Coach: in the style of Mike Shanahan
A fast Southwestern identity built around precision movement, system production and open-lane acceleration.
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Team NewsThe Mike Shanahan-inspired CGL coaching model for the Albuquerque Roadrunners enters the inaugural draft with a clear plan: build around running back, quarterback, and top receivers, then add tight end value when the board allows. At No. 4 overall, the Roadrunners are aiming for a cornerstone…
Read Full StoryAlbuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city and gives an entire state a football identity outside the existing NFL map. The Roadrunners create a fast, unmistakably Southwestern franchise.
The Mike Shanahan-inspired model connects Albuquerque to the Mountain West through system offense, precision movement and a running game designed for open space. It is a strong regional football fit.
Albuquerque faces Boise, El Paso and Salt Lake in a Mountain Division defined by distance, altitude and regional pride.
A fast Southwestern identity built around precision movement, system production and open-lane acceleration.
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 2026-09-29T05:33:35.737063+00:00
| Slot | Player | Pos. | NFL | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Sam Darnold | QB | Seattle Seahawks | Set |
| RB1 | Brian Robinson | RB | Atlanta Falcons | Set |
| RB2 | Tyjae Spears | RB | Tennessee Titans | Set |
| WR1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Detroit Lions | Set |
| WR2 | Rashod Bateman | WR | Baltimore Ravens | Set |
| WR3 | Troy Franklin | WR | Denver Broncos | Set |
| TE | Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| FLEX | Tutu Atwell | WR | LA | Set |
| K | Nick Folk | K | Tennessee Titans | Set |
| DT1 | Dexter Lawrence | DT | Cincinnati Bengals | Set |
| DT2 | Colby Wooden | DT | Green Bay Packers | Set |
| EDGE1 | Travon Walker | EDGE | Jacksonville Jaguars | Set |
| EDGE2 | Cedric Johnson | EDGE | Cincinnati Bengals | Set |
| LB1 | Cameron Jordan | LB | New Orleans Saints | Set |
| LB2 | Terrel Bernard | LB | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| LB3 | Dorian Williams | LB | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| CB1 | Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | Denver Broncos | Set |
| CB2 | Rasul Douglas | CB | Miami Dolphins | Set |
| S1 | Ronnie Hickman Jr. | S | Cleveland Browns | Set |
| S2 | Nick Emmanwori | S | Seattle Seahawks | Set |
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 Salt Lake Blizzard | Mountain Division Rivalry | Final | Game Center |
| Week 2 Sep 17–Sep 21 | vs. Oklahoma City Outlaws | Conference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 3 Sep 24–Sep 28 | vs. Columbus Generals | Interconference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 4 Oct 1–Oct 5 | at Boise Bighorns | Mountain Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 5 Oct 8–Oct 12 | vs. Tulsa Tornadoes | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 6 Oct 15–Oct 19 | vs. Rochester Norsemen | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 7 Oct 22–Oct 26 | vs. El Paso Desperados | Mountain Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 8 Oct 29–Nov 2 | at Austin Livewires | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 9 Nov 5–Nov 9 | at Milwaukee Brawlers | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 10 Nov 12–Nov 16 | vs. Salt Lake Blizzard | Mountain Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 11 Nov 19–Nov 23 | at San Antonio Regulators | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 12 Nov 26–Nov 30 | vs. Boise Bighorns | Mountain Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 13 Dec 3–Dec 7 | at Grand Rapids Lumberjacks | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 14 Dec 10–Dec 14 | at El Paso Desperados | Mountain Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Overall | Round | Player | Position | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Round 1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Detroit Lions |
| #61 | Round 2 | Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo Bills |
| #68 | Round 3 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | New York Jets |
| #125 | Round 4 | Terrel Bernard | LB | Buffalo Bills |
| #132 | Round 5 | Sam Darnold | QB | Seattle Seahawks |
| #189 | Round 6 | Brian Robinson | RB | Atlanta Falcons |
| #196 | Round 7 | Travon Walker | EDGE | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| #253 | Round 8 | Tyjae Spears | RB | Tennessee Titans |
| #260 | Round 9 | Dexter Lawrence | DT | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #317 | Round 10 | Troy Franklin | WR | Denver Broncos |
| #324 | Round 11 | Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | Denver Broncos |
| #381 | Round 12 | Nick Emmanwori | S | Seattle Seahawks |
| #388 | Round 13 | Rashod Bateman | WR | Baltimore Ravens |
| #445 | Round 14 | Cameron Jordan | LB | New Orleans Saints |
| #452 | Round 15 | Bryan Bresee | DT | New Orleans Saints |
| #509 | Round 16 | Rasul Douglas | CB | Miami Dolphins |
| #516 | Round 17 | Ronnie Hickman Jr. | S | Cleveland Browns |
| #573 | Round 18 | Matt Milano | LB | Buffalo Bills |
| #580 | Round 19 | Nick Folk | K | Tennessee Titans |
| #637 | Round 20 | Patrick Jones II | LB | Carolina Panthers |
| #644 | Round 21 | Drew Lock | QB | Seattle Seahawks |
| #701 | Round 22 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Tennessee Titans |
| #708 | Round 23 | Dorian Williams | LB | Buffalo Bills |
| #765 | Round 24 | Ar'Darius Washington | S | Baltimore Ravens |
| #772 | Round 25 | Colby Wooden | DT | Green Bay Packers |
| #829 | Round 26 | Tutu Atwell | WR | LA |
| #836 | Round 27 | Arnold Ebiketie | LB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #893 | Round 28 | Benjamin St-Juste | CB | Green Bay Packers |
| #900 | Round 29 | Chris Braswell | LB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #957 | Round 30 | Cedric Johnson | EDGE | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #964 | Round 31 | Carson Beck | QB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #1021 | Round 32 | Jack Sawyer | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| #1028 | Round 33 | Demond Claiborne | RB | Minnesota Vikings |
| #1085 | Round 34 | Aaron Anderson | WR | Cleveland Browns |
| #1092 | Round 35 | Terrill Davis | WR | Minnesota Vikings |
| #1149 | Round 36 | Gregory Desrosiers | RB | Los Angeles Chargers |