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The expansion draft worked different for New York than it did for {{tf|BER}} as they had already secured their Quarterback, New York went with a playmaker on defense with their first pick, and secured linebacker [[Jack Banks]] from the {{tf|HON}}. Due to having a solid QB they needed a playmaker and grabbed [[Jackson Kingston]] from the {{tf|COL}} a receiver who had flown a bit under the radar and would end up breaking out for the franchise securing breakout player of the year in his first season with the club. Another notable pick in the draft included corner [[Lord Beerus]] longtime player for the {{tf|OCO}} who the GMs of New York then traded back to them for a fourth round pick and a future third. | The expansion draft worked different for New York than it did for {{tf|BER}} as they had already secured their Quarterback, New York went with a playmaker on defense with their first pick, and secured linebacker [[Jack Banks]] from the {{tf|HON}}. Due to having a solid QB they needed a playmaker and grabbed [[Jackson Kingston]] from the {{tf|COL}} a receiver who had flown a bit under the radar and would end up breaking out for the franchise securing breakout player of the year in his first season with the club. Another notable pick in the draft included corner [[Lord Beerus]] longtime player for the {{tf|OCO}} who the GMs of New York then traded back to them for a fourth round pick and a future third. | ||
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| + | During the [[Season 25 ISFL Draft]] New York nailed some very solid picks, in the first round they grabbed [[Hank Winchester]] the user [[Time Consumer]] a long time user in the ISFL with loads of experience. In the second they traded back with {{tf|NOLA}} and later picked their GM [[Dukburg Quakstak]] netting a 6th round pick. In the third they grabbed future defensive breakout player of the year in [[Bob Roberts]]. This doesn't even begin to cover some of the things later picks such as [[Marlon Alexander]], [[Buster Bawl]] and [[Brick Van Sanzo]] would bring to the team. | ||
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| + | During the Silverback's inaugural season the club managed 4-12, some say this was better than they thought while others argued this looked to be a team destined to go 0-16. While they may not have won a ton of games the Silverbacks were a hyper competitive team in their first year, despite a 4-12 record New York lost 7 of their games by only one possession. Flipping the script on all one possession games New York would have gone 9-7 on the season. Potentially good enough for playoffs in their first season. New York started slow losing many close games, and not securing their first victory until week 11 against the Arizona Outlaws. Despite the team not winning a lot of games there were many positives to the season. Their Quarterback [[Sam Howitzer]] Posted 27 touchdowns through the air to 14 interceptions, a solid rookie season by the face of the franchise. However this stat line is not possible without the assistance of his number one weapon [[Jackson Kingston]] acquired from the Yeti in the expansion draft Jackson really showed he could be the top option if he was allowed to be. Jackson went from 800 yards receiving to 1300 along with a boost from 3 touchdowns the year prior to 15 in his first season with the Silverbacks. Jackson road this statline into his breakout player of the year award at the end of the season to solidify himself among the top WRs in the league. The defense was solid as well coming in third in sacks, third in defensive touchdowns and third in tackles for loss. The secondary needed some work but would flourish into a force in year two of the franchise. | ||
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| + | During the [[Season 26 ISFL Draft]] New York would continue to work on their young defense that had a lot of positives the season prior. With the second overall selection New York selected standout safety [[Dogwood Maple]] a highly touted safety prospect Dogwood would come in for the team and help them reach the playoffs in just their second season. Along with defensive line prospects [[Makoto Otawara]] and [[Primo Berto]] the New York Silverbacks would improve to be one of the top defenses in the league in terms of points allowed, 2nd in the league, first in their conference. Much of this breakout would stem from their previous draft pick, [[Bobn Roberts]] on his quest to earn defensive breakout player of the year. New York improved on the season and earned themselves a playoff berth and secured the first seed in the conference. A true worst to first story in the ISFL, The Silverbacks went from 4-12 to 9-7 on the season. However due to some wonky tie breakers in the ASFC, as there usually are, New York was not awarded homefield advantage in their playoff game against {{tf|NOLA}} and fell just short of an Ultimus trip. | ||
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Revision as of 16:01, 17 February 2021
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First season: 2040 New York Silverbacks season Play in and headquartered in Concrete Jungle New York City | |||
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| Team colors | Gray, Mint | ||
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| General manager | Peter Brand (woelkers) | ||
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Contents
History
The New York Silverbacks were introduced to the ISFL after the second largest draft class in league history appeared with the Season 25 ISFL Draft. Unlike past expansion teams GM Woelkers made a move in the off-season to get his quarterback of the future in Sam Howitzer with the Yellowknife Wraiths. The Silverbacks swapped picks with the Wraiths in rounds 1, 2, and 4 and giving up a 3rd round pick to get the franchise quarterback. The trades did not stop there as the GMs for New York moved from the 2nd to the 5th and then to the 13th after a trade with the Colorado Yeti that saw New York get Ashley Owens and Thor Kirby while giving up their swapped second and getting back their third. New York believed that in the stacked draft class they could afford to move down spots and it showed as in just their second season in the league the New York Silverbacks were able to make the playoffs, and even the conference championship game.
The expansion draft worked different for New York than it did for Berlin Fire Salamanders as they had already secured their Quarterback, New York went with a playmaker on defense with their first pick, and secured linebacker Jack Banks from the Honolulu Hahalua. Due to having a solid QB they needed a playmaker and grabbed Jackson Kingston from the Colorado Yeti a receiver who had flown a bit under the radar and would end up breaking out for the franchise securing breakout player of the year in his first season with the club. Another notable pick in the draft included corner Lord Beerus longtime player for the Orange County Otters who the GMs of New York then traded back to them for a fourth round pick and a future third.
During the Season 25 ISFL Draft New York nailed some very solid picks, in the first round they grabbed Hank Winchester the user Time Consumer a long time user in the ISFL with loads of experience. In the second they traded back with New Orleans Second Line and later picked their GM Dukburg Quakstak netting a 6th round pick. In the third they grabbed future defensive breakout player of the year in Bob Roberts. This doesn't even begin to cover some of the things later picks such as Marlon Alexander, Buster Bawl and Brick Van Sanzo would bring to the team.
During the Silverback's inaugural season the club managed 4-12, some say this was better than they thought while others argued this looked to be a team destined to go 0-16. While they may not have won a ton of games the Silverbacks were a hyper competitive team in their first year, despite a 4-12 record New York lost 7 of their games by only one possession. Flipping the script on all one possession games New York would have gone 9-7 on the season. Potentially good enough for playoffs in their first season. New York started slow losing many close games, and not securing their first victory until week 11 against the Arizona Outlaws. Despite the team not winning a lot of games there were many positives to the season. Their Quarterback Sam Howitzer Posted 27 touchdowns through the air to 14 interceptions, a solid rookie season by the face of the franchise. However this stat line is not possible without the assistance of his number one weapon Jackson Kingston acquired from the Yeti in the expansion draft Jackson really showed he could be the top option if he was allowed to be. Jackson went from 800 yards receiving to 1300 along with a boost from 3 touchdowns the year prior to 15 in his first season with the Silverbacks. Jackson road this statline into his breakout player of the year award at the end of the season to solidify himself among the top WRs in the league. The defense was solid as well coming in third in sacks, third in defensive touchdowns and third in tackles for loss. The secondary needed some work but would flourish into a force in year two of the franchise.
During the Season 26 ISFL Draft New York would continue to work on their young defense that had a lot of positives the season prior. With the second overall selection New York selected standout safety Dogwood Maple a highly touted safety prospect Dogwood would come in for the team and help them reach the playoffs in just their second season. Along with defensive line prospects Makoto Otawara and Primo Berto the New York Silverbacks would improve to be one of the top defenses in the league in terms of points allowed, 2nd in the league, first in their conference. Much of this breakout would stem from their previous draft pick, Bobn Roberts on his quest to earn defensive breakout player of the year. New York improved on the season and earned themselves a playoff berth and secured the first seed in the conference. A true worst to first story in the ISFL, The Silverbacks went from 4-12 to 9-7 on the season. However due to some wonky tie breakers in the ASFC, as there usually are, New York was not awarded homefield advantage in their playoff game against New Orleans Second Line and fell just short of an Ultimus trip.
Season-by-season records
Players and Personnel
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Reserve lists
DSFL Send-downs
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See also
Current staff
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