Category: VFL News

Superglued Tiger Interview

Tiger is a solid player, can sometimes be a bit cocky, however he definitely has backed up his cockiness when it comes to his performance as a RB! I think defensively he’s pretty average, but on offense he is a game changer type of guy!

1. This being your first season not on Koolaid’s line, do you think it will be a fun experience? Or do you think it will be business as usual and you’re going to ball out regardless?

Koolaid is a great QB with a great scheme and some really good plays. I do think some of my best runs came from his play calling but at the end of the day you can still make the wrong decision toting the rock and mess up even the best plays. So I still think I will be a top 4 RB just like every other season I’ve been in the VFL. Especially now playing with Champ and Farah who ultimately have the same scheming and mindset/approach to madden

2. Originally starting on the Browns must have been a dream as a RB/DL and now you’re on the Chiefs. Though, they do have a great roster both on madden and in the VFL. Has your attitude changed at all since being originally picked up by the Browns? Please explain why or why not.

I mean, I went in being the top RB outside of the 3 Browns RB’s last season using arguably the worst RB on any team last season.  So yeah, I was excited cause I’ve used Chubb and always got 150+ yards in every team play game I’ve used him.  So I was a little salty to get sent off before even running one scrimmage with them. But at the end of the day I’m back with some people I played with my first season and I’m happy to be on the Chiefs. I think we have the best roster right now and definitely expect big things this season.

3. I’ve played on your team in season 6 and I know you’re a great RB. There also seems to be a lot of people in the league that haven’t played on your team that seem to think you are “toxic”. How would you respond to those people? (myself sort of included 😂)

End of the day, I am a competitor. I’ve never had fun losing. So even in a free-to-play league I don’t know how you can have fun if you’re losing. I don’t bite my tongue because if I see something that can be fixed I will say it to give my team the best chance of winning. I’ve toned it down from when I first started but at the end of the day every league needs a villain. So I don’t mind having that image cause my numbers back my talking ten-fold.

4. Where do you see the Chiefs ending up in the standings as well as the Super Bowl race?

We will definitely be top 2.  I don’t see my line or Hexied’s line losing more then 1 game if that. Our goal is to have two undefeated lines and I definitely think it’s attainable.  And obviously we are my super bowl favorites.

5. Tell us a little about yourself whether it’s madden related or personally? Let the league get to know you!

I run a sports bar in the middle of Charlotte. Take care of my dog and my snakes in my free time.  Madden is about the only game I play on Xbox anymore. When I do have some free time I play golf. I joke a lot so most people in the league take my jokes very literally cause my sense of humor is dry. But the people I talk with and play with mostly know when I’m joking and when I’m bluntly telling them them they’re ass.

THE NEW WAVE AFL!!

The AFL is a very important part of our league! This season The Rev God and staff have agreed to make some changes to make it more sustainable! First, I’d like to take the time to introduce our AFL owners!

  1. The Realest (AKA THEVFLGOAT)- realest has been in this league for a long time now, one of the vets if you will, he’s won multiple super bowls and is sitting out this season to focus on helping the league grow both NFL and AFL levels! (WPMOY?)
  2. Spacious horse- Spacious is usually a fairly active player, he’s pretty average madden skill wise, but a great guy to be around. Great on the DLine and I would expect him to people to help his guys in the AFL understand the rules and get accustomed to the way things are done here!
  3. Sixth mallard- Mallard was the AFL Packers owner last season and did a tremendous job running his team and doing everything in his power to make sure games were played. He had his own discord chat for all the AFL owners to be in so games are properly scheduled and if someone needed a sub he had his active team locked and loaded just so guys were getting stats and field time! Also he is the VFL Bills owner this season! I expect Mallard to train his team up well and keep them active!
  4. The Pork side- the Youngblood in the league, Pork just joined recently and has already made a solid name for himself! I’ve been in parties with him and he is super excited for the league and is a sponge for knowledge! Also knows how to play the game at a solid level as well!

Now that we have our owners out there, let’s talk about the biggest change we will see this season with our AFL! If you signed up late you will not be eligible for call up until at least a week has been attempted to be played in the AFL. This promotes activity in the AFL while making sneaky stuff much more difficult! Previously Blacklisted players must play a season in the AFL or sit out an entire season!

Also, another big change with the AFL this season is the teams! Owners select two divisions and can the players can pick from the pool of 8 teams from those divisions. This brings diversity into the teams being used in games and lets people truly show off their user skill instead of just hiding behind the abilities. Plus the ability to use 8 teams will help take away the repetitive nature of using the same few teams!

With these changes going on I see great things in the future of the AFL!

Let’s go ahead and show which owners got what divisions!

Realest- NFC South/ NFC East

Teams: Panthers, Falcons, Bucs, Saints, Cowboys, Commanders, Eagles & Giants

Mallard- AFC North/ AFC South

Teams: Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Steelers, Titans, Jags, Colts & Texans

Spacious- AFC West/ NFC West

Teams: Cardinals, Rams, 49ers Seahawks, Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders & Broncos

Pork- NFC North/ AFC East

Teams: Vikings, Packers, Lions, Bears Bills, Jets Patriots & Dolphins

Let’s give it up for these owners and wish them and their teams the best of luck in the upcoming season!

Fixxxer’s Time

Fixxxer AKA outlaw, has been in the league dating back to madden 11 days, he was a very dominant QB LB. I always hated playing against him he has a very precise game plan and is very smart with the ball! this is his first season back and I expect a few learning curves due to not playing in almost ten years, however, don’t let that fool you! This man will lab and perfect his game plan. He’s not like most QB’s who like to pin the blame on his teammates (big reason I refuse to play anything but QB tbh) he takes full responsibility even when he played a perfect game. I was excited to see he was back in the league! One thing about outlaw is he’s very reserved and to himself. Let’s dive into this interview and get to know him a little better!

1. Being new to this rendition of the league, what were your initial thoughts of the new overall look and direction of the league?

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.

Victisgaming Interview

Victims is a relatively new face to the league last season he was a late sign up and played on sixth mallards AFL packer squad, he’s a solid player with a good attitude!

1. Playing in the AFL last season what were your thoughts on that experience? And what would you like to see changed to help that portion of our league grow?

 I honestly thoroughly enjoyed the AFL. If for whatever reason, I did not end up on a VFL roster I would be totally okay playing on an AFL Roster.

I got lucky and had Mallard as an owner and he made the experience a blast. The only thing I would like to see different is more attention geared towards it. Some videos, articles, and what not to help generate some opportunities for the guys who get forgotten in the AFL. I feel like a lot of players if given the exposure could do really well in the VFL.

2. Who all is on your line this season and have y’all played together prior to this season? If so how long have y’all been playing together and what is y’all’s chemistry like?

 My line this season is Gmen1085 and Dizzel50. We have played squads for years now. Our chemistry is top notch and none of us are easily shaken. The fact we are so close I feel is a benefit. There is no chances of one of us cutting and running if things get tough. We will work hard and fix any issue we come across.

3. Do you have any suggestions to help the league get better as a whole?

  As a struggling content creator, I love what is done here so far. I would love to see some Twitch/YouTube streams that are a mock type of show you would see on The NFL Network

or ESPN. If ever given the opportunity I would like to help with something like that as well.

4. Have you met any new people since joining the league? Made any friends or enemies?

  I’ve met several people who I consider friends and they all have helped me improve my game in one way or the other. I wouldn’t say I have any enemies outside the occasional sarcastic smack talk, and even with those individuals I am able to learn from.

5. What do you think will help the chargers excel this season and help push Johnny into the playoffs?

  I think the addition of Gmen1085 as GM and James’ line will push Johnny’s team over the hump and get them into the playoffs. I have known Gmen for over a decade and he knows how to build something and make it turn out great. He has succeeded in everything he put his mind too and I don’t think this will be any different. Also with James on the line I think he will improve everyone’s gameplay on The Chargers. I have played a few games against him and he is extremely helpful, it has already paid dividends in all of our talent levels.

Will he BeHedden to the playoffs?

Bhedden is a new owner this season, he was on staff last season and decided to give being an owner a shot. We all know that being a new owner in the league can be an extremely difficult task. No one knows your capabilities yet, and that can make it difficult to convince people to take your GM spot or even have faith in you as a player, so far Bhedden’s team looks solid and doesn’t seem to have these issues. 

Let’s see what he has to say so far:

1. As a new owner in the league, how would you describe how the first couple of weeks have been?

It has been a very busy first few weeks. The amount of players moving around directly after draft has been a lot to keep up with. But it has been very fun. 

2. Picking the dolphins up for one million could definitely be a sleeper pick, you have speed all over the place. However, the biggest question mark on the team is Tua. Were the Miami Dolphins your initial pick? 

No they weren’t the initial pick at all. But I had a price cap in mind and all of the teams with QB abilities went way above it. Cruce and I talked about the Ravens/Eagles and ended up settling with the Dolphins. We knew Tua would be less than ideal but having Waddle, Tyreek, and Mostert on offense, as well as a secondary that is almost all over 90 speed seemed worth it. 

3. You have a few solid names on your team right now with Painkiller and Accountant being two of the top defensive lineman in the league last season. Would you say stacking your teams defensive lineman was a goal for you going into the bidding? Also how would you describe your strategy going into the bidding?

Going into bidding, we had a few guys that we absolutely knew we would be able to get cheap because no one knew who they were except Cruce and maybe Hexie. I was dead set on getting a couple guys regardless of cost and then going from there,  but I actually ended up getting them for a lot less than I was expecting. So I was able to spend a lot more and beef up my DC’s.

4. Who has been your biggest help so far when it comes to making sure everything is going smoothly and keeping up with how to handle things as a new owner? 

Cruce has been a huge help. Even just bouncing ideas off when it comes to trades and everything. He was the one who told me that Verts was a steal at QB even at 2.5 mil.

5. Where do you see your team ending up this season as far as standings, playoffs, etc?

I feel like we will 100% make the playoffs. We have put together a very solid team and am very happy with it.

A Call Up Interview

With the recent acquisition of the blunkster I HAD to get mallards thoughts on picking him up and some of his other strategies as a new owner!

1. Were the bills your number one team going into the bidding or did you have other teams in mind?

   Yes, the Bills were my #1 team going into the bidding. I went into bidding thinking that I was ready to spend around $15m on the Bills or a team similar to them because I know an elite in-game QB like Josh Allen can make things significantly easier on VFL QBs and that was a goal of mine with team selection. I was also looking for an elite defense, and the Bills have a top-3 defense in the game. I was a huge fan of the Cowboys (who probably have the best defense in the game IMO) leading up to the draft, but I cooled on Dak quite a lot once I played more with him.

2. Picking up koolaids and outlaw (fixxer) I’m sure were high on your list of things to do, could you give a brief description of your relationship with those players and anyone else on your team you picked up.

I actually got Koolaidz into the VFL waaaaaaaay back in like Season 2 or season 3 of the leaguearena days. We used to play together on the Gamebattles team play ladders back in Madden 12, and Outlaw (or FixXxer) was our QB. We played a ton of seasons back during the LeagueArena days but, to be honest, I didn’t pick Koolaidz up because he is a friend of mine; I picked Koolaidz up because the man knows how to play QB and you need people like that to be successful as an owner in the VFL.

3. With the recent acquisition of blunkey, I would like to know what was your thought process of dropping explikcit for him?

 Well, I had originally planned on picking up a few different QBs in the draft but those guys all ended up way out of my budget. It was looking pretty likely that we were just going to roll with Shady at QB when we decided to take a lottery ticket on an available QB. We ended up picking Explikcit up. Immediately after the draft, Blunkey messaged me and told me that I had made a mistake. At first I thought it was just typical Blunkey smack talk, but he made it clear that he genuinely wanted to be on the team and wanted to improve his game to the point where he could contribute to the team’s success.

4. I said in my interview with blunkey the only issue I see with him is how bad of a teammate I perceive him to be, he’s not a terrible QB. But do you have any plans for his linemates to be able to handle him?

So I tried him out, and he actually played pretty well. He was also very receptive to constructive criticism which reaffirmed to me that he was actually committed to winning. I still have Shady as a backup plan, but I’m cool with seeing if Blunkey can capture a little 3rd line magic for me this season.

5.     I don’t think there’s anything you can do to prepare others for bad teammate blunkey. Nobody is going to be ready for that level of blame game and it’s not fair to others to subject them to it. That’s why I’ve been working with Blunkey on that part of his game. He’s going to be on a short leash when it comes to toxicity, especially towards teammates. I have not hesitated to make roster moves so far, I will not hesitate to make more roster moves looking for the 9 guys that can get this team a ring.

This move is all about wins for me. Blunkey is the only free agent QB available with any VFL experience. He has his issues, but he also went 3-5 last season on a team that finished 6-30. There’s clearly *something* there in Blunkey’s game and I’m willing to take a chance on that, depsite what others in the league may say about it.

6. Doubling up as an AFL and VFL owner do you think this will begin to overwhelm you in the sense of workload?

It might, but so far being a VFL owner has been much less work than being an AFL owner. As a VFL owner, I have 9 guys on my roster who all want to play for me. As an AFL owner, I have between 1-8 guys that may or may not want to play for me. It’s a completely different world and I don’t think there will be much different between my workload this season and last season.

7. Do you have any suggestions for staff to make the league either more exciting or easier on owners? Or both?

Let players sign up as a line. Turn the AFL into a true play-with-friends league. Don’t make me force three people, whom I have never seen play and who have never met, to play together on a line for 16 games a season. Let friends play together in the AFL.

Hucci’s Post Bidding Thoughts Part 2

Bills

The Bills are pretty well balanced with old heads and fresh faces. How well that will translate to the gridiron has yet to be determined. I knew just by the owner being Mallard, that they would not get outbid on Koolaidz unless they just ran out of cap. I’ve known the likes of Mallard, Koolaidz and Fixxer since Madden 11 and they are a tough match no matter the game. To be honest we used to be bitter rivals back in the GB days but only because we had hell games and were fierce competitors. In my opinion that was the golden age of team play. Lets get back to these players though. We will start with Koolaidz, who in my opionion is a top 5 QB in this league. Koolaidz had a playoff run last season. His 25 TD to 12 INT with a 7-5 WL propelled him into being one of the highest paid players in bidding. The 12 INTS on defense probably helped too. Koolaidz is a schemer and honestly thats what makes a average QB, great. You pair that with being surrounded by his boys and probable lab partners, I expect big numbers from Koolaidz. Idk if he or Fixxer/Outlaw will be throwing to Mallard/Cascade this season but both have 12+ years worth of chemistry together. So I expect the passing to be at an all time high for the Bills this season. Couple that with getting one of the VFL vets in Shady and Karma at RB. This offense is so balanced there is no telling where the killshot will come from. Shady finally got back to RB where I feel he excels the most. Yeah he’s a decent QB but I’d much rather him be at back he is more dangerous there. Explikcit had a great showcase running read flat wheel. Idk how many will be fooled by that so I hope he has more depth to his offense. To me that’s the most questionable part of this team. Explikcit, Zabriel, Porkside and Smash don’t have much winning experience. Can they perform enough to keep the Bills contenders? In conclusion, this team has veteran leadership with Mallard, Koolaidz, Outlaw and Shady. I expect them to be above .500 but it will all hinge on these leaders putting them in a position to succeed. Whether they stay in contention comes down to the leaders.

Dolphins

Next up we got the Dolphins. The fastest offense in regs. With Bhedden at the helm and Cruce as GM this team is kinda stacked if you know how to use a left handed QB. A lot of people were going at the Dolphins GM Cruce and the Mut Guys (Hexied and Boxing) last season but not only did they show up, they came a fingertip away from possibly being SB Champs. Now I’ve personally known the mut guys for a few years and they got they talent to compete with anyone in this league so honestly while most of the league was surprised, I wasn’t. Bhedden locked in Cruce at GM which is a crazy pairing that I never saw coming. Not only did he get Cruce, but he got another mut QB in the draft by getting Verts. So the quarterbacks are Cruce, Bhedden and Verts. I personally have never played with or against Verts so I do not what his playstyle is like. Of the three, the only one to me looks like a true QB is Cruce. Bhedden hasn’t posted a positive season at QB according to our stats page. Verts is a noob and nobody really knows how he will shake out. The only bright spot at QB is Cruce. Lets talk about the rest of the team because to be honest it’s stacked. Management scooped up BoxingBadass which a lot of people think was top 3 DC at the end of the season. I’ve been playing with and against Boxing for awhile and he has always been a stout player. I don’t know how well his WR skills are but I know his defense is top tier. The problem a lot of MUT WR have is that hitch and go’s are banned and getting used to that and being successful is tough. Even with the hitch and go banned I dont doubt Cruce and Boxing will find some glitchyness at WR to break coverage. Lets talk the MVP Runner Up Fear. Fear went from a stellar season at RB/DL to switching positions completely. I have no doubt that Fear will put up numbers this year but I doubt it will be MVP worthy numbers. I think he would need to get back to RB for that to happen. The other RB on this team Critical Telos is a SZN 7 SB Champ. He brings character to the team, he’s a great teammate and skillful enough to give people trouble defending him. The Dolphins traded to get Accountant which in my opinion was an odd move. This team will run a lot of DB Fire and he hates that. Accountant was a phenomenal defensive pickup. Offensively not so much. He’s not really a factor on O but he doubles that on defense with the pressure he gets. As for Death and MVP there just isn’t enough stats yet for me to have an idea of what they can offer the team. In conclusion, Bhedden and Cruce have built a solid squad here. A lot of studs but a couple unknowns. If Bhedden and Verts have good seasons they could be fighting in the playoffs. I honestly don’t see it happening. A lot of people cannot utilize Tua that well. However, I’m not writing this team off because they got two 98+ speed receivers. That in itself is hard to guard. I just don’t see Bhedden and Verts doing enough to help propel this team to the playoffs. This team is stacked at WR with Fear/Boxing/Accountant. I just don’t see the QB room getting it done besides Cruce. The jury is still out on this team.

Johnny Wheelin

 

Johnny wheels is a returning owner who, for some reason, gets very mixed reviews from players in the league. It seems very split about 50% of the people I see trash talking him and then another 50% love him. Personally I like Johnny and think he has potential to be a great owner in this league! His team struggled last season and he seems to have made great moves and learned from mistakes from last season! I wanted to pick his brain a little on his strategy and thoughts on the league!

Enjoy!

1. Being a returning owner who didn’t make playoffs last season, and potentially being on the hot seat to be able to return this season, what was your game plan going into bidding?

We wanted a good team that would be QB friendly in the team bidding… we went a little over what we wanted to spend but after the results I feel we did great! For player bidding, Our was get TXJames and his guys, full the roster with guys that we enjoy playing with also are reliable and no drama. I wanted a team with no FF and no requested trades. On top of that I’d like to pile up some wins this year… we got rid or blunk the funk and are ready to roll this season.

2. There’s a lot of talk going around about your teams “incentive program” could you elaborate more on what it is? And who came up with the idea?

The idea was from, Gmen my GM. Once again we wanted to have no requested trades this season and we also wanted to try to attract people to be interested in the team.. once again we wanted no requested trades. So what we offered was a cash incentive to our top line this season… and to anyone drafted and still on the team at the end of the season we will give out some of my band merchandise. If we make the playoffs who knows what we will do but we will have a bonus for our team

3. How do you feel about the league as a whole? Do you think there’s a buddy buddy system in the league? Or in your experience would you say it’s pretty neutral meaning about half are buddy buddy system type of guys and the other half are willing to play with whoever?

The league is overall great… nothing is perfect as we all know but I believe the powers at be are doing a great job trying to balance this and help it grow. Is the league a buddy system? Of course it is, who doesn’t want to to play with their friends that they play with all the time? I get it but at the same time this is a great spot to make new friends and find new good players. It’s definitely hard to get in with some of the cliques.

4. Any advice for newcomers to the league who are looking to attempt to own a team?

Be available everyday,  be active in the group with suggestions and feedback. Take any chance that anyone will give you, VFL or AFL. Play any possible position.

5. Where do see your team ending up this season? Middle pack? Bottom or top?

I hope my team ends up in the playoffs that’s all I want. So I see us middle of the clusterfuck ready to kick ass ♿️

Wide Left Interview

Wide left is a rookie in the league who already seems to be pretty active in the league and trying to make a name for himself! From what I saw in his posts he seems laid back and chill! I wanted to pick his brain a little and get us all an opportunity to get to know him!

1. Being new to the league, what is your first impression of the league so far?

Initially I was almost overwhelmed with everything going on in the discord but in a good way. Love how much detail and thought goes into everything and it seems as if it’s very well structured.

2. How did you hear about the league?

Learned of the league from another guy advertising it in another gaming discord I am a part of.

3. Do you feel like the community will be a good fit for you?

 I’m hoping the community will be a good fit and so far I have nothing but praises for the members and community. Every question I’ve had has been answered by multiple different people within less then a minute or two each time and I’ve felt very welcomed as a whole.

4. For owners potentially looking for a backup plan, what positions do you play? As well as do you have any friends in the league that you play with?

To owners; I’m not a backup plan. I can play any position (other than D Line) and I’m confident and capable of competing at a high level. I also can highly recommend my friends @ultimateviking and @tglass19 to owners looking for competent players and if you can somehow get us 3 together I can guarantee not only success, but also the most unique and fun way of playing madden you may have ever seen.

5. Tell us something about yourself, so we all can get to know you better. (Madden stories, music, interests, whatever comes to mind)

   Gaming and Sports have been my biggest interests and influences my entire life. I have competed for money in multiple games (apex, fortnite, madden) and am currently in college studying sports management with the hopes to land a position in a professional organization. Super excited for this league and the opportunity to compete! Thanks to all who have read this and to userb flawlessfor taking the time to interview me!

-WideLeft

  So far he seems to be enjoying the league, this being his first season I’m sure he will be looking to make a splash in the AFL with the hopes of a VFL team recognizing what he and his friends can do and maybe call them up if they begin to struggle on a line! Help me welcome wife left into the league!

HUCCIS Post bidding thoughts Part 1

BENGALS

        The Bengals are a solid squad based around two very good qbs. If they perform well this team can compete. Lucky finished last season posting an 8-4 record with a playoff bid. Many will say Cruce carried him in the playoffs but obviously he played well enough in the season to get there. Regardless of what anyone says 23 TD – 10 INTs is an above average season for a Qb. He played well defensively as well posting 16 INTs to 3 DTDs. Lets move on to the next Qb and a guy that was a fingertip away from saving his teams life in the playoffs, Sacr1fice. I have played Sac a lot and i really think he is a phenomenal qb. Posting a 6W-4L record last season. His subpar 14TD-12INT kind of surprises me. Considering how he played on the field against me multiple times i expected a better stat line when digging into his stats. I know the type of play Sac can deliver but according to the stats he may need to work on consistency. Sac will be the guy i look at most on the Bengals. His performance can propel this team forward. The 3rd Qb UserB has experience at QB but hasn’t really had a great season statistically at QB. Although, posting a 5-2 Record last season is definitely helpful. I don’t think we have seen the best of UserB yet. The other stud on the team, Accountant, recently got traded for RedWater. Accountant and Redwater are basically the same. Both are very good DL and can change the game with one under pressure. I honestly don’t know who won in this trade. Redwater was the best WR statistically last season but he also had the best qb in the VFL, Abyss throwing to him. I guess time will tell who won in this trade. All in all this team is built with a lot of potential. I don’t exactly know what the lines will be the only for sure is Sac, Redhour and Jacc. Which is a very good line. Lucky being a good owner I’m sure he will put his team in the best position. I’ve played with Midnight and he brings great energy to a team and very easy to get along with. As for Beachmode, he hasn’t had the best teams in the past but he is a good player. I like the idea of having a former Qb at RB/WR. It helps when it comes to concepts and seeing the defense. Qbs normally know where the holes are in the coverage based on the immediate post snap movement. In conclusion, Lucky has a decent little squad here to make another run. But it will all hinge on their individual performances, mostly from the QBS. Joe Burrow is not the best thrower in this game. Sure SFL is great but even with that his release is kind of bad. Otherwise the Bengals are stacked enough to beat any team, any day.

BROWNS

               My only question off rip for the Browns management is why didn’t you spend more money? They opened the first day after bidding by making some decent trades. TPBraves the owner is making moves. Will he make a move for a Qb is the question i got to ask. This teams is stacked with a bunch of RB, even at quarterback (Nate). I’m not knocking Nate at all, got a lot of love for the guy but bringing Nate in at QB after he switched from RB to use DeShaun Watson is gonna be tough. That’s a tough ask from anyone. Yeah he knows some solid run schemes but at some point you got to pass. I may be wrong because great clock management can win games and i believe Nate is a smart enough player to make that a factor. Watson is a struggle bus I just hope Nate does well. Lets talk TPBraves, at QB he hasn’t had a great season since he switched from WR. He posted 24TD-15INT but a mere 3-7 record last season. I expect better numbers from TP this season as he continues to learn the QB position. 3-7 Records is kind of a trend with the Browns Qbs. Highwalker posted the same stat line last season. Honestly this may be a genius move. Get the best running team to learn how to play QB. Control the ball and learn your passing offense as you go. I hope they all succeed because we need more Qbs in this league. Lets talk about these trades because they factor in to whether these Qbs succeed. Word around the league is that Tiger is toxic. I heard that well before bidding. So maybe they bid on him as trade bait. Boy did they bait someone by getting my favorite WR in the league, T1 Anime. SB Champ T1 Anime. The self proclaimed “best distraction in the league”. Anime posted numbers last season earning him the 3rd most receiving yards and 3rd most TDs in the league. Factor the 12 Sacks he had and 28 TFL this was a good trade for the browns to shake the toxicity from the locker room early. Anime is a great teammate. The second trade, Redwater and Death for BLK and Behe makes sense to me. BLK being a quarterback who acts like a running back worked for awhile but i honestly feel BLK at running back with Chubb is scary. He as well is a great teammate and a SZN 7 SB Champ right along with Anime. Up next is Woohdy (who is also a SZN 7 SB Champ) Woohdy is in my opinion the best running back in the VFL. I’ve seen no one better since being in this league. The only downside to woohdy is the baby fits he throws and the negativity he brings when the team is down on the scoreboard. If whoever he plays with can tame that, they have a star on their hands. Then there is Ibprofam who is amongst the top running backs statistically his last two seasons. With over 1500 yards and 20 TDS in his last two seasons combined he is gonna put Chubb to work. The browns did something great when getting the running backs they did. Chubb is gonna be a problem. Last but not least we got the legend, Kuhrow. Why not pair one of the best pass rushers in league history with Myles Garrett? I honestly hated playing Kuhrow with Aaron Donald a couple seasons back. The problem is that was in 22 which i hear DL wise was a different game. Kuhrow has taken a few seasons off. Will he be as dominant as he once was? Time will tell. All in all this team looks great if you like running backs and pass rushers. I do question the motive to leave so much money on the table. Why not splurge? You cant take it with you. I don’t get that portion. Braves is a good dude so i hope his team does well. I’m hopeful that Nate has a stud type season and proves me wrong. This team is built. Built with running the ball in mind. Which is gonna suck for the league because not a lot of people have run defense.