As a player who is currently entering a contract year, I thought it might be interesting to take a look around the league to see who else is currently in the pivotal "contract year", or the year after which a player hopes to sign a big new contract and take it straight to the bank. All of this information is based off of the NSFL Team Budgets spreadsheet which you can find here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2P...mRNRa3/pubhtml#
I will make a note that some of this information is probably incorrect. Feel free to point that out in the comments, but know that nothing I wrote here was meant to be intentionally misleading. I also hope that nobody takes any of the descriptions below personally; I tried to associate a drop off in activity or TPE acquisition with a player injury ( which I am planning to do another media piece about in the future, so stay tuned)! If two players are grouped above a description that means that their stories are pretty closely intertwined, so I tried to condense them into one summary. Also, if a player has [Listed incorrectly] next to their name, that means that there is a discrepancy between how the player is listed in the budget spreadsheet and the tracker. I don’t know what to do with this information, but I figured it might be helpful to… somebody? Anyways, here is my analysis:
Quarterback
Jay Cue -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1181 (2nd)
As the youngest quarterback in a contract year with the largest amount of TPE, Cue is in the perfect position to get a big payday.
Easton Cole -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1174 (3rd)
?While he is still an elite force in the league, the signs of aging are beginning to show for Easton Cole. Austin doesn’t currently have a replacement chosen for Cole, so I’d expect one more medium-length contract to be signed to keep Cole on while his successor is chosen.
Cooter Bigsby -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 845 (7th)
The first of the aging season 14 quarterback class on this list, Bigsby is on his way out the door. The Wraiths drafted Colby Jack as a replacement for Bigsby when he decides to step down, which very well could be this year.
Corvo Havran -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 832 (8th)
Another quarterback on his way out, Havran looks to be finishing up his career in Honolulu after his tenure in Baltimore. Luke Skywalker is looking to be the next man up at the QB position, and as the highest TPE player currently in the DSFL he should have a relatively painless transition to the big leagues.
Stan Francisco -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 742 (9th)
Deep into regression with a replacement already chosen in Ben Slothlisberger, I don’t foresee Francisco inking a large contract. At best he can hope for a short-term deal that keeps him as a veteran locker room presence and mentor for another year.
Running Back
Mako Mendonca -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1128 (1st)
As the currently top-ranked running back overall, Mendonca is in a good position to get one more good contract out of the Copperheads. The Copperheads recently drafted Kichwa Jones in the S22 draft as Mendonca’s backup, but Mako still has many opportunities to remain a focal point in Austin’s offense.
Marcella Toriki -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1094 (2nd)
Forrest Gump -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 999 (5th)
With veteran Forrest Gump dropping deeper into regression, Toriki has assumed the RB1 spot for the Second Line. She has yet to hit regression and will become the highest ranked RB by TPE next year. All signs point to a big payday for Toriki.
Sam Torenson -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1067 (3rd)
Fuzzy Dotson -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 690 (9th)
The Philadelphia Liberty veteran is in their first season of regression, but for now they are a top 3 running back that is at the prime of their career. With younger backup Fuzzy Dotson also in a contract year, I predict that Torenson may get a slightly shorter contract than expected to make room for Dotson’s larger payday
Baby Yoda -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 680 (10th)
The second-highest earning running back to come out of S21 behind Sarasota’s Dax Frost, Baby Yoda has cemented themselves as a rising star in the league and Arizona’s clear bellcow running back. Expect a big contract for The Child this season.
Michael Vincent -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 558 (11th)
Michael Vincent finds themselves in an unfavorable position in the crowded Yeti backfield alongside S17’s Ashley Owens and S22’s Richard Gilbert. Vincent still has ample opportunity to prove that they are worth another payout, but will need to leave it all on the field this season to sell their head office on it.
Ruff Ruff -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 500 (14th)
After a devastating injury in S21, Ruff Ruff’s potential hasn’t been realized like the Hahalua would have hoped. Up and coming star Ke?oke?o K?ne-Maika?i has quickly taken over the lead running back spot for Honolulu, which leaves Ruff Ruff’s future in question.
Other Contract Year Running Backs:
Apollo Reed -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 484 (17th)
Farley Hank -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 462 (19th)
Rando Cardrissian -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 459 (20th)
Orien Drake -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 414 (23rd)
Rick Skuff -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 332 (24th)
Ludicolo Bigby -
[RETIRING]
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 327 (25th)
Wide Receiver
Hugh Mongo -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1001 (3rd)
Future Trunks (Remon Kurisuto) -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 598 (15th)
A career Otter, Hugh Mongo has been a cornerstone of the Orange County offense for years. Contract-wise, though, Mongo’s situation isn’t entirely obvious. Although I expect this to be highly unlikely, Orange County could focus more toward the future and their young receivers in Future Trunks and Garfield Despacito. This would leave Mongo in a position to receive a smaller contract than expected, though I anticipate that with his history with the team he will be able to secure a solid veteran contract to end his career.
Bender Rodriguez -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 942 (6th)
Alongside the new addition to the wide receiver corps in Action Jackson, Rodriguez has a lot of runway left to be part of a great offensive tandem in Yellowknife. He is definitely in his peak years of performance and should strike while the iron is hot to sign the last major contract of his career.
Net Gaines -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 843 (7th)
With Rod Tidwell’s age showing more and more, expect Gaines to stay in Austin and become the clear leader of the Copperheads receiving corps.
Asher Quinn -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 762 (9th)
Chris Kross -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 517 (17th)
Baltimore has two solid receivers on their depth chart in Quinn and Kross, and should do whatever it takes to retain them for the long term. Both receivers have shown that they are dedicated to improving their game, and with newcomer Chika Fujiwara finding their own at the quarterback position having consistent targets will benefit the Hawks rebuild.
Deondre Thomas-Fox -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 686 (12th)
With Action Jackson signing a new offer with the Yellowknife Wraiths, Thomas-Fox has become the true WR1 in San Jose. While the Sabercats management has made moves to support Thomas-Fox by taking Tychondrius Hood in the first round of last year’s draft, Thomas-Fox still has ample opportunity to get his money and sign a long term deal with the team.
Ed Barker -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 556 (16th)
Ed Barker has gotten a trial by fire as the WR1 for New Orleans. After Bona’beri Jones retired last year, Barker was asked to lead the Second Line’s wide receivers in his sophomore season. While it is true that New Orleans also have a star tight end in Austin McCormick that contributes to their passing attack, if Barker can prove himself this year as a legitimate threat he can make a great case for a very large contract.
Flash Panda -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 489 (22nd)
Although they currently sit behind an elite receiving team of Nacho Varga and Randy Vuxta, Varga has begun to decline as a wide receiver and likely doesn’t have many years left in the tank. While I don’t expect Panda to be able to negotiate a groundbreaking contract, it is apparent that the Liberty plan to replace their veteran WR1 and Flash should be able to take home good money this offseason.
Nick Kaepercolin -
Draft Year: S22
TPE: 487 (23rd)
Although Nick Kaepercolin currently sits as the WR3 in Baltimore, their dedication to improving their game and becoming a threat as a young wide receiver hasn’t gone unnoticed. Either Baltimore signs Kapercolin to a longer deal to eventually replace Asher Quinn, or he becomes a great target for a team looking for a high-upside talent at the wide receiver position.
Other Wide Receivers in a contract year:
Red Arrow - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 444 (29th)
Raheem Okusi -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 347 (35th)
James Bishop - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S12
TPE: 285 (46th)
Griff Oberwald -
Draft Year: S23
TPE: 252 (48th)
Tight End
Earl Sauce -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 876 (2nd)
Gronk Robertkowski -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 280 (17th)
Sauce has been a continually elite tight end, and with Robertkowski’s early injuries keeping him from being a solid long-term replacement expect Sauce to ink a great veteran deal.
Leon McDavid -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 668 (4th)
Jammerson Irving -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 480 (8th)
McDavid has proven himself to be one of the league’s premiere blocking tight ends, which comes at a perfect time for the Sabercats who are currently rebuilding around rookie quarterback Monty Jack. With Jammerson Irving being a shell of his former self, I would think that San Jose would make a strong effort to keep McDavid around long-term to provide consistent support for their young offense.
James Lewandowski -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 409 (10th)
I don’t foresee Lewandowski making a record-breaking tight end deal this offseason, but as the only active tight end in the Hawks’ system Lewandowski’s fate is in their own hands.
Offensive Lineman
Simon Tremblay -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 461 (5th)
Although Tremblay isn’t looking to be a generational talent, he is still a standout at the Offensive Lineman position and should be able to barter a good second contract this offseason. An offensive lineman can be a pillar of an offense and truly dedicated lineman are few and far between.
Brave Ulysses - [Listed Incorrectly]
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 442 (8th)
Age is tough on a player, and that is especially true for a player in the trenches. New Orleans has one of the premiere offensive lines in the league, but the day that Ulysses hangs up his cleats looks to be drawing near.
Perry Tucker Jr. -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 342 (10th)
As one of two young offensive linemen on the Chicago Butchers’ depth chart, Perry Tucker still has ample opportunity to prove himself as a top tier piece of the front five. While Benson Bayley Jr. appears to be the more likely star of the line, if Tucker can continue to train and improve their game they can make a case as a long-term starter in their highly sought after position.
Douglas Quail -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 338 (11th)
Similarly to Tucker Jr., Quail has the ability to write their own future as a young offensive lineman in a system without much competition. It’ll take a breakout year, but anything is possible.
Edmund Beaver-Dantes -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 336 (12th)
Beaver-Dantes was never able to fully realize their potential as a star offensive lineman and likely won’t be able to make a defensible case for a good contract before their retirement.
Defensive End
Immanuel Blackstone -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 692 (2nd)
A top 3 earner out of the S21 draft, former defensive rookie of the year, and NSFL Ultimus winner of the Colorado Yeti. Blackstone is the leader of the new school for Colorado and has all the bargaining chips to sign a historic contract that could set a new standard for defensive linemen.
Logan Noble Jr. -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 521 (7th)
As one half of a great defensive end duo alongside Jayson Kearse, Logan Noble Jr. has already proven that they are a great talent on the defensive line. Signing a large contract could begin Noble Jr.’s story as a historic talent for the young Hahalua franchise.
Ben Tu’inukuafe -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 512 (8th)
Tu’inukuafe was never quite able to reach their fullest potential as a dominant defensive end in the league, but with an Ultimus championship on your resume who really cares? Knowing that the :NOLA: locker room is very tight knit I’d expect either a small, short-term contract or a retirement announcement from the veteran defensive end.
Other Defensive Ends on a contract year:
ILove Gimmy - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 541 (6th)
Stevie Vassallo -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 321 (19th)
Chip Otle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 298 (21st)
Matt Hole -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 294 (23rd)
Jeff Personsacker -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 94 (35th)
Defensive Tackle
Otis Allen -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 690 (2nd)
I’m going to refrain from leaving a review of my own player on here.
Pete Miller -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 649 (4th)
Arizona is in a very unique position inside of the NSFL with 3 of the top 12 defensive tackles on their roster. Though Shane Miller, the currently ranked #5 defensive tackle is soon to be entering regression, there is still competition in Arizona for the top spot at the position. Miller and S22 draft pick Claude Miller II look to be the future for Arizona’s defensive line though, and I would expect Pete Miller to be able to negotiate for a very big contract.
John Smirh - [Listed incorrectly]
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 601 (6th)
In an even more advantageous position than Miller is John Smirh in Chicago. Smirh is currently the only rostered pure defensive tackle on the team, and as a great earner coming out of the S21 he has a lot of leverage to have a favorable payout assuming he maintains a consistent level of improvement throughout the year.
Rapid Eagle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 577 (7th)
With Thorian Skarsgard announcing his retirement at the end of the year, Rapid Eagle is next in line to lead the Otters defensive line. While the Otters have maintained an elite-level secondary, their defensive line has room for improvement. Expect a large contract for Eagle this year.
Other Defensive Tackles on a contract year:
Thorian Skarsgard - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S12
TPE: 295 (20th)
Riles McTackle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 258 (22nd)
John-Caleb Bradberton -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 205 (23rd)
Linebacker
Mo Berry -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 960 (4th)
Coming off of leading the Yeti defense to their championship run last year, Mo Berry is up for another contract negotiation this year. Although signs of his regression are beginning to show, Colorado won’t have a viable replacement for Berry for at least a couple more years when they bring up their recent 1OA pick in Greedy Sly. Expect Mo Berry to sign a solid veteran contract.
Quentin Bode -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 911 (5th)
Another S15 veteran who’s retirement is becoming more and more imminent, The Second Line seem to have already begun the process of passing on the torch to Ugarth the Dissector, the S22 defensive rookie of the year.
Other Linebackers in a contract year:
Lanzer Grievous - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 724 (7th)
Holden Summers -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 402 (21st)
Wayne Howyanow - [Listed incorrectly]
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 354 (26th)
Cornerback
Dermot Lavelle Jr. -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1188 (1st)
As the current record holder for most highest TPE acquired, Lavelle Jr.’s career stats haven’t quite lived up to his physical measurables. That being said, Lavelle Jr. is still a lockdown corner for the Copperheads and will continue to be for years to come. With up and coming corner Colt Mendoza opposite him on the field, the Austin secondary will remain a tough matchup for opposing quarterbacks and wide receivers. Expect Lavelle Jr. to sign a large veteran contract.
Korrin Abernathy -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1127 (3rd)
AJ Lattimer - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 726 (10th)
With AJ Lattimer retiring at the end of the season, Korrin Abernathy is in a great position to negotiate with the Otters around a new contract. His continued dominance as a part of the elite Orange County secondary may come at a large price tag, but will be an investment well worth it in the end for the Otters.
Xavien Adams -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 780 (9th)
Xavien Adams and David Rector are two of the best cornerbacks in the league. Although New Orleans selected star Andrew Witten in the S22 draft, there is plenty of room in the Second Line secondary to see all of these players contribute. I would expect Adams to be able to negotiate for another great contract and stay in New Orleans.
Jordan Andrews -
Draft Year: S17
TPE: 705 (11th)
Jordan Andrews is currently the CB2 in Sarasota behind veteran Lucas Knight, but if Knight decides to call it quits after this season Andrews would be able to make a case for a lot more money. I’ll be following this storyline throughout the season.
Johnny Snuggles -
Draft Year: S13
TPE: 598 (14th)
Snuggles has given Yellowknife just about all he can give at this point. I’m predicting that this is his final season in the NSFL, but stranger things have happened.
Other Cornerbacks in a contract year:
Juan Marston - [RETIRING]
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 415 (26th)
Atlas Quin -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 385 (28th)
Safety
Tyrone Biggums -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1156 (1st)
Prince Vegeta -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 737 (5th)
The one-two punch of Biggums and Vegeta as the last line of defense for Orange County has allowed the Otters to end last season with the least points allowed across the entire NSFL. As two of the most elite safeties in the league, both Biggums and Vegeta are in a prime spot to ink historic contracts at the end of this season.
Chase Jensen -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 537 (10th)
With an injury-plagued end of his career, Jensen’s retirement is imminent. His replacement in Johnny Hellzapoppin has already shown himself to be a rising star on the Yellowknife defense, which all but seals Jensen’s future on Yellowknife and in the NSFL.
Other Safeties in a contract year:
Beat -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 432 (18th)
Jack Rambo -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 429 (19th)
Gregor McGregor -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 406 (21st)
Kicker
J.J. Jay-Jaymison -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 274 (12th)
A product of the S21 draft, Jay-Jaymison looks to have the Outlaws kicking job solidified and should be able to negotiate a modest contract for the future.
Lefty Louis -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 232 (13th)
A lingering injury to Louis that appears to have not healed as well as the Liberty front office would have hoped has caused a bit of a stir in the team’s special teams plans. Philadelphia picked up kicker Karmichael Hunt in the S23 draft, and his talents are looking to quickly surpass those of Louis soon. Louis will have to prove himself this year or risk not being resigned.
And that will do it! I will personally say that I learned a lot about the current situations of different teams across the NSFL. I’ll give a shoutout to @yonggarius for their S23 offseason transactions media that was extremely helpful in double checking retirements. You can find that article here: http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=23260&hl=jones
I will make a note that some of this information is probably incorrect. Feel free to point that out in the comments, but know that nothing I wrote here was meant to be intentionally misleading. I also hope that nobody takes any of the descriptions below personally; I tried to associate a drop off in activity or TPE acquisition with a player injury ( which I am planning to do another media piece about in the future, so stay tuned)! If two players are grouped above a description that means that their stories are pretty closely intertwined, so I tried to condense them into one summary. Also, if a player has [Listed incorrectly] next to their name, that means that there is a discrepancy between how the player is listed in the budget spreadsheet and the tracker. I don’t know what to do with this information, but I figured it might be helpful to… somebody? Anyways, here is my analysis:
Quarterback
Jay Cue -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1181 (2nd)
As the youngest quarterback in a contract year with the largest amount of TPE, Cue is in the perfect position to get a big payday.
Easton Cole -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1174 (3rd)
?While he is still an elite force in the league, the signs of aging are beginning to show for Easton Cole. Austin doesn’t currently have a replacement chosen for Cole, so I’d expect one more medium-length contract to be signed to keep Cole on while his successor is chosen.
Cooter Bigsby -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 845 (7th)
The first of the aging season 14 quarterback class on this list, Bigsby is on his way out the door. The Wraiths drafted Colby Jack as a replacement for Bigsby when he decides to step down, which very well could be this year.
Corvo Havran -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 832 (8th)
Another quarterback on his way out, Havran looks to be finishing up his career in Honolulu after his tenure in Baltimore. Luke Skywalker is looking to be the next man up at the QB position, and as the highest TPE player currently in the DSFL he should have a relatively painless transition to the big leagues.
Stan Francisco -
Draft Year: S14
TPE: 742 (9th)
Deep into regression with a replacement already chosen in Ben Slothlisberger, I don’t foresee Francisco inking a large contract. At best he can hope for a short-term deal that keeps him as a veteran locker room presence and mentor for another year.
Running Back
Mako Mendonca -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1128 (1st)
As the currently top-ranked running back overall, Mendonca is in a good position to get one more good contract out of the Copperheads. The Copperheads recently drafted Kichwa Jones in the S22 draft as Mendonca’s backup, but Mako still has many opportunities to remain a focal point in Austin’s offense.
Marcella Toriki -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1094 (2nd)
Forrest Gump -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 999 (5th)
With veteran Forrest Gump dropping deeper into regression, Toriki has assumed the RB1 spot for the Second Line. She has yet to hit regression and will become the highest ranked RB by TPE next year. All signs point to a big payday for Toriki.
Sam Torenson -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1067 (3rd)
Fuzzy Dotson -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 690 (9th)
The Philadelphia Liberty veteran is in their first season of regression, but for now they are a top 3 running back that is at the prime of their career. With younger backup Fuzzy Dotson also in a contract year, I predict that Torenson may get a slightly shorter contract than expected to make room for Dotson’s larger payday
Baby Yoda -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 680 (10th)
The second-highest earning running back to come out of S21 behind Sarasota’s Dax Frost, Baby Yoda has cemented themselves as a rising star in the league and Arizona’s clear bellcow running back. Expect a big contract for The Child this season.
Michael Vincent -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 558 (11th)
Michael Vincent finds themselves in an unfavorable position in the crowded Yeti backfield alongside S17’s Ashley Owens and S22’s Richard Gilbert. Vincent still has ample opportunity to prove that they are worth another payout, but will need to leave it all on the field this season to sell their head office on it.
Ruff Ruff -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 500 (14th)
After a devastating injury in S21, Ruff Ruff’s potential hasn’t been realized like the Hahalua would have hoped. Up and coming star Ke?oke?o K?ne-Maika?i has quickly taken over the lead running back spot for Honolulu, which leaves Ruff Ruff’s future in question.
Other Contract Year Running Backs:
Apollo Reed -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 484 (17th)
Farley Hank -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 462 (19th)
Rando Cardrissian -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 459 (20th)
Orien Drake -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 414 (23rd)
Rick Skuff -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 332 (24th)
Ludicolo Bigby -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S15
TPE: 327 (25th)
Wide Receiver
Hugh Mongo -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1001 (3rd)
Future Trunks (Remon Kurisuto) -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 598 (15th)
A career Otter, Hugh Mongo has been a cornerstone of the Orange County offense for years. Contract-wise, though, Mongo’s situation isn’t entirely obvious. Although I expect this to be highly unlikely, Orange County could focus more toward the future and their young receivers in Future Trunks and Garfield Despacito. This would leave Mongo in a position to receive a smaller contract than expected, though I anticipate that with his history with the team he will be able to secure a solid veteran contract to end his career.
Bender Rodriguez -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 942 (6th)
Alongside the new addition to the wide receiver corps in Action Jackson, Rodriguez has a lot of runway left to be part of a great offensive tandem in Yellowknife. He is definitely in his peak years of performance and should strike while the iron is hot to sign the last major contract of his career.
Net Gaines -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 843 (7th)
With Rod Tidwell’s age showing more and more, expect Gaines to stay in Austin and become the clear leader of the Copperheads receiving corps.
Asher Quinn -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 762 (9th)
Chris Kross -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 517 (17th)
Baltimore has two solid receivers on their depth chart in Quinn and Kross, and should do whatever it takes to retain them for the long term. Both receivers have shown that they are dedicated to improving their game, and with newcomer Chika Fujiwara finding their own at the quarterback position having consistent targets will benefit the Hawks rebuild.
Deondre Thomas-Fox -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 686 (12th)
With Action Jackson signing a new offer with the Yellowknife Wraiths, Thomas-Fox has become the true WR1 in San Jose. While the Sabercats management has made moves to support Thomas-Fox by taking Tychondrius Hood in the first round of last year’s draft, Thomas-Fox still has ample opportunity to get his money and sign a long term deal with the team.
Ed Barker -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 556 (16th)
Ed Barker has gotten a trial by fire as the WR1 for New Orleans. After Bona’beri Jones retired last year, Barker was asked to lead the Second Line’s wide receivers in his sophomore season. While it is true that New Orleans also have a star tight end in Austin McCormick that contributes to their passing attack, if Barker can prove himself this year as a legitimate threat he can make a great case for a very large contract.
Flash Panda -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 489 (22nd)
Although they currently sit behind an elite receiving team of Nacho Varga and Randy Vuxta, Varga has begun to decline as a wide receiver and likely doesn’t have many years left in the tank. While I don’t expect Panda to be able to negotiate a groundbreaking contract, it is apparent that the Liberty plan to replace their veteran WR1 and Flash should be able to take home good money this offseason.
Nick Kaepercolin -
Draft Year: S22
TPE: 487 (23rd)
Although Nick Kaepercolin currently sits as the WR3 in Baltimore, their dedication to improving their game and becoming a threat as a young wide receiver hasn’t gone unnoticed. Either Baltimore signs Kapercolin to a longer deal to eventually replace Asher Quinn, or he becomes a great target for a team looking for a high-upside talent at the wide receiver position.
Other Wide Receivers in a contract year:
Red Arrow -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S21
TPE: 444 (29th)
Raheem Okusi -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 347 (35th)
James Bishop -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S12
TPE: 285 (46th)
Griff Oberwald -
Draft Year: S23
TPE: 252 (48th)
Tight End
Earl Sauce -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 876 (2nd)
Gronk Robertkowski -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 280 (17th)
Sauce has been a continually elite tight end, and with Robertkowski’s early injuries keeping him from being a solid long-term replacement expect Sauce to ink a great veteran deal.
Leon McDavid -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 668 (4th)
Jammerson Irving -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 480 (8th)
McDavid has proven himself to be one of the league’s premiere blocking tight ends, which comes at a perfect time for the Sabercats who are currently rebuilding around rookie quarterback Monty Jack. With Jammerson Irving being a shell of his former self, I would think that San Jose would make a strong effort to keep McDavid around long-term to provide consistent support for their young offense.
James Lewandowski -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 409 (10th)
I don’t foresee Lewandowski making a record-breaking tight end deal this offseason, but as the only active tight end in the Hawks’ system Lewandowski’s fate is in their own hands.
Offensive Lineman
Simon Tremblay -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 461 (5th)
Although Tremblay isn’t looking to be a generational talent, he is still a standout at the Offensive Lineman position and should be able to barter a good second contract this offseason. An offensive lineman can be a pillar of an offense and truly dedicated lineman are few and far between.
Brave Ulysses -
[Listed Incorrectly]Draft Year: S15
TPE: 442 (8th)
Age is tough on a player, and that is especially true for a player in the trenches. New Orleans has one of the premiere offensive lines in the league, but the day that Ulysses hangs up his cleats looks to be drawing near.
Perry Tucker Jr. -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 342 (10th)
As one of two young offensive linemen on the Chicago Butchers’ depth chart, Perry Tucker still has ample opportunity to prove himself as a top tier piece of the front five. While Benson Bayley Jr. appears to be the more likely star of the line, if Tucker can continue to train and improve their game they can make a case as a long-term starter in their highly sought after position.
Douglas Quail -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 338 (11th)
Similarly to Tucker Jr., Quail has the ability to write their own future as a young offensive lineman in a system without much competition. It’ll take a breakout year, but anything is possible.
Edmund Beaver-Dantes -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 336 (12th)
Beaver-Dantes was never able to fully realize their potential as a star offensive lineman and likely won’t be able to make a defensible case for a good contract before their retirement.
Defensive End
Immanuel Blackstone -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 692 (2nd)
A top 3 earner out of the S21 draft, former defensive rookie of the year, and NSFL Ultimus winner of the Colorado Yeti. Blackstone is the leader of the new school for Colorado and has all the bargaining chips to sign a historic contract that could set a new standard for defensive linemen.
Logan Noble Jr. -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 521 (7th)
As one half of a great defensive end duo alongside Jayson Kearse, Logan Noble Jr. has already proven that they are a great talent on the defensive line. Signing a large contract could begin Noble Jr.’s story as a historic talent for the young Hahalua franchise.
Ben Tu’inukuafe -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 512 (8th)
Tu’inukuafe was never quite able to reach their fullest potential as a dominant defensive end in the league, but with an Ultimus championship on your resume who really cares? Knowing that the :NOLA: locker room is very tight knit I’d expect either a small, short-term contract or a retirement announcement from the veteran defensive end.
Other Defensive Ends on a contract year:
ILove Gimmy -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S18
TPE: 541 (6th)
Stevie Vassallo -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 321 (19th)
Chip Otle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 298 (21st)
Matt Hole -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 294 (23rd)
Jeff Personsacker -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 94 (35th)
Defensive Tackle
Otis Allen -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 690 (2nd)
I’m going to refrain from leaving a review of my own player on here.
Pete Miller -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 649 (4th)
Arizona is in a very unique position inside of the NSFL with 3 of the top 12 defensive tackles on their roster. Though Shane Miller, the currently ranked #5 defensive tackle is soon to be entering regression, there is still competition in Arizona for the top spot at the position. Miller and S22 draft pick Claude Miller II look to be the future for Arizona’s defensive line though, and I would expect Pete Miller to be able to negotiate for a very big contract.
John Smirh -
[Listed incorrectly]Draft Year: S21
TPE: 601 (6th)
In an even more advantageous position than Miller is John Smirh in Chicago. Smirh is currently the only rostered pure defensive tackle on the team, and as a great earner coming out of the S21 he has a lot of leverage to have a favorable payout assuming he maintains a consistent level of improvement throughout the year.
Rapid Eagle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 577 (7th)
With Thorian Skarsgard announcing his retirement at the end of the year, Rapid Eagle is next in line to lead the Otters defensive line. While the Otters have maintained an elite-level secondary, their defensive line has room for improvement. Expect a large contract for Eagle this year.
Other Defensive Tackles on a contract year:
Thorian Skarsgard -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S12
TPE: 295 (20th)
Riles McTackle -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 258 (22nd)
John-Caleb Bradberton -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 205 (23rd)
Linebacker
Mo Berry -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 960 (4th)
Coming off of leading the Yeti defense to their championship run last year, Mo Berry is up for another contract negotiation this year. Although signs of his regression are beginning to show, Colorado won’t have a viable replacement for Berry for at least a couple more years when they bring up their recent 1OA pick in Greedy Sly. Expect Mo Berry to sign a solid veteran contract.
Quentin Bode -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 911 (5th)
Another S15 veteran who’s retirement is becoming more and more imminent, The Second Line seem to have already begun the process of passing on the torch to Ugarth the Dissector, the S22 defensive rookie of the year.
Other Linebackers in a contract year:
Lanzer Grievous -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S15
TPE: 724 (7th)
Holden Summers -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 402 (21st)
Wayne Howyanow -
[Listed incorrectly]Draft Year: S18
TPE: 354 (26th)
Cornerback
Dermot Lavelle Jr. -
Draft Year: S16
TPE: 1188 (1st)
As the current record holder for most highest TPE acquired, Lavelle Jr.’s career stats haven’t quite lived up to his physical measurables. That being said, Lavelle Jr. is still a lockdown corner for the Copperheads and will continue to be for years to come. With up and coming corner Colt Mendoza opposite him on the field, the Austin secondary will remain a tough matchup for opposing quarterbacks and wide receivers. Expect Lavelle Jr. to sign a large veteran contract.
Korrin Abernathy -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1127 (3rd)
AJ Lattimer -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S15
TPE: 726 (10th)
With AJ Lattimer retiring at the end of the season, Korrin Abernathy is in a great position to negotiate with the Otters around a new contract. His continued dominance as a part of the elite Orange County secondary may come at a large price tag, but will be an investment well worth it in the end for the Otters.
Xavien Adams -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 780 (9th)
Xavien Adams and David Rector are two of the best cornerbacks in the league. Although New Orleans selected star Andrew Witten in the S22 draft, there is plenty of room in the Second Line secondary to see all of these players contribute. I would expect Adams to be able to negotiate for another great contract and stay in New Orleans.
Jordan Andrews -
Draft Year: S17
TPE: 705 (11th)
Jordan Andrews is currently the CB2 in Sarasota behind veteran Lucas Knight, but if Knight decides to call it quits after this season Andrews would be able to make a case for a lot more money. I’ll be following this storyline throughout the season.
Johnny Snuggles -
Draft Year: S13
TPE: 598 (14th)
Snuggles has given Yellowknife just about all he can give at this point. I’m predicting that this is his final season in the NSFL, but stranger things have happened.
Other Cornerbacks in a contract year:
Juan Marston -
[RETIRING]Draft Year: S18
TPE: 415 (26th)
Atlas Quin -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 385 (28th)
Safety
Tyrone Biggums -
Draft Year: S18
TPE: 1156 (1st)
Prince Vegeta -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 737 (5th)
The one-two punch of Biggums and Vegeta as the last line of defense for Orange County has allowed the Otters to end last season with the least points allowed across the entire NSFL. As two of the most elite safeties in the league, both Biggums and Vegeta are in a prime spot to ink historic contracts at the end of this season.
Chase Jensen -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 537 (10th)
With an injury-plagued end of his career, Jensen’s retirement is imminent. His replacement in Johnny Hellzapoppin has already shown himself to be a rising star on the Yellowknife defense, which all but seals Jensen’s future on Yellowknife and in the NSFL.
Other Safeties in a contract year:
Beat -
Draft Year: S19
TPE: 432 (18th)
Jack Rambo -
Draft Year: S15
TPE: 429 (19th)
Gregor McGregor -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 406 (21st)
Kicker
J.J. Jay-Jaymison -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 274 (12th)
A product of the S21 draft, Jay-Jaymison looks to have the Outlaws kicking job solidified and should be able to negotiate a modest contract for the future.
Lefty Louis -
Draft Year: S21
TPE: 232 (13th)
A lingering injury to Louis that appears to have not healed as well as the Liberty front office would have hoped has caused a bit of a stir in the team’s special teams plans. Philadelphia picked up kicker Karmichael Hunt in the S23 draft, and his talents are looking to quickly surpass those of Louis soon. Louis will have to prove himself this year or risk not being resigned.
And that will do it! I will personally say that I learned a lot about the current situations of different teams across the NSFL. I’ll give a shoutout to @yonggarius for their S23 offseason transactions media that was extremely helpful in double checking retirements. You can find that article here: http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=23260&hl=jones
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