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04-21-2011, 12:24 AM
Well Outllaw fans, its once again that time when we take a look back at the off season moves of our favorite team.
Upon the conclusion of the 2000 season, starting quarterback Mark Brunell, marched into the General Managers office and demanded that steps be taken to improve the wide recieving corps. For the past 3 seasons Brunell has been forced to throw to wide recievers with hands of stone (Troy Edwards / 27 drops), casts offs from other teams looking to revive their careers (Charles Johnson 3400 yrds / 19 TDs / 31 drops), and rookies with medicore talent (Robert Reed 15 TDs / 27 drops).
Edwards and Reed remain on the team, but Johnson was allowed to test the waters of free agency after the team failed to work out a contract extension. Johnson managed to extort a large contract out of the Cleveland Browns and signed on to play in the AFC. The Outlaws also allowed their other starting wide reciever, Maurice Blake, to walk in free agency, thus setting the table for a revamping of the Wide Reciever corps.
Free Agent Signings:
Duce Staley RB 39/39: Staley, a former 2nd round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins was priority number one for the Outlaws. With RB Chris Samuels showing signings of slowing down, and RB Mario Bates also getting up there in age, the Outlaws wanted to find a younger back who could provide solid production over the next several seasons. With only 65 carries for 198 yards over 4 seasons, Staley has very little milage on the tires, and should provide fresh legs for the offense. Expectations are he will split time at with Bates to keep both backs fresh.
Jermane Mayberry LG 39/39: Mayberry will step in and take the starting left guard spot over for Mike Verstegen. A solid player and 3 year starter for Birmingham, Mayberry will be a nice addition for the Outlaws.
Via Trade:
Johnnie Morton FL 51/51: The 8 year veteran Morton, was acquired from the Broncos for a 3rd round pick. Morton is a move the chains possession receiver, with sticky hands. Not a home run hitter, Morton provides Brunell with a reliable target to throw to.
O.J. McDuffie FL 54/54: McDuffie provides Brunell a deep threat. Though the 9 year veteran has never had a 1000 yard receiving season, expectations are he will be able to provide valuable production in the Outlaws offense as a slot reciever.
Gerald Dixon WLB 36/36: Dixon was a straight throw in, in the McDuffie Deal. Obtained for a 5 round pick, it is hoped that Dixon can provide some valuable minutes rushing the passer when Miller and Gildon are on the sidelines.
2001 Draft Class
1(20) Drew Bennett FL 30/51: Bennett was selected with the 20 overall pick to help improve a lacking wide recieving corps. Even with the addition of McDuffie and Morton, Outlaws management felt a young play making wide reciever was needed. Outstanding route runner with solid hands and the willingness to go over the middle to make the tough catch, Bennett will be a valued addition to the team.
4(17) Monty Beisel WILB 12/30: Beisel shows a keen ability to have a nose for the ball. Outlaws coaches believe that he will grow into a solid run stopper.
5(20) Jarrod Cooper SS 22/43: With an 2 aging safeties, it was felt that Cooper could come in and develope into a solid starter in the next few seasons. Cooper showed to have solid run stopping and coverage skills in college, and it is hoped that this will transfer to the tough GEFL game.
6(19) Shuanard Harts SS 17/28: Harts was unable to work out in the GEFL Combines. However, Outlaws officials saw enough on tape that they felt he was worth a late round flyer. Weak against the run, and lacking top tier coverage skills, Harts makes up for it with a keen instinct for the ball, and the abilty to deliver a hammering shot when he arrives.
7(18) Alvin Porter LCB 22/47: Porter biggest asset looks to be his abilty to come up in run support. He does have a knack for sniffing out the ball, but he lacks blazing speed and more then likely will not be able to keep up with the upper tier recievers in the GEFL.
The addition of Morton, McDuffie, and Bennett vastly improves our situation at wide out. Brunell now has 3 legitiment targets to throw to and Staley gives us another solid addition at the running back spot. Really am not expecting allot out of Porter and Cooper, but Harts may be a nice addition at safety. Biesel was underrated by my scout, so, hope is he will creep during TC.
If the veteran wideouts hold their ratings and skills, I think we have to be considered the favorites to win the division.
Upon the conclusion of the 2000 season, starting quarterback Mark Brunell, marched into the General Managers office and demanded that steps be taken to improve the wide recieving corps. For the past 3 seasons Brunell has been forced to throw to wide recievers with hands of stone (Troy Edwards / 27 drops), casts offs from other teams looking to revive their careers (Charles Johnson 3400 yrds / 19 TDs / 31 drops), and rookies with medicore talent (Robert Reed 15 TDs / 27 drops).
Edwards and Reed remain on the team, but Johnson was allowed to test the waters of free agency after the team failed to work out a contract extension. Johnson managed to extort a large contract out of the Cleveland Browns and signed on to play in the AFC. The Outlaws also allowed their other starting wide reciever, Maurice Blake, to walk in free agency, thus setting the table for a revamping of the Wide Reciever corps.
Free Agent Signings:
Duce Staley RB 39/39: Staley, a former 2nd round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins was priority number one for the Outlaws. With RB Chris Samuels showing signings of slowing down, and RB Mario Bates also getting up there in age, the Outlaws wanted to find a younger back who could provide solid production over the next several seasons. With only 65 carries for 198 yards over 4 seasons, Staley has very little milage on the tires, and should provide fresh legs for the offense. Expectations are he will split time at with Bates to keep both backs fresh.
Jermane Mayberry LG 39/39: Mayberry will step in and take the starting left guard spot over for Mike Verstegen. A solid player and 3 year starter for Birmingham, Mayberry will be a nice addition for the Outlaws.
Via Trade:
Johnnie Morton FL 51/51: The 8 year veteran Morton, was acquired from the Broncos for a 3rd round pick. Morton is a move the chains possession receiver, with sticky hands. Not a home run hitter, Morton provides Brunell with a reliable target to throw to.
O.J. McDuffie FL 54/54: McDuffie provides Brunell a deep threat. Though the 9 year veteran has never had a 1000 yard receiving season, expectations are he will be able to provide valuable production in the Outlaws offense as a slot reciever.
Gerald Dixon WLB 36/36: Dixon was a straight throw in, in the McDuffie Deal. Obtained for a 5 round pick, it is hoped that Dixon can provide some valuable minutes rushing the passer when Miller and Gildon are on the sidelines.
2001 Draft Class
1(20) Drew Bennett FL 30/51: Bennett was selected with the 20 overall pick to help improve a lacking wide recieving corps. Even with the addition of McDuffie and Morton, Outlaws management felt a young play making wide reciever was needed. Outstanding route runner with solid hands and the willingness to go over the middle to make the tough catch, Bennett will be a valued addition to the team.
4(17) Monty Beisel WILB 12/30: Beisel shows a keen ability to have a nose for the ball. Outlaws coaches believe that he will grow into a solid run stopper.
5(20) Jarrod Cooper SS 22/43: With an 2 aging safeties, it was felt that Cooper could come in and develope into a solid starter in the next few seasons. Cooper showed to have solid run stopping and coverage skills in college, and it is hoped that this will transfer to the tough GEFL game.
6(19) Shuanard Harts SS 17/28: Harts was unable to work out in the GEFL Combines. However, Outlaws officials saw enough on tape that they felt he was worth a late round flyer. Weak against the run, and lacking top tier coverage skills, Harts makes up for it with a keen instinct for the ball, and the abilty to deliver a hammering shot when he arrives.
7(18) Alvin Porter LCB 22/47: Porter biggest asset looks to be his abilty to come up in run support. He does have a knack for sniffing out the ball, but he lacks blazing speed and more then likely will not be able to keep up with the upper tier recievers in the GEFL.
The addition of Morton, McDuffie, and Bennett vastly improves our situation at wide out. Brunell now has 3 legitiment targets to throw to and Staley gives us another solid addition at the running back spot. Really am not expecting allot out of Porter and Cooper, but Harts may be a nice addition at safety. Biesel was underrated by my scout, so, hope is he will creep during TC.
If the veteran wideouts hold their ratings and skills, I think we have to be considered the favorites to win the division.