Remember The 90's?: Re-Living Greatness

[young2rice]

Hey guys i've been running this franchise for some time on another forum, and decided to share here for those that haven't seen it. I'm currently at the 1992 NFL Draft, but will put all the previous updates in here and try to catch up where I'm at.


Welcome to the Year 1990

Here I shall be reporting upon my Madden 2005 - PC franchise, with a twist. I will be creating, and using, complete rosters simulating the beginning of the 1990 season. I will try to re-create as closely as possible the events that have occured during the 90's. I shall try my best to attempt too piece together a recognizable facsimilie of each team, however, there will without a dobut be some interesting differences. What if team X never lost player Y for the season and drafted player Z and selection A? Here's where you find out! Will the Bills finally win a superbowl? Will Dan Marino become the most prolific passer in NFL history? Will Barry Sanders stick around and produce long enough to earn the rushing record? Will Marion Butts play like he did in 1990 and not dwindle away? Will Jerry Rice become the best player in history....or will it be Haywood Jeffries? Will Derrick Thomas shatter sack records? Only this 'chise will tell.



Since the PC Version won't be coming out for a bit, I will post some information on each of the NFL teams and get you re-aquainted with NFL history. More information will also be posted once the rosters/game are in my possession so right now it's more of a bare-bones knowledge giving.

[young2rice]

Chicago Bears
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Coach
Head Coach: Mike Ditka
Years Coaching: 8
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Jim Harbaugh
HB - Neal Anderson
FB - Brad Muster
WR - Ron Morris
WR - Wendell Davis
WR - Dennis Gentry
TE - James Thorton
LT - Jimbo Covert
LG - Mark Bortz
C - Jay Hilgenberg
RG - Tom Thayer
RT - Keith Van Horne
DE - Richard Dent
DT - Dan Hampton
DT - Steve McMichael
DE - Trace Armstrong
LB - Jim Morrissey
MLB - Mike Singletary
LB - Ron Rivera
CB - Lamuel Stinson
CB - Donnell Woolford
FS - Markus Paul
SS - Mark Carrier
K - Kevin Butler
P - Maury Buford


Current Status
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The Bears are coming off of a vastly disappointing 6-10 season the previous year. The Lions, Packers, and Vikings all managed to outdue the Bears in a struggling season. Jim Harbaugh wasn't starting for most of the year as Mike Tomczak threw for 2,058 yards and 16 touchdowns (but also 16 interceptions.) Neal Anderson continued to run strong for the team, not only leading them in rushing, but in receptions and recieving touchdowns as well. Which is more of a testement to the lackluster Chicago recieving corps rather then Anderson's stellar pass-catching abilities. Richard Dent sacked Joe Montana this year to become the all-time Chicago Bear sack leader at this point in his career. The Chicago Bears and Mike Ditka are looking forward to this season with Jim Harbaugh taking the helm. They are also looking forward to seeing how Wendell Davis performs as one of their main receivers as they've demoted Dennis Gentry for the season.

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Cincinnatti Bengals
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Coach
Head Coach: Sam Wyche
Years Coaching: 7
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Boomer Esiason
HB - James Brooks
FB - Harold Green
WR - Tim McGee
WR - Eddie Brown
WR - Michael Barber
TE - Rodney Holman
LT - Anthony Munoz
LG - Bruce Reimers
C - Bruce Kozerski
RG - Brian Blados
RT - Joe Walter
DE - David Grant
DT - Tim Krumrie
DE - Skip McClendon
LB - James Francis
MLB - Kevin Walker
MLB - Carl Zander
LB - Leon White
CB - Lewis Billups
CB - Carl Carter
FS - Solomon Wilcox
SS - David Fulcher
K - Jim Breech
P - Lee Johnson
KR - Standford Jennings
PR - Mitchell Price

Current Status
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The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off an 8-8 season in 1989. Now some would say that's pretty decent, but when the other 3 teams in your division all get 9 wins, it doesn't look as impressive in your eyes. With the edition of upcoming defensive standouts like James Crancis and Carl Carter the Bengals are looking forward to a much improved defensive output. James Brooks had a great year in 1989 where his 221 carries saw him average 5.6 yards per carry. The Bengals are hoping that he produces similar numbers this year at the right hand of the team's leader, Boomer Esiason. Esiason had a solid year last year earning himself a 81.7 quarterback rating with his 3,525 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions. The Bengals high-powered offense is looking forward to making a super bowl run this year with their minimal, but integral, changes.

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Buffalo Bills
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Coach
Head Coach: Marv Levy
Years Coaching: 10
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Jim Kelly
HB - Thurman Thomas
FB - Jamie Mueller
WR - Andre Reed
WR - James Lofton
WR - Don Beebe
TE - Keith McKeller
LT - Will Wolford
LG - Jim Ritcher
C - Kent Hull
RG - Mitch Frerotte
RT - Howard Ballard
DE - Leon Seals
DT - Jeff Wright
DE - Bruce Smith
LB - Cornelius Bennett
MLB - Darryl Talley
MLB - Ray Bentley
LB - Shane Conlan
CB - Kirby Jackson
CB - Nate Odomes
FS - Leonard Smith
SS - Mark Kelso
K - Scott Norwood
P - Rick Tuten

Current Status
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The Buffalo Bills are looking like they're piecing together a contending team this year. With solid offensive rocks such as Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed they're already setting up a triplet combo that will without a doubt be productive. Last Year the Bills snuck into the playoffs with a 9-7 record that ound them atop the AFC East division. After solid years by Jim Kelly the team is expecting nothing less from him in the upcoming seasons. IF the Bills can harness the power they have on offensive, and have their defensive players like Kurt Talley peform, they could easily become contenders in the super bowl picture.

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Denver Broncos
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Coach
Head Coach: Dan Reeves
Years Coaching: 10
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - John Elway
HB - Bobby Humphrey
FB - Sammy Winder
WR - Vance Johnson
WR - Mark Jackson
WR - Mike Young
TE - Clarence Kay
LT - Dave Widell
LG - Jim Juriga
C - Keith Kartz
RG - Doug Widell
RT - Ken Lanier
DE - Warren Powers
DT - Ron Holmes
DE - Greg Kragen
LB - Simon Fletcher
MLB - Karl Mecklenburg
MLB - Rick Dennison
LB - Michael Brooks
CB - Tyrone Braxton
CB - Wymon Henderson
FS - Steve Atwater
SS - Dennis Smith
K - David Treadwell
P - Mike Horan


Current Status
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The Denver Broncos are very hopefull about this years outcome. After a solid performance that saw them go 11-5 in 1989 they are without a doubt pumped up and ready for this years game. After suffering an absolutly demoralizing loss to the San Francisco 49ers, 55-10, in the Super Bowl, the Denver Broncos are coming back this year with a vengenace.

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Cleveland Browns
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Coach
Head Coach: Bud Carson
Years Coaching: 2
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Bernie Kosar
HB - Eric Metcalf
FB - Kevin Mack
WR - Webster Slaughter
WR - Reggie Langhorne
WR - Brian Brennan
TE - Ozzie Newsome
LT - Paul Farren
LG - Ralph Tamm
C - Mike Baab
RG - Gregg Rakoczy
RT - Tony Jones
DE - Al Baker
DT - Chris Pike
DT - Michael Dean Perry
DE - Robert Banks
LB - Clay Matthews
MLB - Mike Johnson
LB - Van Waiters
CB - Anthony Blaylock
CB - Raymond Clayborn
FS - Felix Wright
SS - Thane Gash
K - Jerry Kauric
P - Bryan Wagner



Current Status
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Bud Carson had a decent opening performance as the Cleveland Browns new head coach last year. He managed to skate by with a 9-6-1 record at the hands of his talented Cleveland players. However the team is rather unsure about this years upcoming season. Right now there is conflict ath the runningback position between Metcalf and Mack which should make for an interesting season. Bernie Kosar has been struggling as of late, and they are unsure if they'll be able to committ to a season similar to last years.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Coach
Head Coach: Ray Perkins
Years Coaching: 8
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Vinny Testaverde
HB - Gary Anderson
FB - Reggie Cobb
WR - Bruce Hill
WR - Mark Carrier
WR - Frank Pillow
TE - Ron Hall
LT - Paul Gruber
LG - Carl Bax
C - Randy Grimes
RG - Tom McHale
RT - Rob Taylor
DE - Robb White
DT - Tim Newton
DE - Jim Skow
LB - Broderick Thomas
MLB - Ervin Randle
MLB - Kevin Murphy
LB - Winston Moss
CB - Ricky Reynolds
CB - Mark Robinson
FS - Harry Hamilton
SS - Wayne Haddix
K - Steve Christie
P - Mark Royals



Current Status
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Not much can be said about the Tampa Bay Yucks. They just dont have the kind of offensive power that is required to be a winning team in this league. They have a questionable runninggame that looks like it's going to be split between Gary Anderson and Reggie Cobb in terms of carries this season, with Cobb coming in as a 3rd down runningback. Testeverde was probably the only plus last year with his 3,000+ yards and 20 touchdowns. However he also threw for a horrible 22 interceptions as well, which didn't help the ailing Tampa Bay team.

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Arizona Cardinals
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Coach
Head Coach: Joe Bugel
Years Coaching: 1
Overall Record: *TBD*


Team Starters
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QB - Timm Rosenbach
HB - Johnny Johnson
FB - Val Sikahema?
WR - Roy Green
WR - Ricky Proehl
WR - Ernie Jones
TE - Walter Reeves
TE - Tim Jorden
LT - Luis Sharpe
LG - Derek Kennard
C - Bill Lewis
RG - Lance Smith
RT - Tootie Robbins
DE - Freddie Joe Nunn
DT - Jim Wahler
DE - Rod Saddler
LB - Anthony Bell
MLB - Garth Jax
MLB - Eric Hill
LB - Ken Harvey
CB - Jay Taylor
CB - Cedrick Mack
FS - Lonnie Young
SS - Tim MCDonald
K - Al Del Greco
P - Rich Camarillo




Current Status
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The Arizona Cardinals have continued to struggle just like they have throughout the entire franchise history. After cycling two different coaches in last years upsetting 5-11 season, they decided to drop them both and stick with a brand new head coach, Joe Bugel. Bugel will hopefully be able to turn this ailing franchise around with what little talent they have on offnese at the moment.

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San Diego Chargers
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Coach
Head Coach: Dan Henning
Years Coaching: 5
Overall Record: 28-51


Team Starters
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QB - Billy Joe Tolliver
HB - Marion Butts
FB - Rod Bernstine
WR - Quinn Early
WR - Anthony Miller
WR - Nate Lewis
Te - Craig McEwen
LT - Eric Floyd
LG - Tom Toth
C - Mark Rodenhauser
RG - Broderick Thompson
RT - Joel Patten
DE - Leslie O'Neal
DT - Joe Phillips
DE - Burt Grossman
LB - Lee Williams
MLB - Henry Rolling
MLB - Junior Seau
LB - Billy Ray Smith Jr.
CB - Sam Seale
CB - Gill Byrd
FS - Martin Bayless
SS - Lester Lyles
K - Fuad Reveiz
P - John Kidd




Current Status
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After a shakey first year at head coach for the San Diego Chargers, Dan Hennings is looking forward to breaking out in his sophmore season. It won't be too hard to pre-empt his 6-10 record this year with the talent on the team. It will be intersting to see how a young Marion Butts performs this year as a full-fledged starter as he won't be splitting carries with Tim Spencer. Meanwhile quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver will hopefully play more then 5 games this year. Tolliver has a decent pair of recievers in young Quinn Early and Anthony Miller who could very well emerge this season.

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Kansas City Chiefs
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Coach
Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer
Years Coaching: 6
Overall Record: 52-34-1


Team Starters
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QB - Steve DeBerg
HB - Christian Okoye
FB - Todd McNair
WR - Rob Thomas
WR - Stephone Paige
WR - Emile Harry
TE - Alfredo Roberts
LT - Rich Baldinger
LG - Dave Lutz
C - Tim Grunhard
RG - David Szott
RT - John Alt
DE - Neil Smith
DT - Dan Saleaumua
DE - Bill Maas
LB - Chris Martin
MLB - Percy Snow
MLB - Derrick Thomas
LB - Louis Cooper
CB - Kevin Ross
CB - Albert Lewis
FS - Deron Cherry
SS - Kevin Porter
K - Nick Lowery
P - Bryan Barker




Current Status
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After an 8-7-1 year last season that was cut short a little earlier then Marty's likings, he's looking towards going nowhere but up this season. The Chiefs know they have capable players with Steve Deberg at the helm, and the outstanding pounding runs of the nigerian monster, Christian Okoye!

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Indianapolis Colts
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Coach
Head Coach: Ron Meyer
Years Coaching: 7
Overall Record: 47-36


Team Starters
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QB - Jack Trudeau
HB - Albert Bentley
FB - Eric Dickerson
WR - Billy Brooks
WR - Andre Rison
WR - Clarence Verdin
TE - Pat Beach
LT - Chris Hinton
LG - Ben Utt
C - Ray Donaldson
RG - Randy Dixon
RT - Kevin Call
DE - Jon Hand
DT - Harvey Armstrong
DE - Donnell Thompson
LB - Duane Bickett
MLB - Fredd Young
MLB - Jeff Herrod
LB - Chip Banks
CB - John Baylor
CB - Eugene Daniel
FS - Mike Prior
SS - Michael Ball
K - Dean Biasucci
P - Rohn Stark
KR - Clarence Verdin
PR - Clarence Verdin




Current Status
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Last year continued a stringent number of seasons that ended in lackluster results for the Colts. They seem to be over a hump that they just can't overcome. The 8-8 season left much to be imagined as they sat at home watching the super bowl. Last year Jack Trudeau had a mediocre season throwing, but the main focus was on runningback Eric Dickerson who had a solid 1,311 yards and 7 touchdowns. The recieving tandem of Billy Brooks and Andre Rison also helped to improv their passing game. Hopefully this season the Colts can finally give it that extra push to get into the playoffs and make a name for themselves.

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Dallas Cowboys
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Coach
Head Coach: Jimmy Johnson
Years Coaching: 1
Overall Record: 1-15


Team Starters
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QB - Troy Aikman
HB - Emmitt Smith
FB - Tommie Agee
WR - Michael Irvin
WR - Kelvin Martin
WR - Dennis McKinnon
TE - Jay Novacek
LT - Louis Cheek
LG - Nate Newton
C - Tony Slaton
RG - Crawford Ker
RT - Mark Tuinei
DE - Tony Tolbert
DT - Danny Noonan
DT - Jimmie Jones
DE - Daniel Stubbs
LB - Jack Del Rio
MLB - Ken Norton Jr.
LB - Eugene Lockhart
CB - Isaac Holt
CB - Robert Williams
FS - Bill Bates
SS - James Washington
K - Mitch Willis
P - Mike Saxon
KR - James Dixon
PR - Derrick Shepard




Current Status
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The Dallas Cowboys had the worst year in franchis history in 1989 where they played an absolutely horrible 1-15 season. Young quarterback Troy Aikman struggled all year as he finished with 1,749 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions during the time he wasn't overtaken by Steve Walsh. At runningback Paul Palmer ran for 446 yards on 112 carries in the Cowboys rushing game which left much too be desired. Jimmy Johnson was surprisingly retained as the head coach, and it's going to be extremely hard for him to not improv this year greatly in comparison to his first.

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Miami Dolphins
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Coach
Head Coach: Don Shula
Years Coaching: 27
Overall Record: 269-109-6


Team Starters
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QB - Dan Marino
HB - Sammie Smith
FB - Marc Logan
WR - Mark Clayton
WR - Mark Duper
WR - Jim Jensen
TE - Ferrell Edmunds
LT - Richmond Webb
LG - Keith Sims
C - Jeff Uhlenhake
RG - Harry Galbreath
RT - Mark Dennis
DE - Karl Wilson
DT - Alfred Oglesby
DE - Jeff Cross
LB - David Griggs
MLB - John Offerdahl
MLB - E.J. Junior
LB - Hugh Green
CB - Tim McKyer
CB - Liffort Hobley
FS - Jarvis Williams
SS - Louis Oliver
K - Pete Stoyanovich
P - Reggie Roby
KR - Marc Logan
PR - Tony Martin




Current Status
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After an 8-8 1989 season the Dolphins are looking to get past mediocrity and slam into the playoffs this season. Dan Marino had a solid year throwing just 3 yards short of 4,000 and had a solid 24 touchdowns. However his 22 interceptions were a little high for Shula's tastes. Sammie Smith did decently but missed a few games due to injury. The Mark's brothers are looking to help keep the Dolphins passing game top-notch this year as they're going to scorch defensivebacks all the way to the championship game.

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Philadelphia Eagles
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Coach
Head Coach: Buddy Ryan
Years Coaching: 4
Overall Record: 33-29


Team Starters
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QB - Randall Cunningham
HB - Heath Sherman
FB - Anthony Toney
WR - Calvin Williams
WR - Fred Barnett
WR - Mike Quick
TE - Keith Jackson
LT - Matt Darwin
LG - Mike Schad
C - David Alexander
RG - Ron Solt
RT - Ron Heller
DE - Reggie White
DT - Clyde Simmons
DT - Jerome Brown
DE - Mike Golic
LB - Byron Evans
MLB - Jessie Small
LB - Seth Joyner
CB - Wes Hopkins
CB - Eric Allen
FS - Ben Smith
SS - Andre Watters
K - Roger Ruzek
P - Jeff Feagles
KR - Marvin Hargrove
PR - Rod Harris




Current Status
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The 1989 year was a solid season for the Philadelphia Eagles. With the mobility of Randall Cunningham gaining over 4,000 total yards (3,400 passing, 621 rushing) and 21 passing td's and 4 rushing td's the Eagles were set on offense. The runningback by committee mentality that was shared by Keith Byars and Anthony Toney was greatley effective. However Keith Byars superior pass-catching abilities (68 catches, 721 yards) made him a favorable back for Cunningham. The Eagles hope to continue along the same lines of success that they had garnerd the previous year.

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Atlanta Falcons
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Coach
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville
Years Coaching: 5
Overall Record: 33-32


Team Starters
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QB - Chris Miller
HB - John Settle
FB - Keith Jones
WR - Shawn Collins
WR - Michael Haynes
WR - Floyd Dixon
TE - Ron Heller
LT - Mike Kenn
LG - Bill Fralic
C - Jamie Dukes
RG - Wayne Radloff
RT - Houston Hoover
DE - Mike Gann
DT - Tony Casillas
DE - Ben Thomas
LB - Aundray Bruce
MLB - John Rade
MLB - Jessie Tuggle
LB - Tim Green
CB - Deion Sanders
CB - Bobby Butler
FS - Tim Gordon
SS - Evan Cooper
K - Greg Davis
P - Scott Fulhage
KR - Deion Sanders
PR - Deion Sanders



Current Status
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One of the worst years in the NFL was had by the Atlanta Falcons in 1989. They finished with a horrible 3-13 record that didn't have many highpoints. Chris Miller's yardage and 70 quarterback rating were probably the highest points. WIth the addition of young DeioN Sanders breaking out at the cornerback spot and helping the team immensily on punt returns. The Falcons have a lot of room to improve this upcoming season, and so far all signs point to at least doubling their efforts.