2007 TFL Preview: Team A

First in a Four Part Series

We'll have our season predictions once the final team preview gets published. In the meantime, we're going to break down each team and examine strengths and weaknesses for this season.

Team A goes into this season knowing one thing for sure: they've got height and lots of it. Check this list out: Scott Wujek, Andrew Wheaton, Nick Loafman, and Chris Paolinetti. In addition to that, the members that aren't as tall still have decent speed. When it comes to the final two minutes of the second half, that speed could easily be key.

Look for this team to pass early and often as they take advantage of the height situation. Scott Wujek figures to be one of the leading receivers for his team after having a spectacular 2006. Unfortunately, this team will need to figure out who's going to get him and the other receivers the football. If this team finds a leader in week one, it could easily win the regular season title. If they don't, then it may be a long year for them.

On defense, they'll need strong play from their line and secondary. They have a few options for positioning here: place the taller members on the line to deflect passes OR use them as corners and safeties. Either way, they have a chance to make an impact on this side of the ball.

Also going for this team is the experience factor. They only have two rookies on the roster, Alex Binek and Kevin Dobbeck. They've got a great opportunity to learn from this team's array of crafty veterans. Look for these two to provide a shot of youth to a roster that may need it.


Quick Hits

The One Word or Phrase to Describe this Team: TALL
Greatest Strength: Experience. This team has 25 years of TFL experience combined. One third of those years belong to Wujek, and over half of the experience is held by Wujek and Kim Lareau.
Biggest Weakness: The lack of a quarterback for now.
They'll Win Games if: They find someone who can throw the ball. Whoever ends up as the QB will need to throw passes that take advantage of this team's superior height.
They'll Lose Games if: No leader emerges early in the season.
Number of Trumpettes: 2 (Lareau and Brittany "I caught one!" Davis)
Number of Rookies: 2 (Alex Binek and Kevin Dobbeck)

Preview written exclusively for TFL Illustrated by Matt Albert.