Five-Star Recruiting Busts: 10 College Football Players That Didn't Live Up To The Hype
Recruiting is king in college football. Powerful programs want to keep the cupboards fully stocked with elite talent, while up-and-coming schools can make up ground in a hurry by landing a five-star recruit. While the teams who recruit best typically end up being the top teams in the nation, recruiting success does not always translate […]
Who's The Greatest Boston Celtic? Ranking The Top 10 Best Celtics Players Of All Time
The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. With a championship tradition that's led to 16 titles, the Celtics have had a huge amount of legendary players suit up for the organization. The franchise has 23 retired numbers, most worn by their all-time best players. Out of that number, ten […]
Top 10 Greatest Kansas City Chiefs of All Time, Ranked
The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most storied and legendary NFL franchises. The Chiefs have been one of the league's most successful teams over the past decade. The Hunt family has owned the franchise since its inception, and leadership transitioned from AFL founder Lamar Hunt to his son, current chairman and CEO, Clark. […]
Will Nick Bosa Report To Training To Training Camp? Fantasy Football Outlook
Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa is currently engaged in negotiations regarding a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He is coming off a fantastic season where he led one of the best defenses in the league from the front. Bosa will earn close to $18.8 million this year and will […]
Ranking The Top 10 Greatest Cleveland Browns Of All Time
The funny thing about the Browns, if you think about it, is that almost all of their best players were not part of this franchise. Ozzie Newsome was an executive for the organization that moved to Baltimore in 1996 and became the Ravens. Can he really be one of the best Cleveland Browns to have […]
Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2020 NFL Draft
Most football fans know that the 2020 NFL Draft was one of the strongest classes in recent memory. It has produced Pro-Bowlers galore, as well as some legitimate, franchise-altering talents. Even though the Class of '20 was terrific, there are always some big misses in the first round of the NFL Draft. In this article, […]
Who's The Greatest Arizona Cardinal? Ranking The Top 10 Greatest Cardinals of All Time
Throughout the rich history of the Arizona Cardinals, numerous players have graced the field and achieved greatness while representing the franchise. From their early days in Chicago to their current home in the desert, the Cardinals have been home to exceptional talents who have left an enduring impact on the team's legacy. In this article, […]
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft
What can I say? Some of us are simply draft junkies. While it's inevitable that this NFL mock draft will look very different 11-plus months from now, if you want a little sneak peek at some of the top players for 2024, you've come to the right place. According to most scouts, the 2024 draft […]
Who's The Greatest Atlanta Falcon? Ranking The Top 10 Greatest Falcons of All Time
The Atlanta Falcons played its first National Football League season in 1966. Then-NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle forced the city to choose between the NFL and the upstart American Football League. Ultimately, the Falcons became the 15th NFL team after Rankin Smith Jr. paid $8.5 million for the expansion franchise. While the Falcons have never won […]
2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams
As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]
Fantasy Winners and Losers from the 2023 NFL Draft
As the 2023 NFL concluded in Kansas City, Missouri the ripple effects from the selections could be felt all across the fantasy football landscape. The Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans all have eventual new franchise quarterbacks and things will look a lot different in the AFC South this season. As many […]
NFL Draft Predictions - Final Round 1 Mock Draft (2023)
We are now just a day away from the 2023 NFL Draft. What will your favorite team do on the clock and what will the implications be for fantasy football purposes? It's safe to say we are all hoping for a solid landing spot for Bijan Robinson. There have been some smoke signals that have […]
NFL Draft Predictions - Second Round Mock Draft (2023)
The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone. Several players impressed over the weekend and some need to regroup at their college team's pro day to regain their draft stock. While mock drafts will certainly change over the next several weeks due to trades and free agency, here at RotoBaller we are working around the […]
NFL Draft Predictions - 1st Round Mock Draft (2023)
We are now less than a month away from the 2023 NFL Draft! Free Agency, as well as the NFL Scouting Combine, have ended and the annual owner's meetings recently concluded as well. Now that players have signed some big deals and teams have tipped their hands about how they feel about certain position groups […]
Two Round NFL Draft Mock (Post-First Wave Free Agency)
Fresh off the NFL Combine and the first wave of free agency, we are armed with a new wave of hype and intrigue. As is true with every postseason bowl game, workout, and meeting, the NFL world is fresh with rumors, excitement, and speculation. Thus, now is as good a time as any to do […]
2023 NFL Mock Draft
The NFL Draft countdown begins as April ticks by and the NFL Scouting Combine is already in the books. The combine results, pro days, and individual meetings with teams are sure to shake up big boards around the league as they always do, so I tried to projectthose results into this first go-around at a […]
NFL Draft Predictions - 2nd Round Mock Draft (2023)
We are just 18 days away from the start of the NFL Draft! It's undoubtedly one of the best times of the year, but it is also what I like to refer to as "Smoke Screen Season." So many teams are throwing smoke signals out there to not tip their hand on who they are […]
2023 NFL Draft Bold Predictions: Second Round Mock Draft
NFL teams made their franchise tag decisions on March 7. While the Giants were able to finalize a deal with Daniel Jones, allowing them to tag Saquon Barkley, the Ravens were stuck where they’ve always been with Lamar Jackson, forcing them to use the tag on him. In addition, Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, Cowboys RB […]
NFL Draft Predictions - 1st Round Mock Draft (2023)
We continue to draw closer to the 2023 NFL Draft! The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone. Now that NFL free agency is already taking shape, that should help make things a little clearer for the rest of us when it comes to making mock drafts. Who will end up on which teams? The […]
2023 NFL Draft Bold Predictions: Fourth-Round Mock Draft
Are you excited that the NFL Draft is only one month away? There have been countless first-round mock drafts published across the football universe. The same debates about Bryce Young's height, Ohio State's lack of QB success, and Anthony Richardson's lack of accuracy have been repeated ad nauseam. But the middle rounds of the draft […]
2023 NFL Mock Draft - First Round
The NFL 2023 Draft is a month away, and there are still questions. There is no consensus on who will be drafted number one overall except that it will be a quarterback. The question, of course, is which quarterback? Then there is the strategy of team drafting. Will they draft for need? Or will they […]
NFL Draft Predictions - First Round Mock Draft (2023)
The NFL Scouting Combine has begun! Over the first week of March, we will see prospects run, throw, get measured, and, most of all, stand around waiting to do something. Seven weeks from now, those prospects will be drafted. Who will end up on which teams? The time for mock drafts has begun. So I […]
Top Five Greatest Fantasy Seasons: Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders were established in 1932 as the Boston Braves. A year later, the Braves renamed their organization to the Redskins, and shortly after relocated to Washington, DC, in 1937. The franchise won NFL Championships in 1937 and 1942 before the AFL-NFL merger. Since then, Washington has added victories in Super Bowls XVII, XXII, […]
Top Five Greatest Fantasy Seasons: Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs were established in 1959 as the Dallas Texans. In 1963, the Texans renamed their organization to the Chiefs and relocated to Kansas City. The franchise won AFL Championships in 1962, 1966, and 1969 before the AFL-NFL merger. Since then, Kansas City has added victories in Super Bowls IV, LIV, and most […]
The Top Five Best Fantasy Seasons Ever for the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints were established as an expansion team in 1967 for the NFL. New Orleans won their first championship in 2009 when they won Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts. The Saints won their lone NFC conference championship the same year and have nine division titles to their names. The Saints have […]
Week 18 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
As we covered at the beginning of our rankings earlier this week, we all continue to pray and wish for Damar Hamlin's health. The lives of these men are infinitely more important than our silly game of fantasy football. That said, a couple of things must be addressed before Week 18 begins. First, those still […]
Week 17 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
As we enter the final week of fantasy football for most, it’s worth remembering IDP managers should give serious thought to what their team specifically needs. Our rankings are generalized. They consider a variety of factors, including balancing different scoring standards and taking both floor and upside into account. This is important to know, because […]
Week 16 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
As I write this, the thermostat outside reads -21°F. I don't mention this to brag about what an ironman I am, surviving the elements in a heated home situated at the center of a very cold suburban town… though I am. I say this to explain just how anus-chilling the weather is in the northwest […]
Week 15 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
One thing to remember as we enter the fantasy playoffs is, you must ignore the urge to tinker with your established lineups. Injuries aside, the players you've been starting all year are likely the ones to start in the final weeks of the season. While I understand the urge is great to show off and […]
Week 14 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
Arguably the biggest question facing many in fantasy football this week is whether Brock Purdy can adequately replace Jimmy Garoppolo. The impact of that issue falls not only on players like George Kittle and Deebo Samuel (who tied his season high in targets) but in how Purdy's presence will impact opposing defenders. Namely, does Purdy […]