Coach: in the style of Don Shula
A balanced, adaptable identity that changes shape without losing control or competitive consistency.
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Team NewsThe Don Shula-inspired CGL coaching model for the Orlando Cyclones says the team can still build a strong startup roster from No. 21 if it stays disciplined, values weekly dependability and avoids chasing one name too early.
Read Full StoryOrlando is one of the country’s largest entertainment and tourism markets, with a broad regional audience but no NFL team. The Cyclones give Central Florida a football identity of its own.
The Don Shula-inspired model gives Orlando a direct connection to Florida football history. Its adaptability, consistency and complete-team discipline fit a franchise designed to survive constant pressure and movement.
Orlando must represent Florida against Birmingham, Greenville and Knoxville, turning the Southeast race into a clash of distinct football cultures.
A balanced, adaptable identity that changes shape without losing control or competitive consistency.
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 | Justin Herbert | QB | Los Angeles Chargers | Set |
| RB1 | David Montgomery | RB | Detroit Lions | Set |
| RB2 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Arizona Cardinals | Set |
| WR1 | Davante Adams | WR | LA | Set |
| WR2 | Keon Coleman | WR | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| WR3 | Dyami Brown | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars | Set |
| TE | Will Dissly | TE | Los Angeles Chargers | Set |
| FLEX | Jaylen Wright | RB | Miami Dolphins | Set |
| K | Evan McPherson | K | Cincinnati Bengals | Set |
| DT1 | Keeanu Benton | DT | Pittsburgh Steelers | Set |
| DT2 | Shelby Harris | DT | New York Giants | Set |
| EDGE1 | Khalil Mack | EDGE | Los Angeles Chargers | Set |
| EDGE2 | Dayo Odeyingbo | EDGE | Chicago Bears | Set |
| LB1 | Dee Winters | LB | San Francisco 49ers | Set |
| LB2 | Devin Bush | LB | Cleveland Browns | Set |
| LB3 | Zaven Collins | LB | Arizona Cardinals | Set |
| CB1 | Devon Witherspoon | CB | Seattle Seahawks | Set |
| CB2 | Jaylen Watson | CB | LA | Set |
| S1 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | S | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Set |
| S2 | Rayshawn Jenkins | S | Cleveland Browns | 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 Birmingham Redtails | Southeast Division Rivalry | Final | Game Center |
| Week 2 Sep 17–Sep 21 | at Raleigh Dawgs | Conference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 3 Sep 24–Sep 28 | vs. Tucson Wranglers | Interconference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 4 Oct 1–Oct 5 | vs. Knoxville Forge | Southeast Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 5 Oct 8–Oct 12 | at Hartford Minutemen | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 6 Oct 15–Oct 19 | at Las Vegas Mob | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 7 Oct 22–Oct 26 | at Greenville Nitro | Southeast Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 8 Oct 29–Nov 2 | vs. Virginia Beach Breakers | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 9 Nov 5–Nov 9 | at Fresno Firebirds | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 10 Nov 12–Nov 16 | vs. Birmingham Redtails | Southeast Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 11 Nov 19–Nov 23 | vs. Richmond Rampage | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 12 Nov 26–Nov 30 | at Knoxville Forge | Southeast Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 13 Dec 3–Dec 7 | vs. San Diego Destroyers | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 14 Dec 10–Dec 14 | vs. Greenville Nitro | Southeast Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Overall | Round | Player | Position | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Round 1 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #44 | Round 2 | Justin Herbert | QB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #85 | Round 3 | Davante Adams | WR | LA |
| #108 | Round 4 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | S | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #149 | Round 5 | David Montgomery | RB | Detroit Lions |
| #172 | Round 6 | Keon Coleman | WR | Buffalo Bills |
| #213 | Round 7 | Devon Witherspoon | CB | Seattle Seahawks |
| #236 | Round 8 | Chig Okonkwo | TE | Washington Commanders |
| #277 | Round 9 | Jauan Jennings | WR | Minnesota Vikings |
| #300 | Round 10 | Khalil Mack | EDGE | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #341 | Round 11 | Devin Bush | LB | Cleveland Browns |
| #364 | Round 12 | Keeanu Benton | DT | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| #405 | Round 13 | Dee Winters | LB | San Francisco 49ers |
| #428 | Round 14 | Christian Kirk | WR | Houston Texans |
| #469 | Round 15 | Jaylen Watson | CB | LA |
| #492 | Round 16 | Zaven Collins | LB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #533 | Round 17 | Adam Butler | DT | Las Vegas Raiders |
| #556 | Round 18 | Evan McPherson | K | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #597 | Round 19 | Dayo Odeyingbo | EDGE | Chicago Bears |
| #620 | Round 20 | Rayshawn Jenkins | S | Cleveland Browns |
| #661 | Round 21 | Cordale Flott | CB | Tennessee Titans |
| #684 | Round 22 | Trey Lance | QB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #725 | Round 23 | Michael Hoecht | LB | LA |
| #748 | Round 24 | Shelby Harris | DT | New York Giants |
| #789 | Round 25 | Marshon Lattimore | CB | Washington Commanders |
| #812 | Round 26 | Dyami Brown | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| #853 | Round 27 | Jaylen Wright | RB | Miami Dolphins |
| #876 | Round 28 | Will Dissly | TE | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #917 | Round 29 | Christian Izien | S | Detroit Lions |
| #940 | Round 30 | Cameron Thomas | EDGE | Cleveland Browns |
| #981 | Round 31 | Trey Amos | CB | Washington Commanders |
| #1004 | Round 32 | Miles Battle | CB | New England Patriots |
| #1045 | Round 33 | Xavier Restrepo | WR | Tennessee Titans |
| #1068 | Round 34 | Jaylahn Tuimoloau | EDGE | Indianapolis Colts |
| #1109 | Round 35 | Lee Hunter | DT | Carolina Panthers |
| #1132 | Round 36 | Harrison Wallace III | WR | Arizona Cardinals |