D.C. Generals

Teams of the NLF

D.C. Generals
Similar to the London Royals, Vancouver Beavers, Milwaukee Hounds, as well as a few other teams, the D.C. Generals are another of six franchises to join the NLF during The NLF "Expansion Era" (2018 - 2021). The District of Columbia, to be honest, is a failrly small market. But their national recognition is what's earned them praise thus far. With the BFL already established in Washington with the Nationals, Tading wanted to avoid the state entirely. So why D.C.? Tading said he recognized the significance of the District nationally, and that adding a team there would gain that team a fairly large national fanbase in a short time. With that notion, Tading sent the poll, express, to the people of D.C. in early December of 2018. The poll returned to the league office in Nashville about 10 days later. D.C. sent back an 83%. While expecting a higher number, Tading was satisfied, and made the announcement the following day. In a matter of just three days, the team was named the Generals, in respect to the state's strong military ties and background. The appearance was then released, and plans to build Capitol Stadium began on schedule, ironically, funded by the U.S. government. Of course, they needed a place to play for 2019. Luckily, Virginia Beach Devils owner Bobby J. Williams was more than happy to allow D.C. to share their stadium for the 2019 season, seeing as how Virginia was less than 30 miles away. D.C. finished 2019 at 7-8. In 2020, new HC/GM Jack Briscoe, former U.S. Marines general, took over the team. In free agency of that year, he signed former Sacramento Cyclones OLB Alonzo McClain. And in the 2020 Draft, he took a player he believed embodied everything he wanted D.C. to be, ILB Charles Navarro of Ohio State. They finished at 8-6-1, but lost in the playoffs. In 2021, D.C. finished at 9-6, but lost to Seattle in the playoffs. How far can D.C, go in 2022?

Charles Navarro, OLB


Charles Navarro, for lack of a better word, is intimidating. To say he had high expectations coming out of Ohio State was an understatement. Jack Briscoe drafted Navarro because he believed Navarro was the kind of player he needed. Hard-working, fearless, and intense. But, his IQ is what puts him above most LBs in the NLF. He was drafted by the D.C. Generals with the eighth pick in the 2021 NLF Draft, and has never forgotten it. In just one year, he made the kind of impact that allowed his teammates to rally behind him. Entering Year 2, Navarro is the man in charge of one of the NLF's most physical teams. Is D.C. ready to advance?