Coach: in the style of Bill Cowher
A physical, emotional identity defined by defense, loyalty, confrontation and sustained intensity.
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Team NewsThe Bill Cowher-inspired CGL coaching model for the Raleigh Dawgs is heading into the inaugural draft with a clear identity: physical, dependable, and hard to play against, with an eye on value at No. 5 in a 36-round startup.
Read Full StoryRaleigh anchors a fast-growing region with major college sports, technology and a strong statewide football audience. The Dawgs give the Triangle a professional-style football identity of its own.
The Bill Cowher-inspired model has a direct Raleigh connection through North Carolina State. Its physical defense, emotion and loyalty fit a market that already understands his football roots.
Raleigh challenges Hartford, Richmond and Virginia Beach for Atlantic control and for recognition as the region’s most complete football city.
A physical, emotional identity defined by defense, loyalty, confrontation and sustained intensity.
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 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | Arizona Cardinals | Set |
| RB1 | Javonte Williams | RB | Dallas Cowboys | Set |
| RB2 | Emari Demercado | RB | Arizona Cardinals | Set |
| WR1 | Justin Jefferson | WR | Minnesota Vikings | Set |
| WR2 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | Seattle Seahawks | Set |
| WR3 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | Dallas Cowboys | Set |
| TE | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Carolina Panthers | Set |
| FLEX | Audric Estimé | RB | New Orleans Saints | Set |
| K | Drew Stevens | K | Washington Commanders | Set |
| DT1 | Calais Campbell | DT | Baltimore Ravens | Set |
| DT2 | Daron Payne | DT | Washington Commanders | Set |
| EDGE1 | Bradley Chubb | EDGE | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| EDGE2 | Keion White | EDGE | San Francisco 49ers | Set |
| LB1 | Blake Cashman | LB | Minnesota Vikings | Set |
| LB2 | Tremaine Edmunds | LB | Chicago Bears | Set |
| LB3 | Alex Anzalone | LB | Detroit Lions | Set |
| CB1 | Jaycee Horn | CB | Carolina Panthers | Set |
| CB2 | Adoree' Jackson | CB | Philadelphia Eagles | Set |
| S1 | Geno Stone | S | Cincinnati Bengals | Set |
| S2 | Bryan Cook | S | Kansas City Chiefs | 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 Hartford Minutemen | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Final | Game Center |
| Week 2 Sep 17–Sep 21 | vs. Orlando Cyclones | Conference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 3 Sep 24–Sep 28 | vs. Sacramento Rush | Interconference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 4 Oct 1–Oct 5 | vs. Virginia Beach Breakers | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 5 Oct 8–Oct 12 | at Greenville Nitro | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 6 Oct 15–Oct 19 | at Oakland Marauders | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 7 Oct 22–Oct 26 | at Richmond Rampage | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 8 Oct 29–Nov 2 | at Knoxville Forge | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 9 Nov 5–Nov 9 | at Portland Sasquatch | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 10 Nov 12–Nov 16 | vs. Hartford Minutemen | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 11 Nov 19–Nov 23 | vs. Birmingham Redtails | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 12 Nov 26–Nov 30 | at Virginia Beach Breakers | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 13 Dec 3–Dec 7 | vs. Honolulu Wave | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 14 Dec 10–Dec 14 | vs. Richmond Rampage | Atlantic Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Overall | Round | Player | Position | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Round 1 | Justin Jefferson | WR | Minnesota Vikings |
| #60 | Round 2 | Javonte Williams | RB | Dallas Cowboys |
| #69 | Round 3 | Blake Cashman | LB | Minnesota Vikings |
| #124 | Round 4 | Bradley Chubb | EDGE | Buffalo Bills |
| #133 | Round 5 | Dallas Goedert | TE | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #188 | Round 6 | Tremaine Edmunds | LB | Chicago Bears |
| #197 | Round 7 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | Seattle Seahawks |
| #252 | Round 8 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #261 | Round 9 | Alex Anzalone | LB | Detroit Lions |
| #316 | Round 10 | Daron Payne | DT | Washington Commanders |
| #325 | Round 11 | Geno Stone | S | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #380 | Round 12 | Bryan Cook | S | Kansas City Chiefs |
| #389 | Round 13 | Jaycee Horn | CB | Carolina Panthers |
| #444 | Round 14 | Calais Campbell | DT | Baltimore Ravens |
| #453 | Round 15 | Garrett Williams | CB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #508 | Round 16 | Audric Estimé | RB | New Orleans Saints |
| #517 | Round 17 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | Dallas Cowboys |
| #572 | Round 18 | Keion White | EDGE | San Francisco 49ers |
| #581 | Round 19 | Drew Stevens | K | Washington Commanders |
| #636 | Round 20 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Carolina Panthers |
| #645 | Round 21 | Marcus Davenport | EDGE | Detroit Lions |
| #700 | Round 22 | Gardner Minshew | QB | Las Vegas Raiders |
| #709 | Round 23 | Kader Kohou | CB | Miami Dolphins |
| #764 | Round 24 | Myles Adams | DT | Detroit Lions |
| #773 | Round 25 | Anthony Nelson | LB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #828 | Round 26 | Emari Demercado | RB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #837 | Round 27 | Van Jefferson | WR | Tennessee Titans |
| #892 | Round 28 | Adoree' Jackson | CB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #901 | Round 29 | Quandre Diggs | S | Tennessee Titans |
| #956 | Round 30 | Eric Stokes | CB | Las Vegas Raiders |
| #965 | Round 31 | Jahdae Barron | CB | Denver Broncos |
| #1020 | Round 32 | Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig | S | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| #1029 | Round 33 | Jaylin Lane | WR | Washington Commanders |
| #1084 | Round 34 | Dom Jones | CB | Cleveland Browns |
| #1093 | Round 35 | Cobee Bryant | CB | Atlanta Falcons |
| #1148 | Round 36 | Evan Svoboda | TE | Los Angeles Chargers |