I’ve been familiarized with discord when I started playing other games with teammates who also use it. I like what I have seen so far from the league. I’m hopeful that there is nowhere to go but up from here. Unfortunately, the popularity of the league is highly dependent upon EA and the quality of their product. Until they bring back locked positions and the option to make changes to in-game settings, team play is going to struggle finding more players, quite possibly until another company other than EA is legally allowed to release an NFL game. 

2. I think most people know by now your old gamer tag was outlawtorn187, back in league arena days you won an MVP having one of the best performances as a QB, do you think you still have the ability to take over a game as you did back in those days?

 I’m sure that I still have the ability to win at a high level. Back then, I certainly had more time and energy to dedicate to the game. But, considering I’ve played madden for many years, I’m hoping it will be like riding a bike when it comes to picking up where I left off after almost a decade hiatus. 

3. As a long time player in the league, what was it like to hear the VFL was back?

Honestly, I was excited to hear that the VFL was back. Playing madden team play with friends was some of the best times I had back then in my serious gaming days. I’m glad to be in consistent communication again with my old teammates.

4. You and cascade (mallard) have known each other for a very long time along with koolaids, what’s it like being on the same team as them for your first season back?

I wouldn’t have it any other way. My best VFL season ever in season 6 when I won MVP with a rookie Cam Newton on the Panthers was spent playing alongside cascade and koolaidz. We probably played thousands of games together. Whether it be in the VFL, community, or in the gamebattles championship, we were always a force to be reckoned with. Hopefully, we can recreate some of our previous success of seasons past to this season with the Bills.

5. Tell us something about yourself so the league can get to know you a little better!

  I fell in love with football when I was 4 years old. Became a Raiders fan and grew up watching Rich Gannon. He was my guy and who I like to think that I implement my playing style after. First football game I played was tecmo super bowl for sega genesis. Madden 98 is my favorite football game of all time. Won quite a few madden tournaments over the years exclusively using the Raiders regardless of how terrible their roster was.