Tampa Bay Bandits trade up for DT

The Bandits have traded up with San Antonio Brahmas to pick Carlos Garland - DT out of Oklahoma with pick 4 of round 3.

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The Brahmas trade a Brahmas 2038 3rd Round Pick to the Bandits for a Bandits 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Bandits 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Bandits 2039 3rd Round Pick.

Seattle Sea Dragons trade up for C

The Sea Dragons have traded up with San Antonio Brahmas to pick Lane Taylor - C out of Mississippi State with pick 4 of round 1.

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The Brahmas trade a Brahmas 2038 1st Round Pick to the Sea Dragons for a Sea Dragons 2038 1st Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2039 3rd Round Pick.

Michigan Panthers trade up for T

The Panthers have traded up with Jacksonville Bulls to pick Robert Saxon - T out of Bowling Green with pick 2 of round 1.

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The Bulls trade a Bulls 2038 1st Round Pick to the Panthers for a Panthers 2038 1st Round Pick, a Panthers 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Panthers 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Panthers 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Panthers 2039 3rd Round Pick.

G Mark Calhoun (STL) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Mark Calhoun #1 overall in the 2038 draft. The 6' 5" G 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," Calhoun 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: Devontae Green - QB
Well liked in the locker room. This kid never gives up, losing is unacceptable to him. He does not get fooled by coverages often. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Jim Nox: Devontae Green - QB
This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. His love for winning leads him to push himself hard, setting an example for everyone. He studies hard. He always gives the receiver a chance to make the play. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.

Pick 2: Jacksonville Bulls
Larry Moore: Rodney Ward - G
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He is driven by the love of the sport. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Randell Oliver - LB
This kid puts in the work. Respected for his good behavior on the field. The guy has gets along with everyone. Has the speed to keep contain, and even chase down run plays going the opposite direction. Hard not to love. 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 3: Pittsburgh Maulers
Larry Moore: Mark Calhoun - G
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. Good strength gives him a foundation to build on. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. He is sharp, and that makes him very coachable. He will get a great chance to earn the starting job. He fits what they are looking for. He is a solid player. Cannot go wrong here.

Jim Nox: Mark Calhoun - G
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Well liked in the locker room. This guy sticks with his teammates, through thick and thin. The muscles on this kid should allow him to hold his own against pro competition. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. Reacts with good instincts. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.

Pick 4: San Antonio Brahmas
Larry Moore: Rodney Hughey - T
Known for showing up early and staying late. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. 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.

Jim Nox: Rodney Hughey - T
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.

Pick 5: Orlando Apollos
Larry Moore: Tyrone Tubbs - DE
Teammates look to him for leadership, and he consistently delivers. Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. Teams are looking for players who will not break contain. This young man is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men on the offensive line. You need to stay on him, or he will turn the edge on you. Teams want Defensive Ends that keep Offensive Tackles honest. He will get a great chance to earn the starting job. He fits what they are looking for. He is a solid player. Cannot go wrong here.

Jim Nox: Tyrone Tubbs - DE
Coaches love the leadership skills in this kid. Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. He helps everyone get in the right position, making the team run as a well oiled machine. Teams are looking for players who will not break contain. This young man is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men on the offensive line. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. 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.

Pick 6: Michigan Panthers
Larry Moore: Bill O'Neal - DT
What most people fall in love with is his strength. He will hold the middle, forcing runs outside. Additionally, he can mount a forceful bull rush and collapse the pocket on passing downs. Not really a speed rusher. But still among the faster DTs. Enough explosiveness to get the the Quarterback, and that is all you need really. Reacts intelligently on the field. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Bill O'Neal - DT
Crazy strong! This guy will steamroll opponents and crash the pocket. Will never be a speed rusher, but his speed compliments his game nicely. It is definitely an asset. Knowledgeable of the game. The stars align for them to get him here. Just what they need. Blue-chip player with great upside. Hard to botch this pick.

Pick 7: Arizona Hot Shots
Larry Moore: Manuel Gray - T
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. This is a young man who will bench press a Defensive Tackle, and not a small one! Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. A pick for the future. And if you are in doubt: the future is tomorrow.

Jim Nox: Peter Ford - DE
Need a leader? He is your guy. What can I say? The guy loves to win and it shows on the field. Definitely good strength for a Defensive End. Will shed blocks and occasionally bull rush smaller opponents. Consistently takes down ball carrier when he gets his hands on him. Fans are divided on him, but coaches should not be. He is their guy.

Pick 8: San Diego Fleet
Larry Moore: Adonai Wilson - SS
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. This guy understands what it means to be a pro. I want this kid on my team. He understands his role on the field, and how it fits in with what everyone else is doing. Some of the assignments you will get at the position requires speed. This guy has it. You cannot coach speed. That is why guys like him are valued highly. Reliably takes down ball carrier when he gets to him. Pretty clever. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Jim Nox: Adonai Wilson - SS
Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. People fall in love with his speed. There is a reason for that. Speed is important in your backfield, and this guy can run. No nonsense tackler. Makes smart decisions. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.

Pick 9: Seattle Sea Dragons
Larry Moore: Jeremy Spencer - T
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. Well liked in the locker room. He never gives up on his coaches and teammates. He keeps fighting for them even when others give up. He has sufficient strength to have a chance against grown men on the defensive line. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. Plays with great insticts. Fits the bill, great quality pick, and fills a soft spot on the roster. They should have no qualms here, run to the podium and get your man.

Jim Nox: Jeremy Spencer - T
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. Do not underestimate the strength this kid brings to the table. Nice blocking skills on run plays. He will contribute to the running game. His college teammates all point to how smart he is. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.

Pick 10: Houston Gamblers
Larry Moore: Randal Norfleet - CB
Need a leader? He is your guy. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.

Jim Nox: Randal Norfleet - CB
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. He has more than enough speed to keep up with most receivers. He can do what they want. He will deliver results early. He fits a need. End of story.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

16 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 12 signings.

DC Defenders was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).

The biggest spender was DC Defenders who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $1,898,500.

LB Emil Bohn (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Emil Bohn, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $445,499 to play for the Michigan Panthers.

LB John King (DC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- John King, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $448,500 to play for the DC Defenders.

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

12 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Adam Myrick. The SS out of Ohio State signed a contract of Seattle Sea Dragons with 2 years, $980,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

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

The biggest spender was Pittsburgh Maulers who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $825,000.

G Aubry Smith (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Aubry Smith, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $450,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

SS Adam Myrick (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, SS Adam Myrick was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Seattle Sea Dragons were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Myrick is being fitted for a Sea Dragons uniform.

One of the league's top SSs 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 Sea Dragons," Myrick said.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

19 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Antonio Glover. The RB out of Oklahoma State signed a contract of Philadelphia Stars with 3 years, $1,500,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.

St. Louis Battlehawks was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was St. Louis Battlehawks who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $1,166,500.

DE Lewis Whitson (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Lewis Whitson, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $458,999 to play for the Michigan Panthers.

G Dudley Wood (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, G Dudley Wood 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 Wood's agent called to tell him that the Panthers head coach was in town. Soon, Wood was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Wood is being fitted for a Panthers uniform.

One of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $370,000.

"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 Panthers," Wood said.

QB Bradley Rosser (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB Bradley Rosser was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Seattle Sea Dragons were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Rosser is being fitted for a Sea Dragons uniform.

One of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 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 Sea Dragons," Rosser said.

LB Steven Bunch (SD) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Steven Bunch, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the San Diego Fleet.

RB Antonio Glover (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Antonio Glover, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

The Apollos announce they have cut Bradley Rosser - QB.

The Bradley Rosser year veteran QB will be looking for a new team. In his career he has compiled a CV with 3537/5283, 39428 yds, 295 TD. It remains to be seen if he can bargain that into a new contract elsewhere.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

12 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Kevin Albertson. The LB out of Oklahoma State signed a contract of Los Angeles Express with 2 years, $880,000.

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

San Diego Fleet was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Los Angeles Express who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $1,310,000.

WR Donald Devries (LA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Donald Devries, one of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Los Angeles Express.

TE Michael Nelms (BIR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Michael Nelms, one of the league's top TEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $405,000 to play for the Birmingham Stallions.

QB Hugh Godfrey (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Hugh Godfrey, one of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

LB Kevin Albertson (LA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB Kevin Albertson 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 Albertson's agent called to tell him that the Express head coach was in town. Soon, Albertson was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Albertson is being fitted for a Express uniform.

One of the league's top LBs 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 Express," Albertson said.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

9 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Christian Hedges. The QB out of Colorado State signed a contract of Birmingham Stallions with 2 years, $840,000.

Independence Atlantic was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Philadelphia Stars was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Philadelphia Stars who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $1,000,000.

TE Grant Bumgarner (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, TE Grant Bumgarner was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the San Antonio Brahmas were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Bumgarner is being fitted for a Brahmas uniform.

One of the league's top TEs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $391,500.

"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 Brahmas," Bumgarner said.

DE Eduardo Herron (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Eduardo Herron, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $418,500 to play for the Seattle Sea Dragons.

DT Lorenzo Mullen (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Lorenzo Mullen, 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.

C David Wright (JAX) signs large free agent deal!

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

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

Now, Wright is being fitted for a Bulls uniform.

One of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 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 Bulls," Wright said.

DE David Gerald (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, DE David Gerald 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 Gerald's agent called to tell him that the Stars head coach was in town. Soon, Gerald was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Gerald is being fitted for a Stars uniform.

One of the league's top DEs 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 Stars," Gerald said.

CB Michael Jordan (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Michael Jordan, one of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

QB Christian Hedges (BIR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB Christian Hedges 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 Hedges's agent called to tell him that the Stallions head coach was in town. Soon, Hedges was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Hedges is being fitted for a Stallions 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 Stallions," Hedges said.

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
San Diego Fleet: TE DE SS
Los Angeles Express: G WR LB
Pittsburgh Maulers: G LB
Philadelphia Stars: C FS
DC Defenders: C CB LB
Michigan Panthers: QB G CB LB DT FS
St. Louis Battlehawks: QB LB DT
San Antonio Brahmas: T TE CB DT
Houston Gamblers: WR CB
Orlando Apollos: T CB DE
Birmingham Stallions: G T LB
Jacksonville Bulls: G TE WR CB LB
Tampa Bay Bandits: G T CB DT

Brian McClary staying with Tampa Bay Bandits

The San Diego Fleet tried to pry Brian McClary away from Bandits to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, McClary publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Bandits as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.

St. Louis Battlehawks hire Adam Brill away from the San Antonio Brahmas

The Battlehawks have announced that they have signed Adam Brill as their new Head Coach. Brill was previously working for Brahmas as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 6 million per year with the Battlehawks.

Draft Order: St. Louis Battlehawks own first overall.

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

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:
Kain Stump - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Breakers
Brian McClary - Offensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Bandits
Ronnie Gonzalez - Defensive Coordinator - San Diego Fleet
Gregory Haight - Offensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Express
Adam Brill - Offensive Coordinator - San Antonio Brahmas
Kevin Meeker - Offensive Coordinator - Houston Gamblers
William Burke - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Breakers

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:
Adam Brill leaves the Brahmas to become the head coach for the Philadelphia Stars.

Darren Francis:
I think the Express lose Gregory Haight and I see him heading to Philadelphia Stars.

Jim Nox:
The Gamblers cannot hold on to Kevin Meeker. I would like to see him coach the Philadelphia Stars.

Jeremy Piper:
Kevin Meeker is certainly on the move. That means Gamblers will need a new coordinator. As for where Meeker ends up? Well, I think Philadelphia Stars is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Shaun Wooldridge - G (DC Defenders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 9).
Dwayne Pryor - C (DC Defenders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 44).
Michael Ryan - CB (DC Defenders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Interceptions (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 6).
Percy Arellano - G (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Richard Ramos - G (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 25).
Brandon Earnest - C (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 37).
William Garrett - TE (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 75).
Johnnie Severson - LB (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Donald Mcdowell - CB (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 15).
Harold Faison - LB (Houston Gamblers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Bernie Baskin - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Robert Peralta - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Gerald Younger - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
David Fournier - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Joan Lowery - CB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Raymond Molina - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
George Brown - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Kevin Colby - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Robert McCutcheon - SS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Patrick Hays - FB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Orlando Lively - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Jorge Pierce - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
David Oliphant - DT (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Eusebio Pacheco - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Daniel Otto - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Charles Keith - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Larry Carr - CB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Nicky Aguilar - C (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Martin Marshall - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
John Kinney - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Jim Andersen - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Timothy Mcnabb - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Terence Reeves - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Leon McCann - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Joseph Mullins - C (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Linwood Lord - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Tony Apodaca - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Max Sullivan - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Edward Trinidad - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Roscoe Mize - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Randall Covington - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Fernando Matlock - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Donald Arnold - FS (Orlando Apollos) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 56).
Isaias Billings - QB (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Robert Davenport - G (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
James Ratcliff - G (Jacksonville Bulls) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 42).
Paul Pettigrew - LB (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 67).

To Thomas Mcleod - CB, the past is the past.

Thomas Mcleod is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Mcleod is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

Gerald Peak has retired from coaching

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

Jack Cherry has retired from coaching

Jack Cherry 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.

Active Player Retirements

Seattle Sea Dragons:
TE Ryan Rodrigue (11 seasons) 280 rec, 2441 yds, 27 TD
RB Antonio Paradis (6 seasons) 492 att, 1917 yds, 18 TD, 37 rec, 335 yds, 2 TD

Los Angeles Express:
TE Byron Dorris (10 seasons) 331 rec, 2597 yds, 15 TD
LB Mark Ortiz (14 seasons) 1056 Tck, 39 Sck, 8 Int, 3 Def TD, 14 FF, 4 FR
CB Gerald Sanches (15 seasons) 148 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int
RB Dwight Thomas (7 seasons) 7 att, 37 yds, 0 TD
WR William Black (11 seasons) 628 rec, 6350 yds, 54 TD

Pittsburgh Maulers:
T Del Vue (14 seasons) 651 Pancakes

Philadelphia Stars:
DE Brady Withers (12 seasons) 159 Tck, 41 Sck, 1 Sfty, 4 FF, 3 FR
RB David Garrison (11 seasons) 1227 att, 6022 yds, 48 TD, 166 rec, 1775 yds, 12 TD

Michigan Panthers:
DE Calvin Enright (12 seasons) 303 Tck, 57 Sck, 11 FF, 8 FR
LB Rickie Crawley (12 seasons) 1033 Tck, 49 Sck, 9 Int, 4 Def TD, 2 Sfty, 16 FF, 4 FR
CB Demarcus Lash (13 seasons) 506 Tck, 15 Int, 5 Def TD, 10 FF, 1 FR
DT Manuel Langer (11 seasons) 148 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR
P Jose Gagnon (11 seasons) 30775 yards, 272 inside 20
WR Caspian Smith (12 seasons) 798 rec, 10004 yds, 83 TD

St. Louis Battlehawks:
T Brittain Heinz (12 seasons) 181 Pancakes

San Antonio Brahmas:
RB Randall Jefferson (10 seasons) 1422 att, 6941 yds, 31 TD, 88 rec, 915 yds, 3 TD

Houston Gamblers:
WR Edward Roberson (14 seasons) 400 rec, 3819 yds, 33 TD
LB Anthony Brogan (11 seasons) 704 Tck, 18 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 6 FR
RB Douglas Rodriguez (12 seasons) 289 att, 1560 yds, 39 TD, 16 rec, 199 yds, 7 TD
DE Jacob Vaughan (10 seasons) 167 Tck, 36 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR
DT Craig Patton (11 seasons) 254 Tck, 41 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR
WR Walter Brinkley (11 seasons) 765 rec, 7809 yds, 60 TD
CB Anthony Green (12 seasons) 676 Tck, 2 Sck, 36 Int, 5 Def TD, 16 FF, 8 FR

New Orleans Breakers:
FB Ricky Steadman (15 seasons) 39 att, 67 yds, 0 TD, 21 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD
TE Benjamin Wetzel (14 seasons) 638 rec, 4877 yds, 31 TD

Orlando Apollos:
SS Harvey Pruett (10 seasons) 340 Tck, 9 Sck, 9 Int, 16 FF, 8 FR
T Frank Parker (12 seasons) 651 Pancakes
FS John Smith (10 seasons) 230 Tck, 3 Sck, 7 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR

Birmingham Stallions:
CB Charles Townes (10 seasons) 150 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int, 6 FF
LB William Andrews (12 seasons) 597 Tck, 17 Sck, 7 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR
DE Kerry Smith (12 seasons) 234 Tck, 82 Sck, 1 Sfty, 7 FF, 4 FR
DE Joe Foster (16 seasons) 716 Tck, 177 Sck, 1 Def TD, 4 Sfty, 31 FF, 16 FR

Jacksonville Bulls:
CB Adolph Council (11 seasons) 352 Tck, 7 Sck, 11 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF

Tampa Bay Bandits:
RB Ivory Richard (11 seasons) 579 att, 3051 yds, 24 TD, 42 rec, 540 yds, 1 TD
RB Victor Munoz (8 seasons) 883 att, 4101 yds, 45 TD, 102 rec, 917 yds, 8 TD
FB Divine Tennant (8 seasons) 60 att, 214 yds, 22 TD, 22 rec, 289 yds, 2 TD
DT Alva Scott (12 seasons) 269 Tck, 33 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
George Lauer (10 seasons pro) 1584/2275, 17279 yds, 131 TD
Michael Griffin (12 seasons pro) 1088/1574, 12226 yds, 104 TD
Ernesto Smith (14 seasons pro) 713/1257, 8394 yds, 67 TD
Jim Strother (4 seasons pro) 63/124, 708 yds, 3 TD
Lionel Rushing (6 seasons pro) 67/93, 810 yds, 6 TD

RB:
Albert Fredericks (10 seasons pro) 469 att, 2516 yds, 41 TD, 31 rec, 491 yds, 4 TD
Julius Newman (10 seasons pro) 419 att, 2217 yds, 18 TD, 35 rec, 356 yds, 3 TD

FB:
David Pickering (8 seasons pro) 66 att, 184 yds, 17 TD, 21 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD
James Perry (4 seasons pro) 28 att, 52 yds, 1 TD

T:
Peter McCord (15 seasons pro) 1042 Pancakes

TE:
Ahmad Escobedo (15 seasons pro) 649 rec, 5286 yds, 37 TD
Rick Bundy (10 seasons pro) 95 rec, 770 yds, 4 TD

WR:
Tim Bowers (18 seasons pro) 1202 rec, 16214 yds, 109 TD
Patrick McCray (13 seasons pro) 709 rec, 16083 yds, 138 TD
Chi Soriano (12 seasons pro) 310 rec, 4331 yds, 24 TD
Stewart Furr (13 seasons pro) 429 rec, 6027 yds, 58 TD
Larry Fishman (13 seasons pro) 361 rec, 6583 yds, 62 TD
Irvin Nunley (12 seasons pro) 20 rec, 375 yds, 3 TD
Jeff Keyser (6 seasons pro) 13 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD

CB:
Tony Bond (12 seasons pro) 584 Tck, 3 Sck, 20 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FR
Ronald Stanley (10 seasons pro) 412 Tck, 3 Sck, 20 Int, 3 Def TD, 4 FF
Keith Morin (12 seasons pro) 285 Tck, 17 Int, 3 Def TD, 7 FF, 4 FR
Daniel Stern (12 seasons pro) 215 Tck, 7 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF
Michael Henderson (10 seasons pro) 179 Tck, 4 Sck, 8 Int, 1 FF

LB:
Howard Smith (10 seasons pro) 728 Tck, 20 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 9 FF, 5 FR
Joel Mcvay (12 seasons pro) 685 Tck, 20 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 14 FF, 10 FR

DT:
Charles Coffey (12 seasons pro) 256 Tck, 17 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR
Zachary Hernandez (12 seasons pro) 228 Tck, 28 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Daniel Cline (13 seasons pro) 195 Tck, 22 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Robert Vaughn (12 seasons pro) 116 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 3 FF

DE:
William Marchand (17 seasons pro) 432 Tck, 89 Sck, 18 FF, 5 FR
Harvey Velez (12 seasons pro) 152 Tck, 39 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Herbert Rodriguez (12 seasons pro) 163 Tck, 47 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 1 Sfty, 5 FF, 3 FR
Hugo Napier (12 seasons pro) 114 Tck, 27 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR
Brian Simmons (12 seasons pro) 136 Tck, 28 Sck, 8 FF, 2 FR
Donnie Thomas (13 seasons pro) 178 Tck, 45 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 6 FF, 1 FR
Royce Corbett (12 seasons pro) 102 Tck, 31 Sck, 1 Sfty, 5 FF, 1 FR

FS:
Roland Dietrich (10 seasons pro) 238 Tck, 1 Sck, 11 Int, 3 Def TD, 6 FF, 3 FR
Bradley Grice (12 seasons pro) 203 Tck, 4 Sck, 14 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF

K:
Noble Campbell (13 seasons pro) 143/208 FG

P:
Timothy Castro (12 seasons pro) 16571 yards, 141 inside 20

Other retirements

QB Robert McCrary (84 ovr)
QB Timothy Young (84 ovr)
QB Kevin Jordan (75 ovr)
QB Gavin Salerno (72 ovr)
QB Kenneth Irwin (66 ovr)
QB Charles Larson (60 ovr)
QB Jamie Domingo (54 ovr)
RB William Garrett (78 ovr)
RB Randal Salter (63 ovr)
RB William Ortiz (62 ovr)
RB Mark Belcher (58 ovr)
FB William Ellis (52 ovr)
G James Kaplan (80 ovr)
G Ron Radford (67 ovr)
G Frank Gomez (66 ovr)
G Kurtis Grey (64 ovr)
G Derrick James (60 ovr)
G John Mull (48 ovr)
T Terrance Roby (71 ovr)
T Ronald Mchenry (56 ovr)
T Gary Lee (50 ovr)
T Andre Moffett (49 ovr)
C Jermaine Sandoval (63 ovr)
C Micheal Mcnulty (58 ovr)
C Stanley Kent (57 ovr)
C Vincent Olivares (55 ovr)
C Malcolm Goodwin (54 ovr)
TE Ralph Moreau (62 ovr)
TE Scott Jones (61 ovr)
TE Antonio Hester (61 ovr)
TE Charles Skidmore (54 ovr)
TE Carl Bowling (50 ovr)
TE John Lumpkin (48 ovr)
TE Eric Tuttle (40 ovr)
WR Mark Ison (71 ovr)
WR Terry Thrasher (68 ovr)
WR Ralph Burk (59 ovr)
WR Joseph Pemberton (58 ovr)
WR Edward Leger (51 ovr)
WR Keenan Taggart (50 ovr)
CB John Lovejoy (65 ovr)
CB Lyle Patten (55 ovr)
CB Grover Shumate (54 ovr)
CB Max Webb (50 ovr)
CB Patrick Johnson (49 ovr)
CB John Lawless (48 ovr)
CB Myron Peck (36 ovr)
LB Robert Leighton (64 ovr)
LB Terry Williams (59 ovr)
LB Nathanael Pulido (56 ovr)
LB Joel Judd (55 ovr)
LB Israel Peck (54 ovr)
LB Lloyd Graham (54 ovr)
LB Richard Boatwright (52 ovr)
LB Morris Valencia (51 ovr)
LB Raymond Heyward (48 ovr)
LB James Vanhoose (43 ovr)
DT Jessie Boykin (58 ovr)
DT Mark Parsons (52 ovr)
DT Willis Hanes (52 ovr)
DT Isidro Mcmanus (49 ovr)
DT Michael Whitten (49 ovr)
DT Cedrick Redmon (43 ovr)
DT Albert Robinson (42 ovr)
DT Henry Strickland (41 ovr)
DE Mark Sandoval (68 ovr)
DE Otto Kinney (65 ovr)
DE Ronald Kilpatrick (64 ovr)
DE Edward Mullins (62 ovr)
DE Ronald Perry (59 ovr)
DE Arturo Sinclair (59 ovr)
DE James Roller (52 ovr)
DE Salvatore Reyes (50 ovr)
DE Robert Berry (47 ovr)
DE Albert Colby (41 ovr)
DE Aaron Vargas (41 ovr)
FS Henry Low (60 ovr)
FS Lowell Hernandez (59 ovr)
FS Billy Gomez (58 ovr)
FS Aaron Lovejoy (58 ovr)
FS Charles Neel (49 ovr)
SS Joseph Jones (79 ovr)
SS Bryan Carlson (56 ovr)
SS Donald Mckinley (51 ovr)
SS Eddie Freeman (51 ovr)
SS Nicholas Wheeler (50 ovr)
K Douglas Jacques (86 ovr)
K Scot Thigpen (54 ovr)
K Joseph Martell (54 ovr)
P Ray Benson (63 ovr)
P Timothy Linn (51 ovr)
P Daryl Mora (50 ovr)
P Calvin Crespo (44 ovr)