Post by rickyrozay on Dec 2, 2011 18:26:23 GMT -5
Ross Settling in With Nightmare
The Associated Press
Free agent acquisition Rick Ross finally took the field for the first time in two years this past weekend against Seattle in the preseason opener. Ross certainly was rusty out there, but his coaching staff is behind him. There were reports earlier this week that some of Ross’s teammates were unhappy with the corner’s performance, but that has since quieted down. Nightmare coach Bill Cowher denied these reports, saying it was nothing more than “regular clubhouse heat” in the early part of the season. Arguments are often encouraged by coaches during the preseason part of the season, as it excites the players and can bring passion out of someone who is lacking. Ross was looking rough for the week of practice he had, and Cowher most likely sent Meyer Lansky to “whack” Ross, so to speak. Ross struggled in the game, so it appears that the argument was all for not. Whether Ross and the Nightmare are ready or not, the first week of play is rapidly approaching. New York squares off against the St. Peter Griffins on the road. The Griffins have perhaps the league’s best running back, but can the Nightmare bring an end to the hype?
Maple Syrup is one of the league’s most talented players. Can the Nightmare defense contain him?
The Griffins are led by Lawson Forbes at quarterback, with Marcus Kennard and Carmanjello Williams as his main throwing targets. This trio certainly isn’t as talented as New York’s, so they’re going to have to rely on their preparation to give them the upper hand. New York’s triumvirate of Tom Rayder, Chris Miller, and Jimmy Graham usurp the Griffins in playmaking ability. With the Nightmare offense looking questionable in the preseason, it’s no given that these guys are playing to their potential just yet. An early season matchup like this would be a good time to catch a team like the Nightmare off guard, before they gel later on in the season.
Lawson Forbes has a high ceiling, but will he be able to reach it? He was one of the biggest “value” picks of the draft.
On defense, The Griffins are led by OLB JD Boom, who is becoming one of the better known defenders in the league. French Toast is in the middle, one of the strongest forces in all of the UFSL. Brandon Iceman is going to have a difficult time running the ball against St. Peter’s linebackers, and I would bench him in your fantasy leagues. As for passing, the Griffins cornerbacks of Brady Lynch and Darrell Jones are going to be struggling with Ron Mexico, Jimmy Graham, and Chris Miller. Jones and Lynch have been taking extra reps in practice this week in preparation for the game against New York. On the opposite side in New York, Rick Ross and AJ Rockin are two of the league’s top cornerbacks. These two are getting better each week, and the better they are the more pressure it will take off of the Nightmare’s linebacker weakness. Al Capone is the lone major linebacker threat. It will be interesting to see how Nightmare Defensive Coordinator Romeo Crennel writes up his defensive scheme. There’s a lot of pressure from the New York media on this team to get off to a hot start and take the league by storm. Only time will tell if the Nightmare can live up to their high expectations.
The Associated Press
Free agent acquisition Rick Ross finally took the field for the first time in two years this past weekend against Seattle in the preseason opener. Ross certainly was rusty out there, but his coaching staff is behind him. There were reports earlier this week that some of Ross’s teammates were unhappy with the corner’s performance, but that has since quieted down. Nightmare coach Bill Cowher denied these reports, saying it was nothing more than “regular clubhouse heat” in the early part of the season. Arguments are often encouraged by coaches during the preseason part of the season, as it excites the players and can bring passion out of someone who is lacking. Ross was looking rough for the week of practice he had, and Cowher most likely sent Meyer Lansky to “whack” Ross, so to speak. Ross struggled in the game, so it appears that the argument was all for not. Whether Ross and the Nightmare are ready or not, the first week of play is rapidly approaching. New York squares off against the St. Peter Griffins on the road. The Griffins have perhaps the league’s best running back, but can the Nightmare bring an end to the hype?
Maple Syrup is one of the league’s most talented players. Can the Nightmare defense contain him?
The Griffins are led by Lawson Forbes at quarterback, with Marcus Kennard and Carmanjello Williams as his main throwing targets. This trio certainly isn’t as talented as New York’s, so they’re going to have to rely on their preparation to give them the upper hand. New York’s triumvirate of Tom Rayder, Chris Miller, and Jimmy Graham usurp the Griffins in playmaking ability. With the Nightmare offense looking questionable in the preseason, it’s no given that these guys are playing to their potential just yet. An early season matchup like this would be a good time to catch a team like the Nightmare off guard, before they gel later on in the season.
Lawson Forbes has a high ceiling, but will he be able to reach it? He was one of the biggest “value” picks of the draft.
On defense, The Griffins are led by OLB JD Boom, who is becoming one of the better known defenders in the league. French Toast is in the middle, one of the strongest forces in all of the UFSL. Brandon Iceman is going to have a difficult time running the ball against St. Peter’s linebackers, and I would bench him in your fantasy leagues. As for passing, the Griffins cornerbacks of Brady Lynch and Darrell Jones are going to be struggling with Ron Mexico, Jimmy Graham, and Chris Miller. Jones and Lynch have been taking extra reps in practice this week in preparation for the game against New York. On the opposite side in New York, Rick Ross and AJ Rockin are two of the league’s top cornerbacks. These two are getting better each week, and the better they are the more pressure it will take off of the Nightmare’s linebacker weakness. Al Capone is the lone major linebacker threat. It will be interesting to see how Nightmare Defensive Coordinator Romeo Crennel writes up his defensive scheme. There’s a lot of pressure from the New York media on this team to get off to a hot start and take the league by storm. Only time will tell if the Nightmare can live up to their high expectations.
