(S25) - PT 1 - Opening Statements

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Why Jack Banks is the Most Underrated Defender in the League

Let's look back at the last three seasons for Jack Banks, linebacker for the New York Silverbacks.

Season 22 (final DSFL season): 117 tackles (9 tackles for loss), 3 forced fumbles (1 recovered), 9 sacks, 1 interception, 10 pass deflections, and 1 defensive touchdown. In 14 games.

Season 23: 96 tackles (2 for loss), 9 sacks, 13 pass deflections.

Season 24: 103 tackles (2 for loss), 1 forced fumble, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 13 pass deflections.

Banks averaged over 100 tackles, 6 sacks, and 12 pass deflections a year and was still left unprotected for the Season 25 Expansion Draft. The New York Silverbacks seized the opportunity to pick up a game changer and immediately snatched up Banks with the #1 pick in the Expansion Draft.

So far this season (through 4 games) Banks has accumulated the following numbers: 25 tackles, 3 sacks, and 5 pass deflections.

Banks is once again on pace for another great season. At this rate he'll post another 100 tackle season and bring down the quarterback numerous times. And, once again, Banks is showing his prowess for defending the pass by being on pace for 20 pass deflections. Although he has never won an award for Defensive Player of the Year he continues to play at a level unmatched by most players at his position.

You may not know Jack Banks' name, but you should.