(S23) - PT1 - With a Little Help From My Friends

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The San Jose Sabercats surprised a lot of people when they barely missed the playoffs in S22, so you'd assume they'd be looking to continue on that success, right? Well that's where you'd be wrong. The Sabercats called up 6 rookies to fill holes in the roster, some of which replacing some important pieces. First of which being quarterback Monteray Jack and wide receiver Tychondrius Hood, who will be looking to replace the one-two punch of Dan Wright and Action Jackson, who left due to retirement and free agency respectfully, though Deondre Thomas-Fox should help Hood ease into the offense. Rookie Jamar Lackson is going to help ease the load for Rando Cardrissian and make an already good run game even better. The Sabercats also called up 3 players on the defensive side of the ball, first of which is defensive end Walter Chestnut III, who should be an instant starter and hopefully will be able to improve a pass rush that ranked 9th in sacks last season. Corner Matt Krause and safety Brendan Lanier were both called up to their biggest hole at safety. Though hopes are high in San Jose to make the playoffs, it'll be interesting how their young contributors will fare in their first year in the league.

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