08-26-2017, 06:03 PM
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Now that the 2nd season of the NSFL has come to an end it is time to start looking to the future. For people like me, someone who is not in the playoffs, that means looking into the possible pro bowl rosters for this season. Now that I have all the time in the world to write these meaningless articles where I horribly predict everything, it’s time for me to horribly predict the pro bowl teams for this season. Some picks will be easy, some will be controversial, but at the end of the day it will likely be horribly inaccurate. I’ll be using last year’s roster spots as a basis, and the final roster will have the same number of players. If I feel like 1 player undoubtedly deserves the spot however, I will find a spot to include that person, even if it means 1 less roster spot for a different position. Last year’s spots were as follows. There were 2 QBs, 3 RBs, 2 TEs, 5 OLs, 4 WRs, 6 DBs, 4 LBs, 2 DEs, 2 DTs, 1 K, and 1 P. It’s also incredibly likely that the kicker and punter are the same person, so that would free up a spot for another deserving player as well. In total, there are 32 available roster spots per team.
First, I will determine the NSFC Pro Bowl Team.
Offense
QBs
Chris Orosz, Wraiths. The obvious choice at QB, this man was the best QB this season and will likely be QB of the year. He had 332 completions out of 552 attempts, totaling for 3657 yards, 21 TDs, and 17 interceptions. He had the best QBR of the year, at 84.1, and the best completion percentage of the year, at 63.6. This is a no brainer of a pick, as no NSFC QB comes close to him in stats, and so he is the first obvious pick of the pro bowl roster.
Jameis Christ, Liberty. Now this pick is a bit more controversial, and I’m sure will be questioned extensively. With talks of the Liberty ready to replace him, and the lack of confidence the rest of the team has in him, you’d figure he would not be anywhere near this list. It was a hard decision, as Scrub Kyubee does have a case to be made, but in the end, it came down to the TD-Int ratio. Christ completed 298 passes out of 546 attempts, for a total of 3269 yards, 13 TDs, and 10 interceptions. He had a 72.8 QBR, and 54.6 completion percentage. These stats don’t seem like a pro bowler, which I will agree with, but Kyubee completed 2 less passes, and overall had a qbr of only 1 point higher. His TD-Int ratio was 14-15, and that is why Christ gets the nod. His ability to protect the ball and not make bad decisions that could cost the team land him a roster spot, as he had the least interceptions of all QBs this season.
RBs
Darlane Farlane, Hawks. This is another no brainer, the rookie is the rushing leader, and deserves a spot in the pro bowl. His stat line of 376 attempts, 1267 yards, and 5 TDs is enough to put him in the pro bowl, along with his 3.4 average. Farlane was also of some use in the passing game, amassing 16 catches for 122 yards on the season. The average is a bit worrying, as it may show that his high volume of carries paired with a good running team is what caused him to be the top RB, but he is the top RB in the league right now, and as such lands a pro bowl spot.
Bubba Nuck, Wraiths. Nuck beats out Tweed, who was a good RB, but lacked in other areas where Nuck was clearly better. Nuck’s stat line of 290 attempts, 1041 yards, and 5 tds, along with a receiving stat line of 25 receptions, 118 yards, and 3 TDs gets him into the pro bowl over Tweed. Nuck’s all-around stats are better, and Tweed, with only 1 more rushing TD and 14 more yards, cannot compete with Nuck’s ability to perform in all aspects of the offense. He is a reliable dual threat who can help the offense in any way, and he gets rewarded for it here with a pro bowl nod.
Omar Wright, Liberty. Another multi-faceted threat gets the nod over Tweed, who suffers from being a one trick pony compared to Nuck and Wright who were able to help in more ways than one. Wright’s stat line of 264 attempts, 916 yards, and 9 TDs along with 21 receptions for 147 yards and 2 TDs. He was also a part of the special teams, and returned 1 punt for a TD. Wright amassed 12 total TDs, an astronomical number that seems to be the best in the league. He was a threat in every sense of the word, and made defenses, and special teams, pay if they were caught off guard.
TEs
Ricky Maddox, Wraiths. The top TE stays on top another season, only 1 other TE (besides Gibson, who was famously removed when he was using steroids not approved by the NSFL) is close to him, and even then, Maddox is still the clear top TE. Maddox provides a stat line of 83 receptions, 603 yards and 2 TDs. He leads in yards and is 2nd in receptions among TEs. Along with his whopping 33 pancakes, and 0 sacks allowed as part of the protection unit, it’s clear why he is the top TE.
Paul DiMirio, Liberty. A tale of two halves, in the first half of the season he was looking like one of the biggest busts of the S2 draft, at the end of the season he is a favorite to make the pro bowl. He burst onto the scene in the second half of the season, and with a stat line of 76 receptions, 601 yards and 2 TDs, along with 16 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed he is pro bowl caliber. The sacks are a bit of a worrying number, as he was part of a line that was not kind to his QB, but as I said he had a troubling first half of the season that could have been his downfall, but instead he turned around and had a pro bowl caliber season as one of the better TEs.
WRs
Fox North, Liberty. The first of three easy choices for the NSFC WR group. With 73 receptions, 1302 yards, 4 tds and 17.1 average yards per catch, it’s not hard to see why the standout rookie is already part of the elite WR group. He had the best average YPC of all qualifying WRs, and was able to make opposing CBs pay if they did not pay attention to him. He constantly got behind the defense and was a big play machine for the Liberty team that needed everything it could get from its offensive playmakers.
Josh Garden, Wraiths. The man who many would say is the best WR in the league is next, and there’s a good reason behind it. He boasts a stat line of 73 receptions, 1220 yards, 8 TDs, and an average of 16.7 yards per catch. Like Fox he is another big play threat that can easily outrun the defense. Garden is a nightmare to defend, as his ability to be an end-zone threat, along, with his big playmaking ability, makes him the most complete WR in the league.
Kendrick Hendrix, Yeti. The last of the 3 big name WRs, Hendrix was the top target in Colorado on track to a pro bowl season. His stat line of 72 receptions, 1198 yards and 9 TDs, with an average of 16.6 yards per catch, he is much like Garden. An all-around threat who is a reliable target, his fantastic season, in which he was the WR leader for TDs, propels him to a pro bowl selection and close to the top of the WR standings.
Cooper Christmas, Hawks. Christmas is the final WR to round out the outstanding NSFC group. He had a breakout season this year and earned a pro bowl spot on his way to becoming one of the better WRs in the league. He accumulated 67 receptions, 1073 yards, and 5 TDs. A nice season for the breakout WR, he became Baltimore’s number 1 target and quickly proved his worth to the team.
Note: I know some people will ask why Bailey Cook wasn’t on the list, this is due to him moving conferences during the season. Had he stayed in the other conference for the whole season, but still was traded he would have made the list.
OLs
Matt Akselsen, Wraiths. Arguably the best OL in the NSFC, Akselsen is the easy first choice to anchor the pro bowl team’s offensive line. He amassed 72 pancakes and only allowed 2 sacks. There is no one else even close in pancakes in the NSFC, and his low number of sacks allowed shows how he is one of the best lineman in the league.
Jogn Floggity, Wraiths. The second Wraiths OL to make the pro bowl, he wasn’t as good as his partner in crime Akselsen, but with a line of 55 pancakes and 3 sacks allowed, it would be hard to keep him off the list. He had a great season that will likely go unrecognized by some due to Akselsen’s season.
Micah Hendrix, Liberty. The lone bright spot on a horrible Liberty line, he was able to anchor their line as much as possible but couldn’t do too much to help as other members were allowing 17 sacks. His stat line of 54 pancakes and 6 sacks allowed is a good number, although the sacks allowed are a bit discouraging. I would assume it was due to not being able to trust the rest of the line, and constantly needing to help others while still blocking his guy.
Dieter Kock, Hawks. The rookie guard is the first guard on the list, as the other 3 OLs are tackles. He had a great season inside for the Hawks, even if like Hendrix his sack numbers are a bit concerning. He brings a line of 53 pancakes and 5 sacks allowed to the team. The rookie guard had a wonderful first season, but still has room for improvement as the sacks allowed are a concerning number, much like fellow rookie Hendrix.
Matt James, Wraiths. This was a hard one to determine, as he and Brokk Lee had almost the same numbers. Matt James however is a guard, and allowed 2 less sacks than Lee, which gets him the pro bowl nod. His line of 43 pancakes and 2 sacks allowed is a good line, and while he may not be overwhelming with pancakes, he is protecting his QB well. How much of this is due to the other 2 OL from the Wraiths in this list? I couldn’t tell you, but I can tell you that his stats are what gets him the spot, and that is what matters.
Defense
DBs
Lincoln Jefferson, Liberty. Jefferson is part of a great secondary in Philly, and was the leader in interceptions for the season. With 86 tackles, 3 sacks, 7 interceptions, 9 PDs, and 1 TD, he is an extremely deserving member of the pro bowl roster. His ability to switch positions and not have any problems adjusting was extremely helpful for a young Liberty team that needed veteran presence wherever that presence could be found.
Tyler Oles, Liberty. Another part of the fantastic Liberty secondary, Oles went from a slow start to a fast finish, and could possibly be the defensive rookie of the year. Oles amassed 63 tackles, 6 interceptions and 12 PDs, and was possibly the best CB in the draft this past season. Oles took a little bit to adjust, as he went the first few games without any real stats, only tackles.
Antoine Delacour, Hawks. His first season was pretty underwhelming for an underwhelming secondary, but he stepped up this season and deserves to be in the pro bowl. He brings a stat line of 65 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 13 PDs, and 2 TDs. He was a playmaker for a secondary that needed one after last season, and is one of the better CBs in the league now.
Dermot Lavelle, Wraiths. Another CB from the fantastic rookie class, the first overall pick is a bright spot in what was an otherwise underwhelming Wraiths defense. Lavelle amassed 58 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 15 PDs during the season. Lavelle has cemented himself as one of the top CBs in the league, and has proven why he was a number 1 overall pick.
Marcus Kane, Wraiths. Going to be honest here, his stats aren’t all that inspiring but he is the best Strong Safety looking at stats. He is more of a pass rushing DB than anything, and with 51 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 4 PDs, he earns his spot by being in a lackluster position and being a good pass rusher. His pass defense numbers aren’t all that inspiring, but a good blitzing safety is useful for teams.
Darnell Turner, Hawks. Another of the first 3 CBs to go in the draft, and another part of a stellar class. He was the leader in PDs for the NSFC, and earns his spot through PDs, not interceptions like others on the team. He has 47 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 16 PDs, which are enough to send him to the pro bowl in the final DB spot.
LBs
Johnathon Saint, Yeti. One of the best LBs in the league gets his spot pretty easily as he cements himself as the top LB in the NSFC. Amassing 121 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 12 sacks, and 6 PDs. He was a dominant LB for the Yeti, and helped the team in every part of the defense that he could.
Luke Tiernan, Yeti. Feels like I was just talking about a Yeti LB, but now we’re back again with the other fantastic LB for the Yeti. While he didn’t do as well as Saint, he still had a great season for the Yeti, and is the 2nd best LB in the NSFC, only behind Saint. His stat line of 119 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 6 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 PDs shows that the Yeti had 2 extremely reliable LBs on their team, which will provide the same benefit to the pro bowl team.
Stephen Harrison, Hawks. The LB for the Hawks had a fantastic season for the team, and helped sure up what was an otherwise bad defense the season prior. His stat line includes 116 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 7 PDs. He had a great season and helped lead the Hawks to new heights after a season where they looked miserable and seemed to be the bottom of the barrel.
Erasmo Broadway, Hawks. Talk about a breakout year, the LB who looked pretty bad in his first season rose to new heights this season and proved all the doubters wrong who thought he was heading to a career of mediocrity. His stat line of 115 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 12 sacks, 3 interceptions, 13 PDs, and 1 safety is an incredible jump after a season where he was nothing more than the disappointing 3rd LB for the Hawks, and shows how deserving he is after working to prove everyone wrong.
DEs
Fuego Wozy, Yeti. Wozy had a great season for the Yeti, and was a dominant rusher for the Yeti. His stat line of 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 12 sacks earns him a pro bowl spot as he was an all-around nightmare for opposing teams. His ability to penetrate the line and stop runs before they get started, along with his pass rushing ability, show why he is a core part of a great Yeti defense.
Bork Bjornsson, Wraiths. The rookie DE earns the 2nd DE spot with an outstanding rookie season that puts him in talks for the DROY award. His statline of 52 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 8 sacks allows him to edge out other DEs for the spot, such as Kurt Hedrix for the Hawks. Why he may not have the sacks that Hendrick’s has, he provides some other stats and was an all-around better player to me at least.
DTs
Bert Metas, Hawks. He’s the best DT in an otherwise underwhelming position for the NSFC. There really isn’t much here for DTs, so it’s more like a default pro bowl nod, but it is still a pro bowl spot. He brings along some stats that include 33 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. The sack number is good but other than that there really isn’t much that stands out from the crowd.
Kurt Hendrix, Hawks. In lieu of a 2nd DT I’m pulling a 3rd DE in. I can’t emphasize it enough that there are no other worthy DT candidates in the NSFC, and Hendrix is an extremely deserving candidate that finds his way in. His stat line of 42 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 13 sacks earns him a spot where the DT group is extremely underwhelming for the NSFC.
K
Archibald Booter, Wraiths. Booter was the kicker of the year in my mind, he has the best FG% and only really had trouble with extra points for some reason. I don’t understand the 3 missed extra points, maybe it was just jitters. He was tied for the longest kick of the year, was only 5 shy of most field goals made, but had the best field goal percentage at 93.3%.
P
Stephen Harris, Liberty. Now we go to the best punter in the league. Harris had the best average, the most punts inside the 20 and was 5 yards shy of having the longest punt of the year. He had the most yards punting and only had 1 more punt than the next closest, while still having 100+ yards on the next closest in yardage.
There we have the team for the NSFC, a fantastic team with a good bit of rookies, this is a great team that will pack a punch in the pro bowl game. The Wraiths lead the way with 11 pro bowlers, followed by the Hawks with 9, the Liberty with 8, and finally the Yeti with only 4 pro bowlers. It’s interesting to see that the Yeti had a pretty disappointing year, as they were predicted to do big things and possibly win the Ultimus trophy this season. The Wraiths were expected to do well, and unlike the Yeti they delivered and made the playoffs. The Hawks are probably the surprise team of the year, going from bottom of the barrel to the top NSFC team.
Now onto the ASFC
Offense
QBs
Mike Boss, Otters. The pick 6 machine last year was able to calm himself down and is the best QB in the ASFC now. He helped lead the Otters to a playoff berth, and earns a pro bowl spot as well. He completed 320 passes out of 528 attempts, for 3609 yards, 21 TDs, and 16 interceptions. He posts a QBR of 81.7, and a completion percentage of 60.6. He was the most reliable QB in the ASFC, which is a far cry from a season ago where he was almost run out of Orange County.
King Bronko, Outlaws. This is weird to me, with all the talk of him being traded before the deadline he ends up making the pro bowl. It is weird to think that someone who people considered a bad QB during the season ends up being one of the better QBs in the league. He completed 285 passes out of 518 attempts, for 3130 yards, 25 TDs, and 15 interceptions. He posts a QBR of 77.1 and a completion percentage of 55. He leads the league in touchdowns and certainly deserves his spot.
RBs
Reg Mackworthy, Outlaws. A dominant RB for the Outlaws, he was the 2nd best RB in the league, and was a big part of another great season for the Outlaws. Not only was he a great RB but he was also a useful receiving back for the team, posting the best receiving numbers of any RB. He posts a stat line of 333 attempts, 1089 yards, and 7 TDs. His receiving line is 27 receptions, 206 yards, and 3 TDs. He posted some fantastic numbers and was a triple threat, as he also returned a kick for a touchdown during the season.
Jack Durden, SaberCats. The RB had a great season running for the Cats, and runs right into the pro bowl. He posts a good stat line of 302 attempts, 1025 yards, and 5 TDs, along with 23 receptions, 142 yards, and TDs in the receiving category. He has a great season that leads him to a pro bowl spot.
Ardie Savea, Legion. He didn’t have the best season for RBs, but he had the best season of the RBs not named Mack or Durden, he is still one of the top RBs in the ASFC considering the Otters RB fiasco. He had 227 attempts, 712 yards, and 3 TDs, along with 11 receptions, and 103 yards. Not the best season by any measure, but the lack of competition for the 3rd spot in the pro bowl RB chart is what gets him the nod.
TEs
George Wright Jr, Otters. The tight end for the Otters is the best TE in the ASFC, and he cemented that with his fantastic year. He posts a stat line of 88 receptions, 567 yards, and 3 TDs. These stats are better than anyone else in the ASFC and easily puts him as the top TE in the ASFC.
Break Bottles, SaberCats. The next TE is Bottles, the TE who doesn’t have the greatest stats is still the 2nd best TE in the ASFC. He barely beats out Tkachuk and Tenzini, but his stats are better than the 2 others. He posts 59 receptions, 390 yards, and 3 TDs. While these aren’t amazing numbers these are still the best numbers of the remaining TEs.
WRs
Robert Phelps, Otters. This is a no brainer, he was the best WR in the league this season. He has the most yards of any WR, and tied for the most receptions for WRs. His stat line of 83 receptions, 1406 yards, and 5 TDs easily puts him as the best WR in the ASFC right now, and along with Mike Boss he could be even more dangerous next season.
Mayran Jackson, Outlaws. The top WR for Bronko follows him to the pro bowl. He was a fantastic number 1 WR for the team and helped the offense play well. With a line of 83 receptions, 1201 yards, and 8 TDs he has clearly earned his spot. He has more TDs than Phelps, and the same amount of receptions, but 200 yards less, which shows that he was more of a red zone threat than a deep play threat.
Shane Weston, SaberCats. The standout WR for the Cats had a great season and cemented himself as a number 1 target for Ethan Hunt. He was a threat in the receiving game and in the return game, able to cut through defenses and special teams with ease. He has 67 receptions, 1043 yards, and 1 TD, along with 2 return TDs. The lack of TDs concerns me, but he should have more chances next season when he is the number 1 WR the whole season.
Bradley Westfield, Otters. The number 2 WR for the Otters makes his way on the list, and while he may not have had as good of a season as his fellow WR Phelps, he still had a pro bowl caliber season. He brings 69 receptions, 962 yards, and 6 TDs, along with 1 return TD to the team. He’s a playmaker along with Phelps, and Boss has a great passing game to throw to, now with 3 of his receivers in the pro bowl.
OLs
Ben Longshaw, SaberCats. The first Tackle for the ASFC team is one of the best tackles in the league. While his sacks allowed are a bit concerning he has shown that he can be an overpowering force on the line with his pancakes. He had 73 pancakes and 5 sacks allowed, the pancakes are 13 more than the next closest in the ASFC, but the sacks allowed are not inspiring, and while he earns a pro bowl nod this season, he needs to work on letting up less sacks.
Tim Pest, Outlaws. The standout tackle for the Outlaws is an easy choice, being the only lineman who played all 14 games to not allow a sack. He was also 2nd in pancakes for the ASFC, making him an easy choice for the pro bowl, along with a possible OROY. He had 60 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed, which are some of the best numbers in the league for someone on the line.
Angus Winchester, Otters. The man without pants strikes again. He makes the pro bowl with his fantastic second season and cements himself as a top tackle in the league. With 52 pancakes and 3 sacks allowed it’s easy to see why he is deserving of his spot, being a top lineman who is reliable for the rest of the offense.
Jordan Yates, SaberCats. The guard for the Cats is next on the list, partly because of a good season, partly because finding more pro bowl worthy lines for the ASFC has been hard to do. With his 53 pancakes and 6 sacks allowed it’s certainly not bad numbers, just the sacks allowed are a hard number to swallow. As with Hendrix for the Liberty earlier, his pancakes make him worth the selection. He needs to work on his sacks allowed however and he could turn into a top guard for the Cats.
Vincent Sharpei, SaberCats. I know what all of you are thinking, he has 8 sacks allowed, how does he earn a pro bowl spot. The thing is it’s hard to find anyone else really deserving either. It’s clear he struggled against the Outlaws, giving up 3 sacks in 1 game to them, which is not good. Other than that game he played pretty well, with 47 pancakes on the year. He had some struggles but he was able to figure them out, and he should be one of the better lineman next season.
Defense
DBs
John Canton, SaberCats. The PD machine obviously makes the pro bowl. This man is a terror to QBs not because of his ball-hawking ability, instead he is a terror because of his ability to break up anything thrown his way. He has 58 tackles, 2 interceptions, 23 PDs, and 1 TD. He is clearly one of the best CBs in the league, but it would be nice to see him get a few more interceptions to really cement his spot at the top of the standings.
Isaiah Rashad, Outlaws. One of the best DBs in the league last season is one of the best DBs in the league this season. He cemented his case as the best DB in the league with a 2nd great season. He had 60 tackles, 6 interceptions, 19 PDs, and 1 TD. The star safety turned CB has really made a name for himself, and seems to show no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Ryan Flock, Outlaws. Next up is the pick 6 machine from Arizona. The man who had 4 pick 6s in the season is another easy choice for the pro bowl, and there is no denying his greatness as a top safety in the league, rivaling Jefferson for the top spot. His line of 62 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 6 interceptions, 9 PDs, and a whopping 4 TDs easily makes the case for the pro bowler.
Stanislaw Maddox, Legion. One of the few bright spots for the Legion, Maddox was a fantastic CB for an otherwise disappointing team. His stat line of 61 tackles, 6 interceptions and 12 PDs is almost the same as fellow CB Oles, and as with Oles Maddox is just as deserving of a pro bowl spot. He’s one of the few players the Legion can rely on as the team grows older.
Dominic Verns, Otters. The free safety out of Orange County is next, with his outstand 104 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 12 PDs. He was the definition of a pass rushing, and run supporting, safety this season. While he may not have been in coverage as much as other DBs he made his money in the box, providing and extra man to help get behind the line and make big plays in enemy territory. He’s a fantastic DB that makes his money a little bit differently than most, but still earns his money and his pro bowl spot.
Anthony Petrakis, Otters. The final DB is Petrakis, another PD machine who earns his money through blocking passes instead of catching them. His line of 66 tackles, 2 interceptions and 16 PDs is enough to earn him a spot, and makes him the final DB on the pro bowl team. If he can get some more interceptions next season he could be a force as a CB.
LBs
Jaylon Lee, Outlaws. Get ready to see a lot of Outlaws from here on out. Their front 7 is an amazing unit and Jaylon Lee is one of the many reasons for that. His stat line of 139 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 6 sacks, 1interception, 4 PDs, and 1 TD shows his ability to play the field and stop anyone in their tracks.
Harrif Ernston, Outlaws. Another Outlaw on the list, and for good reason. One of the top LBs in the league, and all-around powerhouse who can dominate a game in any way. With a line of 110 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 16 sacks, 5 interceptions, and 9 PDs. He is the textbook definition of all-around, as he did it all and could be the best player in the league, and the DPOY/MVP.
Luke Luechly, Outlaws. The rookie for the Outlaws had a fantastic season with Ernston and Lee, and could be the DROY when the season is over. With 98 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 11 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 8 PDs he had a fantastic season. He seems to be following in Harrif’s footsteps, as he is looking to become an all-around powerhouse to help strengthen the already great Outlaws defense.
Tyler Varga, Legion. The only player not from the Outlaws in the LB group. He had a fantastic season for the Legion, and is one of the few people they can rely on besides Maddox. With a stat line of 126 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 6 sacks, 1 interception, and 6 PDs, he didn’t have as good of a season as some of the others, but he still had a great season.
DEs
Jayce Tuck, Outlaws. Back to Arizona for another player on the defense, and it’s obvious he deserves his spot. With a line of 67 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 23 sacks, and 1 safety, he shows that he was the most dominant DE in the league this year. There is no question he owns the top spot for DEs and there is no question he is deserving of the pro bowl spot; the question is what player from the Outlaws D will win DPOY.
Adamle Tomlinson, Otters. The Otters DE is the second member for DEs, and is deserving in his own right. With 31 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 3 safeties he is deserving of the spot. He was a wrecker in high pressure situations, and shows with his 3 safeties. While these stats may not be the most overwhelming, he had the 2nd most sacks of ASFC DEs. He earns his spot due to his ability to penetrate the line.
DTs
Mark Ramrio, Legion. Now we get to the good DTs, the people worth noting. Starting with Ramrio, the standout DT who was able to dominate the inside. With a line of 63 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovered, 17 sacks, and 1 safety, he shows how he dominated the inside unlike others that play the position.
Vinny Cox, Legion. Legion must run a 4-3, to have 2 great DTs like this. With 61 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 13 sacks and 1 safety, he shows that he was able to do some of what Ramrio had trouble with, in regard to fumbles. He had a great season for the Legion and both him and Ramrio had pro bowl seasons, which is a surprise when the Legion team was as bad as it was.
Special Teams
K
Christiano Ronaldo, Outlaws. Is anyone surprised? There wasn’t an ASFC kicker close to him this past season, and well it shows. He had a 97.6 extra point percentage, and an 86.2 field goal percentage. He really didn’t have any competition in the ASFC, as Langdon was the only one close, but his field goal percentage is too bad to consider.
P
Christiano Ronaldo, Outlaws. No, your eyes don’t deceive you, this is indeed the same guy as the kicker. Again, this is another case he was the best punter by a mile due to no ASFC punter being close. Blewitt was the closest, although he had 400 less punting yards, an average 1 yard less per punt, and a much shorter longest punt. Ronaldo really didn’t have much competition throughout the season, and it shows with him being both the kicker and punter for the ASFC.
That is your ASFC pro bowl team, as predicted (probably horribly) by me. Some notes are that the Outlaws had 12 players, Otters had 8, SaberCats had 7, and Legion had 5. The team was dominated by Outlaws on the defensive side, while the Otters seemed to dominate the offensive side. It’s clear the Outlaws have the number 1 defense in the league, and that doesn’t seem like it will change anytime soon. Also to note the Outlaws had the only double pro bowl player, in Ronaldo, their kicker and punter.
The rosters saw the Yeti, not the Legion, have the least number of pro bowlers in the league, even though it’s clear the Legion are the worst team in the league. The Yeti seem to utilize a team mentality, rather than single player heroics, to win their games, as they had the least number of pro bowlers in the league. Another surprise was how many pro bowlers the Liberty had, as players like Jameis Christ was able to get his way in on a heroic last game, where he jumped his stats over fellow QB Scrub Kyubee. Had he not played well in that last game he does not make the pro bowl.
Now which team would win? It’s obvious to me, the ASFC wins this game. They have an outstanding defense, and since most of it is the Outlaws D, they already play well together. The outstanding, overpowering defense has already proven to beat a great offense, which the NSFC has the edge in. This would be a good game to see however, and seeing the best and brightest of each league face each other, even for only 1 game, would surely bring in a good crowd. I don’t know how many of the same faces we’ll see when the actual rosters are revealed, or in next season’s pro bowl, but I do know that they will try to field the best team possible whenever possible.
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First, I will determine the NSFC Pro Bowl Team.
Offense
QBs
Chris Orosz, Wraiths. The obvious choice at QB, this man was the best QB this season and will likely be QB of the year. He had 332 completions out of 552 attempts, totaling for 3657 yards, 21 TDs, and 17 interceptions. He had the best QBR of the year, at 84.1, and the best completion percentage of the year, at 63.6. This is a no brainer of a pick, as no NSFC QB comes close to him in stats, and so he is the first obvious pick of the pro bowl roster.
Jameis Christ, Liberty. Now this pick is a bit more controversial, and I’m sure will be questioned extensively. With talks of the Liberty ready to replace him, and the lack of confidence the rest of the team has in him, you’d figure he would not be anywhere near this list. It was a hard decision, as Scrub Kyubee does have a case to be made, but in the end, it came down to the TD-Int ratio. Christ completed 298 passes out of 546 attempts, for a total of 3269 yards, 13 TDs, and 10 interceptions. He had a 72.8 QBR, and 54.6 completion percentage. These stats don’t seem like a pro bowler, which I will agree with, but Kyubee completed 2 less passes, and overall had a qbr of only 1 point higher. His TD-Int ratio was 14-15, and that is why Christ gets the nod. His ability to protect the ball and not make bad decisions that could cost the team land him a roster spot, as he had the least interceptions of all QBs this season.
RBs
Darlane Farlane, Hawks. This is another no brainer, the rookie is the rushing leader, and deserves a spot in the pro bowl. His stat line of 376 attempts, 1267 yards, and 5 TDs is enough to put him in the pro bowl, along with his 3.4 average. Farlane was also of some use in the passing game, amassing 16 catches for 122 yards on the season. The average is a bit worrying, as it may show that his high volume of carries paired with a good running team is what caused him to be the top RB, but he is the top RB in the league right now, and as such lands a pro bowl spot.
Bubba Nuck, Wraiths. Nuck beats out Tweed, who was a good RB, but lacked in other areas where Nuck was clearly better. Nuck’s stat line of 290 attempts, 1041 yards, and 5 tds, along with a receiving stat line of 25 receptions, 118 yards, and 3 TDs gets him into the pro bowl over Tweed. Nuck’s all-around stats are better, and Tweed, with only 1 more rushing TD and 14 more yards, cannot compete with Nuck’s ability to perform in all aspects of the offense. He is a reliable dual threat who can help the offense in any way, and he gets rewarded for it here with a pro bowl nod.
Omar Wright, Liberty. Another multi-faceted threat gets the nod over Tweed, who suffers from being a one trick pony compared to Nuck and Wright who were able to help in more ways than one. Wright’s stat line of 264 attempts, 916 yards, and 9 TDs along with 21 receptions for 147 yards and 2 TDs. He was also a part of the special teams, and returned 1 punt for a TD. Wright amassed 12 total TDs, an astronomical number that seems to be the best in the league. He was a threat in every sense of the word, and made defenses, and special teams, pay if they were caught off guard.
TEs
Ricky Maddox, Wraiths. The top TE stays on top another season, only 1 other TE (besides Gibson, who was famously removed when he was using steroids not approved by the NSFL) is close to him, and even then, Maddox is still the clear top TE. Maddox provides a stat line of 83 receptions, 603 yards and 2 TDs. He leads in yards and is 2nd in receptions among TEs. Along with his whopping 33 pancakes, and 0 sacks allowed as part of the protection unit, it’s clear why he is the top TE.
Paul DiMirio, Liberty. A tale of two halves, in the first half of the season he was looking like one of the biggest busts of the S2 draft, at the end of the season he is a favorite to make the pro bowl. He burst onto the scene in the second half of the season, and with a stat line of 76 receptions, 601 yards and 2 TDs, along with 16 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed he is pro bowl caliber. The sacks are a bit of a worrying number, as he was part of a line that was not kind to his QB, but as I said he had a troubling first half of the season that could have been his downfall, but instead he turned around and had a pro bowl caliber season as one of the better TEs.
WRs
Fox North, Liberty. The first of three easy choices for the NSFC WR group. With 73 receptions, 1302 yards, 4 tds and 17.1 average yards per catch, it’s not hard to see why the standout rookie is already part of the elite WR group. He had the best average YPC of all qualifying WRs, and was able to make opposing CBs pay if they did not pay attention to him. He constantly got behind the defense and was a big play machine for the Liberty team that needed everything it could get from its offensive playmakers.
Josh Garden, Wraiths. The man who many would say is the best WR in the league is next, and there’s a good reason behind it. He boasts a stat line of 73 receptions, 1220 yards, 8 TDs, and an average of 16.7 yards per catch. Like Fox he is another big play threat that can easily outrun the defense. Garden is a nightmare to defend, as his ability to be an end-zone threat, along, with his big playmaking ability, makes him the most complete WR in the league.
Kendrick Hendrix, Yeti. The last of the 3 big name WRs, Hendrix was the top target in Colorado on track to a pro bowl season. His stat line of 72 receptions, 1198 yards and 9 TDs, with an average of 16.6 yards per catch, he is much like Garden. An all-around threat who is a reliable target, his fantastic season, in which he was the WR leader for TDs, propels him to a pro bowl selection and close to the top of the WR standings.
Cooper Christmas, Hawks. Christmas is the final WR to round out the outstanding NSFC group. He had a breakout season this year and earned a pro bowl spot on his way to becoming one of the better WRs in the league. He accumulated 67 receptions, 1073 yards, and 5 TDs. A nice season for the breakout WR, he became Baltimore’s number 1 target and quickly proved his worth to the team.
Note: I know some people will ask why Bailey Cook wasn’t on the list, this is due to him moving conferences during the season. Had he stayed in the other conference for the whole season, but still was traded he would have made the list.
OLs
Matt Akselsen, Wraiths. Arguably the best OL in the NSFC, Akselsen is the easy first choice to anchor the pro bowl team’s offensive line. He amassed 72 pancakes and only allowed 2 sacks. There is no one else even close in pancakes in the NSFC, and his low number of sacks allowed shows how he is one of the best lineman in the league.
Jogn Floggity, Wraiths. The second Wraiths OL to make the pro bowl, he wasn’t as good as his partner in crime Akselsen, but with a line of 55 pancakes and 3 sacks allowed, it would be hard to keep him off the list. He had a great season that will likely go unrecognized by some due to Akselsen’s season.
Micah Hendrix, Liberty. The lone bright spot on a horrible Liberty line, he was able to anchor their line as much as possible but couldn’t do too much to help as other members were allowing 17 sacks. His stat line of 54 pancakes and 6 sacks allowed is a good number, although the sacks allowed are a bit discouraging. I would assume it was due to not being able to trust the rest of the line, and constantly needing to help others while still blocking his guy.
Dieter Kock, Hawks. The rookie guard is the first guard on the list, as the other 3 OLs are tackles. He had a great season inside for the Hawks, even if like Hendrix his sack numbers are a bit concerning. He brings a line of 53 pancakes and 5 sacks allowed to the team. The rookie guard had a wonderful first season, but still has room for improvement as the sacks allowed are a concerning number, much like fellow rookie Hendrix.
Matt James, Wraiths. This was a hard one to determine, as he and Brokk Lee had almost the same numbers. Matt James however is a guard, and allowed 2 less sacks than Lee, which gets him the pro bowl nod. His line of 43 pancakes and 2 sacks allowed is a good line, and while he may not be overwhelming with pancakes, he is protecting his QB well. How much of this is due to the other 2 OL from the Wraiths in this list? I couldn’t tell you, but I can tell you that his stats are what gets him the spot, and that is what matters.
Defense
DBs
Lincoln Jefferson, Liberty. Jefferson is part of a great secondary in Philly, and was the leader in interceptions for the season. With 86 tackles, 3 sacks, 7 interceptions, 9 PDs, and 1 TD, he is an extremely deserving member of the pro bowl roster. His ability to switch positions and not have any problems adjusting was extremely helpful for a young Liberty team that needed veteran presence wherever that presence could be found.
Tyler Oles, Liberty. Another part of the fantastic Liberty secondary, Oles went from a slow start to a fast finish, and could possibly be the defensive rookie of the year. Oles amassed 63 tackles, 6 interceptions and 12 PDs, and was possibly the best CB in the draft this past season. Oles took a little bit to adjust, as he went the first few games without any real stats, only tackles.
Antoine Delacour, Hawks. His first season was pretty underwhelming for an underwhelming secondary, but he stepped up this season and deserves to be in the pro bowl. He brings a stat line of 65 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 13 PDs, and 2 TDs. He was a playmaker for a secondary that needed one after last season, and is one of the better CBs in the league now.
Dermot Lavelle, Wraiths. Another CB from the fantastic rookie class, the first overall pick is a bright spot in what was an otherwise underwhelming Wraiths defense. Lavelle amassed 58 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 15 PDs during the season. Lavelle has cemented himself as one of the top CBs in the league, and has proven why he was a number 1 overall pick.
Marcus Kane, Wraiths. Going to be honest here, his stats aren’t all that inspiring but he is the best Strong Safety looking at stats. He is more of a pass rushing DB than anything, and with 51 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 4 PDs, he earns his spot by being in a lackluster position and being a good pass rusher. His pass defense numbers aren’t all that inspiring, but a good blitzing safety is useful for teams.
Darnell Turner, Hawks. Another of the first 3 CBs to go in the draft, and another part of a stellar class. He was the leader in PDs for the NSFC, and earns his spot through PDs, not interceptions like others on the team. He has 47 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 16 PDs, which are enough to send him to the pro bowl in the final DB spot.
LBs
Johnathon Saint, Yeti. One of the best LBs in the league gets his spot pretty easily as he cements himself as the top LB in the NSFC. Amassing 121 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 12 sacks, and 6 PDs. He was a dominant LB for the Yeti, and helped the team in every part of the defense that he could.
Luke Tiernan, Yeti. Feels like I was just talking about a Yeti LB, but now we’re back again with the other fantastic LB for the Yeti. While he didn’t do as well as Saint, he still had a great season for the Yeti, and is the 2nd best LB in the NSFC, only behind Saint. His stat line of 119 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 6 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 PDs shows that the Yeti had 2 extremely reliable LBs on their team, which will provide the same benefit to the pro bowl team.
Stephen Harrison, Hawks. The LB for the Hawks had a fantastic season for the team, and helped sure up what was an otherwise bad defense the season prior. His stat line includes 116 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 7 PDs. He had a great season and helped lead the Hawks to new heights after a season where they looked miserable and seemed to be the bottom of the barrel.
Erasmo Broadway, Hawks. Talk about a breakout year, the LB who looked pretty bad in his first season rose to new heights this season and proved all the doubters wrong who thought he was heading to a career of mediocrity. His stat line of 115 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 12 sacks, 3 interceptions, 13 PDs, and 1 safety is an incredible jump after a season where he was nothing more than the disappointing 3rd LB for the Hawks, and shows how deserving he is after working to prove everyone wrong.
DEs
Fuego Wozy, Yeti. Wozy had a great season for the Yeti, and was a dominant rusher for the Yeti. His stat line of 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 12 sacks earns him a pro bowl spot as he was an all-around nightmare for opposing teams. His ability to penetrate the line and stop runs before they get started, along with his pass rushing ability, show why he is a core part of a great Yeti defense.
Bork Bjornsson, Wraiths. The rookie DE earns the 2nd DE spot with an outstanding rookie season that puts him in talks for the DROY award. His statline of 52 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 8 sacks allows him to edge out other DEs for the spot, such as Kurt Hedrix for the Hawks. Why he may not have the sacks that Hendrick’s has, he provides some other stats and was an all-around better player to me at least.
DTs
Bert Metas, Hawks. He’s the best DT in an otherwise underwhelming position for the NSFC. There really isn’t much here for DTs, so it’s more like a default pro bowl nod, but it is still a pro bowl spot. He brings along some stats that include 33 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. The sack number is good but other than that there really isn’t much that stands out from the crowd.
Kurt Hendrix, Hawks. In lieu of a 2nd DT I’m pulling a 3rd DE in. I can’t emphasize it enough that there are no other worthy DT candidates in the NSFC, and Hendrix is an extremely deserving candidate that finds his way in. His stat line of 42 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 13 sacks earns him a spot where the DT group is extremely underwhelming for the NSFC.
K
Archibald Booter, Wraiths. Booter was the kicker of the year in my mind, he has the best FG% and only really had trouble with extra points for some reason. I don’t understand the 3 missed extra points, maybe it was just jitters. He was tied for the longest kick of the year, was only 5 shy of most field goals made, but had the best field goal percentage at 93.3%.
P
Stephen Harris, Liberty. Now we go to the best punter in the league. Harris had the best average, the most punts inside the 20 and was 5 yards shy of having the longest punt of the year. He had the most yards punting and only had 1 more punt than the next closest, while still having 100+ yards on the next closest in yardage.
There we have the team for the NSFC, a fantastic team with a good bit of rookies, this is a great team that will pack a punch in the pro bowl game. The Wraiths lead the way with 11 pro bowlers, followed by the Hawks with 9, the Liberty with 8, and finally the Yeti with only 4 pro bowlers. It’s interesting to see that the Yeti had a pretty disappointing year, as they were predicted to do big things and possibly win the Ultimus trophy this season. The Wraiths were expected to do well, and unlike the Yeti they delivered and made the playoffs. The Hawks are probably the surprise team of the year, going from bottom of the barrel to the top NSFC team.
Now onto the ASFC
Offense
QBs
Mike Boss, Otters. The pick 6 machine last year was able to calm himself down and is the best QB in the ASFC now. He helped lead the Otters to a playoff berth, and earns a pro bowl spot as well. He completed 320 passes out of 528 attempts, for 3609 yards, 21 TDs, and 16 interceptions. He posts a QBR of 81.7, and a completion percentage of 60.6. He was the most reliable QB in the ASFC, which is a far cry from a season ago where he was almost run out of Orange County.
King Bronko, Outlaws. This is weird to me, with all the talk of him being traded before the deadline he ends up making the pro bowl. It is weird to think that someone who people considered a bad QB during the season ends up being one of the better QBs in the league. He completed 285 passes out of 518 attempts, for 3130 yards, 25 TDs, and 15 interceptions. He posts a QBR of 77.1 and a completion percentage of 55. He leads the league in touchdowns and certainly deserves his spot.
RBs
Reg Mackworthy, Outlaws. A dominant RB for the Outlaws, he was the 2nd best RB in the league, and was a big part of another great season for the Outlaws. Not only was he a great RB but he was also a useful receiving back for the team, posting the best receiving numbers of any RB. He posts a stat line of 333 attempts, 1089 yards, and 7 TDs. His receiving line is 27 receptions, 206 yards, and 3 TDs. He posted some fantastic numbers and was a triple threat, as he also returned a kick for a touchdown during the season.
Jack Durden, SaberCats. The RB had a great season running for the Cats, and runs right into the pro bowl. He posts a good stat line of 302 attempts, 1025 yards, and 5 TDs, along with 23 receptions, 142 yards, and TDs in the receiving category. He has a great season that leads him to a pro bowl spot.
Ardie Savea, Legion. He didn’t have the best season for RBs, but he had the best season of the RBs not named Mack or Durden, he is still one of the top RBs in the ASFC considering the Otters RB fiasco. He had 227 attempts, 712 yards, and 3 TDs, along with 11 receptions, and 103 yards. Not the best season by any measure, but the lack of competition for the 3rd spot in the pro bowl RB chart is what gets him the nod.
TEs
George Wright Jr, Otters. The tight end for the Otters is the best TE in the ASFC, and he cemented that with his fantastic year. He posts a stat line of 88 receptions, 567 yards, and 3 TDs. These stats are better than anyone else in the ASFC and easily puts him as the top TE in the ASFC.
Break Bottles, SaberCats. The next TE is Bottles, the TE who doesn’t have the greatest stats is still the 2nd best TE in the ASFC. He barely beats out Tkachuk and Tenzini, but his stats are better than the 2 others. He posts 59 receptions, 390 yards, and 3 TDs. While these aren’t amazing numbers these are still the best numbers of the remaining TEs.
WRs
Robert Phelps, Otters. This is a no brainer, he was the best WR in the league this season. He has the most yards of any WR, and tied for the most receptions for WRs. His stat line of 83 receptions, 1406 yards, and 5 TDs easily puts him as the best WR in the ASFC right now, and along with Mike Boss he could be even more dangerous next season.
Mayran Jackson, Outlaws. The top WR for Bronko follows him to the pro bowl. He was a fantastic number 1 WR for the team and helped the offense play well. With a line of 83 receptions, 1201 yards, and 8 TDs he has clearly earned his spot. He has more TDs than Phelps, and the same amount of receptions, but 200 yards less, which shows that he was more of a red zone threat than a deep play threat.
Shane Weston, SaberCats. The standout WR for the Cats had a great season and cemented himself as a number 1 target for Ethan Hunt. He was a threat in the receiving game and in the return game, able to cut through defenses and special teams with ease. He has 67 receptions, 1043 yards, and 1 TD, along with 2 return TDs. The lack of TDs concerns me, but he should have more chances next season when he is the number 1 WR the whole season.
Bradley Westfield, Otters. The number 2 WR for the Otters makes his way on the list, and while he may not have had as good of a season as his fellow WR Phelps, he still had a pro bowl caliber season. He brings 69 receptions, 962 yards, and 6 TDs, along with 1 return TD to the team. He’s a playmaker along with Phelps, and Boss has a great passing game to throw to, now with 3 of his receivers in the pro bowl.
OLs
Ben Longshaw, SaberCats. The first Tackle for the ASFC team is one of the best tackles in the league. While his sacks allowed are a bit concerning he has shown that he can be an overpowering force on the line with his pancakes. He had 73 pancakes and 5 sacks allowed, the pancakes are 13 more than the next closest in the ASFC, but the sacks allowed are not inspiring, and while he earns a pro bowl nod this season, he needs to work on letting up less sacks.
Tim Pest, Outlaws. The standout tackle for the Outlaws is an easy choice, being the only lineman who played all 14 games to not allow a sack. He was also 2nd in pancakes for the ASFC, making him an easy choice for the pro bowl, along with a possible OROY. He had 60 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed, which are some of the best numbers in the league for someone on the line.
Angus Winchester, Otters. The man without pants strikes again. He makes the pro bowl with his fantastic second season and cements himself as a top tackle in the league. With 52 pancakes and 3 sacks allowed it’s easy to see why he is deserving of his spot, being a top lineman who is reliable for the rest of the offense.
Jordan Yates, SaberCats. The guard for the Cats is next on the list, partly because of a good season, partly because finding more pro bowl worthy lines for the ASFC has been hard to do. With his 53 pancakes and 6 sacks allowed it’s certainly not bad numbers, just the sacks allowed are a hard number to swallow. As with Hendrix for the Liberty earlier, his pancakes make him worth the selection. He needs to work on his sacks allowed however and he could turn into a top guard for the Cats.
Vincent Sharpei, SaberCats. I know what all of you are thinking, he has 8 sacks allowed, how does he earn a pro bowl spot. The thing is it’s hard to find anyone else really deserving either. It’s clear he struggled against the Outlaws, giving up 3 sacks in 1 game to them, which is not good. Other than that game he played pretty well, with 47 pancakes on the year. He had some struggles but he was able to figure them out, and he should be one of the better lineman next season.
Defense
DBs
John Canton, SaberCats. The PD machine obviously makes the pro bowl. This man is a terror to QBs not because of his ball-hawking ability, instead he is a terror because of his ability to break up anything thrown his way. He has 58 tackles, 2 interceptions, 23 PDs, and 1 TD. He is clearly one of the best CBs in the league, but it would be nice to see him get a few more interceptions to really cement his spot at the top of the standings.
Isaiah Rashad, Outlaws. One of the best DBs in the league last season is one of the best DBs in the league this season. He cemented his case as the best DB in the league with a 2nd great season. He had 60 tackles, 6 interceptions, 19 PDs, and 1 TD. The star safety turned CB has really made a name for himself, and seems to show no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Ryan Flock, Outlaws. Next up is the pick 6 machine from Arizona. The man who had 4 pick 6s in the season is another easy choice for the pro bowl, and there is no denying his greatness as a top safety in the league, rivaling Jefferson for the top spot. His line of 62 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 6 interceptions, 9 PDs, and a whopping 4 TDs easily makes the case for the pro bowler.
Stanislaw Maddox, Legion. One of the few bright spots for the Legion, Maddox was a fantastic CB for an otherwise disappointing team. His stat line of 61 tackles, 6 interceptions and 12 PDs is almost the same as fellow CB Oles, and as with Oles Maddox is just as deserving of a pro bowl spot. He’s one of the few players the Legion can rely on as the team grows older.
Dominic Verns, Otters. The free safety out of Orange County is next, with his outstand 104 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 12 PDs. He was the definition of a pass rushing, and run supporting, safety this season. While he may not have been in coverage as much as other DBs he made his money in the box, providing and extra man to help get behind the line and make big plays in enemy territory. He’s a fantastic DB that makes his money a little bit differently than most, but still earns his money and his pro bowl spot.
Anthony Petrakis, Otters. The final DB is Petrakis, another PD machine who earns his money through blocking passes instead of catching them. His line of 66 tackles, 2 interceptions and 16 PDs is enough to earn him a spot, and makes him the final DB on the pro bowl team. If he can get some more interceptions next season he could be a force as a CB.
LBs
Jaylon Lee, Outlaws. Get ready to see a lot of Outlaws from here on out. Their front 7 is an amazing unit and Jaylon Lee is one of the many reasons for that. His stat line of 139 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 6 sacks, 1interception, 4 PDs, and 1 TD shows his ability to play the field and stop anyone in their tracks.
Harrif Ernston, Outlaws. Another Outlaw on the list, and for good reason. One of the top LBs in the league, and all-around powerhouse who can dominate a game in any way. With a line of 110 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 16 sacks, 5 interceptions, and 9 PDs. He is the textbook definition of all-around, as he did it all and could be the best player in the league, and the DPOY/MVP.
Luke Luechly, Outlaws. The rookie for the Outlaws had a fantastic season with Ernston and Lee, and could be the DROY when the season is over. With 98 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 11 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 8 PDs he had a fantastic season. He seems to be following in Harrif’s footsteps, as he is looking to become an all-around powerhouse to help strengthen the already great Outlaws defense.
Tyler Varga, Legion. The only player not from the Outlaws in the LB group. He had a fantastic season for the Legion, and is one of the few people they can rely on besides Maddox. With a stat line of 126 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 6 sacks, 1 interception, and 6 PDs, he didn’t have as good of a season as some of the others, but he still had a great season.
DEs
Jayce Tuck, Outlaws. Back to Arizona for another player on the defense, and it’s obvious he deserves his spot. With a line of 67 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 23 sacks, and 1 safety, he shows that he was the most dominant DE in the league this year. There is no question he owns the top spot for DEs and there is no question he is deserving of the pro bowl spot; the question is what player from the Outlaws D will win DPOY.
Adamle Tomlinson, Otters. The Otters DE is the second member for DEs, and is deserving in his own right. With 31 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 3 safeties he is deserving of the spot. He was a wrecker in high pressure situations, and shows with his 3 safeties. While these stats may not be the most overwhelming, he had the 2nd most sacks of ASFC DEs. He earns his spot due to his ability to penetrate the line.
DTs
Mark Ramrio, Legion. Now we get to the good DTs, the people worth noting. Starting with Ramrio, the standout DT who was able to dominate the inside. With a line of 63 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovered, 17 sacks, and 1 safety, he shows how he dominated the inside unlike others that play the position.
Vinny Cox, Legion. Legion must run a 4-3, to have 2 great DTs like this. With 61 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 13 sacks and 1 safety, he shows that he was able to do some of what Ramrio had trouble with, in regard to fumbles. He had a great season for the Legion and both him and Ramrio had pro bowl seasons, which is a surprise when the Legion team was as bad as it was.
Special Teams
K
Christiano Ronaldo, Outlaws. Is anyone surprised? There wasn’t an ASFC kicker close to him this past season, and well it shows. He had a 97.6 extra point percentage, and an 86.2 field goal percentage. He really didn’t have any competition in the ASFC, as Langdon was the only one close, but his field goal percentage is too bad to consider.
P
Christiano Ronaldo, Outlaws. No, your eyes don’t deceive you, this is indeed the same guy as the kicker. Again, this is another case he was the best punter by a mile due to no ASFC punter being close. Blewitt was the closest, although he had 400 less punting yards, an average 1 yard less per punt, and a much shorter longest punt. Ronaldo really didn’t have much competition throughout the season, and it shows with him being both the kicker and punter for the ASFC.
That is your ASFC pro bowl team, as predicted (probably horribly) by me. Some notes are that the Outlaws had 12 players, Otters had 8, SaberCats had 7, and Legion had 5. The team was dominated by Outlaws on the defensive side, while the Otters seemed to dominate the offensive side. It’s clear the Outlaws have the number 1 defense in the league, and that doesn’t seem like it will change anytime soon. Also to note the Outlaws had the only double pro bowl player, in Ronaldo, their kicker and punter.
The rosters saw the Yeti, not the Legion, have the least number of pro bowlers in the league, even though it’s clear the Legion are the worst team in the league. The Yeti seem to utilize a team mentality, rather than single player heroics, to win their games, as they had the least number of pro bowlers in the league. Another surprise was how many pro bowlers the Liberty had, as players like Jameis Christ was able to get his way in on a heroic last game, where he jumped his stats over fellow QB Scrub Kyubee. Had he not played well in that last game he does not make the pro bowl.
Now which team would win? It’s obvious to me, the ASFC wins this game. They have an outstanding defense, and since most of it is the Outlaws D, they already play well together. The outstanding, overpowering defense has already proven to beat a great offense, which the NSFC has the edge in. This would be a good game to see however, and seeing the best and brightest of each league face each other, even for only 1 game, would surely bring in a good crowd. I don’t know how many of the same faces we’ll see when the actual rosters are revealed, or in next season’s pro bowl, but I do know that they will try to field the best team possible whenever possible.
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