Holmdel NJ---The New Jersey Lions are pleased to announce the signing of several players for the 2011 season. On offense, the players signed are quarterback Vincent Barr, offensive linemen Melvin Pittman, Gary Filippone, Tommy Wansaw, Sal Santangelo, running back NaQuan Jenkins, and receivers Shakiyl Blakely, Shaune Thomas, Dezmin Laing and Darnell Rose. On defense, the Lions signed defensive linemen David Daly, Todd Geoghan, Nolan Heineman, Jason Martin, Osuleye Osinowo, linebackers Mark Dobiszewski, Eric Fields, Chris Guderin, Kyle Maher, Alex Zamudio and defensive backs Kevin Andia, Carlos Flores, Ali Lee, Jeremy Reiley and George Williams. Special teams adds kicker Henry Rogan to the mix.
Several players were signed to the game against the New Jersey Irish, played back in January for NFL Films. These players were major contributors in the win against the Irish. They were Tommy Wansaw, Shaune Thomas, Dezmin Laing, Jason Martin, Chris Guderin, Kyle Maher, Kevin Andia, Jeremy Reily and George Williams. Thomas and Laing are major deep threats at receiver, with Thomas also coming over after have recently led the Middlesex Vikings to the BEFF championship. Thomas was also the league and championship game MVP. He was also voted to the BEFF all-star game. Wansaw helped to pave the way for the running game and kept the quarterback free to connect with the receivers. Martin, Guderin and Maher helped to keep the Irish running game to minimal gains and Williams contributed in returning and interception for a score.
The recently signed players are being looked to for assistance in helping get the Lions to the Major League Football Championship (MLF) game. Barr is an experienced quarterback, having played for several years at the Major/Minor League levels. His most recent stints were with the New Jersey Battle and New Jersey Spartans. Pittman, a bruising and physical offensive lineman, brings great size, athletic ability and nastiness to the front line. Jenkins, a veteran of several teams, brings a skill set that many teams crave to have. He is also one of Major/Minor Leagues most dangerous returners around. Blakely brings great size, speed and strength to the Lions offense haven been a prime target on previous teams he has played for. Rose continues in the Lions signing of dynamic players on the offensive side of the ball. Teaming with the already explosive skill position players, Rose will help the Lions offense to potentially become one of the MLF’s tops for 2011.
The defensive side of the ball was not to be out done by the offense. Daly comes to the Lions after having played Morrisville State University where he was a contributor there. Heineman brings a wealth of experience haven recently played at Cranford High School and Kean University. Osinowo comes over after haven played for the New Jersey Spartans where he was consistently a force on the defensive line facing constant double and triple teams. Dobiszewski also comes to the Lions after having played and earning all-star acclaim with the Middlesex Vikings. Fields, a veteran on the Major/Minor League levels with several teams and recently returned after a two year stint at Nassau Junior College. Lee, veteran at the Major/Minor League level, has won championships and competed at a high level. Kicker Rogan is the most experienced of the group haven played for many teams and for a few years. His veteran leadership will help guide the young Lion players in the locker room.
The Lions management is extremely excited in having these players signed for the 2011 season. With the returning veterans and the new players, expectations are high and the focus will be on maintaining the what has been established and helping to take this program to greater heights and maintaining the pride of wearing the “Orange and Black”. Lion fans can look forward to some exciting football in 2011.
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