Coach: in the style of Tom Coughlin
A structured, demanding identity defined by punctuality, accountability and veteran toughness.
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Team NewsThe Tom Coughlin-inspired CGL coaching model for the Rochester Norsemen says the No. 31 draft slot calls for patience, discipline and a roster built around quarterback, running back and receiver.
Read Full StoryRochester represents an upstate New York community that lives far from either New York City NFL identity. The Norsemen give the region a colder, tougher football banner of its own.
The Tom Coughlin-inspired model has genuine upstate New York roots through his birthplace and Syracuse playing career. Its discipline and cold-weather toughness fit Rochester naturally.
Rochester must fight Columbus, Grand Rapids and Milwaukee for control of the Great Lakes, creating a division built for weather, travel and stubborn regional pride.
A structured, demanding identity defined by punctuality, accountability and veteran toughness.
This is an independent CGL coaching simulation inspired by a historical football philosophy. It is not the actual coach and does not imply endorsement.
20/20 starters submitted. Lineup status: Submitted · Submitted 2026-09-24T16:06:15.166697+00:00
| Slot | Player | Pos. | NFL | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Daniel Jones | QB | Indianapolis Colts | Locked |
| RB1 | Aaron Jones | RB | Minnesota Vikings | Locked |
| RB2 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | Miami Dolphins | Locked |
| WR1 | Tee Higgins | WR | Cincinnati Bengals | Locked |
| WR2 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars | Locked |
| WR3 | Khalil Shakir | WR | Buffalo Bills | Locked |
| TE | George Kittle | TE | San Francisco 49ers | Locked |
| FLEX | Jerome Ford | RB | Cleveland Browns | Locked |
| K | Chase McLaughlin | K | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Locked |
| DT1 | DeForest Buckner | DT | Indianapolis Colts | Locked |
| DT2 | Sheldon Rankins | DT | Houston Texans | Locked |
| EDGE1 | Sebastian Joseph-Day | EDGE | Tennessee Titans | Locked |
| EDGE2 | Brenton Cox Jr. | EDGE | Green Bay Packers | Locked |
| LB1 | Devin White | LB | Philadelphia Eagles | Locked |
| LB2 | Christian Elliss | LB | New England Patriots | Locked |
| LB3 | Tyrel Dodson | LB | Miami Dolphins | Locked |
| CB1 | Brandon Stephens | CB | New York Jets | Locked |
| CB2 | Charvarius Ward | CB | Indianapolis Colts | Locked |
| S1 | Justin Reid | S | New Orleans Saints | Locked |
| S2 | Elijah Molden | S | Los Angeles Chargers | Locked |
Players move automatically between projected display groups as official ownership and roster transactions change. This display does not alter official ownership, active-roster assignments or coach decisions.
Current ownership: 36 of 36 dynasty roster spots occupied.
Fourteen games · six division matchups · seven home and seven away.
| Week | Opponent | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Sep 9–Sep 14 | at Milwaukee Brawlers | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Final | Game Center |
| Week 2 Sep 17–Sep 21 | at Memphis Blues | Conference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 3 Sep 24–Sep 28 | vs. El Paso Desperados | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 4 Oct 1–Oct 5 | vs. Grand Rapids Lumberjacks | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 5 Oct 8–Oct 12 | at Omaha Stampede | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 6 Oct 15–Oct 19 | at Albuquerque Roadrunners | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 7 Oct 22–Oct 26 | at Columbus Generals | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 8 Oct 29–Nov 2 | vs. St. Louis Stallions | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 9 Nov 5–Nov 9 | at Salt Lake Blizzard | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 10 Nov 12–Nov 16 | vs. Milwaukee Brawlers | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 11 Nov 19–Nov 23 | vs. Louisville Sentinels | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 12 Nov 26–Nov 30 | at Grand Rapids Lumberjacks | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 13 Dec 3–Dec 7 | vs. Boise Bighorns | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 14 Dec 10–Dec 14 | vs. Columbus Generals | Great Lakes Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Overall | Round | Player | Position | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Round 1 | Myles Garrett | LB | LA |
| #34 | Round 2 | Tee Higgins | WR | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #95 | Round 3 | DeForest Buckner | DT | Indianapolis Colts |
| #98 | Round 4 | George Kittle | TE | San Francisco 49ers |
| #159 | Round 5 | Daniel Jones | QB | Indianapolis Colts |
| #162 | Round 6 | Khalil Shakir | WR | Buffalo Bills |
| #223 | Round 7 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| #226 | Round 8 | Devin White | LB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #287 | Round 9 | Aaron Jones | RB | Minnesota Vikings |
| #290 | Round 10 | Tyrel Dodson | LB | Miami Dolphins |
| #351 | Round 11 | Jerome Ford | RB | Cleveland Browns |
| #354 | Round 12 | Brandon Stephens | CB | New York Jets |
| #415 | Round 13 | Justin Reid | S | New Orleans Saints |
| #418 | Round 14 | Christian Elliss | LB | New England Patriots |
| #479 | Round 15 | Brenton Cox Jr. | EDGE | Green Bay Packers |
| #482 | Round 16 | Darius Slayton | WR | New York Giants |
| #543 | Round 17 | Elijah Molden | S | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #546 | Round 18 | Chase McLaughlin | K | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #607 | Round 19 | Sheldon Rankins | DT | Houston Texans |
| #610 | Round 20 | Charvarius Ward | CB | Indianapolis Colts |
| #671 | Round 21 | Denzel Perryman | LB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #674 | Round 22 | Anthony Richardson | QB | Indianapolis Colts |
| #735 | Round 23 | Tyrell Shavers | WR | Buffalo Bills |
| #738 | Round 24 | Kalia Davis | DT | San Francisco 49ers |
| #799 | Round 25 | Tanner Hudson | TE | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #802 | Round 26 | Malik Harrison | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| #863 | Round 27 | Sebastian Joseph-Day | EDGE | Tennessee Titans |
| #866 | Round 28 | Ambry Thomas | CB | San Francisco 49ers |
| #927 | Round 29 | Sydney Brown | S | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #930 | Round 30 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | Miami Dolphins |
| #991 | Round 31 | Isaiah Bond | WR | Cleveland Browns |
| #994 | Round 32 | Ty Hamilton | DT | LA |
| #1055 | Round 33 | Vernon Broughton | DT | New Orleans Saints |
| #1058 | Round 34 | Jalen Royals | WR | Kansas City Chiefs |
| #1119 | Round 35 | Thomas Fidone II | TE | New York Giants |
| #1122 | Round 36 | Miles Kitselman | TE | Detroit Lions |