New Rhein Fire QB Chad Jeffries: "I'm in best shape"

New Rhein Fire quarterback Chad Jeffries sat down with "ELF Live" host Nick Alfieri at the FIBO to talk about his move from the Munich Ravens to the defending champions.

Jeffries, a veteran quarterback from California first came to Europe in 2017, playing in the German Football League and eventually the Austrian league where he spent five seasons as the quarterback of the Danube Dragons. 

Munich Ravens first ever QB

In 2023, he made the jump from the Austrian Football League to the ELF leading the Munich Ravens as their first ever quarterback for two seasons. The savvy vet put up impressive numbers and earned All Star and MVP nominee honors in those two seasons.

Jeffries threw for 6,423 yards and 65 touchdowns, and added another 700 yards and 12 scores on the ground as a true dual threat. After two successful seasons in Munich, all signs pointed to a return. "So after that playoff game I was definitely set for going back to Munich, building off of that playoff run."

Move to Rhein Fire

However, after following the 2024 season Jeffries had a change of heart, signing with the Rhein Fire. Former NFL head coach Jim Tomsula and a championship atmosphere were two key factors in the decision.

"The Rhein Fire came at me pretty strong and it was fun. They showed me a lot of love. Coach Tomsula is doing a great job behind the scenes. The big thing was my family. Rhein Fire showed me that they can take care of me on and off the field."

A new era in Düsseldorf

Jeffries takes over for 2024 MVP and 2025 Championship Game MVP Jadrian Clark who moved from the Rhein Fire to the Nordic Storm this off-season after leading the Fire to back to back titles.

The Fire of course, also lost their star running back and 2024 MVP Glen Toonga to the Storm as well. The 2025 season will mean that many new faces will look to fill the shoes of two of the ELF's greatest players yet.

The 32-year old Jeffries knows that he is ushering in a new era for the Fire with his arrival. "What we can do in the future, really motivates me. I'm coming in the best shape possible."

Jeffries and the Rhein Fire will kick-off their season May 17th in Paris as they take on the Musketeers in a highly anticipated week one match up.

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