Super Skills from the Super Football Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In today's edition we take a closer look at some standout skill players - specifically WRs and RBs - who are returning players in 2023. These standouts all hail from teams that play within North Jersey's Super Football Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341839"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"If Union City calls themselves the Soaring Eagles, RB [player_tooltip player_id='341839' first='Mark' last='Boyd'] glides through the sky. To Union City's benefit, he also knows how to cut a rug. At 5'9u0022 160lbs, Union City has a player with the ideal skillset to play either tail- or wingback in their Wing T-Offense. Last season Boyd racked up 973 yards and 15 TDs on just 106 carries (nearly 9.2 YPC).rnrnBoyd hits the hole at full speed, which he reaches within the first few steps he takes. He will slow down to set defenders with either a spin move or something where he suddenly changes directions. Despite being a bit on the smaller size, Boyd trusts his size to make defenders miss. The good thing about him though, is that he only knows one speed and one gear - which he plays at during every snap. Bulking up a bit would be good for Boyd this coming season.rnrnFew athletes are home run threats every time the ball is in their hands. Averaging nearly a first down every touch, Boyd is certainly one of them.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c209d90453"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16748078/637275ce5b3cab0e80555893' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c209d904bd"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/markboyd2_","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/markboyd2_ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749315"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"If you squint your eyes hard enough, you may just catch him. Described as a u0022blue streaku0022 on the football field, [player_tooltip player_id='749315' first='Jayden' last='Aziz'] from Warren Hills comes in at 6 foot 200lbs. Last year he paced the offense on the ground, slashing 199/1033/12 while adding 4/54 through the air.rnrnAziz screeches big play potential, particularly if he springs loose down the sideline. Bouncing to the sideline is a disciplined process for Aziz though. He will first run tight into the hole then bounce it out to green real estate, while also getting touches from the slot too. When in the hole we can see that when Aziz is at his best, he can make multiple cuts within it and opens up his hips to get skinny in order to evade tacklers. He manipulates his speed at times as well. Wind sprints and resistance training this off season will help make Aziz's 17-yard gainers to 34-yarders this season.rnrnAziz is back for the Warren Hills Blue Streaks. On the heels really strong season, it will be interesting to see how he ups the ante this coming fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c209d90516"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14795323/637bf75e4210260838b95334' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c209d90534"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaydenaziz1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaydenaziz1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749316"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"**Update: Barrow has transferred to Weequahic High School in Newark***rnrn_________________________rnrnAs of recent years the Westside Roughriders of Newark have been the city's team-to-beat. However, there is one player that nobody on the team can ride for long with because he is so fast. At 5'9u0022 150lbs is explosive WR [player_tooltip player_id='749316' first='Darrell' last='Barrow']. Lining up mostly in the slot and also serving as the team's placeholder, Barrow was credited with 14 catches for 332 yards, 3 TD, and 1, two-point conversion. After watching Barrow's tape I suspect that these stats are underreported given the ample amount of plays he has made.rnrnBarrow wins at the line with his release. Already in an advantageous position because he is off the line, he gets defenders on their heels and turned around in a hurry. This opens up the route tree for Barrow, as he runs verts, wheels, whips, bubbles, and ins effectively. He is very shifty and does not lose speed when making moves. As any true deep threat would, Barrow tracks, and adjusts, to the ball extremely well as it is in flight. Given his stature, he is smart and braces for impact when catching passes in tight windows, while looking to make catches with his hands. Cleaning up his footwork will make Barrow even more dangerous, as if that was possible, during his Junior campaign.rnrnThe Newark Intra-city rivalries run deep. It will be interesting to see who wins this year's matchup between Westside and Weequahic - or perhaps another team emerges out of Newark? Either way, Barrow figures to have leave his mark all over the city.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c209d90596"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18388129/636959c438642d0c30da9646' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c4b9c5ad26"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DarrellBarrowJ2","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DarrellBarrowJ2 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749317"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Sparta Spartans had a strong season, finishing 6-4 with their season concluding against eventual Group I State Champion Old Tappan. [player_tooltip player_id='749317' first='Brandon' last='Cabrera'], a 5'9u0022 170lb RB, had much to do with his team's success. Cabrera amassed 644 yards and 11 TDs on 111 carries.rnrnThe first thing I noticed about Cabrera is that he can scamper and move in a hurry. His legs and feet are churning so quickly I am not sure they even touch the ground. Cabrera is silky-smooth as he either runs into the hole or cuts across the formation when running misdirection. He had vision to see, and the athleticism to hit, a cutback lane. His go-to move is the spin move. Cabrera also empties out into the slot at times too. Cabrera has shown on film that he is a willing pass blocker; however, it is something he should refine and look to be the initiator in.rnrnCabrera is a really nice piece to a team on the rise. Be on the lookout for how Cabrera leads Sparta into action this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c4b9c5ad8c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15007865/6372ff03da516e0b5431c6f9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c4b9c5adad"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brandon_cab8","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/brandon_cab8 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749318"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Pequannock Panthers benefit from rostering a two-sport athlete, [player_tooltip player_id='749318' first='Dylan' last='DeNaples'], on both the football and lacrosse fields. In limited film, we see that DeNaples catches with his hands and does a nice job not rounding off his routes. He reacts to the tip drill well and has somewhat deceptive speed. I would like to see DeNaples fight for extra yardage given how large he appears on film.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/14685365/Dylan-DeNaplesu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642c4b9c5ae04"} /-->