[MIJB#19]

General Manager notes: and also leaving the game...
You know me, sentimental about backups and journeymen like...

Jessie McNeil, cornerback
In the encyclopedia under the term nickelback, there's a picture of a 5'10" cornerback from Collierville, Tennessee. Prior to the 2092 versions that is, the picture was replaced by one of Adam Harmon. McNeil joined in the fine tradition of 5th round picks selected by the Merchantmen in 2087 and immediately burst into the scene as a dime back. In 2088 the promotion to nickel back was made. But then 2092 rolled around and the kid that McNeil had been teaching to play ball, took over his role. Come training camp 2093 wasn't even a roster spot made available after McNeil upped his demands. No other team called, free agency for a full season was his step up to retirement. McNeil did kind of leave on a high note, making a 75-yard pick six in his last game at the Gothenburg Giants in the 2092 playoffs. He had a couple of those in the regular season as well, making it 3 on 73 pass plays in action all season.

Francisco "Plan F" Farley, quarterback
Once there was the 2087 draft and a guy with double F's didn't get selected. Bur shortly after the draft, team with an alliterative name as well decided to give the kid a chance. After season on the bench, the 2088 season came and out of the blue, the undrafted free agent from a season earlier was thrown into the starting lineup. After three lost games, twice held under 100 yards and the third game tossing 4 interceptions, the dream was over. Some garbage time came later on, but the return to action was in 2091. With a bye locked up, Plan F got a game against Bordeaux to prove he can play ball. 151 yards later, nobody was convinced. 2093 came and Plan F was out of shape and no longer part of the plans in Maassluis. After a season of watching the IHOF on tv as a free agent, Farley retired.