The Best Players in the N.F.L By Hezekiah Davis

 Have you ever wondered who the best player in the N.F.L.? Well, we did too, and were telling you who the best players in the N.F.L are from right now 2019 (some may be from 2018). Let’s see who is the best so far.

5: Todd Gurly – Rams

       Do you know who Todd Gurly is? Well, he may be in 5th but, he is a pretty good football player. Todd plays for the Rams, is a star running back, and is number 30. He may not look like much, but he makes scoring plays and no matter what the score is, the situation, or how bad it is he puts his all in and makes sure he at least makes he is close to that endzone! He has speed, determination and heart, he may not be number 1, but he makes sure he is in the top 5!

4: Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs

       At number 4, we have Pat Mahomes! Pat plays for the Chiefs, number 15, and is a master quarterback. Pat knows when and how to do something in a complex situation. He goes from throwing T.D plays, throwing star plays (incredible ones, really amazing), to running simply into the endzone when needed, and when possible! He is extremely amazing and makes sure he gets the play done. I bet you didn’t expect him to be in the top 5! So far we have Todd and Pat, we ́ll see who is next.

3. Khalil Mack – Bears

      At 3, we have Khalil Mack, Linebacker for the Bears. He is number 52 and is a magnificent linebacker. Khalil makes sure he gets whoever has the ball down, or he’ll take it for himself! Khalil is amazing, he will make sure that he gets the play down, if not he’ll make the play! Khalil is unspeakable, he knows how to read the run, but he also knows when it’s his time to make it his play! Khalil clearly puts his name on the map, he may not be number 1 or 2, but if he can keep this up by next year, he’ll be there before you know it!

2: Drew Brees – Saints

          Next, at number 2, he’s almost at the top, we have Drew Brees! Drew is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. If you think he’s just a regular guy, you have another “think” coming! He’s number 9 and he’s pretty good. He knows how to put the ball at that perfect position, and how & when he needs to throw it. Drew is not an ordinary QB, he may be the best this year so far! Just like the people at 5,4 and 3, he continues to surprise people. We may be done with Drew, but Drew is not done with us!

1: Aaron Donald – Rams

We’ve been waiting for this for a while now, it’s number 1, or should I say number 99, it’s Aaron Donald! He may be a Defensive End, but in that little job, he makes the play big. He makes sure you don’t run the ball to him, and if you don’t, he’ll make sure he track you down. Aaron is unbelievable! He will get the play done no matter what. No matter where he is on the field, he will make you want to get ready because he’s bringing the storm, and it doesn’t like bright!

      In conclusion, I gave you 5 of the amazing, magnificent, players that be on the field every Sunday or Monday. All the players that didn’t make the paper, don’t just stand around, they will come, and they will try to take any spot available throughout the year. The season is not over, there will be players, but until then I want you to acknowledge these players, 5 talented people so far. 

Flag Football Enrichment By Cory Dupree

Academy Prep Center of Tampa offers enrichment classes to all their students. Enrichments are after academic classes that are either learning or athletic based. The enrichments we have are Spanish club, Advanced Art, Dancing, Chess, Choir, Sewing and Crafts and Digital newspaper. All of these enrichments are cool but the one that I’m interested in most is the Flag Football enrichment.

You may ask what a Flag football enrichment is, well a flag football enrichment is an enrichment that is basically just flag football that has some of the best football players in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I have chosen to interview some of my friends in the enrichment which are Taylor Gardener, J’london Bivens, and Caiden Pope. I got to ask them how they feel about flag football and a lot more questions. 

                                           J’london’s Interview

Cory: Have you played flag football before or outside of Academy Prep?

J’london: Yes.

Cory: Cool!

Cory: What positions do you like to play?

J’london: Wide Receiver, Defensive back, and Safety. 

Cory: Good choices!

Cory: Do you have fun?

J’london: Yes.

Cory: I’m glad you have fun.

Cory:  Who is a good player on your team?

J’london: Zion and Moses are good.

Cory: Who do you work best with?

J’london: Zion.

Cory: What does flag football mean to you?

J’london: I guess it means to me a sport that I can do and play just to get away from home.

                                                  Caiden’s Interview

Cory: Have you played flag football before or outside of Academy Prep?

Caiden: Yes.

Cory: What positions do you like to play?

Caiden: Receiver

Cory: Do you have fun?

Caiden: Yes.

Cory: Who is a good player on your team?

Caiden: Henry.

Cory: Who do you work best with?

Caiden: Henry.

Cory: What does flag football mean to you?

Caiden:  To me it means a sport that I can be competitive at.

                                    Taylor’s Interview

Cory: Have you played flag football before or outside of Academy Prep?

Taylor: No.

Cory: What positions do you like to play?

Taylor: Center and corner.

Cory: Do you have fun?

Taylor: Yes.

Cory: Who is a good player on your team?

Taylor: Aryanna Gregory.

Cory: Who do you work best with?

Taylor: A’niya Hutchingson.

Cory: What does flag football mean to you?

Taylor: It means a sport where you can move yourself. The reason I play flag football is because I like throwing and catching footballs.

Why Teddy Bridgewater is my Role Model By Tyler Harper

Teddy Bridgewater  is my role model because he went to Louisville College and that’s were Lamar Jackson went. Lamar Jackson is a quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens and his number is 8. Teddy Bridgewater is my 4th favorite football player. Here is a little background information on my role model. Teddy Bridgewater was born on November 10,1992 in Miami,FL. Teddy Bridgewater’s parents are Teddy Bridgewater Sr. the father and his mother is Rose Murphy.

Teddy Bridgewater went to Louisville College which is located is located in Louisiana.Teddy Bridgewater is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Teddy’s height is 6’2” and his weight is 215 lbs. Teddy Bridgewater signed a one year 7.2 million dollar contract with the NFL Vikings. Bridgewater missed the 2016 season after a career threatening knee injury.

On September 28, 2014, Bridgewater made his first NFL start against the Atlanta Falcons and won the game. He won the game because 317 passing yards scored his first NFL touchdown on a 13-yard rush. During week 2, he replaced Drew Brees, who left with a right thumb injury.

Head coach Mike Zimmer said that Bridgewater “has along way to go”even after he is fully healed. I think that people should like Teddy Bridgewater  because even if the offense of line does not block he still manages to throw the football to the wide receiver and still gets a touchdown. Another reason why Teddy is a great football player because when other players taunt and annoy him but he keeps his composure and just lets them win the argument. Teddy is the representation of a good leader for the team.