Warrior General Games

These are my completely biased roster grades for every Alpha team in WE A#1 this season. This has absolutely nothing to do with game planning, several teams that rank low here could be far more dangerous than high ranking teams because of the top quality GMs gathered in WE A#1but this should give some insight into who made a lot of off season moves and who recruited at the high end of the suggested levels. I'm basing my grades on the following criteria, I don't care if you like those criteria but feel free to flame anyway:

1. Overall levels
2. Depth at each position

Each team will be graded on the following categories:

Overall

Offense:

QB
Backfield (includes FBs)
O line
Receiving corp (TEs are included as well as known receiving backs)

Defense:

Front 4 (or 3 for 3-4 teams)
LBs
Defensive Secondary (CBs and safeties)

Special teams: Kickers and Punters

Atom Bombs http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=646

Overall: C+ Capable of competing for a playoff spot but not for a championship

QB: B- Traditionally the Bombs have been a running team but their QB The Xman is quite capable and above the leagues suggested level.
Backfield: B+ The offense strength of the Bombs is right here with 2 solid HBs and a very good starting FB all near or at the leagues suggested level.
O line: C A decent but unexceptional group most are below the leagues suggested levels
Receiving corps: C Again a decent group but nothing special here
Front 4: B Solid group of DTs along with two decent DEs
LBs: B- Above average group with 1 stud LB
Defensive Secondary: D This is the real weakness of the Bombs right now as they lack any real playmakers in the secondary
Special teams: C+ A good kicker but their punter is a little underleveled

Barcelona Cock N Bulls http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=282

Overall: B If this offense can put up points Barcelona will be a favorite this season. Their defense is in the top 3 for sure at the end of the season.

QB: C Two QBs who are behind their peers level wise makes this a position to watch
Backfield: C- A stud FB but two non-threatening RBs who come in very underleveled
O line: A- A great offensive line anchored by solid OTs and Gs and a competent center
Receiving corps: A The strength of the Barcelona offense is their two starting WRs both of whom are above or at the suggested levels.
Front 4: B+ A monster DT along with a great interior make this a D line to watch.
LBs: B A good group of LBs led by their stud LOLB Green Machine
Defensive Secondary: A+ Top to bottom the deepest secondary in A#1 this season
Special teams: C+ Good kicker, average punter

Bruges Biaviians http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=3167

Overall: C- This group will have a hard time clinching a playoff spot

QB: B+ Solid duo of QBs just below the suggested levels
Backfield: C+ A serviceable group nothing stands out
O line: C+ Similarly underwhelming while still reliable
Receiving corp: C No standouts and the TEs are below average
Front 4: C+ No real stars on this workman group
LBs: B A good unit this is the strength of this defense
Defensive Secondary: C No depth although they do have a very good SS
Special teams: C- Slightly below average kicker and punter who is way behind in levels

Danzig Daemons http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=3166

Overall: A This group relegated from AA last season and is an instant favorite in the league with their group.

QB: B A solid two QBs near or above the suggested levels
Backfield: A+ A very deep group of high leveled backs make this a top notch running team
O line: A- Big offensive line with great depth
Receiving corps: A Excellent group of starters with a stud TE and slot receiver.
Front 4: B+ This team seems to run a 3-4 but they are stout up front with good depth
LBs: A The strength of this D the starting LBs are very deep and all above the suggested levels.
Defensive Secondary: A A top notch secondary led by an outstanding FS
Special teams: B Good kicker and a high end punter

East Cairo Argonauts http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5928

Overall: C+ Should be fighting for a playoff spot and could even surprise some in the playoffs.

QB: C Each of the two QBs is around 10 levels below the top suggested levels.
Backfield: B- A deep group with a stud HB and decent FB.
O line: C Pedestrian group of linemen with the one standout being G Mikhail Radichev
Receiving corps: A One of the top receiving corps in the league with a stud TE paired with two top of the line WRs. Depth falls off a bit but is still an overall A group.
Front 4: B A good group with a top notch DE and a solid DT.
LBs: C- An underwhelming group with some depth issues
Defensive Secondary: B - Great starters but a fall off depth wise.
Special teams: D Below average kicker and below average punter

Edinburgh Union Jacks http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5967

Overall: D- This team had a rough season last year and is in for an even rougher one this season. Relegation is likely.

QB: B+ Solid QB right at the top of the suggested levels
Backfield: C+ Serious lack of depth and a below average FB push them down but they do have a solid #1 back
O line: F A total lack of depth and some problems levels wise mean they are in trouble without some corrections
Receiving corp: D- No stars here and a lack of depth pushes them even further down
Front 4: C- A below average group here but deep enough not be a failing grade
LBs: F No solid players and with only 4 LBs depth is a serious issue
Defensive Secondary: F Depth again is an issue with no real playmakers
Special teams: C- Below average kicker and punter

Heidelberg Hitmen http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5920

Overall: B- This is a top defense with an okay offense. Much like the Cock and Bulls they will need to put up points to have success.

QB: C- Well below the top suggested levels and only 1 QB
Backfield: B- Slightly below the top suggested levels but fairly deep with a stud FB
O line: C+ Road graders but not at all exceptional
Receiving corp: C+ A solid #1 but a drop off after that.
Front 4: A- A very good group up front anchored by their stud DT and top flight DEs
LBs B : A solid group of backers with a stud inside LB
Defensive Secondary: B- An overall good group they get a bump from their #1 CB and FS and have good depth
Special teams: C- Under leveled K and P make them less attractive

Ingolstadt Hat Tossers http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5919

Overall: B+ A very well rounded team with some weapons. Should be hosting a home playoff game.

QB: B Excellent QB just above the suggested levels. No depth.
Backfield: B Two good HBs and a good FB set this group up nicely. Lack of depth here may be a concern.
O line: A+ Quite possibly the best O-line outside of Danzig they are at or above top levels with great depth.
Receiving corp: C+ An average group with a severe drop off after their #1 WR is bolstered by a stud TE
Front 4: A- A very dangerous D line with decent but not exceptional depth.
LBs: B A solid group of starters and a lot of depth
Defensive Secondary: B- A good group of starting CBs but drop off after that. Safeties are a bit under leveled compared to competition.
Special teams: C+ Very average group level wise

Kaiserslautern Red Devils http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5954

Overall: B- A good group of skill position players make this team dangerous but defense has some real question marks.

QB: B+ Excellent starting QB and a very competent backup
Backfield: B- Excellent starting HB, good depth but lack elite FB
O line: C+ Non exceptional group that is slightly above average
Receiving corp: B Good group with star TE & #1 WR along with plenty of depth
Front 4: C- No standouts on this group although depth is good
LBs: B Good starters and nice depth make this a quality group
Defensive Secondary: C- Amazing starting CBs but only 3 CBs and weak safeties drop this group down significantly.
Special teams: B Top of the line kicker paired with a bottom level punter

Manchester Spartans http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5948

Overall: D+ Need some serious help depth wise in some critical areas. May be headed for a rough season9 after over achieving in season 8.

QB: C- 10 levels behind the top suggested and no depth
Backfield: D- Also badly behind in levels with only 1 HB and 1 FB
O line: C+ Two great linemen and a bunch of average ones with okay depth
Receiving corp: C Two decent starting receivers and then a big drop off
Front 4: C+ A great DT and good DE with okay depth make this a better than average group
LBs: D Some depth issues as well as a lack of a clear dominating LB
Defensive Secondary: B A good group with quality #1s at both safety positions and CB
Special teams: A+ Top of the line kicker and a top of the line punter

Pompeii Pulse http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5945

Overall: C- A group that is going to have a real hard time cracking the playoffs.

QB: C+ Decent starter with no depth
Backfield: C- Far behind the top suggested levels and lacking depth
O line: C+ A slightly above average group
Receiving corp: D Depth issues along with a big drop off after their #1 make this an area of concern
Front 4: C+ Again just slightly above average
LBs: C- Slightly below average due to a lack of a stud on the roster
Defensive Secondary: B- Two excellent safeties lead an otherwise nondescript group.
Special teams: D+ Below average kicker paired with a woeful punter

Roman Legionnaires http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5951

Overall: B Solid group that should be in the playoff mix.

QB: B- Two solid if unspectacular QBs
Backfield: C+ Slightly bumped them because of last season's success but a lack of depth or elite levels might hurt them
O line: B- Above average line suffers from weak centers level wise
Receiving corp: B+ Top flight group of wideouts and a good TE
Front 4: B+ Very solid group up front with good depth
LBs: B Also very solid with top starters and decent depth
Defensive Secondary: A And excellent secondary which should be able to slow down passing attacks
Special teams: C- Below average kicker and punter

Ruhr Stahl-Männer http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5946

Overall: B : A very much upgraded team that could do damage in the playoff race just one season removed from being kicked around.

QB: A Top of the line QB doesn't require depth.
Backfield: A- Top of the line HB suffers a bit from a lack of elite FB and depth
O line: C+ Deep group but only standout is starting C
Receiving corp: C Very average group of wideouts/TEs
Front 4: C+ Good depth although they lack a real playmaker
LBs: B+ An excellent starting group with okay depth
Defensive Secondary: B- #1 CB bolsters an otherwise average group
Special teams: C- Below average kicker and punter

Stalingrad Snipers http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5959

Overall: D If mantis7 had paid as much attention to recruiting as he did to the reshuffle this group might not be bottom feeders.

QB: C+ 10 levels below top suggested levels.
Backfield: D Far below top suggested levels and no depth
O line: C- Slightly below average line with only standout being G smitty wermenmmanjhenssen
Receiving corp: C- Below average group
Front 4: D Not a star to be seen in this group and depth may be an issue
LBs: C+ Raised greatly by the most dangerous LB in WE A#1 Nose Bleed otherwise a below average group.
Defensive Secondary: C- Again no star power and far behind the top levels
Special teams: F No kicker signed and an awful punter.

Stockholm Black Death http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5927

Overall: C- One has to wonder if they should have traded some of their excellent depth for a couple of stud players. Hard to sleep on this team considering their history but odds seem stacked against them.

QB: D+ Two QBs both 12+ levels under the top suggested levels
Backfield: C No real threat HBs although they do have depth
O line: C- Other than OT James Tressel nothing special although depth is good
Receiving corp: C- Great depth without any real play makers
Front 4: C+ Slightly above average due to depth but no real standouts
LBs:C+ Again just above average but a no-name group
Defensive Secondary:C- Lacking a serious #1 guy anywhere in the defensive backfield
Special teams: C- Below average kicker and punter

Torpedo Cowthorpe http://goallineblitz.com/game/team.pl?team_id=5921

Overall: B The Cowthorpe kept pace with Alpha's best recruiting wise but questions in the defensive secondary remain.

QB: B+ Excellent QB but no depth
Backfield: B Very good RB tandem suffers from a lack of an elite FB
O line: B+ Much improved from last season this is just short of a top unit
Receiving corp: B+ Very deep receiving corp
Front 4: B- Solid group with good depth but lacking that #1 guy
LBs: C- Definitely the low light of this defense, not very high leveled and not very deep
Defensive Secondary: D Two quality safeties but serious depth issues at CB
Special teams: B Okay kicker and a solid punter.

now this is a good report TBH

Very nice merenoise, pretty much got our report right, our secondary is the best part of our team.(Our RB Kratos Pallas is a beast btw ). Thanks for doing these , much better.

Very nice Merenoise. Now do Zeta

At least do the Prague Defenestrators.

How did you see all these player builds? Or are you going by the ratings? If so, nice effort but it's just a shot in the dark.

Originally posted by rockitsauce
How did you see all these player builds? Or are you going by the ratings? If so, nice effort but it's just a shot in the dark.

1. Overall levels
2. Depth at each position

Each team will be graded on the following categories:

Overall

Offense:

QB
Backfield (includes FBs)
O line
Receiving corp (TEs are included as well as known receiving backs)

Defense:

Front 4 (or 3 for 3-4 teams)
LBs
Defensive Secondary (CBs and safeties)

Special teams: Kickers and Punters

Nice work merenoise.

This league is so close in builds and GM talent one small mistake can be the difference between a playoff season and a bad season.

I also hope to see the Snippers start winning again. Mantis7 was a very active owner in the old WE BBB 2 forum. He got promoted early like most of us and had a hard time like most of us.

I think Alpha and Zeta have some older teams that have been demoted and then moved up to this league. Or something like that. I think those teams will do fine. The other teams that just got promoted are in for a bit of a culture shock but they should be fine. It takes a little to get used to but its still GLB. The big question in my mind is who will adapt to the new sims the quickest and the best. That seems to be the real trick to this game from my experience.

Good luck every body.

Originally posted by PrizzlePulse
Originally posted by rockitsauce

How did you see all these player builds? Or are you going by the ratings? If so, nice effort but it's just a shot in the dark.

1. Overall levels
2. Depth at each position

Each team will be graded on the following categories:

Overall

Offense:

QB
Backfield (includes FBs)
O line
Receiving corp (TEs are included as well as known receiving backs)

Defense:

Front 4 (or 3 for 3-4 teams)
LBs
Defensive Secondary (CBs and safeties)

Special teams: Kickers and Punters


I was making a point.

gotta be honest, that looks like it took way too much time

Originally posted by Undead Merchant
Very nice Merenoise. Now do Zeta

At least do the Prague Defenestrators.

Do you have any idea how long this took me? I thought hey how hard could it be, I'll bang it out in half an hour. An hour and half later I was only up to Stockholm. Initially it was going to be the whole league but once I finished Alpha I kinda gave up.

Originally posted by rockitsauce
How did you see all these player builds? Or are you going by the ratings? If so, nice effort but it's just a shot in the dark.

Did you read the OP?

Levels, then scouting bars along with positional depth. It isn't meant to take into account game plans, VAs, coordinated builds or any other factors. Rather it is an indicator of who upgraded and where. While you were basking in the glory of last season's success in BBB#2 teams from A#1 and BBB#1 were busy recruiting. Don't get your panties in a twist because you didn't follow suit, some teams don't need to reload. Hell the Passion Fruits are hanging out in AA#1 just two seasons after losing to us in the conference championship in BBB#1 with the exact same team while we languished here with our modest season 8 upgrades. I'm sure your team is filled with the most fantastic builds ever put together and your offensive coordinator could run circles around Lombardi while your DC would make Tom Landry eat his own feces. Once they prove it on a field of dots I'll give you props, for now I'm shitting on your squad until they do something in A#1.

For the record I think I had a very similar exchange with Prime Evil two seasons ago in BBB#1. After a rough season he made the right moves and won the whole shebang. A#1 is a similar animal, tons of quality teams with quality GMs and plenty of upsets on the horizon.

Originally posted by faedie
gotta be honest, that looks like it took way too much time

^ Gets it. Hey faedie can the Tossers get a scrimmage with Passion this season? Will be the first time we don't meet in the regular season.

Wow damn, Ingolstadt and Danzig in the conference finals. Book it. I just saw some of their builds and DAMN!

Originally posted by OchO_CinCo
Wow damn, Ingolstadt and Danzig in the conference finals. Book it. I just saw some of their builds and DAMN!

Seeing our builds or not, it wont make your ass feel better the morning after the game.

Originally posted by merenoise
Originally posted by Undead Merchant

Very nice Merenoise. Now do Zeta

At least do the Prague Defenestrators.

Do you have any idea how long this took me? I thought hey how hard could it be, I'll bang it out in half an hour. An hour and half later I was only up to Stockholm. Initially it was going to be the whole league but once I finished Alpha I kinda gave up.

Originally posted by rockitsauce

How did you see all these player builds? Or are you going by the ratings? If so, nice effort but it's just a shot in the dark.

Did you read the OP?

Levels, then scouting bars along with positional depth. It isn't meant to take into account game plans, VAs, coordinated builds or any other factors. Rather it is an indicator of who upgraded and where. While you were basking in the glory of last season's success in BBB#2 teams from A#1 and BBB#1 were busy recruiting. Don't get your panties in a twist because you didn't follow suit, some teams don't need to reload. Hell the Passion Fruits are hanging out in AA#1 just two seasons after losing to us in the conference championship in BBB#1 with the exact same team while we languished here with our modest season 8 upgrades. I'm sure your team is filled with the most fantastic builds ever put together and your offensive coordinator could run circles around Lombardi while your DC would make Tom Landry eat his own feces. Once they prove it on a field of dots I'll give you props, for now I'm shitting on your squad until they do something in A#1.

For the record I think I had a very similar exchange with Prime Evil two seasons ago in BBB#1. After a rough season he made the right moves and won the whole shebang. A#1 is a similar animal, tons of quality teams with quality GMs and plenty of upsets on the horizon.

First, I don't wear panties. I'm all out there baby. Second, about the shitting part. Can you aim that for my chest? Third, what the fuck is an OC and DC and I don't understand what you mean by recruiting. Are you actually allowed to get players to join your team from other teams? Don't they have to be traded to you or created?

Lastly, don't let my little comment send you into a shame spiral. As the greats of GLB like to say "It's just dots".

Excellent, written off again
Its a shame levels and scouting bars lie so much.