Tag Archive: Evan Dietrich-Smith

Year III Preview: Tokyo

{Numbers in braces are Approximate Value, other stats labeled as appropriate.} The offense was record-setting last season; the question is if they will ever have a defense. Key Additions: John Abraham from BER, Abner Haynes from RIO, Greg Larson from…
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WFL II Off Season: 5 Fills

Now that we’re all even at 30, 5 players likely to compete for jobs in the preseason. By the end of this, each team needs at least 1 player at each position.

Year II 10 Week Review: Tokyo Swallows

Tokyo Swallows (7-3) The defending champions are in the mix again, and again it is somewhat confounding: Tokyo has the league’s best offense–by far–but it is massively imbalanced, as they have the 2nd weakest running game in the league, and then…
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02.03 This Week in Whirled Football

Well, that was a longer break than anticipated. Several months and a new laptop later, and here we are … Overall, the Northish Division is diverging: 3 teams are undefeated (London, New York, and Amsterdam) and 3 others are winless…
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Year II Preview: Beijing Red Stars

{Numbers in braces are Approximate Value, other stats are labeled as appropriate.} Beijing was, simply, the worst team in the WFL in Year I. It’s a long road out of the basement, but there is some hope in the offseason…
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Year II Preview: Tokyo Swallows

{Numbers in braces are Approximate Value, other stats are labeled as appropriate.} It is certainly true that Tokyo got very, very lucky in Year I with regards to injuries. But the Swallows did not flatter to deceive: this is a great…
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10 Week Review: Beijing Red Stars

Beijing Red Stars (3-7) Arguably the worst team in the league, But one without really glaring draft needs, so that’s weird. The 2nd worst passing attack combines with the worst running game in the league to create only 323 yards per…
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