FCF Zappers
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| Zappers | |
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 Current season | |
| Established December 2, 2020 First season: 2021 Play in Pratt-Pullman Yards Atlanta, Georgia | |
| League/conference affiliations | |
Fan Controlled Football League (2021–present) | |
Current uniform | |
| Team colors | |
| Personnel | |
| Team history | |
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| Championships | |
| League championships (0) | |
Division championships (0)
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| Playoff appearances (2) | |
| Venue | |
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| Team owner(s) | |
| Trevor May Dalvin Cook Bob Menery Ronnie Singh Stephen Deleonardis | |
The FCF Zappers are a professional indoor football team founded on December 2, 2020. They are a member of the Fan Controlled Football League and are currently owned by Trevor May, Dalvin Cook, Bob Menery, Ronnie Singh, and Stephen Deleonardis.
History[edit]
On December 2, 2020, the Zappers' team name and logo were announced, along with three other teams (Glacier Boyz, Beasts, and Wild Aces).[1] On January 14, 2021, all four team uniforms were revealed.[2]
2021 Season V1.0[edit]
On December 30, 2020, It was announced that former Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel had signed with the Zappers.[3]
The Zappers lost their first franchise game 48–44 against the Beasts on February 13, 2021.[4]
On February 27, 2021, it was announced that Josh Gordon had signed with the Zappers after being suspended indefinitely by the NFL.[5]
The Zappers finished the regular season 2–2, securing the #2 seed in the playoffs, but ultimately lost to the #2 seed Wild Aces 32–6 in the semifinals, finishing the 2021 Fan Controlled Football season 2–3.[6]
Roster[edit]
| Quarterbacks
10 Braden Smith Running backs . 30 Anthony Jones Wide receivers . Tight ends . Block Party |
Offensive linemen
Block Party Defensive linemen . Shut Down Squad |
Linebackers
Shut Down Squad Defensive backs . Shut Down Squad Special teams . Vacant |
Reserve lists
Vacant Rights list . Vacant
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2022 season[edit]
For 2022, Manziel agreed to return to the team as a player-coach.[7] The team used its other franchise tag to sign Terrell Owens, a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who last played professionally in 2012.[8] Before week 5 begun, the fans were asked if they wanted to trade H.O.F Terrell Owens, as well as the 1st and 16th pick in that weeks draft, for Beasts QB Jason Stewart as well as the 5th and 10th pick in the upcoming draft. The trade was accepted making it the first trade In league history.
The franchise won its third game in team history, and first of the season in week 5 defeating the year 1 champion Shoulda been stars 28-24.
References[edit]
- ^ "The Fans Have Spoken: Team Logos Revealed – FCF NEWS". Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "FCF Season v1.0 Uniforms Revealed – FCF NEWS". Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "Johnny Manziel Signs with Fan Controlled Football — Joins Zappers". Pro Football Newsroom. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-12-27.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Fan Controlled Football is where FANS call the shots". FCF. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ Wells, Adam. "Josh Gordon Signs Contract with Johnny Manziel's FCF Team After NFL Suspension". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "Fan Controlled Football is where FANS call the shots". FCF. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "Manziel: Pro career 'over,' back to 7-on-7 league". ESPN.com. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Kerr, Jeff (March 31, 2022). "Terrell Owens coming out of retirement to play in Fan Controlled Football League, per report". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.