Tier 2 - Option 6
The Yellowknife Wraiths are built as well as a team can be built, from top to bottom. They have playmakers in every phase of the game. It comes as a shock to absolutely no one that they secured another Home-Field advantage for this year’s playoffs. This is a surface-level breakdown of why the Wraith’s are going to make another run at the Ultimus this year. Let’s start with the Defense.
Defensive Line
Nero Alexander
James Cho
Patrik Money
Giannis Kroustis
This group is monstrous, too say the least. They were 3rd in the league with a massive 51 combined sacks. Kroustis and Nero bring their vast experience to this foursome, the latter of which is one of the highest TPE-earning players in the league’s history. These veterans mix perfectly with the youth of the S22 combo, creating one of the most-feared D-Lines in the ISFL today.
Linebackers
Maurice Virtanen
Douglas Quaid
This duo is incredible. As a Linebacker myself, I have no choice to be envious of their production and ability. Virtanen has been one of the best LBs in the game for the better part of a decade, and the only reason his production “slowed” this year, is because Quaid absolutely burst onto the scene. He was everywhere! He racked up 13 sacks and 15 Pds; ridiculous totals for an LB. These two will be a potent combo that will anchor the Wraiths for the foreseeable future, and as far as S23, lead them to another championship run.
DBs
Mervin Leonard
Johnny Snuggles
Johnny Hellzapoppin
Chase Jensen
Magnus Valdyr
This secondary did not pick the ball off much this year, but that is not at all indicative of their talent. They were 4 PDs away from the top group in the league, and were incredibly active tacklers. It is a disservice to say that this is the weakest group on the team statistically, but it is technically the truth. That is not an indictment of their abilities. Rather, it speaks more to the overall wealth of quality on the rest of the team.
Kicker/Punter
Dougie Smalls
One of the youngest kickers in the league, Smalls is also one of the best. He only missed 2 Field Goals this year, (1 over 40 yards and 1 over 50) and 1 Extra Point from 39 attempts. If you ask for any more than that, you’re literally demanding perfection. This cat was drafted in S21, so the Wraiths get to sit on this incredible kicking machine for many years to come. His leg is true and his stats are big.
Offense:
Wide Receivers
Bender B. Rodriguez
Action Jackson
Nate Swift
Mike Lee
Willie B. Hardagain
This larger-than-normal receiving corps is a bit top-heavy, but absolutely loaded with talent. Bender and Action combined for almost 2000 yards and 13 TDs; an impressive duo for sure. But, you couldn’t just mark them with your best DBs, because the veteran Swift and youngsters Lee and Hardagain could come through and rack up underneath. This group was the perfect mix of youth, experience, speed and hands to help their grizzled Quarterback stay productive in his twilight seasons.
Quarterback
Cooter Bigsby
Legend. Not only as a player, but as one of the most infamous users in the league today. In an era moving more and more toward the mobile QB, Cooter remains one of the top passers in the league. He has been top 5 in passing yards almost every year he’s played, including multiple passing titles and 4000+ yard seasons. In what may be his final year, Cooter is still standing in the pocket and slingin’ it to his sizeable WR group with solid accuracy and volume. He may not have the zip on the ball he once had, but thanks to the next and final group, he doesn’t have to rely on his arm nearly as much.
Running Backs
Mathias Hanyadi
Acura Skyline
These are the crown jewels. 3,134 combined yards from scrimmage. 24 total touchdowns. Hanyadi was drafted in S18 and Skyline in S22. This is the backfield everyone fears, and almost every team wishes they had. Hanyadi has had multiple seasons where he sniffed the MVP trophy and has played in a number of Ultimus games, all resulting in disappointments. But, the addition of Skyline seems to have driven him to new heights, and renewed his (slightly) waning passion. These two will be a nightmare to play against for at least 4 more seasons, and very well may capture the Ultimus once or twice before it’s all said and done.
Tier 2 - Option 8
San Jose has built an incredibly solid roster, with remarkable youth across the board. With Tyron Brackenridge officially taking his option, he will test Free Agency this offseason. If he were to leave (please don’t), SJS would have 0 active players in regression. CK and Rad have done an incredible job building this team, and the fruits of their labor are coming to bare within the next couple seasons. There are some areas of concern, but with this GM tandem at the helm, you should always assume they have a plan.
Our offense is poised to absolutely break out. Monty has his rookie year out of the way and is ready to blow up secondaries in S24. Lackson showed you his quality in his rookie campaign by racking up over 1200 yards and & TDs. Rando continued to be the “Crash” to what used to be Tyrucker’s “Dash,” adding another 700 yards on the ground. He even showed off in the receiving game this year with over 400 yards! Veteran Receiver DTF is down to fuck your secondary up. He’s also been mentoring young stud Ty Hood, who’s going to have 1000+ yards next season. I GUARANTEE he catches 3+ TDs. And speaking of ballers, did y’all know Leon McDavid led all TEs with 41 pancakes this year? I bet you didn’t. That’s a blocking machine. He also found the endzone 3 times, and will certainly improve that mark with Monty gaining more comfort with the playbook. This offseason is going to allow this incredible young offense to mesh even further and gain that sweeeeeet TPE. You’ve been warned.
Wait a minute. Did I forget to tell you about our front seven? Let me tell you about our front seven. Water Chestnut III; it’s not Walter. He will sack your Quarterback, and wrap your RB up in the backfield like a muscley octopus. Otis Allen is the definition of an unsung hero on this defense and in the league. Homeboy is an absolute boss, who earn’s TPE like it’s his literal job. He’s the second highest TPE DT in the league, and he was drafted in S21! We would have a miserable time generating pressure if he wasn’t around. Speaking of generating pressure, George Fisher absolutely busted ass this year, grabbing 11 sacks! He also added 16 PDs in coverage, proving he has huge value all over the field. Fisher flew under a lot of radars in the S22 draft, but CK’s huge brain saw the potential. Brackenridge has been a force in the league since he was drafted in S17, and while he’ll tell you he wasn’t that great this year, he’s doing himself a disservice. His totals may have been lower than usual this year, but that’s due in part to how well Fisher played. Bass is a good player, and Russ tries his best to be a fun and positive user in the LR. I’m not a self horn tooter.
Now then, let’s talk about DBs. First off, don’t talk shit about Sweets. Poor guy is working his ass off irl during this COVID pandemic. It could’ve happened to anyone. If he ever reads this, I hope he knows we all wish him the best. PickSix is a beast. Say it with your chest haters. He’s well on his way to hitting 1000 TPE and he’s another S21 draftee. He’s driven to become the best CB in the league, and I know he’ll make it a reality. Harris is another baller in the secondary that plays a multitude of positions for us. He dropped a fat update before the end of the season and will drop another before S24 starts. He’s one of four S22 DBs in the squad, so wrap your head around that. Krause is a criminally underrated player and user in the league as a whole. This season he showed flashes of his ability, and with another offseason under his belt, dude is going to show his real ability in S24. Lanier is another player with big potential to be great. He’s had a bit of a slower start, but with the right influences, he’ll get back on the TPE train. CHOO CHOO!!!
DID YOU THINK I WAS GUNNA FORGET ABOUT OUR KICKER??? THE GREAT SCOT?! THE SCOTTISH CYBORG?1 THINK AGAIN! MATTY IS RIDICULOUS. HE’S MISSED 2 KICKS TOTAL IN AS MANY SEASONS. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW AMAZING THAT IS? PLUS, HE’S A DOPE SIM-TESTER, WHO ISN’T AFRAID TO TRY SOME OUT THERE STRATS TO GET US THAT EDGE. HE’S GOING TO WIN KOTY IN THE NEXT 3 SEASONS AND THAT’S A FACT.
Is there a weakness on this team? Nope. Flawless. Winners everywhere. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.
The Yellowknife Wraiths are built as well as a team can be built, from top to bottom. They have playmakers in every phase of the game. It comes as a shock to absolutely no one that they secured another Home-Field advantage for this year’s playoffs. This is a surface-level breakdown of why the Wraith’s are going to make another run at the Ultimus this year. Let’s start with the Defense.
Defensive Line
Nero Alexander
James Cho
Patrik Money
Giannis Kroustis
This group is monstrous, too say the least. They were 3rd in the league with a massive 51 combined sacks. Kroustis and Nero bring their vast experience to this foursome, the latter of which is one of the highest TPE-earning players in the league’s history. These veterans mix perfectly with the youth of the S22 combo, creating one of the most-feared D-Lines in the ISFL today.
Linebackers
Maurice Virtanen
Douglas Quaid
This duo is incredible. As a Linebacker myself, I have no choice to be envious of their production and ability. Virtanen has been one of the best LBs in the game for the better part of a decade, and the only reason his production “slowed” this year, is because Quaid absolutely burst onto the scene. He was everywhere! He racked up 13 sacks and 15 Pds; ridiculous totals for an LB. These two will be a potent combo that will anchor the Wraiths for the foreseeable future, and as far as S23, lead them to another championship run.
DBs
Mervin Leonard
Johnny Snuggles
Johnny Hellzapoppin
Chase Jensen
Magnus Valdyr
This secondary did not pick the ball off much this year, but that is not at all indicative of their talent. They were 4 PDs away from the top group in the league, and were incredibly active tacklers. It is a disservice to say that this is the weakest group on the team statistically, but it is technically the truth. That is not an indictment of their abilities. Rather, it speaks more to the overall wealth of quality on the rest of the team.
Kicker/Punter
Dougie Smalls
One of the youngest kickers in the league, Smalls is also one of the best. He only missed 2 Field Goals this year, (1 over 40 yards and 1 over 50) and 1 Extra Point from 39 attempts. If you ask for any more than that, you’re literally demanding perfection. This cat was drafted in S21, so the Wraiths get to sit on this incredible kicking machine for many years to come. His leg is true and his stats are big.
Offense:
Wide Receivers
Bender B. Rodriguez
Action Jackson
Nate Swift
Mike Lee
Willie B. Hardagain
This larger-than-normal receiving corps is a bit top-heavy, but absolutely loaded with talent. Bender and Action combined for almost 2000 yards and 13 TDs; an impressive duo for sure. But, you couldn’t just mark them with your best DBs, because the veteran Swift and youngsters Lee and Hardagain could come through and rack up underneath. This group was the perfect mix of youth, experience, speed and hands to help their grizzled Quarterback stay productive in his twilight seasons.
Quarterback
Cooter Bigsby
Legend. Not only as a player, but as one of the most infamous users in the league today. In an era moving more and more toward the mobile QB, Cooter remains one of the top passers in the league. He has been top 5 in passing yards almost every year he’s played, including multiple passing titles and 4000+ yard seasons. In what may be his final year, Cooter is still standing in the pocket and slingin’ it to his sizeable WR group with solid accuracy and volume. He may not have the zip on the ball he once had, but thanks to the next and final group, he doesn’t have to rely on his arm nearly as much.
Running Backs
Mathias Hanyadi
Acura Skyline
These are the crown jewels. 3,134 combined yards from scrimmage. 24 total touchdowns. Hanyadi was drafted in S18 and Skyline in S22. This is the backfield everyone fears, and almost every team wishes they had. Hanyadi has had multiple seasons where he sniffed the MVP trophy and has played in a number of Ultimus games, all resulting in disappointments. But, the addition of Skyline seems to have driven him to new heights, and renewed his (slightly) waning passion. These two will be a nightmare to play against for at least 4 more seasons, and very well may capture the Ultimus once or twice before it’s all said and done.
Tier 2 - Option 8
San Jose has built an incredibly solid roster, with remarkable youth across the board. With Tyron Brackenridge officially taking his option, he will test Free Agency this offseason. If he were to leave (please don’t), SJS would have 0 active players in regression. CK and Rad have done an incredible job building this team, and the fruits of their labor are coming to bare within the next couple seasons. There are some areas of concern, but with this GM tandem at the helm, you should always assume they have a plan.
Our offense is poised to absolutely break out. Monty has his rookie year out of the way and is ready to blow up secondaries in S24. Lackson showed you his quality in his rookie campaign by racking up over 1200 yards and & TDs. Rando continued to be the “Crash” to what used to be Tyrucker’s “Dash,” adding another 700 yards on the ground. He even showed off in the receiving game this year with over 400 yards! Veteran Receiver DTF is down to fuck your secondary up. He’s also been mentoring young stud Ty Hood, who’s going to have 1000+ yards next season. I GUARANTEE he catches 3+ TDs. And speaking of ballers, did y’all know Leon McDavid led all TEs with 41 pancakes this year? I bet you didn’t. That’s a blocking machine. He also found the endzone 3 times, and will certainly improve that mark with Monty gaining more comfort with the playbook. This offseason is going to allow this incredible young offense to mesh even further and gain that sweeeeeet TPE. You’ve been warned.
Wait a minute. Did I forget to tell you about our front seven? Let me tell you about our front seven. Water Chestnut III; it’s not Walter. He will sack your Quarterback, and wrap your RB up in the backfield like a muscley octopus. Otis Allen is the definition of an unsung hero on this defense and in the league. Homeboy is an absolute boss, who earn’s TPE like it’s his literal job. He’s the second highest TPE DT in the league, and he was drafted in S21! We would have a miserable time generating pressure if he wasn’t around. Speaking of generating pressure, George Fisher absolutely busted ass this year, grabbing 11 sacks! He also added 16 PDs in coverage, proving he has huge value all over the field. Fisher flew under a lot of radars in the S22 draft, but CK’s huge brain saw the potential. Brackenridge has been a force in the league since he was drafted in S17, and while he’ll tell you he wasn’t that great this year, he’s doing himself a disservice. His totals may have been lower than usual this year, but that’s due in part to how well Fisher played. Bass is a good player, and Russ tries his best to be a fun and positive user in the LR. I’m not a self horn tooter.
Now then, let’s talk about DBs. First off, don’t talk shit about Sweets. Poor guy is working his ass off irl during this COVID pandemic. It could’ve happened to anyone. If he ever reads this, I hope he knows we all wish him the best. PickSix is a beast. Say it with your chest haters. He’s well on his way to hitting 1000 TPE and he’s another S21 draftee. He’s driven to become the best CB in the league, and I know he’ll make it a reality. Harris is another baller in the secondary that plays a multitude of positions for us. He dropped a fat update before the end of the season and will drop another before S24 starts. He’s one of four S22 DBs in the squad, so wrap your head around that. Krause is a criminally underrated player and user in the league as a whole. This season he showed flashes of his ability, and with another offseason under his belt, dude is going to show his real ability in S24. Lanier is another player with big potential to be great. He’s had a bit of a slower start, but with the right influences, he’ll get back on the TPE train. CHOO CHOO!!!
DID YOU THINK I WAS GUNNA FORGET ABOUT OUR KICKER??? THE GREAT SCOT?! THE SCOTTISH CYBORG?1 THINK AGAIN! MATTY IS RIDICULOUS. HE’S MISSED 2 KICKS TOTAL IN AS MANY SEASONS. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW AMAZING THAT IS? PLUS, HE’S A DOPE SIM-TESTER, WHO ISN’T AFRAID TO TRY SOME OUT THERE STRATS TO GET US THAT EDGE. HE’S GOING TO WIN KOTY IN THE NEXT 3 SEASONS AND THAT’S A FACT.
Is there a weakness on this team? Nope. Flawless. Winners everywhere. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.
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