Week 12 - Evaluating The Barnstormers

The Barnstormers continue a terrible skid to 4-7. More of the same troubles this week.

Offense: B-

Yes, the Barnstormers managed to keep pace. It was not enough. Spokane's defense has been hot, and coming out in the first quarter with misfires and giving up quick pressure, as well as immediately losing one of the brand new offensive lineman, just was not a good showing. J.J. Raterink also gave the home crowd a scare, going out for a play after last week's injury after using his hurt shoulder to attempt to mow down a defender. Not a great decision. Chris Dieker managed to momentarily redeem himself for last week, however, coming out and slinging a TD pass while the training staff looked over Raterink.

Defense: C-

This defense needs to stop the pass, and they need to do it now. The scheme isn't working, the players are getting outrun, outmanned, and outsmarted. If you want to have a shot at winning in the AFL, you have to man up and stop the pass.

Special Teams: B-

Nothing doing on onside kicks, and a missed PAT definitely didn't help.

What's Next:

The Barnstormers (4-7) host the Gladiators for their NFL network home game.

-Shard
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