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revrew · 07-19-2019, 08:55 AM

Season 7 recap

In the end, it was Carolina – a team the Dragons lost to by only 6 on the road – who won the SuperBowl. It seemed a fitting example of what could have been for the Dragons in season of close calls and narrow losses, a season that saw key injuries that could have been all the difference in a division that came down to the final week of the regular season to crown a champion.

DE Elias "Beast" Reese, who played much of the season without his sack-attack buddy, Ricardo "ManChild" Heuring, won 1st team All-Pro for his 15.5 sacks, 24 hurries, and 48 tackles.

SS Mitch Plante, whose absence the last few weeks of the season was sorely felt, finished 2nd team All-Pro anyway, breaking his string of 2 consecutive 1st team selections.

The story of the season once again was the utter absence of a running game. The #1 defense in the NFL and the #7 passing attack were saddled with the #20 rushing squad, which averaged only 3.77 yards per carry and managed to score a shockingly underwhelming 4 touchdowns … total.

On the bright side, QB Dakota Corriveau managed his best season yet, topping 4,000 yards passing and relishing the first ever season in which the Dragons boasted a pair of 1,000-yard receivers. WR1 Louis Forbes, despite only playing 12 games, racked up 99 catches, 1,226 yards, and 8 touchdowns.

You get the feeling that if Corriveau, Forbes, and the Dragon D could just develop a running game … this team could hoist the Lombardi. But without a real running back, they may forever be the bridesmaid.

How'd we do on preseason predictions?

1. The Dragons fail to find a 1,000-yard rusher – CHECK, RB Douglas Flagg racked up 703 yards on 3.52 ypc.
2. The Dragons finish within a game or two at most of .500 – CHECK, 7-9.
3. FS Gerald Barnes voted 1st team All-Pro – Not yet. 3 picks and 15 passes defensed, but he also allowed a career-high 42 completions, which killed his chances. Maybe next year! This guy is too good not to get the props he deserves.

Season 7 Statistical Season Recap
*Previous season in parentheses

Team Passing: 7th (9)
Team Rushing: 20st (31)
Total O: 10th (20)
Team Scoring: 17th (23)
Team Pass D: 3rd (1)
Team Rushing D: 9th (18)
Total D: 1st (1)
Team Scoring D: 3rd (22)
Turnover margin: 22nd (19)

Individual top performances:
Passing: Dakota Corriveau, 66.7%, 4342 yards, 21TDs, 17INTs, 86.6 rtg
Rushing: Douglas Flagg, 703 yds, 3.52 ave, 2 TDs
Receiving: Lois Forbes, 99 catches, 1226 yds, 8 TD – Myles Kinney, 105 catches, 1153 yds, 6 TDs
Tackles: MLB Dale Griffin, 89 tackles
Sacks: DE Elias Reese, 15.5 sacks, 24 hurries, 20 knockdowns
PassD: SS Mitch Plante, 4 INTs, 7 Pdef, 82.2 PDPct; FS Gerald Barnes, 3 INTs, 15 Pdef, 81.6 PDPct

Team profit: $6.9 M (44.2 M)
Attendance: 99.6% (100)

07-19-2019, 08:55 AM	#226
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Season 7 recap In the end, it was Carolina – a team the Dragons lost to by only 6 on the road – who won the SuperBowl. It seemed a fitting example of what could have been for the Dragons in season of close calls and narrow losses, a season that saw key injuries that could have been all the difference in a division that came down to the final week of the regular season to crown a champion. DE Elias "Beast" Reese, who played much of the season without his sack-attack buddy, Ricardo "ManChild" Heuring, won 1st team All-Pro for his 15.5 sacks, 24 hurries, and 48 tackles. SS Mitch Plante, whose absence the last few weeks of the season was sorely felt, finished 2nd team All-Pro anyway, breaking his string of 2 consecutive 1st team selections. The story of the season once again was the utter absence of a running game. The #1 defense in the NFL and the #7 passing attack were saddled with the #20 rushing squad, which averaged only 3.77 yards per carry and managed to score a shockingly underwhelming 4 touchdowns … total. On the bright side, QB Dakota Corriveau managed his best season yet, topping 4,000 yards passing and relishing the first ever season in which the Dragons boasted a pair of 1,000-yard receivers. WR1 Louis Forbes, despite only playing 12 games, racked up 99 catches, 1,226 yards, and 8 touchdowns. You get the feeling that if Corriveau, Forbes, and the Dragon D could just develop a running game … this team could hoist the Lombardi. But without a real running back, they may forever be the bridesmaid. How'd we do on preseason predictions? 1. The Dragons fail to find a 1,000-yard rusher – CHECK, RB Douglas Flagg racked up 703 yards on 3.52 ypc. 2. The Dragons finish within a game or two at most of .500 – CHECK, 7-9. 3. FS Gerald Barnes voted 1st team All-Pro – Not yet. 3 picks and 15 passes defensed, but he also allowed a career-high 42 completions, which killed his chances. Maybe next year! This guy is too good not to get the props he deserves. Season 7 Statistical Season Recap Previous season in parentheses Team Passing: 7th (9) Team Rushing: 20st (31) Total O: 10th (20) Team Scoring: 17th (23) Team Pass D: 3rd (1) Team Rushing D: 9th (18) Total D: 1st (1) Team Scoring D: 3rd (22) Turnover margin: 22nd (19) Individual top performances:* Passing: Dakota Corriveau, 66.7%, 4342 yards, 21TDs, 17INTs, 86.6 rtg Rushing: Douglas Flagg, 703 yds, 3.52 ave, 2 TDs Receiving: Lois Forbes, 99 catches, 1226 yds, 8 TD – Myles Kinney, 105 catches, 1153 yds, 6 TDs Tackles: MLB Dale Griffin, 89 tackles Sacks: DE Elias Reese, 15.5 sacks, 24 hurries, 20 knockdowns PassD: SS Mitch Plante, 4 INTs, 7 Pdef, 82.2 PDPct; FS Gerald Barnes, 3 INTs, 15 Pdef, 81.6 PDPct Team profit: $6.9 M (44.2 M) Attendance: 99.6% (100) __________________ 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. Last edited by revrew : 07-19-2019 at 08:56 AM.