(S24) - PT 4 - Trial by Fire

[dahayn]

The hardest thing about the transition from the Developmental Sim Football League and the International Sim Football League for Leeroy Jenkins was that once again he had to accept the fact that other people were going to be starting in front of him. He finished his career in Myrtle Beach as a first string pro bowl wide receiver. In his new home in Colorado, he is currently flip-flopping between the second and third wide receiver so his oppertunities have been reduced. His yards are definitely down but he has a good chance to match or even improve his single season touchdown record. Moving up and down on the depth chart is always challenging. As a player moves up the depth chart, they have to continue to work harder than everyone else to not only retain where they are but to keep that forward momentum going. That hard work is usually rewarded with increased opportunities for success. In a way, I suppose the movement from the developmental league to the international league is another version of reward for those who continue to hone their craft as a professional athlete. Those who make it to the "bigs" play in front of larger crowds and have the chance to make more money if the become elite. Hopefully Leeroy will be able to once again enjoy that success someday!