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*Clam Diggers*
Overview: Coach Rich Perez has vowed to return to the E.L.S.I.E. Bowl sooner than later. The Clam Diggers 6-7 finish last season and being outed in the first round of The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoff has left a sour taste in the franchises mouth. Fresh off of his return from a year long suspension, running back Adrian Peterson (DNP) and top 5 wide receiver Dez Bryant (Ranked #3 WR in 2014) look to put the Clam Diggers back on top. Although the loss of wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (Ranked #21 WR in 2014) will hamper those efforts a bit, they will rely heavily on the return of Peterson, Bryant and defensive star line backer Luke Kuechly (Ranked #3 LB in 2014). But don’t sleep on the Clam Diggers and the return of Adrian Peterson…
Returning Stars: Adrian Peterson-RB (DNP), Dez Bryant-WR (WR1), Kelvin Benjamin-WR (WR2), Luke Kuechly-LB (LB1)
A Look At the Draft: The Clam Diggers will be looking to replace the production of wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin with the #6 overall pick in this season’s draft. Look for them to go either RB1 or WR1 with their first selection.
Injury Report: Kelvin Benjamin-WR has been lost for the season and placed on IR, Dez Bryant-WR is probable for their season opener against divisional foe Dread Pirate Oso.
*Dread Pirate Oso*
Overview: New to The League! – E.F.F.L. this season is Dread Pirate Oso, coached by Mac. Dread Pirate Oso returns a top 5 running back in Le’Veon Bell (Ranked #2 RB in 2014) and wide receiver Brandon Marshall (Ranked #42 WR in 2014). The defense is anchored by line backer Demarcus Ware (Ranked #44 LB in 2014) for a defense looking for a much needed upgrade at the position.
Returning Stars: Le’Veon Bell-RB (RB1), Brandon Marshall-WR (Reserve), Demarcus Ware-LB (Reserve)
Special Commissioner’s Note: Defunct team from 2014 did not supply enough to establish a 4th keeper, franchise awarded 1st overall pick in 2015 by default of this issue.
A Look At the Draft: With the #1 overall pick, look for Dread Pirate Oso to draft the face of the franchise in this season’s draft.
Injury Report: Le’Veon Bell-RB is suspended for the season opener against divisional foe the Clam Diggers.
*I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks*
Overview: Fresh off of an 10-3, E.L.S.I.E. Bowl appearance, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has made a living in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoffs. With back to back E.L.S.I.E. Bowl appearances, coach Robert Jackson is poised to think that this is the year they finally bring home The E.L.S.I.E. Award? I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks brings back a pair of top 15 running backs in Jamaal Charles (Ranked #7 RB in 2014) and LeSean McCoy (Ranked #15 RB in 2014). But the face of the franchise and fan favorite is defensive end J.J. Watt (Ranked #1 DL in 2014) who anchors an sufficient defense that lacks other play makers. Line backer Paul Posluszny (Ranked #82 LB in 2014) rounds out the defense.
Returning Stars: Jamaal Charles-RB (RB1), LeSean McCoy-RB (RB2), J.J. Watt-DL (DL1), Paul Posluszny-LB (Reserve)
A Look At the Draft: With the #12 and #13 overall picks in the draft, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks may be looking to add a QB1 or WR1 to their offense to go along with Charles and McCoy.
Injury Report: LeSean McCoy-RB is questionable for the season opener against divisional foe JUICE’S and BERRY’s.
*JUICE’S and BERRY’s*
Overview: Coach Monte Johnson stated that JUICE’S and BERRY’s can only go up from here. After a disappointing 2-11 finish in 2014, the sky is the limit in 2015. Although they have already suffered their first blow of the season with the lost of stand out wide receiver Jordy Nelson to IR. But top 15 quarterback Matthew Stafford (Ranked #14 QB in 2014) and wide receiver A.J. Green (Ranked #28 WR in 2014) look to step it up to compensate for the loss of Nelson. Defensive back Antonio Cromartie (Ranked #65 DB in 2014) will hold down the secondary on the defensive side of the ball.
Returning Stars: Matthew Stafford-QB (QB2), Jordy Nelson-WR (WR1), A.J. Green-WR (WR3 or Flex), Antonio Cromartie-DB (Reserve)
A Look At the Draft: With the #5 overall pick, JUICE’S and BERRY’s will need to add an RB1, WR1 or a QB1 to compensate for the loss of production from Nelson’s injury.
Injury Report: Jordy Nelson-WR is oout for the season and has been placed on IR.
*Predicted Order of Finish*
1.I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks
2.JUICE’S and BERRY’s
3.Dread Pirate Oso
4.Clam Diggers
