As the 2019 season approaches in just about seven days, things are beginning to take shape as far as rosters are concerned. The big thing that is making news in the AFFA is the impact incoming rookies are having in training camps. This couldn't be more evident than at the quarterback position.
In Utah, after starter Dak Prescott left for the NFL following the 2018 season. The Mammoths signed Chris Streveler out of the University of South Dakota. Streveler played in the CFL and actually started three games before signing with the Mammoths.
Streveler threw for 4,134 yards and 32 touchdowns his senior year at South Dakota. He also ran for 720 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is a dual threat quarterback with a decent arm and can hurt you with his legs as he has decent speed.
" Chris is a very talented athlete. He has shown excellent ability and leadership. He has excellent presence in the pocket and fantastic scrambling ability. He reminds me alot of Dak ( Prescott) but quicker with his feet. He is a quick learner and has grasped the playbook quickly and works hard in practice " said Mammoths head coach Paul Pasqualoni.
Coach Pasqualoni has announced that Streveler will be the Mammoths starting quarterback for 2019. Streveler will be backed up by former New Orleans Saint Garrett Grayson. Streveler will get his first start for the Mammoths Friday February 22nd. As the Mammoths entertain the defending Pantheon Cup Champion Sacramento Crusaders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
In Miami, the Sharks signed quarterback Brad Kaaya out of the University of Miami. Kaaya is battling three year starter Zach Collaros for the starting role. Sharks head coach Lane Kiffin has said that Collaros will be his starting quarterback. But hinted that Kaaya will see significant playing time to compliment Collaros.
Kaaya threw for 3,532 yards and 27 touchdowns his senior year at the University of Miami. He is a smart pocket passer with good patience and picks up defenses very well.
The Sharks will open their 2019 season campaign Sunday, Feburary 24th against the Albuquerque Aztecs in Albuquerque.
The quarterback battle in Hartford was closely contested between starter Connor Halliday and rookie Mike White out of Western Kentucky. It is rumored that White has the inside track for the starting position. Sentinel head coach Jerry Glanville has yet to name which of the two will start, but insiders say that White has basically won the starting role.
White threw for 4,177 yards and 26 touchdowns his senior year at Western Kentucky, while completing 368 of 560 passes.
These Young Guns look to come out blazing and take the A.F.F.A. by storm.
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