Colorado Yeti have been a testmony of failure in the NSFL. Aside from the first two seasons, Colorado has not had a winning season since. They've been in constant rebuild mode but last season they actually showed some signs of life. Sure, they finished 6-8 and last in their division but 6 wins is more than they've gotten since season 2. And with the way Philly has blown up their roster, and the downward slide that Baltimore has been on, Colorado might be able to make playoffs next season. Here's the positonial run down.
Quarterback
Last season the Yeti had Ryan Applehort at QB again. His stats weren't outstanding, but they're a vast improvement from his rookie season. In S7 he posted a 4-21 TD to Interception ratio. This past season he improved to 13-14 ratio. Still much room for improvement, but the progress has to be noted and rewarded. Applehort looks to be on a positive trend upwards and in 2 seasons could be around where Oles and Borkus were this season.
Receivers
Dwayne Aaron and Howard Miller make up the primary receivers for the Yeti. They're very comparable in terms of TPE and production, and they're both young. As they improve, they're on pace to be a seriously great tandem or receivers. But they don't have a reliable 3rd option. They've relied on Brian Wheat or Kenny Omega for seasons and they're borderline useless. Picking up a 3rd young receiver or a TE who can take pressure off the young qb is check down situations would make this offense so much better.
Backfield
The Yeti took a huge talent in the S7 draft with Mark Grau. They were anchored by Boss Tweed for so long, it was inconceivable that anyone could fill his shoes. When Tweed was traded, Grau had to step up. And he sure has. As a rookie, he split time with Damien Kroetch. With half the time, he ran for about 800 yds and 4 TDs and caught 277 yds and 1 TD. Just like with the receivers, in 2 seasons, Grau will be a force to be reckoned with.
D-Line
The Yeti Defensive line is rather healthy. Ricardo Sandoval, Dan Miller, Nicholas Peirno and Eli Kamaka are all solid players. Miller is fighting regression but even with that he's better than most DTs despite that setback. Sandy and Kamaka are powerful and Pierno is the weakest link and he's still pretty good. Soon, they'll need to get someone to replace Miller but not for another year or so. It's not a pressing need.
Linebackers
Like the front 4, Linebacker is well set for the Yeti. Saint, Ishigawa and Ramero are talented and unless Saint retires suddenly, they'll be set for another couple years. Like with the Defensive Line, maybe replace Saint eventually via Free Agency or rookie, this team's linebacking corps is very well set for a good while.
Secondary
This is where the Yeti are thin. Aside from Andre Bly Jr. they're woefully underwhelming. They have no other big name at CB and a mediocre Michael Tillman at Safety. They were hoping Bobby Ruckus would be a generational talent but he's seemingly lost all interest in the site. Desta Danger hasn't been a big TPE earner but if he starts updating he would really help out this depleted secondary.
Special Teams
Micycle McCormick is one of the best kickers this league has ever seen. If he maintains this, he'll be the next Turk Turkleton. He's pretty reliable and worth mentioning in this because he's a reliable weapon that the Yeti will need if they want to vie for the NSFC championship in the coming future.
Assessment
Colorado is on the rise. They're set for the next few seasons on offense and aside from a depleted secondary, they're pretty set on defense. They're in a much better shape than Baltimore and Philadelphia and about where Yellowknife is but they're trending a little more downward than Colorado. I can see the Yeti being in the Ultimus game in the next 2 seasons.
Draft Prediction
Obviously CB or S would be the most pressing need, but a WR to help Aaron and Howard Miller or DE/DT to eventually replace Dan Miller would be the logical move. But if they feel a QB who has a brighter, faster, future is there, they might opt to take them and move Applehort to a different position.
Quarterback
Last season the Yeti had Ryan Applehort at QB again. His stats weren't outstanding, but they're a vast improvement from his rookie season. In S7 he posted a 4-21 TD to Interception ratio. This past season he improved to 13-14 ratio. Still much room for improvement, but the progress has to be noted and rewarded. Applehort looks to be on a positive trend upwards and in 2 seasons could be around where Oles and Borkus were this season.
Receivers
Dwayne Aaron and Howard Miller make up the primary receivers for the Yeti. They're very comparable in terms of TPE and production, and they're both young. As they improve, they're on pace to be a seriously great tandem or receivers. But they don't have a reliable 3rd option. They've relied on Brian Wheat or Kenny Omega for seasons and they're borderline useless. Picking up a 3rd young receiver or a TE who can take pressure off the young qb is check down situations would make this offense so much better.
Backfield
The Yeti took a huge talent in the S7 draft with Mark Grau. They were anchored by Boss Tweed for so long, it was inconceivable that anyone could fill his shoes. When Tweed was traded, Grau had to step up. And he sure has. As a rookie, he split time with Damien Kroetch. With half the time, he ran for about 800 yds and 4 TDs and caught 277 yds and 1 TD. Just like with the receivers, in 2 seasons, Grau will be a force to be reckoned with.
D-Line
The Yeti Defensive line is rather healthy. Ricardo Sandoval, Dan Miller, Nicholas Peirno and Eli Kamaka are all solid players. Miller is fighting regression but even with that he's better than most DTs despite that setback. Sandy and Kamaka are powerful and Pierno is the weakest link and he's still pretty good. Soon, they'll need to get someone to replace Miller but not for another year or so. It's not a pressing need.
Linebackers
Like the front 4, Linebacker is well set for the Yeti. Saint, Ishigawa and Ramero are talented and unless Saint retires suddenly, they'll be set for another couple years. Like with the Defensive Line, maybe replace Saint eventually via Free Agency or rookie, this team's linebacking corps is very well set for a good while.
Secondary
This is where the Yeti are thin. Aside from Andre Bly Jr. they're woefully underwhelming. They have no other big name at CB and a mediocre Michael Tillman at Safety. They were hoping Bobby Ruckus would be a generational talent but he's seemingly lost all interest in the site. Desta Danger hasn't been a big TPE earner but if he starts updating he would really help out this depleted secondary.
Special Teams
Micycle McCormick is one of the best kickers this league has ever seen. If he maintains this, he'll be the next Turk Turkleton. He's pretty reliable and worth mentioning in this because he's a reliable weapon that the Yeti will need if they want to vie for the NSFC championship in the coming future.
Assessment
Colorado is on the rise. They're set for the next few seasons on offense and aside from a depleted secondary, they're pretty set on defense. They're in a much better shape than Baltimore and Philadelphia and about where Yellowknife is but they're trending a little more downward than Colorado. I can see the Yeti being in the Ultimus game in the next 2 seasons.
Draft Prediction
Obviously CB or S would be the most pressing need, but a WR to help Aaron and Howard Miller or DE/DT to eventually replace Dan Miller would be the logical move. But if they feel a QB who has a brighter, faster, future is there, they might opt to take them and move Applehort to a different position.
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