Presented by Gel Kiper Jr.
*Carolina Hitmen*
Overview: Newcomer to The League! – E.F.F.L. is coach Ronnell Morgan and his Carolina Hitmen. The Carolina Hitmen are led by their top 5 tight end Jimmy Graham (Ranked #3 TE in 2014) and their top 15 wide receiver Julio Jones (Ranked #11 WR in 2014). Rounding out the offense is running back Frank Gore (Ranked #20 RB in 2014), who finished among the top 20 for running backs. The defense is led by signal calling line backer DeAndre Levy (Ranked #2 LB in 2014), who looks to solidify a defense in a very tough division.
Returning Stars: Frank Gore-RB (RB2), Julio Jones-WR (WR1), Jimmy Graham-TE (TE1), DeAndre Levy-LB (LB1)
A Look At the Draft: With the #3 overall pick, the Carolina Hitmen could look to land an RB1 or a QB1 to go along with top pass catchers Jones & Graham.
Injury Report: DeAndre Levy-LB is probable for their season opener against divisional foe the San Diego Goats.
*Georgia Boy*
Overview: After finishing second in the division last season with a 10-3 record, and being bounced from The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoffs in one and done fashion, Georgia Boy, coached by Jimmy Lewis, looks to stake claim to the division in 2015. With returning stars such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Ranked #1 QB in 2014), wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Ranked #4 WR in 2014), and tight end Rob Gronkowski (Ranked #1 TE in 2014), you will be far fetch to find a better trio of offensive weapons. The defense is led by defensive back T.J. Ward (Ranked #34 DB in 2014)who is looking to improve on a defense that gave up far too many points in 2014.
Returning Stars: Aaron Rodgers-QB (QB1), Demaryius Thomas-WR (WR1), Rob Gronkowski-TE (TE1), T.J. Ward-DB (DB3)
A Look At the Draft: With the #10 overall pick (and two picks in the top 15), Georgia Boy can look to secure their offense by going after a to RB or adding value to their pass catchers by going WR in the draft.
Injury Report: T.J. Ward-DB is suspended for the season opener against divisional foe Hakeem I Saw I Conquered.
*Hakeem I Saw I Conquered*
Overview: Coach Brian Liotta and his Hakeem I Saw I Conquered franchise returns from a top offense that went 8-5 last season before being bounced from The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoffs in the first round. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered returns a pair of top 15 running backs in DeMarco Murray (Ranked #1 RB in 2014) and Darren Sproles (Ranked #14 RB in 2014), and a top 10 wide receiver in Emmanuel Sanders (Ranked #9 WR in 2014). Line backer Connor Barwin (Ranked #10 LB in 2014) anchors a solid defense looking to build on last season’s success.
Returning Stars: DeMarco Murray-RB (RB1), Darren Sproles-RB (RB2), Emmanuel Sanders-WR (WR1), Connor Barwin-LB (LB1)
A Look At the Draft: Picking #8 overall in this season’s draft, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered can sit back and take the best player available as they don’t have any big holes to fill.
Injury Report: Emmanuel Sanders-WR is probable for their season opener against divisional foe Georgia Boy.
*San Diego Goats*
Overview: Also new to The League! – E.F.F.L. this season is Chad Kutzke and the San Diego Goats! Led by a powerful offense consisting of a top 5 quarterback in Peyton Manning (Ranked #3 QB in 2014), a top 5 wide receiver in Antonio Brown (Ranked #1 WR in 2014), and a top 10 tight end in Julius Thomas (Ranked #7 TE in 2014). The defense is led by defensive lineman Robert Quinn (Ranked #8 DL in 2014) who will be looking to put up similar numbers from a year ago.
Returning Stars: Peyton Manning-QB(QB1), Antonio Brown-WR (WR1), Julius Thomas-TE (TE1), Robert Quinn-DL (DL1)
A Look At the Draft: With the #7 overall pick, the San Diego Goats could look to add an RB1 or another WR1 to go along with an already impressive roster.
Injury Report: Julius Thomas-TE is out for the season opener against divisional foe the Carolina Hitmen.
*Predicted Order of Finish*
1.Georgia Boy
2.San Diego Goats
3.Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
4.Carolina Hitmen
