[MIJB#19]

General Managers notes: Final 2119 note

As I mentioned in my recap of the season, we finished the season with no less than 5 players on injured reserve. It means we also finished the season with 5 players on the roster that were not part of the team on opening day.

QB Noah DeLay (5/10) spent training camp with us, didn't make our pre-season roster, but once we had a roster spot to spare, I figured: why not bring him in as a prospective restricted free agent for next season.

LT Nathaniel Janke (30/35) was an emergency signing because of the piled on injuries across the offensive line. Originally picked by the Paris Musketeers at the top of the 3rd round of the 2119 draft, he was a mid pre-season casualty after he was considered to be a bust. We'll see what happens next off-season.

DE Bradley Osborne (25/35) was previously playing in Bordeaux, being an undrafted rookie signed in week 13 of the 2117 season. He was without a football job in 2118, but hang around as a free agent, then made training camp with Frederick this off-season and was only cut in week 5. I like his combination of pass rush technique (potential) and his hard hitting.

LB Alonzo Bauer (35/35) is a zone defense specialist, making him a no-brainer signing when both our pass defense linebackers Jorge Mayes and Sam Hastings were out in week 4. Also a decent special teamer, we let him play in 7 games, but he did finish the season inactive.

LS Scottie Burks (15/15) was a must-sign when our elite long snapper was out for the last 2 games. I don't see him returning to our 2120 roster, unless a similar disaster strikes during the season and Burks ends up without a team by then.