01-17-2018, 09:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-08-2018, 09:46 PM by AzhekAhriman.)
I am sure plenty of these will be done, but why not do my own (I am burning through money fast, after all).
#1: San Antonio Marshals
Honestly, I could see other rankers going with other teams here, but the Marshals have the best record and a respectable point differential (3rd). Even with bringing in a new starter in Mike Vick, the Marshals still scored 30 points over those two games. It’s a drop from what they are used to, but certainly not something crippling the team. There’s no way this team misses the playoffs, and no one wants to face them there. Why would they? San Antonio is the only team without a losing record at home or on the road this season.
#2 Portland Pythons
Sure, they’ve taken a HUGE step back from last year, having lost more games in 8 weeks than they did in 14 last season, but the owner of the 2nd best point differential and being the only team with a winning record against the Marshals two years running is never a team you want to move down too far. Fun fact: the Pythons, despite being tied for the conference lead, currently have the worst conference record. Additionally, they are the ONLY team to not have faced the Fuller problem. Should the league decide to remedy that (and I hope they do), the Eastern conference could get a LOT closer.
#3 Tijuana Luchadores
Well, here’s another team with a positive point differential. Are they #1? Nope. Tijuana has the fourth best differential. Honestly, I don’t see how they do it. They have forced 1.5 interceptions a game, allowing what has been the worst offense in terms of yards to put up the 3rd most points. Realistically, I think they only have the 2nd best defense in the league, the Marshals being first, but Tijuana is definitely the best at taking advantage of it, and that counts for a lot. Extra credit for them facing Fuller twice, once as an RB and once as a WR, and not losing either game.
#4 Norfolk SeaWolves
This is what a bot team should be. This is proof that good building, test sims and strategy can make up for a significant gap in TPE. The SeaWolves have actually had one of the hardest schedules this year, mainly due to having had to face the Solar Bears twice, and both times with Fuller slotted in at RB. They lost both of those games, and I think they would have won one or maybe both had that exploit not been allowed. Still, they have a 4-4 record, and currently lead the conference due to their 2-0 run over Portland. Hats off to them for that. I’ve played Portland 4 times in the last two seasons (once at home, three times on the road) and I have won ZERO of them. So…fuck you @run_CMC, but also thanks for giving me a chance at home field in the playoffs. I’d put them higher, but bot teams get weaker as the season goes on, so they will drop off more with the next update. BEST case scenario appears to be a 7-7 finish, which would be impressive, but 6-8 seems a LOT more likely.
#5 Palm Beach Solar Bears
Let’s get this out of the way. They have had an illegal player for 6 games. They went 3-2-1 in those 6 and outscored opponents 184-101. In the games without him, 0-2 and were outscored 39-26. I think that shows clearly how much the QB exploit matters. Fuller, who led the league in yards after 2 games as a WR, now leads the league in rushing after 4 games as an RB. I think his 8.8 YPC might be a factor in that. I hope they get to use him against Portland, just so the Pythons get that experience as well. I think that Palm Beach would still only get 5 wins total. They just aren’t good.
#6 Kansas City Coyotes
Maximus makes this team, more specifically his offense, and much more specifically his offensive line, look a LOT better than it is. The Coyotes have the worst OL in the league, and it’s not even close, yet are only 4th in sacks allowed thanks to their QB’s amazing ability to get the ball out on time. Aside from that, though, this team has almost nothing going for it. They’ll have the first overall pick next season, but I don’t know what they are gonna do with it. I will admit that I am terrified of Maximus next season, but hopefully he’ll still have nothing around him.
Graded!
#1: San Antonio Marshals
Honestly, I could see other rankers going with other teams here, but the Marshals have the best record and a respectable point differential (3rd). Even with bringing in a new starter in Mike Vick, the Marshals still scored 30 points over those two games. It’s a drop from what they are used to, but certainly not something crippling the team. There’s no way this team misses the playoffs, and no one wants to face them there. Why would they? San Antonio is the only team without a losing record at home or on the road this season.
#2 Portland Pythons
Sure, they’ve taken a HUGE step back from last year, having lost more games in 8 weeks than they did in 14 last season, but the owner of the 2nd best point differential and being the only team with a winning record against the Marshals two years running is never a team you want to move down too far. Fun fact: the Pythons, despite being tied for the conference lead, currently have the worst conference record. Additionally, they are the ONLY team to not have faced the Fuller problem. Should the league decide to remedy that (and I hope they do), the Eastern conference could get a LOT closer.
#3 Tijuana Luchadores
Well, here’s another team with a positive point differential. Are they #1? Nope. Tijuana has the fourth best differential. Honestly, I don’t see how they do it. They have forced 1.5 interceptions a game, allowing what has been the worst offense in terms of yards to put up the 3rd most points. Realistically, I think they only have the 2nd best defense in the league, the Marshals being first, but Tijuana is definitely the best at taking advantage of it, and that counts for a lot. Extra credit for them facing Fuller twice, once as an RB and once as a WR, and not losing either game.
#4 Norfolk SeaWolves
This is what a bot team should be. This is proof that good building, test sims and strategy can make up for a significant gap in TPE. The SeaWolves have actually had one of the hardest schedules this year, mainly due to having had to face the Solar Bears twice, and both times with Fuller slotted in at RB. They lost both of those games, and I think they would have won one or maybe both had that exploit not been allowed. Still, they have a 4-4 record, and currently lead the conference due to their 2-0 run over Portland. Hats off to them for that. I’ve played Portland 4 times in the last two seasons (once at home, three times on the road) and I have won ZERO of them. So…fuck you @run_CMC, but also thanks for giving me a chance at home field in the playoffs. I’d put them higher, but bot teams get weaker as the season goes on, so they will drop off more with the next update. BEST case scenario appears to be a 7-7 finish, which would be impressive, but 6-8 seems a LOT more likely.
#5 Palm Beach Solar Bears
Let’s get this out of the way. They have had an illegal player for 6 games. They went 3-2-1 in those 6 and outscored opponents 184-101. In the games without him, 0-2 and were outscored 39-26. I think that shows clearly how much the QB exploit matters. Fuller, who led the league in yards after 2 games as a WR, now leads the league in rushing after 4 games as an RB. I think his 8.8 YPC might be a factor in that. I hope they get to use him against Portland, just so the Pythons get that experience as well. I think that Palm Beach would still only get 5 wins total. They just aren’t good.
#6 Kansas City Coyotes
Maximus makes this team, more specifically his offense, and much more specifically his offensive line, look a LOT better than it is. The Coyotes have the worst OL in the league, and it’s not even close, yet are only 4th in sacks allowed thanks to their QB’s amazing ability to get the ball out on time. Aside from that, though, this team has almost nothing going for it. They’ll have the first overall pick next season, but I don’t know what they are gonna do with it. I will admit that I am terrified of Maximus next season, but hopefully he’ll still have nothing around him.
Graded!
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