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revrew · 04-23-2019, 08:35 AM

Scouting report for the 2029 Super Bowl

The AFC Champion Baltimore Ravens feature the unquestioned best back in the league. RB Freddie Osborne has averaged 1500 yards and nearly 5ypc in each of his 5 seasons. He's had multiple 100-catch seasons and has nearly hit 1,000 yards receiving multiple times. He's the star of the AFC, a multiple-time All-Pro in the prime of his career, seeking his first championship trophy.

On defense, the Ravens aren't as weak as the Saints or the Panthers before them in the Dragons' improbable run to the NFC Championship, led by sack-monster Shaun Stobierski, who has never posted fewer than 10 sacks in any of his 9 seasons. The Ravens are susceptible to the big play, however, especially with a whole hospital ward of injured safeties on their roster.

One of the big questions is how well Dragon WR Louis Forbes will be able to play. He and WR Myles Kinney have been both security blankets and big play outlets for young QB Dakota Corriveau, helping to keep their signal caller out of the INT category. But Forbes is dinged up, and the Dragons in general are in a world of hurt.

In fact, the Dragons are missing star TE Kelvin Satterfield, their slot receiver Robbie Thompson, both of their left tackles, and both of their promising rookies on defense. This NFC Champion Dragon team is nearly identical to the squad that went 4-12 last season, save for rookie phenoms SLB Bob Clinton and FS Gerald Barnes. But both Clinton and Barnes will be on the sideline for the Super Bowl.

Net result: There's not a pundit in the country who is picking the limping Dragons to top the Ravens. The Dragons are just missing too many pieces. Las Vegas has Baltimore at the 6.5-point favorite, a hefty spread for any Super Bowl.

04-23-2019, 08:35 AM	#173
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Scouting report for the 2029 Super Bowl The AFC Champion Baltimore Ravens feature the unquestioned best back in the league. RB Freddie Osborne has averaged 1500 yards and nearly 5ypc in each of his 5 seasons. He's had multiple 100-catch seasons and has nearly hit 1,000 yards receiving multiple times. He's the star of the AFC, a multiple-time All-Pro in the prime of his career, seeking his first championship trophy. On defense, the Ravens aren't as weak as the Saints or the Panthers before them in the Dragons' improbable run to the NFC Championship, led by sack-monster Shaun Stobierski, who has never posted fewer than 10 sacks in any of his 9 seasons. The Ravens are susceptible to the big play, however, especially with a whole hospital ward of injured safeties on their roster. One of the big questions is how well Dragon WR Louis Forbes will be able to play. He and WR Myles Kinney have been both security blankets and big play outlets for young QB Dakota Corriveau, helping to keep their signal caller out of the INT category. But Forbes is dinged up, and the Dragons in general are in a world of hurt. In fact, the Dragons are missing star TE Kelvin Satterfield, their slot receiver Robbie Thompson, both of their left tackles, and both of their promising rookies on defense. This NFC Champion Dragon team is nearly identical to the squad that went 4-12 last season, save for rookie phenoms SLB Bob Clinton and FS Gerald Barnes. But both Clinton and Barnes will be on the sideline for the Super Bowl. Net result: There's not a pundit in the country who is picking the limping Dragons to top the Ravens. The Dragons are just missing too many pieces. Las Vegas has Baltimore at the 6.5-point favorite, a hefty spread for any Super Bowl. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.