PHANTOMS SIGN SEVEN PLAYERS FOR 2008 SEASON

[The Grim Reaper]

PHANTOMS SIGN SEVEN PLAYERS FOR 2008 SEASON


10 December 2007: The Florence Phantom took another step forward with the signing of 7 players for the upcoming 2008 season. After two tryout camps and lots of film study the Phantoms began the signing period with a mix of returning stars, fresh talent and one former NFL player.

Jamain Stephens’ NFL career ended with an injury after seven seasons with both the Steelers and the Bengals. He is determined to return to the NFL and sees the Phantoms as an opportunity to complete that goal. Stephens is a 6’7” tall, 350 lb. defensive lineman who was a number one draft pick by former Steelers coach Bill Cowher. His experience and leadership will help the Phantoms both on the field and off.

Amongst the returning players is Jason Chaney, a 6’1” 295 lb. offensive lineman who will protect the quarterback as well as open holes in the running game for returning backs Jerome Kennedy and Anson Yarborough. Kennedy, from Sumter, was one of the Phantoms representatives in the AIFA All Star game last season. Yarborough, from Darlington, makes this a formidable combination in the back field.

Also, returning are Larry Green and Colby Wright. Green is a versatile player who will fit well in the defensive back field and Wright will resume his kicking duties.

The Phantoms are adding new talent around the returning players as well. Jason Fields will help improve an offensive line with his shear size. At 6’4” tall and 370 lbs. he will be tough to get around. The coaches are very excited about Nick Freet who is an active duty Air Force member stationed at Shaw A.F.B. Freet is a 6’3” tall 230 lb. linebacker and defensive end with plenty of indoor football experience.

The Phantoms will have their third and final tryout session on January 12th at The Byrnes School with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Again the cost is $50 per player.

[frostbite]

i hate the steelers, so i remember that stephens guy. we had alot of laughs at his expense. kudos for the phantoms grabbing such a big guy though - he may have bombed at the nfl level but at least he got there, mostly because of his size. project or not, he was a 1st round draft pick and thats impressive.

The Jamain Stephens Award: this inaugural award for absolute stupidity goes to - who else - Jamain Stephens! Stephens became probably the only veteran player ever to get cut on the first day of training camp after he showed up overweight and collapsed during sprints.

www.steelertribute.com/MIDSEASON99.HTM

Stephens is infamously known by Steelers fans for an incident that occurred on July 30, 1999 the first day of Steelers training camp. On this day, a visibly out-of-shape Stephens failed to complete a series of 40-yard-dash runs that were traditional on the first day of camp under Bill Cowher. After this embarrassing display, the Steelers cut him several hours later. He is the only Steeler to hold the distinction of being cut on the first day of training camp.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamain_Stephens

he was an offensive tackle in college and pros but at this level with his size he could dominate either side of the ball if he's still in shape. what am i saying - if he gets into shape i meant.

[Standard Deviation]

I hope he is not as lazy as he was when he played for the Steelers.

[The Grim Reaper]

Who would want to play for the steelers anyway.........thanks for the confidence booster anyway!!

[Standard Deviation]

Sorry, I dont mean to be negative. I have just decided that have the "Former NFL Player" tag associated with a player doesnt give him instant credibility. It has burned us and other teams as well.

As for who would want to play for the Steelers? Lots of people. 5 Super Bowls and counting. And the Panthers have how many?

To quote Dr Evil.... "Riiiiight!"

[theherohimself]

the phantoms, lol, they will be the erie of 2008, just holding onto the hope of one win, lol

[The Grim Reaper]

Who said I was a panthers fans!!!!!!! and as far as the Phanthoms beeing the Erie of the AIFA in 2008.........odds are that you will be gone before they will.


GO COWBOYS

[theherohimself]

me, be gone? never... I am forever hear to stay, whatver comes my way... I am like a infestation of cockroaches... like the relative you didn't invite for Christmas but came anyway... yeah thats me, and I love it. JK, but seriously I am here for the long haul

[theherohimself]

i just realized, everyone in this topic is a moderator outside myself and frostbite, its like having a sheriff everywhere you turn!

[The Grim Reaper]

[Standard Deviation]

scrobert said:

Mongo like Sherriff Bart...

[The Grim Reaper]

more like John Wayne

[theherohimself]

idk, I was thinking of the calibur of Barney Fife, but I mean its all in your head, you can be whoever you wanna be ROFL :-)

[The Grim Reaper]

My four heros in life are as follows

Ronald Reagan Man I wish he was still President.

John Wayne The Duke enough said.

Jimmy Buffet The original parrott head

And of course my DAD!!!!

Put them all together and you'll have one straight shooting, music playing, won't take crap from terroist mean SOB.

So I put all of that in my head and thats who I can be!!!!

[Free Agent Fan]

back on topic................Did they re-sign Rafael Cooper?