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MIJB#19 · 04-12-2020, 09:04 AM

Farley signs with Merchantmen
Francisco Farley re-signed with the Maassluis Merchantmen. The third year quarterback and last season's opening day starter signed a new three-year contract. The agreement comes as a surprise as earlier on the two sides were wide apart in their demands. Farley signed a $13.5M contract, but with basically no guaranteed money, meaning he'll have to make the opening day roster this and following seasons to collect the money. No other teams showed any interest in Farley in post draft free agency. Merchantmen management has been open about their belief that Farley has the upside to become an IHOF worthy quarterback, but also in their opinion about him not being ready just yet. Farley will have to compete with first round pick Brandon Bell, last season's starter Moe Sheldon and kick holder Karsten Muchnick for what will most likely be three roster spots for the regular season.

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Merchantmen sign veteran guard Theisen
The Maassluis Merchantmen have bolstered their offensive line with veteran guard Darren Theisen. The 26-year old fourth year pro was released by the Chicago Norsemen this off-season. He was in the final season of his rookie contract. The Merchantmen offered a $26.3M contract, but with little guaranteed money. The move comes as a little bit of a surprise as the Merchantmen seemed to have faith in third-year pro Andre Wilson as the starting right guard. Although the Merchantmen had also shown interest in Jose Weems, the other starting guard for the Norsemen last season.

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Merchantmen sign one undrafted linebacker
The Maassluis Merchantmen signed linebacker Malcolm Wentz to a one-year contract. He took a one-year $2M contract over offers from three other teams. Wentz was the only undrafted rookie free agent to sign with the Merchantmen. Surprisingly, as usually they make a move on many undrafted free agents after the draft. They showed interest in only three of them. Their other targets running back Bryce Fassnacht and wide receiver Shaun Steel both signed with the Orlando Talons.

04-12-2020, 09:04 AM	#242
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Farley signs with Merchantmen Francisco Farley re-signed with the Maassluis Merchantmen. The third year quarterback and last season's opening day starter signed a new three-year contract. The agreement comes as a surprise as earlier on the two sides were wide apart in their demands. Farley signed a $13.5M contract, but with basically no guaranteed money, meaning he'll have to make the opening day roster this and following seasons to collect the money. No other teams showed any interest in Farley in post draft free agency. Merchantmen management has been open about their belief that Farley has the upside to become an IHOF worthy quarterback, but also in their opinion about him not being ready just yet. Farley will have to compete with first round pick Brandon Bell, last season's starter Moe Sheldon and kick holder Karsten Muchnick for what will most likely be three roster spots for the regular season. * * * * * Merchantmen sign veteran guard Theisen The Maassluis Merchantmen have bolstered their offensive line with veteran guard Darren Theisen. The 26-year old fourth year pro was released by the Chicago Norsemen this off-season. He was in the final season of his rookie contract. The Merchantmen offered a $26.3M contract, but with little guaranteed money. The move comes as a little bit of a surprise as the Merchantmen seemed to have faith in third-year pro Andre Wilson as the starting right guard. Although the Merchantmen had also shown interest in Jose Weems, the other starting guard for the Norsemen last season. * * * * * Merchantmen sign one undrafted linebacker The Maassluis Merchantmen signed linebacker Malcolm Wentz to a one-year contract. He took a one-year $2M contract over offers from three other teams. Wentz was the only undrafted rookie free agent to sign with the Merchantmen. Surprisingly, as usually they make a move on many undrafted free agents after the draft. They showed interest in only three of them. Their other targets running back Bryce Fassnacht and wide receiver Shaun Steel both signed with the Orlando Talons. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail Last edited by MIJB#19 : 04-12-2020 at 09:05 AM.