We’re in the last two weeks of preseason, not much changed roster wise, but lets see if I was able to get these power rankings right.
Power rankings indicate that if two teams face off with all things neutral, the higher team should win, does that happen? It’s why we play the game.
1.
Baltimore Hawks ?0
The Hawks may not have the Ultimus in their locker room but if they play like they did this preseason, they can easily be the first champion that is not from Arizona. The offense is a monster and the defense isn’t too shabby either. I don’t think they have weaknesses present and are really clicking, the question is, can they keep it up?
2.
Arizona Outlaws ?0
Eat your hearts out Outlaws fans. It’s not that the Outlaws have been playing poorly, but the loss of Lee coupled with the offensive line changes are there. They’re not blowing out opponents like they used to, and the offense isn’t as clinical as it can be. Mack, Garden and Bronko are a great combo on paper, but they’re just…underwhelming. Granted the last two games are against the Otters and Legion are not a good metric, more on why the Otters aren’t a good preseason metric below.
3.
Orange County Otters ?0
Ok tlk, you may ask, how do you justify putting a team that lost both of their last two games by more than a score in the top 3? Here’s what to consider, the team lost while still being in low gear. If you’re sleeping on the Otters, you’re in for a surprise. If you notice a few things are off from the roster that I believe strongly will appear on opening day. First, the offensive linemen like Winchester are still lining up at offensive line, and not at the defensive positions they are going to be. Second, if you haven’t been following, the offensive line bots, the Super Troopers, haven’t taken a snap yet, so that is likely to change. Finally, if you missed this narrative, Jenkins is retiring and Burnsman is the running back to take the lead, he didn’t take a single snap all of these past games. Expect that to change too.
4.
San Jose SaberCats ?0
This has been blowout city for San Jose. After two close losses in the first preseason set, the Sabercats bounced back with a tour de force. It should be said that Smallwood is the only thing keeping this team for being the first team to ever have 3 100+ WRs in a single game, but it could happen yet. There’s a lot to like at the Cats Arena as the team is going in with a strong defensive showing and a strong offensive showing. If they can continue to show and Blewitt can be the monster they hope him to be, this team could be knocking out one of the teams for the playoffs.
5.
Philadelphia Liberty ?0
The Liberty remind me of the Sabercats last year. If the quarterback play is the flashes they expect it to be, it can be pro-bowl quality. However, it can just as easily be off. This team is going to need the defense to show up at the start of the season in order to mask and make up for the errors of Rove. If he’s able to hit his stride, the team could be great. But I’m just not seeing it yet. They need a run game too, as last year’s cat’s had some issues there too.
6.
Yellowknife Wraiths ?0
Let me explain the issue in Yellowknife. Cook is being asked to play the role of WR1 and WR2, Garden and Cook. He can play one, he can play the other, he cannot play both at the same time. He will still make the stat sheet but he cant make the deep yardage the team needs to find the endzone on a regular basis that this team could easily struggle. The defense still has red flags from last year too. Losing Cushing is going to hurt when it comes to shootouts.
7.
Las Vegas Legion ?+1
Phillipe Carter and Wyatt Fulton are better than whatever defensive player is helping superstar Wozy. And this is why the Legion are better. They have more pieces to make a jump and cause a spoiler. Yes, any given simday, but Stone and Pierno are comparable, so the rest of the parts are better, and I don’t think on paper anyone would take the Yeti Roster over the Legion Roster.
8.
Colorado Yet ?-1
The Yeti fire sale seems to have ended, but I’m not sure they got the direction they wanted and the results they needed. There seems to be an issue and the offense that is Boss Tweed can’t carry and the defense that is all line and linebackers and no corners can’t hold up. The team needs to develop a strategy, a public opinion poll, and figure out what direction they need to go in so they can improve.
@acki has edited this to make sure my usually rife with errors power rankings look ok. Please send him the first 1m.
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Power rankings indicate that if two teams face off with all things neutral, the higher team should win, does that happen? It’s why we play the game.
1.
Baltimore Hawks ?0The Hawks may not have the Ultimus in their locker room but if they play like they did this preseason, they can easily be the first champion that is not from Arizona. The offense is a monster and the defense isn’t too shabby either. I don’t think they have weaknesses present and are really clicking, the question is, can they keep it up?
2.
Arizona Outlaws ?0Eat your hearts out Outlaws fans. It’s not that the Outlaws have been playing poorly, but the loss of Lee coupled with the offensive line changes are there. They’re not blowing out opponents like they used to, and the offense isn’t as clinical as it can be. Mack, Garden and Bronko are a great combo on paper, but they’re just…underwhelming. Granted the last two games are against the Otters and Legion are not a good metric, more on why the Otters aren’t a good preseason metric below.
3.
Orange County Otters ?0Ok tlk, you may ask, how do you justify putting a team that lost both of their last two games by more than a score in the top 3? Here’s what to consider, the team lost while still being in low gear. If you’re sleeping on the Otters, you’re in for a surprise. If you notice a few things are off from the roster that I believe strongly will appear on opening day. First, the offensive linemen like Winchester are still lining up at offensive line, and not at the defensive positions they are going to be. Second, if you haven’t been following, the offensive line bots, the Super Troopers, haven’t taken a snap yet, so that is likely to change. Finally, if you missed this narrative, Jenkins is retiring and Burnsman is the running back to take the lead, he didn’t take a single snap all of these past games. Expect that to change too.
4.
San Jose SaberCats ?0This has been blowout city for San Jose. After two close losses in the first preseason set, the Sabercats bounced back with a tour de force. It should be said that Smallwood is the only thing keeping this team for being the first team to ever have 3 100+ WRs in a single game, but it could happen yet. There’s a lot to like at the Cats Arena as the team is going in with a strong defensive showing and a strong offensive showing. If they can continue to show and Blewitt can be the monster they hope him to be, this team could be knocking out one of the teams for the playoffs.
5.
Philadelphia Liberty ?0The Liberty remind me of the Sabercats last year. If the quarterback play is the flashes they expect it to be, it can be pro-bowl quality. However, it can just as easily be off. This team is going to need the defense to show up at the start of the season in order to mask and make up for the errors of Rove. If he’s able to hit his stride, the team could be great. But I’m just not seeing it yet. They need a run game too, as last year’s cat’s had some issues there too.
6.
Yellowknife Wraiths ?0 Let me explain the issue in Yellowknife. Cook is being asked to play the role of WR1 and WR2, Garden and Cook. He can play one, he can play the other, he cannot play both at the same time. He will still make the stat sheet but he cant make the deep yardage the team needs to find the endzone on a regular basis that this team could easily struggle. The defense still has red flags from last year too. Losing Cushing is going to hurt when it comes to shootouts.
7.
Las Vegas Legion ?+1Phillipe Carter and Wyatt Fulton are better than whatever defensive player is helping superstar Wozy. And this is why the Legion are better. They have more pieces to make a jump and cause a spoiler. Yes, any given simday, but Stone and Pierno are comparable, so the rest of the parts are better, and I don’t think on paper anyone would take the Yeti Roster over the Legion Roster.
8.
Colorado Yet ?-1The Yeti fire sale seems to have ended, but I’m not sure they got the direction they wanted and the results they needed. There seems to be an issue and the offense that is Boss Tweed can’t carry and the defense that is all line and linebackers and no corners can’t hold up. The team needs to develop a strategy, a public opinion poll, and figure out what direction they need to go in so they can improve.
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854 Words@acki has edited this to make sure my usually rife with errors power rankings look ok. Please send him the first 1m.
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