LINCOLN PRIDE [GM EVANS]

[Talon]

 

I believe in ball control.  The HIFL is full of explosive offenses and we've seen that the majority of defenses can't hold teams under 3 TDs.  So the offense has to help, you do that by getting first downs, by chewing up the clock with a lot of good blocking and good running backs, and you limit the number of times the opponent even has the ball to try to score.  Mix fewer possessions with timely defense and turnovers and you can cripple the most explosive offenses in the league.  Its defense through offense.

[GM Evans]

That sounds like a very interesting idea. Do you have enough knowledge of our current roster to develop an opinion on whether or not we'd be well equipped to run that kind of offense?

[Talon]

 

I love the running back room,  Sora and Kang are a two headed monster that reminds me of Chris Allen and Cleo Rickard when we were making a run at the Impact Bowl in Oakland back in the old days.   There is plenty of talent at WR to make plays especially off of play action when the run game is established, and honestly Danvers can even be a weapon in the running game too possibly.

The o-line looks great, need to fortify the tackles, but that interior is perfect for what I want to do.  I like the offensive make up but obviously QB/T are vacant and they are important parts of the game.   But in this offense you dont HAVE to have an elite QB, just a very good starter, high IQ, accurate, and calm.

[GM Evans]

I like the sound of that. Losing Melvin was a big blow, I'm just not sure I can afford his contract this season. Regardless, shoring up tackle is definitely a priority of mine, as is finding a new quarterback. That's a trend for me, unfortunately, but I have some ideas.

How will you approach defense as a head coach?

[Talon]

 

I believe that a true bend-don't-break defense is important.  Yardage doesn't mean much to me, but points is where its at.  If we force field goals and punts we're in a good place.  I'd rather have a team of 4-star players on defense than 3 guys who are five-star and then a lot of 3-star starters.   Balance the depth chart, make sure there are no glaring holes, and if they can keep the offense struggling in their limited times on the field, its a good day.

[GM Evans]

I like what I'm hearing, George. Thank you very much for answering my questions. Did you have any for me?

[Talon]

 

The only question I have is if you plan to take a tackle early in the draft, as a former #1 overall pick, Id love to help take a high round draft pick and help him become a hall of famer, it's what I do best.  I'd love to see a first or second round pick on a high upside high quality tackle, and then a late round pick on a high upside flier to give me a chance to mold them both into the future of the team.

[GM Evans]

Unfortunately we don't currently have any picks until the third round, but I'm doing my best to remedy that. Whether it be through the draft or by other means, I'll certainly do my best to get a young, coachable tackle for you.

[Talon]

 

That's all I can ask. It wasn't a deal breaker, just a request.   Thanks.

[GM Evans]

Great! I think I'm ready to roll with your plan. I'm contracted through Season 21, so what do you say to coming on for the same time frame? A 4-year deal at $13m?

[Talon]

I like the sound of that!  Lets get to work!