[MIJB#19]

General Manager Notes: The 53+1 Merchantmen in 2106

TE Garrett Alcala
In his 5th season had his 2nd one proving to be an elite tight end. Made 102 receptions for 1,059 yards and 9 touchdowns. Is signed for 3 more seasons.

S John Aponte
The rookie played in all 16 games and was listed as a starter 11 times due to formation choices. Was 2nd on the team in defended passes (13). Is signed for 3 more seasons on his rookie contract.

CB Sherman Barnes
The newly acquired veteran secondary leader was forced into action late in the season due to injuries. Played in 5 games and not so bad either. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

QB Drake Bishop
In his 2nd season on team, the 28-year old veteran lost his kick holding role despite being best in business. Bishopo was forced into action when Evan Drake got hurt and Bishop proved to be nothing but a kick holder. To make sure Monty Truitt would be second in line while Evan Drake was playing through the pain, Bishop was inactivated in the last 3 games of the season, making him disgruntled. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

LS Bennett Brock
The 31-year old veteran played his 4th season on team. Is the best in business and signed for 1 more season.

LB Tony Burks
In his 5th season on team missed 2 games due to injury and continues to be the LB3. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

WR Teddy Butler
In his 2nd season as a former undrafted rookie signing, played in all 16 games. Was a starter when Vinny Buysse was out, but Butler made very few receptions. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

WR Vinny Buysse
In his 9th season on team had career lows in receptions (39) and receiving yards (477), but that was mostly due to his injury early in the season. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

CB Wesley Cabrera
In his 5th season moved from a starter to a backup role, but didn't lose much in terms of playing time, both on the defense and the special team unit. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

C Zane Chaplain
Saw limited action in his rookie campaign. Could become the starter next season. Is signed for 3 more seasons.

S Craig Clancy
In his 3rd season as a former undrafted rookie signing continued to be a starter. Is signed for 1 more season.

LB Gus Coleman
In his 4th season continued to be a monster linebacker. Was 2nd in the league with 138 tackles, also 2nd amongst all linebackers with 5 interceptions. Lead the team in that metric and in defended passes (14). Is signed for 4 more seasons.

DT Ben Courcy
In his 4th season on team played phenomenal. Almost lead the team with 11.0 sacks, lead the team in hurries (27) and made 65 tackles. Is signed for 1 more season and if he doesn't retire, will be an asset to the team once again.

CB Eduardo Cowdrick
In his 5th season played in all 16 games once again. Still a backup at his position and playing less on the special teams unit this season. Is signed for 1 more season.

CB Joel Delgado
The undrafted rookie was forced into action when Otis Hane got hurt and placed on injured reserve. Didn't record any passes defended or interceptions, despite playing in 11 games, 7 of those as a starter. A restricted free agent in the upcoming off-season, a player to re-sign as soon as possible.

LB Abraham Desimone
In his 7th season on team was again the LB2, sidekick of Gus Coleman. Was 2nd on the team in tackles (98), but didn't really contribute in numbers to the pass rush and pass defense. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

DE Robbie Dobreski
In his 9th season on team improved to a career best 11.5 sacks. Proved to be an undisputable pass rusher. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

RT Ivan Dole
In his 3rd season continued to prove he's a key run blocker, once again leading the team in that merit. WIll be in the final season of his rookie contract in the next off-season.

QB Evan Drake
In his 3rd season on team played an MVP-worthy season as the team with 0-2 without him and lost both games where he was replaced. Was 2nd in the league in passer rating, mostly because he was 4th in yards per pass attempt (7.1) and 5th in passing touchdowns (26) with 9 interceptions in the 14 games he played in. Will be on the final season of contract in the next off-season.

WR Rick Emerson
In his 5th season was force into action on the offense because of Vinny Buysse's injury. Was listed as starter 15 times, making 38 receptions. Played less on special teams than in previous seasons. Is signed for 1 more season.

LB Mo Fausel
In his 5th season continued to be primarily a special teamer. Was active in all 16 games and is signed for 1 more season.

CB Dennis Finley
In his 2nd season out of nowhere became the best punt returner in the league. He lead in return yards, in yards per return and scored 3 touchdowns in his discipline. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

DE Damien Fletcher
His 2nd season in Maassluis was on par with his previous when he was a veteran free agent signing. Was active in all 16 games, was 2nd on the team with 10.5 sacks. Is signed for 1 more season.

RB Van Goodwin
In his 5th season on team saw no action on the offense as a ball carrier, but did make 2 receptions. Has switched to being mainly a special teamer. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

LT Harold Gruenwalder
In his 5th season missed 2 games due to injury. Wasn't as solid as normal. Is signed for 1 more season.

CB Otis Hane
The 7th-year veteran saw his 2nd season in Maassluis end after only 5 games due to a torn rotator cuff. Although expected tro return in the off-season, is out of contract and no guarantee to get a new deal offered in Maassluis, despite his undisputable skills.

TE Joshua Harden
A mid-season short-term signing due to injuries at the tight end position. Was active in 2 games. Unlikely to return next season.

DE Andres Harmon
In his 2nd season as a veteran free agent acquisition, this 32-year old played in all 16 games. Played a lot on special teams, but also had his share in the pass rush numbers, making 6.0 sacks. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

K Oscar Harrington
Best in business. Scored on 33 of 35 field goal attempts and converted 36 of 37 extra points. Signed for 1 more season.

TE Nicholas Heath
In his 3rd season was supposed to see more action, but saw his season end after 10 games due to a shoulder injury. Still not fully developed and hopefully will fulfil his potential in his final rookie-contract season.

RB Bennett Holmes
In his 4th season on team improved to 5.2 yards per carry, 3rd best in the entire league for 'qualifiers' (100+ carries?). Is signed for 2 more seasons.

WR Herman Jeffries
In his 2nd season as an undrafted rookie signing again played in all 16 games. Again was primarily a special teamer. Is signed for 1 more season.

FB Randy Julian
In his 4th season on team was our fullback for the second straight season. His statistics were so-so, with just 2 key run blocks and 19 receptions. Also plays on our special teams unit. Is signed for 1 more season.

RB Broderick Levine
In his 2nd season as a veteran free agent signing, once again had the most carries, but not the most rushing yards. Struggled on third downs. Averaged 3.6 yards per carry and scored 3 rushing touchdowns and 3 receiving touchdowns. Will be a free agent next off-season and could be tough to bring back.

TE Wesley Martin
In his 7th season on team as a former undrafted rookie, grew into a role of being quietly important. Played in 12 games and during his absence due to injury saw the team lose all 4 games. Scored 4 receiving touchdowns and had an out of the blue 151-yard performance against Gothenburg in week 15. Signed for 1 more season.

WR Calvin Maxwell
In his 8th season on team, continued to struggle with his reputation as the best in business. Obviously started in all 16 games, but again failed to reach the century in receptions. Lead the team with 1,168 yards receiving on 81 receptions and scored just 5 receiving touchdowns, his lowest since his his rookie season. Lead the league in total kickoff return yardage (which says more about the team than his own performance), ranking 3rd in yards per kickoff return. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

LT Carson McCormick
In his 5th season on team, this undrafted rookie signing initially demanded a trade, but his tone went down a bit after having started in 2 games due to injuries for Harold Gruenwalder. Was active in all 16 games, but most of them only on special teams. Will be a free agent next off-season and likely to walk away.

TE Darnell McKie
In his 5th season on team as an undrafted rookie signing, saw mostly action due to injuries in his position group. Unlike last season, he did make some receptions in those 8 games, but scored no touchdowns and mostly played on special teams. Is signed for another season.

DT Gabriel Morris
Despite reported to have made a step back in his ability, we still let him play in all 16 games in his 4th season on team. made his fair share of tackles and sacks as Ben Courcy's sidekick. Is signed for 4 more season.

DT Mitch Potchynok
In his 5th season on team playing in all 16 games, but scaresly on the defense. Saw a lot of action on the special teams unit. Will be out of contract next off-season, but is a player we'd love to bring back.

DE Aiden Preston
In his 3rd year on team saw no action. Remains in potential good enough to play a DE4 role. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

LB Stephen Rhodes
In his 3rd year on team as an undrafted rookie signing, didn't see the field, despite being activated a couple of games due to injuries. Remains to be a quality option as a pass rusher and is signed for 2 more seasons.

G Nathaniel Robbins
Signed as a veteran free agent this off-season, almost exclusively played a mentoring inactive role, but was active in 1 game due to injuries on the offensive line. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

DE Deon Rosas
In his 7th season on team, despite being fourth on the team at his positon, still managed to yank up the pass rush figures we'd expect from him, including 6.0 sacks. Is signed for 2 more seasons.

LB Cody Ross
In his 2nd season on the team as a veteran free agent signing, stopped complaining about lack of playing time. Rarely played on the defense, but his role is clearly on the special teams unit. Will be a free agent upcoming off-season.

WR Alfredo Samuels
THe first round rookie bust's action was limited to just 2 passing plays without getting thrown at. He did play in all 16 games on the special teams unit. Progressed 4 points on the 1-100 scale in experience. Obviously signed for 3 more seasons on his rookie-contract, but his future in Maassluis isn't secure.

S Daniel Shapiro
In his 2nd season with us as a veteran free agent signing in 2105, he was a full time starter. Ranked 3rd on the team in tackles (78), but didn't produce exceptional pass defense number with 3 interceptions and 6 defended passes. Signed for one more season.

G Brett Stickney
In his 5th season on team started in all 16 games. Ranked 2nd on the team in key run blocks (25). Is signed for 2 more seasons.

C Lincoln Stonge
In his 5th season on team was our starting center all 16 games. Ranked 3rd on the team in key run blocks (22). Signed through next season, but not guranteed to be the starter again.

P Jimmy Summers
In his first season as a veteran free agent signing, played good but not exceptional. Must have played his role well either way as in many of our wins we had a 20-yard advantage in field position.

S Lincoln Taylor
In his 3rd season once again was inactive for all 16 games. Despite considered to be a first round bust, is signed for 2 more seasons. Will likely be on the bubble for the final 53-men next season.

QB Monty Truitt
The rookie quarterback got more action than we anticipated and hoped for. Played in 5 games, starting in 2 of those and playing the entire second half of the final game. Completed 58% of his passes with a 5.9 yards per attempt average, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Ran for 5.3 yards per carry eith 1 touchdown. Signed for 3 more seasons.

G Andres Uwaezuoke
The rookie guard started in all 16 games, made 4th most key run blocks (20). He improved 8 points on the 1-100 scale in experience. Signed for 3 more seasons.

CB Logan Wallace
Our 5th season shutdown cornerback started all 16 games, made 3rd most tackles on the team (78) and 3rd most passes defended (11). Signed for 2 more seasons.