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*Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs!*
Overview: Fresh off of an 8-5, E.L.S.I.E. Bowl appearance in 2014 is the team formerly known as The Hagermaniacs. Coached by Joshua Hagerman, the Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! look to improve on last season by bringing home the title in 2015. The Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! are led by their running back Justin Forsett (Ranked #8 RB in 2014) who is looking to improve on his 2014 performance. The Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! are also looking to take advantage of the QB/WR duo of Matthew Stafford (Ranked #14 QB in 2014) and Calvin Johnson (Ranked #20 WR in 2014). The defense is supported by line backer Paul Worrilow (Ranked #16 LB in 2014).
Returning Stars: Matthew Stafford-QB (QB2), Justin Forsett-RB (RB1), Calvin Johnson-WR (WR2), Paul Worrilow-LB (LB2)
A Look At the Draft: With two picks among the top 13 (#12 and #13 overall), Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! could look to secure another top RB or WR.
Injury Report: Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! will open the 2015 season injury free.
*Fear The CAT*
Overview: Finishing 6-7 and ousted from The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoff race in one and done fashion, The Pride of Detroit now known as Fear The CAT for the 2015 season are looking for revenge. Coached by Billy Hewitt, Fear The CAT is led by a punishing defense and line backer DeAndre Levy (Ranked #2 LB in 2014) as well as defensive lineman Robert Quinn (Ranked #8 DL in 2014), Fear The CAT is poised to make another run at The E.L.S.I.E. Award. Offensively, Fear The CAT returns a top 5 tight end in Jimmy Graham (Ranked #3 TE in 2014) and a top 15 running back in LeSean McCoy (Ranked #15 RB in 2014).
Returning Stars: LeSean McCoy-RB (RB2), Jimmy Graham-TE (TE1), Robert Quinn-DL (DL1), DeAndre Levy-LB (LB1)
A Look At the Draft: With the 5th overall pick (and two picks withing the top 20), Fear The CAT is in a great position to add sensational talent to an already talented roster.
Injury Report: LeSean McCoy-RB is questionable for their season opener against the NC Titans, while DeAndre Levy-LB is probable.
*NC Titans*
Overview: After also being ousted from last seasons opening round of The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoff race, coach Manzel Kendrick and the 7-6 NC Titans are looking to become the class of the division in 2015. With fan favorites on both sides of the ball, it will tough to find a team in better position to win the division. Rather it be by ground or air, quarterback Andrew Luck (Ranked #2 QB in 2014) and running back Eddie Lacy (Ranked #6 RB in 2014) are more than capable of getting the job done. Defensively, you will be hard pressed to find a better line backing duo than Luke Kuechly (Ranked #3 LB in 2014)and Lavonte David (Ranked #5 LB in 2014).
Returning Stars: Andrew Luck-QB (QB1), Eddie Lacy-RB (RB1), Luke Kuechly-LB (LB1), Lavonte David-LB (LB1)
A Look At the Draft: With the #7 overall pick in the draft, the NC Titans are in a enviable position as they can take the best player available.
Injury Report: The NC Titans will open the 2015 season injury free.
*Surprise Scorpians*
Overview: Another team from last season that went one and done in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoffs, the 7-6 Surprise Scorpians, coached by Robert Elliott, have unfinished business to attend to in 2015. With defensive standout J.J. Watt (Ranked #1 DL in 2014) anchoring an already strong defense along side Muhammad Wilkerson (Ranked #21 DL in 2014). Offensively, the Surprise Scorpians field a top 10 running back in Jamaal Charles (Ranked #7 RB in 2014) and a top 5 wide receiver in Demaryius Thomas (Ranked #4 WR in 2014).
Returning Stars: Jamaal Charles-RB (RB1), Demaryius Thomas-WR (WR1), J.J. Watt-DL (DL1), Muhammad Wilkerson-DL (DL2)
A Look At the Draft: Picking #8 in the draft (and twice in the first 17 picks), the Surprise Scorpians could potentially add a QB1 or another WR1 to their impressive roster.
Injury Report: Muhammad Wilkerson is probable for their season opener against divisional foe Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs!
*Predicted Order of Finish*
1.NC Titans
2.Surprise Scorpians
3.Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs!
4.Fear The CAT
