(S2) - PT #5 - Most Improved

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The most improved player of season two is Erasmo Broadway, a linebacker for the Baltimore Hawks. Last year Broadway was swapped between defensive end, strong side linebacker, and weak side linebacker. The uncertainty of where he was going to play week to week no doubt damaged his confidence and in turn hurt his production. This season has brought much more stability. Now every week Broadway knows he will be playing the same position. As a weak side linebacker he is able to maximize his athleticism and intelligence in the three most important aspects of the position: pass coverage demonstrated by his ten pass deflections and two interceptions, pass rushing proved by eleven sacks, and run support with his 105 total tackles and six tackles for loss. Going into the season the Hawks wanted him to stop thinking so much and just fly around and make plays. It is safe to say he has done just that. He is a lock for the pro bowl and will be a candidate for linebacker of the year. Many players have been responsible for the vast improvement in Baltimore's improved play in season two, Broadway is arguably the tip of the spear on the defensive end. (202)