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MIJB#19 · 11-15-2019, 06:52 AM

Merchantmen release Glen Stiegler
The Maassluis Merchantmen today announced the release of Glen Stiegler. The 34-year old defensive tackle and former first round pick leaves the Merchantmen after 11 seasons of service, in which he missed only 2 games.

A reliable and fearsome pass rusher, while also a quality run stuffer, made Stiegler a two-time All IHOF selection and earned second team honors once. Last season his role already went from full time starter to a by committee role, primarily focusing on rushing the passer on obvious passing downs. He was a key figure for the team that lost in the 2078 AOC Championship game and was also active in the more recently 2085 AOC Championship game, also a lost effort.

Stiegler hopes to find a roster spot elsewhere in the league, but those odds appear slim. Merchantmen management decided to go into the 2086 season with three defensive tackles and five defensive ends, giving preference to the two rookies Gene Kondovski and Tony Whiting over Stiegler.

The Merchantmen also cut cornerback Shaquille Dixon, whom they do think has a bright future ahead of him, but 2086 came too early for him to win a roster spot in Maassluis. Dixon and Stiegler were the final two cuts to trim the roster down to 53 players. Earlier this off-season, the Merchantmen released 12 other players, most prominently being three experienced special teamers Riddick Bunting and Jermaine Page. Bunting played 85 games for the Merchantmen, while Page joined the century club with his 106th appearance in the 2085 playoffs.

The Merchantmen go into opening weekend with 9 new players on roster, with 8 rookies and one second-year pro. Four rookies were drafted: linebacker Daquan Espino, cornerback Lee Hancock, defensive end Gene Konodvski and guard Andre Watson. Four rookies were undrafted free agents: fullback Clay Brosseau, center Jared Labbe, defensive end Tony Whiting and long snapper Timothy Biegen. Wide receiver Chris DeWoody is the second-year pro, last season an undrafted rookie with the Fort Wayne Fury.

11-15-2019, 06:52 AM	#177
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Merchantmen release Glen Stiegler The Maassluis Merchantmen today announced the release of Glen Stiegler. The 34-year old defensive tackle and former first round pick leaves the Merchantmen after 11 seasons of service, in which he missed only 2 games. A reliable and fearsome pass rusher, while also a quality run stuffer, made Stiegler a two-time All IHOF selection and earned second team honors once. Last season his role already went from full time starter to a by committee role, primarily focusing on rushing the passer on obvious passing downs. He was a key figure for the team that lost in the 2078 AOC Championship game and was also active in the more recently 2085 AOC Championship game, also a lost effort. Stiegler hopes to find a roster spot elsewhere in the league, but those odds appear slim. Merchantmen management decided to go into the 2086 season with three defensive tackles and five defensive ends, giving preference to the two rookies Gene Kondovski and Tony Whiting over Stiegler. The Merchantmen also cut cornerback Shaquille Dixon, whom they do think has a bright future ahead of him, but 2086 came too early for him to win a roster spot in Maassluis. Dixon and Stiegler were the final two cuts to trim the roster down to 53 players. Earlier this off-season, the Merchantmen released 12 other players, most prominently being three experienced special teamers Riddick Bunting and Jermaine Page. Bunting played 85 games for the Merchantmen, while Page joined the century club with his 106th appearance in the 2085 playoffs. The Merchantmen go into opening weekend with 9 new players on roster, with 8 rookies and one second-year pro. Four rookies were drafted: linebacker Daquan Espino, cornerback Lee Hancock, defensive end Gene Konodvski and guard Andre Watson. Four rookies were undrafted free agents: fullback Clay Brosseau, center Jared Labbe, defensive end Tony Whiting and long snapper Timothy Biegen. Wide receiver Chris DeWoody is the second-year pro, last season an undrafted rookie with the Fort Wayne Fury. __________________ * 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