North Carolina Football Association (NCFA)

Raleigh:
After six straight seasons of last place in the Coastal Division Tom Smythe came to Raleigh and within two years helped them win the division and make their first trip to the playoffs.  In Wilson Smythe was known for his high powered offense, but in Raleigh it's the defense that is making the difference ranked 4th best against the run and the pass. 

With three other talented teams in the Coastal, Smythe knows he'll need to get the offense in gear if he hopes to stay atop the division and he'll be looking first and foremost at helping his veteran quarterback Marcus Musson.  There are a few things that can help Musson.  One is better protection the other is a stronger running game.  Smythe has never been known for a strong running game, but he likes to use it to balance off the run and in Wilson could consistenly get big plays out of the running game.  So far Raleigh has struggled to run the ball effectively.  
With these two things in mind look for Raleigh to try and shore up their offensive line and maybe look at a rookie running back like Philip Simpson or Joseph Dodge.  The defense is fairly young and solid so look for Smythe to just be building for the future there.      

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