Tombor Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 View File USFL '87: The Ballad of Brian Bosworth A continuation of my hypothetical USFL series. Narrative up soon and in pieces. Player placement is based on collegiate territory research, polling, and some hypotheticals. Number re-arrangements for NFL vets based as closely as possible on that player's number in college. Veterans also based on researching preseason NFL transactions and contemporary trade/cut/signing rumors for a little what-if stuff. This hack uses Buck's "Juice Helper" so it is challenging, though I also modified offensive stats--high pass control, receptions--to keep the frenzied "USFL" feel. If you wish to vote on future player placements, follow me on Twitter (@Tombor13). I apologize for the delay. Enjoy. Features: -7 minute quarters -Stats after every quarter -Wedge Returns -Directional Punting -Graphic Tweaks, including funky end zones -Stat Tweaks -Sim Data Tweaks -Offensive Formation Tweaks -3 team, 3 Division Structure -12 teams make playoffs (as opposed to original 8 teams) -18 game, locked, custom schedule -All Pro: '87 All-NFL Vs. '87 All-USFL (I had to make modifications: if an All-Pro is in the USFL, they were replaced by an all-conference or Pro Bowler) Transactions/Roster Edits: *New Jersey trades rights to Kelvin Martin (NFL), Scott Schwedes (signed), Steve Trapilo (signed), and '87 and '88 Open Draft 1st round picks to Oklahoma for rights to Brian Bosworth (10 years, $15 million). The '87 pick is via Chicago, completing compensation for Keith Byars signing in '86. *Pittsburgh trades their 9th round selection to New Jersey per arbitrator ruling after the Maulers signed Joe Shield. *Memphis trades rights to Walter Lewis and Dwight Stone to Birmingham for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round picks in the '88 Open Draft; one territorial selection. *Oklahoma trades an 11th round Open Draft pick to Memphis for rights to Clyde Duncan per arbitrator ruling. *Denver trades 16th and 18th round Open Draft picks to Houston for rights to Rick McIvor. Deal completed to avoid arbitration. *San Antonio trades James Hadnot (cut in training camp), 5th, 8th, and 12th round picks to Washington for rights to Ethan Horton per arbitrator decision; Washington request for a 2nd round pick denied. *Houston trades 4th round open draft pick to Washington for rights to Calvin Daniels per arbitrator decision; Washington request for a 1st round pick denied. *Denver trades Stan Blinka to Oklahoma for a 6th round Open Draft pick in '88. *Los Angeles trades Darrell Patillo to Baltimore for a 5th round Open Draft pick in '88. *San Antonio trades 13th round '88 Open Draft pick to Los Angeles for rights to Gary Moten. Roster Additions: Arizona David Adams* Jon Horton Danny Lockett Dan Saleaumuna* Jeff Van Raaphorst Darren Willis Baltimore Alvin Blount Michael Clemons (2nd round Open Draft) Chuck Faucette Rich Gannon Birmingham Tommie Agee Howard Ballard* Cornelius Bennett Lewis Colbert Keith McKeller Freddie Robinson #10 Mike Shula* Dwight Stone (4th round Open Draft) Chicago John Carney Curtis Duncan Les Miller* (3rd round Open Draft) Todd Peat* Ray Wallace Frank Winters Denver Steve Alvord Steve Bartalo* Tyrone Braxton Jeff Criswell (17th round Open Draft) Jon Embree Merrill Hoge Lakei Heimuli Frankie Neal (1st round Open Draft) Pete Najarian* (11th round Open Draft) Ed Simmons (2nd round Open Draft) Al Smith Kevin Willhite (19th round Open Draft) Houston Jerry Ball Ray Berry Thomas Everett Donald Narcisse Derrick Macadoo Matt Stevens (9th round Open Draft) Jacksonville Tracy Ham* Kirby Jackson (2nd round Open Draft) Greg Lloyd* Ricky Nattiel Jesse Tuggle LA Rick Finney (5th round Open Draft) Charles Lockett Tim McDonald Christian Okoye Memphis Tony Burse Jimmy Clinkscales Enis Jackson* Wayne Haddix* (17th round Open Draft) Tony Robinson Elbert Shelley* Daryle Smtih* Theo Young* Michigan Doug DuBose (22nd round Open Draft) New Jersey Walter Briggs* Brian Bosworth (rights trade w/Oklahoma) Cris Carter Scott Merserau* Ed Rubbert* (8th round Open Draft) Tyronne Stowe* Harry Swayne New Orleans Milton Barney Joe Caravello Mark Carrier Willie Fears Patrick Scott* Ronald Scott Henry Thomas Oakland Toi Cook David Diaz-Infante Kevin Gogan Lorenzo Lynch* Hardy Nickerson Gene Taylor Oklahoma John Clay (1st round Open Draft via NJ) ('87 Raiders) Tim Gordon* Andrew Jackson (15th round Open Draft) Robert Mimbs* Scott Schwedes (New Jersey rights, Boz trade) Derrick Shepard Steve Trapilo (New Jersey rights, Boz trade) Pittsburgh Tom Brown Cornell Burbage (3rd round Open Draft) Mitch Frerotte Ray Isom Mancia Massimo John Settle (2nd round Open Draft) San Antonio Ron Bernstine David Caldwell (rights trade w/Houston, future considerations) Sammy Garza Larry Kelm* Kevin Murray* (signed post NFL Draft) Eugene Seale Tampa Bay Eddie Hunter (10th round Open Draft pick) Dan Sileo Jeff Zimmerman (rights trade w/Jacksonville, future considerations) Washington James Brim Robert Clark* Kenny Flowers Don Majkowski Mike Junkin USFL Transactions Free Agency/Trades/Listing Acquisition Arizona Kim Bokemper Trent Bryant Earl Cooper John Harris Howard Richards Baltimore Stefon Adams ('85 territorial pick) Tyrone Anthony ('84 territorial pick) Marvin Harvey David Martin Mike McCloskey (‘83 territorial pick) Darrell Pattillo (trade w/LA for 5th round '88 Open Draft pick) Birmingham John Fourcade Walter Lewis (trade w/Memphis for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round '88 Open Draft picks) Junior Miller Virgil Seay Ken Woodard Chicago Owen Gill ('85 territorial pick) Gary Ellerson ('86 territorial pick) Mel Jenkins Denver Rick McIvor Houston Rodney Bellinger George Cumby Calvin Daniels Marvin Powell Al Richardson Adam Schriber (‘84 territorial pick) Jason Stauvosky (rights swap w/Oklahoma, future considerations) Jacksonville Charles Alexander #4 ('83 Bengals) Bobby Duckworth Mike Rozier Turk Schonert LA Keith Browner ('84 territorial pick) Steve Busick Craig Ellis Paul McDonald #16 Timmie Ware #19 ('85 territorial pick) Memphis Jimmy Colquitt Allama Matthews Calvin Muhammad Brad White Van Williams Michigan Doug Marsh Eugene Marve Rick Massie Joe Morris Butch Wolfork New Jersey Paul Coffman Joe Dufek Garcia Lane Jeff Rohrer Mike Siano (‘86 territorial pick) New Orleans Jerry Gordon Kyle Mackey Oakland Clyde Glover ('84 territorial pick) Alvin Hall Earnest Jackson ('83 9th round Open Draft pick) Clint Sampson Byron Smith ('84 territorial pick) Ted Watts Jim Zorn Oklahoma Stan Blinka Gordon Brown ('86 territorial pick) Clyde Duncan Pittsburgh Dennis Fowlkes Ralph Giacomarro Bernard Henry Joe Shield Larry Station (rights trade w/Chicago, future considerations) San Antonio Paul Allegre Keith Baldwin Pat Franklin (‘86 territorial pick) Ethan Horton Lam Jones Gary Moten James Noble ('86 territorial pick) Buzz Sawyer ('85 territorial pick) Tampa Bay Greg Allen ('85 territorial pick) Chip Banks Harvey Clayton ('83 territorial pick) Jackie Flowers Kevin Ingram Florian Kempf Dexter Manley Jim Miller Bob Niziolinek Joel Williams Washington Charles Bowser Lynn Dickey Jeff Hayes Dan Banish (‘83 territorial pick) Reggie Pleasant ('85 territorial pick) *USFL '88 or future hack Submitter Tombor Submitted 03/16/2022 Category Misc ROMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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