Category Archives: NFLE

NFL, NFLE, XFL

Baisley, Jaime

CARD: Topps XFL 2001
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Work
SENT: 6/24 RECEIVED: 7/21 (27 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Jaime Baisley played LB at Indiana.
  • A two year starter, he posted 207 total tackles, an interception and 3 fumble recoveries.
  • Undrafted, he’d sign with the Jaguars in 1997, and then ended up playing in the NFLE for two seasons with the Rhein Fire.
  • In 1999 he finished second on the team with 41 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumbles in 5 starts.
  • Returned to the Fire in 2000, and had 26 tackles and a sack.
  • 10th round pick of the XFL Chicago Enforcers in 2001.
  • Became the leader of the defense and had 64 total tackles and an interception for the Enforcers.
  • Is an executive for a executive search firm.

NOTES:

My friend Joe has been chomping at this set for a bit and threw out an address for me on this one.

NFL, NFLE, XFL

Battle, Terry

CARD: Bowman Chrome 2000
ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Work
SENT: 2/26 RECEIVED: 8/24 (180 Days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Terry Battle played RB for Arizona State from 1994-’96.
  • He ran 160 times for 1043 yards and 18 TDs in 1996.
  • In 33 career contests for the Sun Devils, Terry had 334 carries for 1796 yards for 21 TDs, and 15 receptions for 152 yards and a TD.
  • A dazzling kick returner, Terry had 4 kick returns for TDs over his career.
  • 7th Round pick of the Detroit Lions in 1997.
  • Released with an injury settlement in 1998.
  • Signed by Cardinals in 1999 but didn’t make the squad.
  • Joined the Barcelona Dragons of the NFLE in 2000.
  • Ran for 444 yards on 80 carries scoring 4 TDs- including a 69 yarder.
  • Caught 22 passes for 134 yards as well.
  • Signed with the San Fransisco Demons of the XFL in 2001.
  • Had 31 carries for 135 yards and a TD, as well as 20 receptions for 162 yards and 3 TDs.
  • Returned to the Dragons for a final season in 2002 but was released by the franchise before the season.
  • Terry has been working his way up the coaching ranks ever since.
CFL, NFL, NFLE

Starling, Kendrick

CARD: Playoff Contenders 2004
ACQUIRED: Private Break, 2020

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Kendrick Starling played WR at Navarro JC in 1999 and 2000.
  • He caught 111 passes for 2305 yards and 26 TDs.
  • Joined Marshall University for 2001, and later transferred for San Jose State in 2002.
  • Kendrick Starling played for the Spartans for two years.
  • In 23 games he had 77 receptions for 899 yards and 5 TDs.
  • He also led the conference in yards per return on kick returns, averaging 28.1 yards on 20 returns, netting 562 yards.
  • Undrafted in 2004, he’d sign with the Houston Texans.
  • He made the squad that year, used primarily on special teams seeing action in 8 contests.
  • In 2005 Starling hopped around practice squads, leaving the Texans for Seattle, and later in the season for New Orleans.
  • Rejoined the Texans in 2006 and was allocated to NFL Europa to play for the Rhein Fire.
  • A long bomb threat, Kendrick caught 13 passes for 320 yards and 3 TDs, and lead the league with 24.6 yards per reception.
  • After being waived by the Texans after camp in 2006, Starling signed with the Eskimos the following year in 2007.
  • He’d catch 2 passes for 18 yards for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats that season in 3 contests.
  • In 2025, Starling was sentenced to 25 years in prison for abuse of a child.

NOTES:

The Texans during this period were always looking for a long bomb solution to groom next to Andre Johnson. Someone who could also be a special teams kick or punt returner as well. Starling fit that bill and I remember really hoping he’d pan out. He was considered a deep sleeper entering the draft. He quickly developed into a guy you could cheer for, with a fun personality, style, but a humble willingness to learn. Unfortunately things did not work out for him.