Superman vs Bizarro - 4th Edition
It’s time for another game between the son of krypton and his counterpart. The series is 2-1 now in favor of Superman, but Bizarro will do everything for tie it. Most of you already know how this works, but for the new GM’s or people forgot here’s a short explain. Each offseason after draft, Superman and Bizarro decide to play a game, all the first rookies taken by position go direct to Superman, while Bizarro takes the 2nd players per position. Each team receive 1 QB - 1 HB - 1 FB - 3 WR - 4 OL - 1 C - 2 DE - 1 DT - 2 OLB - 1 DT - 3 CB - 2 S. The rest of team is filled with players taken at 3rd round or beyond.
So with things already explained, let’s start by reviewing Superman’s offense, for this edition i decided to apply a format of review for rookies, as can notice at this point of the article it doesn’t include the team took him or comments related the pick. This is because this is a series of articles divided in 3 parts. First we see the players as came in draft, then we see which team drafted them and how they skewed and we compare those skews, and finally after the game is played and broadcasted we do a final recap where we take notes of relevant events of the game.
While im writting this, the text is getting long as trying to explore a new way of analysis per player, so i’ll divide this 1st phase in 4 articles. Superman’s offense / defense and Bizarro’s offense / defense. So let’s start with part 1
Superman Team Offense:
- QB Matt Barkley - 6”3 - 227 lbs - 22 years old - College USC
63 spd - 60 str - 58 awr - 65 agi - 63 acc - 73 car - 57 btk - 97 thp - 87 tha
SFL Comparison : QB Chad Henne
Overview : Matt Barkley showed an strong arm and accuracy during his time at USC, he reach the SFL draft as the #1 prospect on the position. His low reading on the game and poor decisions have raised some red flags but that’s a common flaw at all quarterbacks on this years. What makes him the best prospect is the accuracy on his passes and a rocket arm. The recent announcement of the mentor program should help him to develop his skills faster.
Strenghts :
*Cannon arm, he has displayed potential to throw deep and throw fast passes.
*Above average accuaracy, he had a high QBR and high completion % at USC.
*Only 22 years old, with new mentor program can develop into a league starter
*His legs are fast but with the always wanted pocket precense
Weaknesses :
*In comparisson with other drafts quarterbacks he’s not as ready as them. Needs time for progression
*If doesn’t receive the right ammount of game time and mentorship he won’t develop.
HB Latavius Murray - 6”3 - 230 lbs - 22 years old - College UCF
92 spd - 75 str - 65 awr - 90 agi - 92 acc - 77 cth - 87 car - 89 jmp - 67 btk
SFL Comparison : HB Michael Bush
Overview : Latavius Murray is a tall and heavy runner, he always was a hard guy to tackle at UCF but failed to polish some skills at the moment of break tackles. His style depended a lot on his body falling forward or defensive players failing to stop a massive 6”3 230 rusher. Other than his unpolished break tackle skills, he always was reliable with fumbles with few fumbles, also was part of the pass attack adding multiple yards via catch.
Strenghts :
*Very fast for a man with his size
*Good body frame with a respectable power
*Have displayer ability as receiver
*Reliable rusher with few fumbles
Weaknesses :
*Poor break tackle skills, have failed to miss defenders miss a tackle
*His lateral moves could be better, he fails to find quickly the gap on the run
FB Tommy Bohanon - 6”1 - 246 lbs - 22 years old - College Wake Forest
86 spd - 85 str - 54 awr - 88 agi - 89 acc - 60 cth - 66 car - 72 jmp - 65 btk - 54 pbk - 58 rbk
SFL Comparison : John Kuhn
Overview : Bohanon stablished himself as the best prospect at the position for a big margin, he was the best fullback at college. He’s a very physical player, with outstanding speed and strenght for the position. He could improve his abilities as receiver or as blocker. His size is small for play tight end and his speed is not enough for play as runningback, that’s why the coaches at Wake Forest decided he was perfect for the fullback position. A man playing vs childs at the position
Strenghts :
*Outstading speed for the position, he moves very fast
*Capable of do multiple lifts, his strenght help him to make the play
*Very agile and capable of do fast moves in short range
Weaknesses :
*His catch abilities are a bit poor
*Lack block skills for being considered a top blocker
*Size complicate him to take roles at different positions
WR Justin Hunter - 6”4 - 198 lbs - 20 years old - College Tennessee
95 spd - 39 str - 61 awr - 96 agi - 98 acc - 63 cth - 86 jmp - 66 car - 58 btk -57 kr
SFL Comparison : WR Jacoby Jones
Overview : Justin Hunter is considered one of the top prospects of the SFL draft, his size and speed combination complicate any matchup for secondary. He proved on his time at Tennessee he can beat a cornerback in the deep routes but also has the size to beat the coverage 1 vs 1 and win contested balls. His size also makes him a reliable target at the end zone. He lacks the ability to run complex routes and his hands have raised concerns as has dropped multiple passes. Comes as one of the youngest players on the draft.
Strenghts :
* Premium speed, makes him a vertical threat
* Very tall body frame allow him to win 1vs1 matchups
* He exceed on quick moves and changes of directions
* He’s very young with the posibility to improve
Weaknesses :
* He struggle to route complex routes
* His hands are a big concern he was on the top list of dropped passes
* Not very strong and lacks skills for break tackles after the catch.
WR Cordarelle Patterson - 6”2 - 216 lbs - 21 years old - College Tennessee
94 spd - 41 str - 52 awr - 97 agi - 98 acc - 72 cth - 84 jmp - 81 car - 75 btk - 95 kr
SFL Comparison : WR Laurent Robinson
Overview : Another wideout from Tennessee college makes the list as one of the top prospects, he played with Justin hunter, and as both are very fast receivers, Patterson has an smaller body frame but best skills as kick returner, and better hands. He struggle to run complex routes. Cordarelle Patterson stablished himself as the best kick returner at NCAA level, and he’s expecting to being involved both at special teams and as deep routes receiver at SFL.
Strenghts :
*Incredible performance as kick returner
*Blazing speed that help him to run the deep routes
* Very fluid moves in slant routes and changes of directions
Weaknesses :
*Lack football IQ for run complex routes
*His hands are a concern, he had some drops problems.
*He’s not a short receiver but at 6”2 he doesn’t produce many size matchups.
WR Robert Woods - 6”0 - 201 lbs - 20 years old - College USC
96 spd - 25 str - 66 awr - 96 agi - 97 acc - 80 cth - 82 jmp - 61 car - 55 btk - 75 kr
SFL Comparison : WR Victor Cruz
Overview : Robert Woods is the favorite prospects of multiple college specialist, he’s an extremely young player that joins the SFL with good football IQ and a good set of hands. He also has impressive skills at physical attributes, he ran a very fast 40 yards rush and has proven to be a burner. The only concern around him is his limited size at 6”0, he struggle to win matchups players as Hunter does, but in any other measurable he’s the most complete receiver from this draft.
Strenghts :
*Notable football IQ and hands for a rookie receiver
*Amazing physical measurables, he’s able to burn at speed any CB
*Only 20 years old, give him the chance to progress
Weaknesses :
*His height can be a concern, specially at red zone or contested catches
*His low strenght rise some red flags vs bump and run coverage
TE Tyler Eifert - 6”6 - 250 lbs - 22 years old - College Notre Dame
83 spd - 70 str - 63 awr - 81 agi - 88 acc - 83 cth - 87 car - 82 jmp - 54 btk - 53 pbk - 48 rbk
SFL Comparison : TE Jermaine Gresham
Overview : Tyler Eifert offers a complicate matchup to defenses, he’s fast enough for beat linebacker and big enough for complicate cornerbacks. He’s a Tight end that specializes on the receiving game, he’s not a polished blocker instead he provide his quarterback an effective safe target and open the mid routes in any playbook. Eifert was named prospect #1 of the nation at the position, thanks to his speed and size.
Strenghts :
* His 6”6 body frame allow him to win most contested catches
* Premium speed for a player with his size
* Proved to have reliable hands, catching thight window passes and with few drops
Weaknesses :
* He doesn’t provide good protection to QB or open holes for runners
* Doesn’t have elite strenght for win matchups vs linebackers or defensive ends
OL Eric Fisher - 6”7 - 306 lbs - 22 years old - College Central MI
72 spd - 88 str - 59 awr - 79 agi - 86 acc - 87 pbk - 86 rbk
SFL Comparison : Jake Long
Overview : Considered one of the best athletes of the nation, his speed and his body frame are a force of nature combination. He proved to be the fastest offensive lineman and his height help him to win the first contact vs defensive line. He also is one of the most polished blockers but need to work his position as often allow sacks he shouldn’t. His footwork is as impressive as his speed, he’s an elephant that dance ballet.
Strenghts :
* Elite speed, he’s one of the fastest OL football have seem
* Premium footwork, he wins the first contact and is a master of lateral moves
* Advanced block skills, he protects well the pass and open the run.
Weaknesses :
* He needs to improve his football IQ
* Low strenght, he allows some sacks beaten by pure force
OL J.C. Tretter - 6”4 - 307 lbs - 23 years old - Collge Cornell
68 spd - 98 str - 53 awr - 77 agi - 82 acc - 86 pbk - 74 rbk
SFL Comparison : Xavier Fulton
Overview : J.C. Tretter made himself a name by being a nightmare for opposing defenses. speed and strenght that made him one of the best prospects. He’s an physical stud with everything he need for dominate any defensive player, he lacks football knowledge and he struggles at rush block. A surprise given all his physical attributes benefit it, he became too confident on his body that never polished his skills, that might affect his game at the pro level.
Strenghts :
*Goliath strenght, he never lose a matchup by power
* Extremely fast and with excellent footwork
* Specializes at pass protection
Weaknesses :
* He often lose the position and miss the block
* Struggles to open holes for the rush game.
* Doesn’t have the size to play as offensive tackle
OL David Bakhtiari - 6”4 - 299 lbs - 22 years old - College Colorado
65 spd - 91 str - 55 awr - 73 agi - 73 acc - 92 pbk - 84 rbk
SFL Comparison : Jamie Thomas
Overview : Bakhtiari missed some atention during his career at Colorado in comparison with other prospects as he’s not the most athletic offensive lineman, but he’s still very capable and has a very solid footwork. He’s an extremely skilled blocker and one of the most complete players on the position for this draft. David use of hands is impressive at the moment of block.
Strenghts :
* Elite block skills, he protect the QB and help with run game
* Above average athletic attributes
* Young player with potential to be a block expert
Weaknesses :
*His size is a concern, limited to play the interior of the line
* Doesn’t have the right football IQ for maximize his block skills
* Lose some matchups vs powerful defensive linemen
OL Menelik Watson - 6”5 - 310 lbs - 23 years old - College Florida State
70 spd - 98 str - 57 awr - 74 agi - 76 acc - 89 pbk - 87 rbk
SFL Comparison : Vladimir Ducasse
Overview : Manelik Watson joins a select group of very athletic offensive linemen, while at Florida State he was often in direct competition with J.C. Tretter, Menelik polished his block skills and became one of the best blockers of the nation. With an all - pro ready numbers, he still needs to progress the position and the assign of the blocks, he allowed most of his sacks when he took the wrong assignment, it also produced some penalties. When he progress his football IQ will be a top OL
Strenghts :
* Very athletic OL, doesn’t have problems reaching the second level.
* Doesn’t lose a single strenght matchup
* Polished block skills, one of the best
Weaknesses :
* Concers related his football IQ
* He joins league with 23 years old and need to work fast on progress
C Travis Frederick - 6”4 - 312 lbs - 21 years old - College Wisconsin
65 spd - 92 str - 51 awr - 72 agi - 73 acc - 85 pbk - 92 rbk
SFL Comparison : Doug Datish
Overview : Travis Frederick is an specialist on the block for rush attack, rank as the top center of the nation, frederick had the higher number of pancakes, but also the lowest sacks allowed. Wisconsin offense depended on the work of Fredericks, he’ll join league with only 21 years old that will allow him to progress even more and to work in improve his very low understanding of the game. He’s an athletic player with the right size and enough strenght for hold the blocks. A complete prospect with future all-pro level.
Strenghts :
* Excellent block skills, specially at the rush game
* Above average athletic measures, he’s fast with good footwork
* Only 21 years old, have time and margin for improve.
Weaknesses :
* Low football IQ, will struggle during his first seasons
* Could have problems vs big and strong defensive tackles.
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