St. Louis Battlehawks trade up for SS

The Battlehawks have traded up with Houston Gamblers to pick Henry Mcdermott - SS out of Southern Utah with pick 2 of round 4.

Trade Alert

The Gamblers trade a Brahmas 2037 4th Round Pick to the Battlehawks for a Battlehawks 2038 4th Round Pick, a Battlehawks 2039 4th Round Pick.

San Antonio Brahmas trade up for C

The Brahmas have traded up with Houston Gamblers to pick Dale Swope - C out of Texas Tech with pick 12 of round 2.

Trade Alert

The Gamblers trade a Stallions 2037 2nd Round Pick to the Brahmas for a Brahmas 2037 3rd Round Pick, a Brahmas 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Brahmas 2037 4th Round Pick.

Los Angeles Express trade up for WR

The Express have traded up with Houston Gamblers to pick Robert Pope - WR out of Montana with pick 7 of round 2.

Trade Alert

The Gamblers trade a Gamblers 2037 2nd Round Pick to the Express for a Express 2037 3rd Round Pick, a Express 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Express 2038 3rd Round Pick.

St. Louis Battlehawks trade up for G

The Battlehawks have traded up with Houston Gamblers to pick Les Slagle - G out of San Jose State with pick 6 of round 2.

Trade Alert

The Gamblers trade a Bulls 2037 2nd Round Pick to the Battlehawks for a Battlehawks 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Battlehawks 2039 3rd Round Pick, a Battlehawks 2040 2nd Round Pick.

St. Louis Battlehawks trade up for SS

The Battlehawks have traded up with Los Angeles Express to pick Roland Watson - SS out of San Diego with pick 5 of round 2.

Trade Alert

The Express trade a Express 2037 2nd Round Pick to the Battlehawks for a Battlehawks 2037 3rd Round Pick, a Battlehawks 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Battlehawks 2038 3rd Round Pick.

DT Alexander Linkous (STL) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Alexander Linkous #1 overall in the 2037 draft. The 6' 2" DT fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Battlehawks general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."

"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Linkous said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: St. Louis Battlehawks
Larry Moore: Merlin Hoy - SS
This is a player who takes the lead. Known for showing up early and staying late. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. Wraps up the ballcarrier on tackles. Pretty clever. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.

Jim Nox: Merlin Hoy - SS
A leader on the field and in the locker room. Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Teammates love him. All he cares about is the team. He helps everyone succeed. Wraps up well on tackles. Clever young man as wellA player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Pick 2: San Antonio Brahmas
Larry Moore: Norman Motley - C
Every team would benefit from his leadership. This kid breeds synergy, teams play better when he is on the field. This is a kid, where if you are winning he will shine, but he might have trouble with adversity. Did you see him bench press?! Wow! A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Jim Nox: Norman Motley - C
Coaches love the leadership skills in this kid. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. This is a kid, where if you are winning he will shine, but he might have trouble with adversity. With this guy on the team, they will have to buy extra weights. He is just that strong. They almost have to make this pick. You do not want to look back in five years and see this kid on another team knowing he could have been yours.

Pick 3: Pittsburgh Maulers
Larry Moore: Johnathon Lucas - DE
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Loyal to the bone. You give him a chance and he will never abandon you. Scouts all say his speed is not a problem, he plays way faster than his forty time. They will be running to the podium for this one.

Jim Nox: Johnathon Lucas - DE
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Respected for his good behavior on the field. He will never throw someone else under the bus to save himself. People watching his tape often do not notice his speed. It is not something that jumps out at you, but he is pretty fast. Fill the need with a quality player. Best case scenario here.

Pick 4: Michigan Panthers
Larry Moore: Michael Groves - G
Known among his teammates as a bit of a goofball, but never in a bad way. The kind that keeps spirits high even when a season goes south. This is a young man who, in terms of strength, can go toe to toe with the biggest defensive linemen. He is smart, and plays with good instincts. Are there other guys worth picking here? Sure, but none of them fit this well with what they need, and he is a solid talent.

Jim Nox: Michael Groves - G
The guy has gets along with everyone. Amazing strength given his young age. This kid can bench press a minibus. A really smart kid. Are there other guys worth picking here? Sure, but none of them fit this well with what they need, and he is a solid talent.

Pick 5: Los Angeles Express
Larry Moore: Jay Miller - G
Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. Here is a kid who will go through fire for his coaches and teammates. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. You need him, just get him already.

Jim Nox: Ali Ashworth - LB
His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. Raised to know the value of teamwork. The expectation is that his strength will translate into fumbles. It will definitely help him shed blocks and produce big hits. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. Works well in the classroom. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Pick 6: Jacksonville Bulls
Larry Moore: Oren Alvarado - SS
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Liked by coaches and teammates. Reliably takes down ball carrier when he gets his hands on him. Makes smart decisions. The stars align for them to get him here. Just what they need. Blue-chip player with great upside. Hard to botch this pick.

Jim Nox: Edwin Hines - TE
Respected for his good behavior on the field. The guy has gets along with everyone. He wants to win! Strong hands! Reliably makes the right decision on the field. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.

Pick 7: Houston Gamblers
Larry Moore: Stewart West - WR
He is driven by the love of the sport. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. He wants to win! Fine catching ability, often comes down with the ball even when pressured. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.

Jim Nox: Horace Ramos - LB
He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Well liked in the locker room. He brings nice strength to the table. This is important because often his role will to keep contain. You cannot do that if you are on your back. Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. They would be crazy not to take him here. A great fit, both in terms of what they need and the quality of player they get. This will put a smile on many faces.

Pick 8: Arizona Hot Shots
Larry Moore: Logan House - DE
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Liked by coaches and teammates. Finishes tackles. He is alert and makes smart decisions to developments in the play. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.

Jim Nox: Logan House - DE
Raised to know the value of hard work. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. He is a well developed tackler, this is something teams look for. It saves a lot of time when the fundamentals are good. Knowledgeable of the game. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.

Pick 9: Seattle Sea Dragons
Larry Moore: Faustino Newton - T
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Known among his teammates as a bit of a goofball, but never in a bad way. The kind that keeps spirits high even when a season goes south. Was among the stronger offensive linemen in college. He comes of the line with power and leverage on run plays. This is something that scouts notice. He was one of the smarter kids in college. He can do what they want. He will deliver results early. He fits a need. End of story.

Jim Nox: Edward Cass - T
Raised to know the value of hard work. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. With this guy on the team, they will have to buy extra weights. He is just that strong. This kid is already an excellent blocker in the running game. That is something that draws the attention of coaches. Makes smart decisions. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.

Pick 10: San Diego Fleet
Larry Moore: Jerry George - SS
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. Tackles with good technique. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Jim Nox: Oren Alvarado - SS
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. Wraps up the ballcarrier on tackles. Pretty fast learner. It is not often that the talent available fits perfectly with what you need. When it does, it makes for a win-win situation. This young man is going to be put in a position to succeed.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Johnny Boucher. The RB out of Pittsburgh signed a contract of Tampa Bay Bandits with 1 year, $420,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Michigan Panthers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was New Orleans Breakers who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $522,500.

DE Dan Brown (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Dan Brown, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $462,500 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

RB Johnny Boucher (TB) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Johnny Boucher, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $420,000 to play for the Tampa Bay Bandits.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

14 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was William London. The RB out of Ohio State signed a contract of Orlando Apollos with 1 year, $490,000.

Liberty Pacific was the most active division with a total of 8 signings.

Arizona Hot Shots was the most active signing a total of 6 player(s).

The biggest spender was Arizona Hot Shots who signed 6 player(s) for a total of $2,007,499.

LB Terrence Clayton (AZ) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB Terrence Clayton was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Arizona Hot Shots were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Clayton's agent called to tell him that the Hot Shots head coach was in town. Soon, Clayton was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Clayton is being fitted for a Hot Shots uniform.

One of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $485,999.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Hot Shots," Clayton said.

WR Edward Zook (AZ) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Edward Zook, one of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $470,000 to play for the Arizona Hot Shots.

RB William London (Orl) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- William London, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $490,000 to play for the Orlando Apollos.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

15 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was David Davis. The QB out of Boise State signed a contract of St. Louis Battlehawks with 2 years, $980,000.

Liberty Pacific was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.

New Orleans Breakers was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was New Orleans Breakers who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $936,000.

FS Daniel Boykin (AZ) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, FS Daniel Boykin was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Arizona Hot Shots were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Boykin's agent called to tell him that the Hot Shots head coach was in town. Soon, Boykin was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Boykin is being fitted for a Hot Shots uniform.

One of the league's top FSs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $350,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Hot Shots," Boykin said.

RB Ivory Richard (TB) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, RB Ivory Richard was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Tampa Bay Bandits were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Richard's agent called to tell him that the Bandits head coach was in town. Soon, Richard was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Richard is being fitted for a Bandits uniform.

One of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Bandits," Richard said.

G Gordon Corrigan (LA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, G Gordon Corrigan was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Los Angeles Express were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Corrigan's agent called to tell him that the Express head coach was in town. Soon, Corrigan was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Corrigan is being fitted for a Express uniform.

One of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $380,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Express," Corrigan said.

G Orlando Lively (NO) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, G Orlando Lively was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the New Orleans Breakers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Lively's agent called to tell him that the Breakers head coach was in town. Soon, Lively was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Lively is being fitted for a Breakers uniform.

One of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $450,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Breakers," Lively said.

QB David Davis (STL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB David Davis was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the St. Louis Battlehawks were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Davis's agent called to tell him that the Battlehawks head coach was in town. Soon, Davis was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Davis is being fitted for a Battlehawks uniform.

One of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Battlehawks," Davis said.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

15 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jaelen Bush. The G out of Baylor signed a contract of Philadelphia Stars with 7 years, $3,150,000.

Independence Great Lakes was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.

Pittsburgh Maulers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was St. Louis Battlehawks who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $980,000.

SS Harvey Pruett (Orl) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Harvey Pruett, one of the league's top SSs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $432,000 to play for the Orlando Apollos.

LB Charles Foss (BIR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB Charles Foss was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Birmingham Stallions were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Foss's agent called to tell him that the Stallions head coach was in town. Soon, Foss was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Foss is being fitted for a Stallions uniform.

One of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $432,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Stallions," Foss said.

WR Arthur Edwards (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, WR Arthur Edwards was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Pittsburgh Maulers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Edwards's agent called to tell him that the Maulers head coach was in town. Soon, Edwards was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Edwards is being fitted for a Maulers uniform.

One of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Maulers," Edwards said.

CB James Stephens (STL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, CB James Stephens was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the St. Louis Battlehawks were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Stephens's agent called to tell him that the Battlehawks head coach was in town. Soon, Stephens was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Stephens is being fitted for a Battlehawks uniform.

One of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $480,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Battlehawks," Stephens said.

DT James Deleon (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- James Deleon, one of the league's top DTs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $450,000 to play for the San Antonio Brahmas.

QB Michael Griffin (STL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB Michael Griffin was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the St. Louis Battlehawks were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Griffin's agent called to tell him that the Battlehawks head coach was in town. Soon, Griffin was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Griffin is being fitted for a Battlehawks uniform.

One of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Battlehawks," Griffin said.

FS Matthew Smith (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, FS Matthew Smith was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Michigan Panthers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Smith's agent called to tell him that the Panthers head coach was in town. Soon, Smith was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Smith is being fitted for a Panthers uniform.

One of the league's top FSs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 5 year contract worth $362,500.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Panthers," Smith said.

T Peter McCord (TB) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, T Peter McCord was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Tampa Bay Bandits were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and McCord's agent called to tell him that the Bandits head coach was in town. Soon, McCord was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, McCord is being fitted for a Bandits uniform.

One of the league's top Ts and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $400,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Bandits," McCord said.

RB Don Doyle (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Don Doyle, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the San Antonio Brahmas.

G Jaelen Bush (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Jaelen Bush, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 7 year contract worth $450,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

10 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Bill Ellsworth. The RB out of Michigan signed a contract of Philadelphia Stars with 7 years, $2,268,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 7 signings.

Pittsburgh Maulers was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was Pittsburgh Maulers who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $1,875,000.

LB Charles Hess (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB Charles Hess was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Pittsburgh Maulers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Hess's agent called to tell him that the Maulers head coach was in town. Soon, Hess was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Hess is being fitted for a Maulers uniform.

One of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $475,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Maulers," Hess said.

DT Stephen Haag (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Stephen Haag, one of the league's top DTs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $400,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

CB Johnie Peoples (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, CB Johnie Peoples was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Pittsburgh Maulers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Peoples's agent called to tell him that the Maulers head coach was in town. Soon, Peoples was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Peoples is being fitted for a Maulers uniform.

One of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Maulers," Peoples said.

CB Bruce Boggs (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, CB Bruce Boggs was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Philadelphia Stars were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Boggs's agent called to tell him that the Stars head coach was in town. Soon, Boggs was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Boggs is being fitted for a Stars uniform.

One of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 7 year contract worth $449,500.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Stars," Boggs said.

DE Troy Rubio (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Troy Rubio, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

C Floyd Montgomery (STL) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Floyd Montgomery, one of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $350,000 to play for the St. Louis Battlehawks.

WR Jason Carrera (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Jason Carrera, one of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $485,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy Piper

With a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.

Here we go:
Seattle Sea Dragons: QB RB T TE LB DT
San Diego Fleet: RB T DT DE SS
Arizona Hot Shots: T C CB DE FS
Los Angeles Express: G LB
Pittsburgh Maulers: T TE LB DT DE SS
Philadelphia Stars: QB G C WR CB DE
DC Defenders: G CB LB DE SS
Michigan Panthers: G T C CB LB DT DE FS
St. Louis Battlehawks: QB C WR CB LB DT SS
San Antonio Brahmas: C TE CB LB FS SS
Houston Gamblers: WR CB LB FS
New Orleans Breakers: T C WR CB LB DT
Orlando Apollos: CB LB DT DE
Birmingham Stallions: G T CB LB
Jacksonville Bulls: G TE WR CB LB SS
Tampa Bay Bandits: G T C TE CB DT

Donald Mendoza has retired from coaching

Donald Mendoza has announced his decision to retire from coaching. He gave no indication as to what his next job would imply, but ''definitely not coaching'' he laughed.

Clyde Rhodes staying with Birmingham Stallions

The Tampa Bay Bandits tried to pry Clyde Rhodes away from Stallions to fill the position as their new Defensive Coordinator. However, Rhodes publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Stallions as their Defensive Coordinator for the coming season.

Adam Brill staying with San Antonio Brahmas

The DC Defenders tried to pry Adam Brill away from Brahmas to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, Brill publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Brahmas as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.

Raymond Collins staying with Birmingham Stallions

The DC Defenders tried to pry Raymond Collins away from Stallions to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, Collins publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Stallions as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.

DC Defenders hire Mathew Felts away from the Tampa Bay Bandits

The Defenders have announced that they have signed Mathew Felts as their new Head Coach. Felts was previously working for Bandits as Defensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 6 million per year with the Defenders.

Draft Order: St. Louis Battlehawks own first overall.

Pick 1: St. Louis Battlehawks
Pick 2: San Antonio Brahmas
Pick 3: Pittsburgh Maulers
Pick 4: Michigan Panthers
Pick 5: Los Angeles Express
Pick 6: Jacksonville Bulls
Pick 7: Houston Gamblers
Pick 8: Arizona Hot Shots
Pick 9: Seattle Sea Dragons
Pick 10: San Diego Fleet
Pick 11: DC Defenders
Pick 12: Birmingham Stallions
Pick 13: Tampa Bay Bandits
Pick 14: Orlando Apollos
Pick 15: New Orleans Breakers
Pick 16: Philadelphia Stars

Coaching Carousel Predictions.

The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.

The prime candidates identified by our experts are:
Tony Gallant - Offensive Coordinator - Seattle Sea Dragons
Kain Stump - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Breakers
Jack Cherry - Defensive Coordinator - Arizona Hot Shots
Raymond Collins - Offensive Coordinator - Birmingham Stallions
Mathew Felts - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Bandits
Julio Rogers - Offensive Coordinator - Arizona Hot Shots
Gregory Haight - Offensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Express
Adam Brill - Offensive Coordinator - San Antonio Brahmas

As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:

Mary Moore:
Jack Cherry leaves the Hot Shots to become the head coach for the St. Louis Battlehawks.

Darren Francis:
I think the Breakers lose Kain Stump and I see him heading to Orlando Apollos.

Jim Nox:
The Brahmas cannot hold on to Adam Brill. I would like to see him coach the Orlando Apollos.

Jeremy Piper:
Tony Gallant is certainly on the move. That means Sea Dragons will need a new coordinator. As for where Gallant ends up? Well, I think St. Louis Battlehawks is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
James Morin - C (Los Angeles Express) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 55).
James Gaston - CB (Los Angeles Express) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
William Noyes - LB (Pittsburgh Maulers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Sacks (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 7).
Donald Street - G (Pittsburgh Maulers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 9).
Pete Houghton - LB (DC Defenders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Buford Baker - CB (DC Defenders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 53).
Roderick Wright - SS (St. Louis Battlehawks) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 50).
Brad Myers - T (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 85).
William Nolen - RB (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 5).
Ralph Hankins - WR (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 54).
Thomas Blackburn - WR (Houston Gamblers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
Donald Avalos - T (Houston Gamblers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 70).
John Crum - QB (Houston Gamblers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Completion % (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 66.1).
Joan Lowery - CB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 1% bonus for Tackles (Target: 90 / Accomplished: 96).
Bradley Rosser - QB (Orlando Apollos) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Charles Page - CB (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Michael Gamez - WR (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 9).
Fermin Peterson - T (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Brian Bernhardt - C (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Brent Williams - WR (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 10% bonus for Receiving TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 7).
Roy Ferguson - G (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 110).
Robert Law - WR (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Josh Shore - G (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13).
Victor Munoz - RB (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 5% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 9).

Aaron Lovejoy - FS under criminal investigation!

It looks like the off field troubles of Aaron Lovejoy have finally caught up with him. Local news reports that a criminal investigation has been launched looking into previous criminal misconduct of Lovejoy. The league has reiterated that standard policy is to await results from the criminal investigation before deciding on any punishment.

Thomas Mcleod - CB under criminal investigation!

It looks like the off field troubles of Thomas Mcleod have finally caught up with him. Local news reports that a criminal investigation has been launched looking into previous criminal misconduct of Mcleod. The league has reiterated that standard policy is to await results from the criminal investigation before deciding on any punishment.

The Breakers have yet to comment on the situation.

William Pitre has retired from coaching

William Pitre has announced his decision to retire from coaching. Rumours have it he is heading to politics.

Active Player Retirements

Seattle Sea Dragons:
CB Andrew Langdon (13 seasons) 277 Tck, 2 Sck, 14 Int, 2 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR
DT Joseph Melvin (11 seasons) 143 Tck, 28 Sck, 4 FF

Arizona Hot Shots:
CB Teddy Leroy (11 seasons) 650 Tck, 6 Sck, 31 Int, 4 Def TD, 4 FF, 1 FR

Los Angeles Express:
T Daniel Mcfarlane (13 seasons) 645 Pancakes
LB Ronald Davis (12 seasons) 540 Tck, 30 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 11 FF, 5 FR
RB Bruce Uribe (9 seasons) 495 att, 2535 yds, 33 TD, 84 rec, 821 yds, 12 TD
DT Kevin Wheat (12 seasons) 174 Tck, 12 Sck, 4 FF, 3 FR

Pittsburgh Maulers:
RB Vincent Boston (9 seasons) 1162 att, 5816 yds, 33 TD, 161 rec, 2283 yds, 16 TD
WR Donny Allen (10 seasons) 182 rec, 2409 yds, 13 TD
CB Robert Horner (12 seasons) 706 Tck, 5 Sck, 22 Int, 2 Def TD, 12 FF, 7 FR

Philadelphia Stars:
RB Eric Acker (11 seasons) 1150 att, 6510 yds, 45 TD, 97 rec, 1449 yds, 9 TD
WR Art Howe (13 seasons) 1134 rec, 20329 yds, 166 TD
G James Rubin (12 seasons) 457 Pancakes
T James Falcon (9 seasons) 634 Pancakes
CB Emmanuel Linkous (11 seasons) 470 Tck, 4 Sck, 18 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR

DC Defenders:
G Jeff Floyd (9 seasons) 437 Pancakes
K David Wilber (12 seasons) 233/301 FG

Michigan Panthers:
T Albert Cooley (12 seasons) 687 Pancakes
FS James Fennell (9 seasons) 298 Tck, 5 Sck, 6 Int, 2 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR

St. Louis Battlehawks:
C Donald Barber (11 seasons) 211 Pancakes

San Antonio Brahmas:
RB Brian Miller (10 seasons) 38 att, 200 yds, 3 TD
LB Billy Reddy (10 seasons) 407 Tck, 10 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 10 FF, 3 FR
CB Harold Pitts (11 seasons) 115 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR

New Orleans Breakers:
RB Keaton Johnson (11 seasons) 1866 att, 10383 yds, 47 TD, 155 rec, 1433 yds, 5 TD

Orlando Apollos:
RB Samuel Bustos (8 seasons) 477 att, 2536 yds, 27 TD, 21 rec, 159 yds, 2 TD
WR Glen Cook (11 seasons) 915 rec, 13206 yds, 87 TD

Birmingham Stallions:
C Raymond Richards (12 seasons) 340 Pancakes

Jacksonville Bulls:
C Craig Martino (11 seasons) 340 Pancakes
G Antony Martin (10 seasons) 235 Pancakes

Tampa Bay Bandits:
T John Tang (9 seasons) 499 Pancakes
RB Christopher Stevens (9 seasons) 926 att, 4552 yds, 43 TD, 97 rec, 1112 yds, 7 TD
T Nicholas Rios (11 seasons) 1010 Pancakes

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
Max East (11 seasons pro) 2185/3229, 26771 yds, 218 TD
Drew Tobin (11 seasons pro) 1211/1692, 14515 yds, 134 TD
Donald Newberry (4 seasons pro) 13/18, 228 yds, 2 TD

RB:
Mel Cardoza (12 seasons pro) 2422 att, 11353 yds, 90 TD, 202 rec, 3192 yds, 34 TD

G:
George Black (13 seasons pro) 525 Pancakes
John Malcolm (12 seasons pro) 480 Pancakes

T:
Bryan Carter (13 seasons pro) 445 Pancakes
David Edward (11 seasons pro) 425 Pancakes
David Richards (12 seasons pro) 256 Pancakes

C:
Filiberto Gibbons (12 seasons pro) 41 Pancakes

TE:
Scott Barnhart (10 seasons pro) 273 rec, 2269 yds, 15 TD

WR:
Napoleon Zink (16 seasons pro) 804 rec, 12708 yds, 97 TD
Michael Prentice (13 seasons pro) 641 rec, 7920 yds, 55 TD
David Finley (12 seasons pro) 242 rec, 3117 yds, 26 TD

CB:
Jorge Wright (16 seasons pro) 741 Tck, 11 Sck, 16 Int, 2 Def TD, 6 FF, 3 FR
Michael Diaz (10 seasons pro) 355 Tck, 1 Sck, 9 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR
Christopher Leahy (7 seasons pro) 16 Tck, 1 FF
Alejandro Ford (7 seasons pro) 11 Tck, 1 Int

LB:
Benjamin Thornhill (12 seasons pro) 46 Tck, 2 Int

DT:
Percy Kurtz (11 seasons pro) 165 Tck, 21 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR
Ross Wyant (10 seasons pro) 141 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 FF

FS:
John Woo (11 seasons pro) 634 Tck, 5 Sck, 20 Int, 2 Def TD, 12 FF, 10 FR
Aaron Eckert (11 seasons pro) 416 Tck, 7 Sck, 20 Int, 3 Def TD, 9 FF, 5 FR
Alfredo Skidmore (10 seasons pro) 155 Tck, 3 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR
Troy Fisher (6 seasons pro) 7 Tck

SS:
Juan Willey (14 seasons pro) 698 Tck, 26 Sck, 17 Int, 1 Sfty, 4 FF, 4 FR

K:
Angelo Williams (17 seasons pro) 303/383 FG
John Reyes (7 seasons pro) 79/90 FG
Allan Gilbert (4 seasons pro) 0/1 FG

Other retirements

QB Jon Vogel (61 ovr)
QB Shawn Fortner (57 ovr)
QB William Peebles (56 ovr)
QB Keith Wheaton (53 ovr)
RB Brandon Williams (70 ovr)
RB Kevin Gallagher (62 ovr)
RB Aaron Alderman (55 ovr)
RB David Justus (48 ovr)
FB David Handley (63 ovr)
FB Matthew Pierce (60 ovr)
FB Glenn Villarreal (52 ovr)
G James Grubbs (72 ovr)
G Theo Butler (65 ovr)
G Mark Wallace (62 ovr)
G Scott Mcgee (59 ovr)
G Domenic Barrows (53 ovr)
G Chong Calderon (52 ovr)
G Toby Kemp (52 ovr)
G Ron Cole (51 ovr)
G Zachery Denson (48 ovr)
T Sam Eng (63 ovr)
T Edwin Ryan (60 ovr)
T Andy Harrington (59 ovr)
T Jeffery Jackson (58 ovr)
T Matthew Clark (53 ovr)
T Phil Pappas (52 ovr)
T James Baker (50 ovr)
T Randy Schmidt (49 ovr)
T Daniel Redden (49 ovr)
C Wallace Galvin (77 ovr)
C Donald Dotson (75 ovr)
C Marcelo Foster (73 ovr)
C Eldon Kohler (70 ovr)
C Leigh Bills (68 ovr)
C Rodney Daniel (66 ovr)
C Joseph Rosa (66 ovr)
C Jason Whatley (66 ovr)
C Raymond Hulsey (64 ovr)
C Pedro Conklin (64 ovr)
C Robert Gass (60 ovr)
C Frederick Luciano (56 ovr)
C Adam Marroquin (49 ovr)
C Richard Williams (44 ovr)
TE Fred Hurd (52 ovr)
TE Leo Nall (47 ovr)
TE Lavern Withrow (41 ovr)
WR David Heck (70 ovr)
WR Steven Kirkland (65 ovr)
WR Dale Michael (63 ovr)
WR Fernando Pierre (62 ovr)
WR Mary Waterman (60 ovr)
WR Michael Howell (59 ovr)
WR Barry Gates (59 ovr)
WR Eddie Stewart (57 ovr)
WR Eddie Harrison (57 ovr)
WR Robert Lange (56 ovr)
WR Wayne Ferreira (56 ovr)
WR Kenneth Estes (52 ovr)
CB Robert Dunlap (56 ovr)
CB Ed Sherman (54 ovr)
CB Daniel Bunn (52 ovr)
CB Ronald Johnson (51 ovr)
CB Charles Wilson (49 ovr)
CB Henry Kaplan (43 ovr)
LB Reggie Weinstein (62 ovr)
LB Donald Gallagher (62 ovr)
LB Steven Wallace (61 ovr)
LB James Bethea (60 ovr)
LB Bernard Barber (59 ovr)
LB Booker Winfield (55 ovr)
LB Oscar Bradbury (55 ovr)
LB Jeffrey Diaz (54 ovr)
LB Stephen Homan (53 ovr)
LB Albert Forney (49 ovr)
LB Joseph Jimenez (46 ovr)
DT Joseph Perreault (67 ovr)
DT Robert Mancuso (62 ovr)
DT Patrick Savoy (60 ovr)
DT Brian Green (54 ovr)
DT Dexter Bolden (52 ovr)
DT Billy Littlejohn (52 ovr)
DT Daniel Roldan (48 ovr)
DT Santos Mora (48 ovr)
DT Thomas Tejeda (47 ovr)
DT Angel Cordell (45 ovr)
DT Neil Manning (44 ovr)
DT James Gore (42 ovr)
DE Walter Crowe (65 ovr)
DE Milton Howard (59 ovr)
DE Javier Brown (58 ovr)
DE Shelby Herring (55 ovr)
DE Deshawn Broussard (55 ovr)
DE Paul Norris (54 ovr)
DE Marion Reilly (53 ovr)
DE George Thompson (53 ovr)
DE Justin Rodriquez (52 ovr)
DE Man Bloom (52 ovr)
DE Isaac Silvia (51 ovr)
DE Rhett Mize (51 ovr)
DE Jefferson Howland (50 ovr)
DE Lincoln Raymond (49 ovr)
DE Stephen Vargas (49 ovr)
DE Juan Winstead (44 ovr)
DE Arnoldo Bradshaw (35 ovr)
FS James Angel (63 ovr)
FS Van Lawhorn (62 ovr)
FS Craig Magana (50 ovr)
FS Russell Akin (50 ovr)
SS David White (67 ovr)
SS Luis Escalante (63 ovr)
SS Richard McCormick (59 ovr)
SS Lee Krause (59 ovr)
SS Charles McClanahan (58 ovr)
SS Michael Baird (55 ovr)
SS Robert Preston (48 ovr)
K Donald Marcotte (65 ovr)
K Cole Rosa (62 ovr)
K Bobby Grey (60 ovr)
K Williams Rowell (58 ovr)
P Rex Chambers (67 ovr)
P Richard Hussey (64 ovr)
P Donald Rupp (58 ovr)
P Robert McCorkle (55 ovr)
P Felix Cooper (53 ovr)
P Randy Matthews (51 ovr)
P Devin Allison (51 ovr)
P Justin Liu (51 ovr)