After a disappointing rookie season, Kevin Cushing knew that if NSFL career was going to last beyond his rookie contract, he would need to be on the same page as his defensive linemen. The combination of Jason Spearhead, Luke Chunk and Bork Bjornsson, two of whom were rookies, resulted in the most-pancaked defensive line in the league. Cushing’s high-profile reputation worked against him, as offensive linemen targeted him first with second-level blocks. Now that the Wraiths have drafted Eidur Gustavvson and Ryan Fitzfatrick, Bork Bjornsson has had a year of experience, and the great Ricky Maddox switching to defensive end, the Wraiths finally had enough talent to be successful at stopping the run and occasionally pressure a quarterback. Of course, with three fourths of their defensive line being either new to the league or at least at the position, Cushing joined the four of them in Iceland, where they practiced with an Icelandic semi-pro football team that formed as a result of Bjornsson’s fame, launching football to more prestige. The five practiced different blitz schemes, gap coverage, and finished off with a giant buffet. By the end of the trip, not only had they all put on a few pounds, they were a lot more prepared to improve the NSFL-last run defense.
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