Talons Wide Receiver Core

With the season set to kickoff in just a week we want to take a look at the Talons key receivers; Donovan Morgan and Jeff Hughley.

Donovan Morgan was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004 by the New York Jets but did not survive training camp. In 2005 Morgan started his career with the Tulsa Talons. Donovan was a standout, gaining the nickname "Spiderman" due to his acrobatic catches. In his rookie season Donovan set af2 records for touchdown receptions (54), total touchdowns (57), and points scored (346). After two outstanding seasons with the Talons Morgan was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 200, but was released before the season started. Morgan went on to play for the Chicago Rush in 2008. In 2009, with the AFL season on hiatus, Morgan played for the IFL's Chicago Slaughter.

Jeff Hughley has been another veteran of the Talons franchise. After a stellar season with the Talons Hughley was picked up by the Colorado Crush in 2008. After the 2008, with the AFL season on hiatus, Hughley returned to the Talons for the 2009 season. In 2009 Hughley was the Talons lead receiver and a strong reason for the Talons success in the playoffs.

With Morgan and Hughley, Tulsa has probably the second best receiving core in the AFL, behind the Milwaukee Iron. Damian Harrell of the Iron is the only reason I can't say Tulsa has the best. He is a dominate individual with years of AFL experience. However, Morgan is not to be taken lightly. His acrobatic receptions are the reason arena football remains an exciting fan experience. Regardless of how the season ultimately turns out, the Talons will be a fun team to watch.

YouTube Tuesday - March 16, 2010

Originally I had planned to have a Battlewings video today in honor of the Preseason game for Haiti Relief coming up this Sunday between the Dallas Vigilantes and the Bossier-Shreveport Battlewings. However, I could not find an interesting video. Thus, in honor of the signing of Damien Harrell I decided to share this video:




As I mentioned yesterday, Damien Harrell has signed with the Milwaukee Iron. Today the Iron guaranteed a playoff performance on their twitter feed. To find out more about the Milwaukee Iron visit mkeiron.com.

Milwaukee Makes Big Move

The news of the last week is the signing of Damian Harrell to the Milwaukee Iron. Harrell is the all time Touchdown leader of the old AFL. While 36, you have to believe he still has a lot of gas in the tank. However, the last time Harrell played a game was two years ago when he and the Chicago Rush put together one of the best seasons in franchise history. Combined with former UFL Quarterback Chris Greisen, the Iron are looking to be a force to be reckoned with this year. Expect to see them make a large rise in the next set of Power Rankings.

In Talons news, the Talons have released their training camp roster (image courtesy of Tulsa World) :