3 Big Names To Watch From Every XFL Team
2. Tampa Bay Vipers
Head Coach: Marc Trestman
Trestman has been coaching since 1981, when he got his start with the University of Miami. He's coached Bernie Kosar, Scott Mitchell, Jake Plummer, and Rich Gannon to some of their best statistical seasons, including Ganon's 2002 NFL MVP season. He had success in the CFL, leading the Montreal Alouettes to three straight championship games, winning the Grey Cup back-to-back in '09 and '10. His Montreal QB, Anthony Calvillo was twice named MVP. He spent 2 seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Trestman will also have the notorious Jerry Glanville as his defensive coordinator, Glanville is entering his seventh decade in coaching!
Quarterback: Aaron Murray
Murray was a decorated four-year starter at the University of Georgia. Passing for over 3000 yards each season, Murray broke the SEC career records for passing touchdowns and passing yards. He ended his senior year with an ACL injury and was later drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs. Murray was released two years later in 2016 and failed to catch on with the Cardinals, Eagles, and Rams. He spent one season with the Atlanta Legends (AAF).
He could see his playing time threatened by former USF QB Quinton Flowers, who is listed as both runningback and quarterback.
Cornerback: Jalen Collins
Collins is a former second rounder, taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was originally projected to have first round talent, but had failed multiple drug tests while at LSU. As a pro, he was buried on the depth chart. However, due to injury, he was able to start for the Falcons during their playoff run in 2017 and led the team in tackles in Super Bowl LI. After being suspended four times, he was released and was unsuccessful in making the Colts roster in 2019.