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12 Consecutive Years As A Thunderstorm
Jun 28, 2009 (3:04 PM) After months of wondering if Peyton Manning would finally be on their roster, P.F.F. Team owners found out today, that it wouldn't happen this season. The Midwest Thunderstorms made the announcement this afternoon that they would "Throw back" WR- Steve Smith- CAR, and keep their QB of 12 years. The Thunderstorms drafted Manning his rookie year and the rest has been history. The Thunderstorms also kept RB- Adrian Peterson- MIN. Since the end of the 2008 season, some have wondered if this would be the season that the Thunderstorms would cut lose with Manning and go another direction. Have Steve Smith on their roster would have made that transition easier. After many months of consideration and second guessing, the decision was made to go forward with Manning. As most know, Manning lost his NFL Coach, his Offensive Cordinator, and his all-time Wide Receiver this off-season. "Peyton is our guy. He was all along. In the game of Fantasy Football, you try to unload guys the offseason before they start to decline. This is not that year. Peyton will win another Championship with the Thunderstorms and he is still good enough to be the major factor in that Championship. Peyton is a Thunderstrom." These are the words of Owner/GM Tony Dodson today. Peyton received the call from Dodson yesterday while he was doing a photo shoot . The picture on the left shows Peyton hugging his father, Archie, after receiving the news. "I love the Thunderstorms, and I love playing for Tony even more. I know I still have what it takes to win and I know that I will get this team back to the Paramount Bowl very soon. I couldn't imagin playing for another team." Peyton got emotional and had to stop to collect himself during his comments. There is no doubt that Peyton loves the Thunderstorms, and there is no doubt that the Midwest Fans and it's Ownership loves him even more.
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| Brookside Rage Tag Their Players Jun 28, 2009 (4:01 PM) First there was the Dream Team's Johnson and Johnson, and now there is the less catchier Drew and Drew. The Brookside Rage announced this morning that they would keep QB- Drew Brees- NO and RB- Maurice Drew-Jones- JAC. That means that last years out of nowhere RB sensation Michael Turner is up for grabs. "It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make since I started in 1999. I guess it's a good thing when you have to choose between great players instead of wishing I had any of them." Kaylynn Dodson, Owner/GM of the Rage said today. It has been reported that Kaylynn went back and forth numerous times over the off-season. Turner, who the Rage released, had 3 really big games last season where he combined for 9 TD's and 441 yards in those 3 games. In week 2, 4, 6, and 8, Turner combined for only 210 yards and 0 TD's all for only 21.5 total points. Turner did average 19.5 point per game in his last 5 games of the regular season. The biggest reason for dropping Turner and keeping Drew-Jones probably wasn't due to last year, but due to looking forward to this year. With the new rule for half a point per reception, you can't deny last years numbers. Turner caught only 6 balls the entire season, while Drew-Jones caught 62. And that's while sharing time with Fred Taylor who is now gone. Oh, and when asked why she didn't just throw back Drew Brees and keep both running backs, Mrs. Dodson said, "Drew is our man. When you throw for 34 TD's and over 5,000 yards on this team, you will have a job when the off-season is over. That is a promise to anyone who puts on a Rage uniform. |
Kings Cut Star RB
Jun 29, 2009 (7:08 PM) The Kansas Kings like every other P.F.F. Franchise, is making very tough decisions right now. The Kings announced today the two Franchise Players they will tag and take into the 2009 season. Those two players are WR- L. Fitzgerald- ARZ and WR- R. White- ATL. Out of the mix is RB- F. Gore- SF. Owner/GM James Clendenin, said in a phone interview earlier today that this was a very tough decision. "I have a very emotional connection to Frank Gore and it has been a very tough decision." James went on to say, " It is a sad day in the Kings camp. Gore has been a very trusted and loved Running Back, but with numbers that were put up by the two top receivers in our League, I am going to have let him go." Gore had some troubles toward the end of last season with injuries, but was said to be slimmer and trimmer and ready for the 2009 season. But, there was the negitive too. Fantasy Insights had this to say about the SF Running Back... "Since his sophomore season in 2006 when he rushed for 1,700 yards and had 8 TDs, Gore’s production has steadily decreased, although the drop from 2007 to last year was very minimal. Still, the trend is not good and he needs to get it turned around and headed back towards his 2006 numbers." James has always been a very loyal owner, but when you have WR's that put up this big of numbers, money talks and loyalty walks. Fitzgerald and White combined in 2008 for 184 receptions, 2,816 yards, and 19 TD's. Numbers that will win Championships. |
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Rush Makes Big Decision Jun 29, 2009 (8:52 PM) Once again, L. Tomlinson- RB- SD is a Chicago Rush. Owner/GM of the Chicago Rush, announced today that he will be Franchise Tagging Tomlinson and WR- A. Boldin- ARZ. Both of these guys come into the 2009 season with some questions. Boldin, is he happy in Arizona? Will he hold out? Will he have the same drive to put up his past numbers? Tomlinson, can he put up his past numbers. News Story: He’s washed up…over the hill…throw in the towel…stick a fork in him, he’s done! This is what folks were saying last year and this is what many of them are still saying this year. LT hits the dreaded 30-year old mark this year – the age when RBs hit the wall. He’s also coming off a couple of injuries and dealing with sharing time with Darren Sproles. Still, it is LT; does one bad year mean it’s over? This is just one of many sources that are very questionable about Tomlinson. Tomlinson is second only to QB- P. Manning- IND- Thunderstomrs in years kept. The Rush Drafted Tomlinson with the first pick in the second round, or the 5th over all, in the 2002 Draft and kept him for the first time in 2003. This is the 7th straight season for the Rush to Tag him.
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Cherokee Casino And Resport Jul 04, 2009 (10:35 AM) The Draft is just weeks away and the calm before the storm has set in. As the Players take their final vacations, the owners in the Professional Football Federation prepare their schedules to make the trip to the Cherokee Casino and Resort. August 22nd is the day that the P.F.F. will venture on their first out of town Draft. This has been a dream of Commissioner Tony Dodson's for years. "This is one of the final pieces we needed to seperate our selves from the pack and contiue to set the standards for all League out there that want to consider theirselves great. It is easy to coin the title, but living it, and showcasing it, is what only a few Leagues in the entire World can do." Dodson was the original visionary for the League and surrounded himself with others like minded people. "I knew to be the best, I had to put the best people around me." The Draft weekend will start Saturday Morning with about half of the League playing a round of golf. Those that do not play Golf, will have the option of playing a round of Disc Golf. Then on to a Casino Buffet right before we Draft. After the Draft, it is all about the Draft Party. There will be no Max the Dog this year, which is very sad, but there will be thousands of square feet to listen to live music, play games, and just relax and enjoy all that the Cherokee has to offer. |
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