Rounding 'em up

The defending AIFL champs are going to be STACKED! They've re-signed some of last year's biggest contributors, including Redd Thompson, Bryan Still, and Lawrence "The LAW" Lewis. They, along with previously announced returnees Robbie Jenkins, Will Burch, DeAndre Green, and Bobby Phillips, will comprise unquestionably the league's best skill position offense. Spots along the offensive and defensive lines and in the defensive backfield are still open, which isn't surprising since departed head coach Rik Richards was also the defensive coordinator and took some of his guys with him to Rockford. Of course, guys like DeAndre can play both ways, and the #1 Stunner himself, Nate Daniels, is back too. And the defense just has to be decent -- everyone is going to give up some points in the indoor game. As good as the defense was last year, Rik really didn't put a lot of pressure on himself. "With Brent's offense being so good, all I have to do is get one stop and we're set," he said on many occasions. With the Bandits' offense being so potent, and coach Williams building on last year's success, the defense can drop a notch or two with no ill effects on the team's record.

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