no idea about a lot of the history and that can make some of the Point Tasks difficult to complete, which in turn can cause people to not complete them; not because they do not want to but just simply because they do not know what to say or how to even find the information they need to earn that TPE. That is where Steg and even Sylphreni have been helpful to me. Even though I have only talked with them a little bit, Steg was so helpful in explaining a lot of the history of the Birddogs to me and Sylph was really informative when it came to questions I had about the different opportunities in the league and ways I can take Maverick Bowie even farther.
Since I have not been drafted yet I cannot speak to what it feels like to be drafted but I can comment on how cool it has been to be scouted leading up to the DSFL Draft; though, I do have to acknowledge how painful it is having to wait weeks to figure out where your player is going to end up. My early experience with Maverick Bowie has been great and as a guy who had his heart set on being a QB, I have to say that I encourage everyone to be a bit more open to trying a position that maybe you would not have thought of before. There are so many ways a player can make an impact on the game, and it is really a good feeling to play at a position that is not really over-saturated which also allows your player to really feel needed on the team. As far as comments or suggestions for the league I think that just making sure people are checking in on the rookies and maybe even helping them learn how to navigate discord or the forums can be a huge plus and keep people involved. Overall though, I am excited to be apart of this league and community and I hope be here for a long time to come.
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