Steve Sarkisian More Comfortable In Second Season

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is much more comfortable and confident running the offense heading into Year 2. “At this point a year ago, I was still going through a lot of the growing pains of the system, the players and learning the staff,” Sarkisian said. “Year 2 is just night and day, for […]

Carson Wentz Already Drawing Rave Reviews

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has drawn rave reviews from reporters and is now receiving them from his teammates as well. Tight end Zach Ertz said that Wentz has "the same zip, if not more" on his throws. While Wentz was originally considered questionable, perhaps even doubtful for Week 1, he is so far ahead […]

The Grass Really IS Greener! Free Agent Moves that Will Increase Value

We are about three months removed from free agency. The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the […]

Jake Rudock, Matt Cassel to Compete for Backup QB Job

The Detroit Lions appear to be giving equal time to quarterbacks Jake Rudock and Matt Cassel in practice so far. Those two will compete to back up Matthew Stafford next season. Neither will hold much, if any, fantasy relevance, barring an injury to Stafford himself.

Carson Wentz Cleared for 7-on-7 Drills

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has been cleared for 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities. Wentz is making quick and consistent progress in his rehab from an ACL injury. He'd been working on his own and doing running drills for a while, so 7-on-7s would be his next step. At this point, it's looking […]

Minicamp Should Give Sam Bradford More Work

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to give veteran quarterback Sam Bradford considerable work during the team's minicamp. This is good news for the signal-caller, as he should be the starter for the team's offense at the start of the season (given that he is able to play healthy). Bradford should be considered a QB2 with […]

Baker Mayfield Promoted To Second-String Offense

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield was promoted to second-team quarterback in the third and final week of organized team activities. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, opened OTAs as the team's third-stringer behind starter Tyrod Taylor and former Arizona Cardinal Drew Stanton. By Tuesday, Mayfield had moved ahead of Stanton and […]

Carson Wentz Looking More and More Likely to be Ready

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who is usually conservative with his injury estimates, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is looking more and more likely to be ready for Week 1. Specifically, he said he is, "starting to believe that Carson Wentz is going to be ready for the opener." The Eagles have Super Bowl […]

Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt Expected To Avoid PUP

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) and defensive end J.J. Watt (leg) are progressing so well that neither are expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. That's great news for two of Houston's top players on offense and defense. Watson was on a fantastic pace in […]

Lamar Jackson Signs Rookie Deal

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signed his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. The deal includes a fifth-year option. The Ravens traded back up into the first round to select Jackson, who figures to be the heir apparent to Joe Flacco. While Baltimore won't rush Jackson, we can't help but wonder if they'll put him on […]

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Report To Minicamp

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said everyone reported to minicamp on Tuesday, including quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. It caused a stir when both Brady and Gronk skipped voluntary workouts this spring, especially after both considered retirement after their Super Bowl loss. Everything is now fine and dandy in Patriot […]

Deshaun Watson - Sell Now, Buy Later

In dynasty formats, securing a top quarterback can help you build your dynasty team and truly dominate your league for several years. If you are stuck with a lower-tier quarterback, it can be difficult to balance out the weekly advantage that your opponents will have at the position. However, that is not to say that […]

Kirk Cousins Could Be Better In Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo may be able to get more production out of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the red zone in 2018. DeFilippo was responsible for much of Philadelphia's red-zone schemes last season, and they led the league in red-zone efficiency. The Vikings will likely run the ball much more in the red […]

2018 Dynasty Outlook - Cincinnati Bengals

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at RotoBaller in our Dynasty Team outlook series. We are breaking down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency has concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who will be sleepers this season and who will […]

Pat Mahomes vs 2018 QB Rookie Class

Oftentimes, the learning curve for quarterbacks entering the NFL is extremely high. A common trend among NFL coaches is to spend a high draft pick on quarterback talent and then let that quarterback sit and learn from a veteran stopgap signal-caller for a year or two until they are ready to play. For fantasy football, […]

Taylor Lewan Could Become Highest Paid Tackle

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, could become the NFL's next highest paid left tackle after the Giants signed left tackle Nate Solder to a four-year, $62 million deal ($35 million guaranteed) in March. Titans general manager Jon Robinson has told Lewan they want to […]

Josh Allen May Be Special

According to Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, rookie quarterback Josh Allen has been very impressive during organized team activities. "Josh Allen has been doing a great job of throwing that ball," White said during Tuesday's episode of Up to the Minute. "I'd say he has a great arm. He's been throwing it and throwing around. […]

Aaron Rodgers Seeks Measures Beyond Pay Increase

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are currently in the middle of a contract negotiation that will likely make Rodgers one of the highest paid players in football. According to reports by Mike Garofolo, Rodgers is also seeking additional player control. Rodgers is currently under contract for the next two seasons. At $22 […]

Case Keenum Paying Dividends In New Offense

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum has been working hard during organized team activities to learn his new offense under offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. “Case is working hard,” Musgrave said. “It’s a new system for him, it’s a new system for everybody. Case is getting — exclusively — all the reps with the ones. We’re not […]

Josh Rosen Impressing at OTAs

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has impressed thus far in the Cardinals organized team activities. Rosen was selected 10th overall by the team and will compete with quarterback Sam Bradford for the starting job. In redraft leagues, Rosen should not be drafted unless he wins the starting job. However, Rosen has strong dynasty appeal […]

Drafting Quarterbacks in MFL10s

Entering the classroom fifteen years ago, I received prudent advice from a veteran educator: great teachers “illustrate their thinking” in order for the scholar to acquire a better understanding of the lesson. I took the sage suggestion to heart and have tried to illuminate students’ critical thinking skills everyday of my career. As a fantasy […]

Jacoby Brissett Praises Changes in Play Calling for 2018

When Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett was asked on Wednesday about the differences between the old and new offensive systems, he identified the biggest change as the play calling. “It’s no knock on anybody," Brissett stated, "It’s just how you call [plays] and when you call them." While this shouldn't be taken as a slight against […]

Carson Wentz Looks Strong in OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) looked strong in organized team activities. He was reportedly jogging "without a hitch" and observers stated that if it weren't for the brace he was wearing, it would be "difficult to discern that he was five months removed from reconstructive knee surgery." That's all good news and certainly puts […]

Robert Griffin III Fighting For Career With Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III is excited about the 2018 season. He has had a rough going outside of his magical rookie season in 2012. He has suffered injuries, bad playing, a season where he barely saw the field and even a season without an NFL job. He signed with Baltimore hoping to be […]

Joe Flacco Praises Michael Crabtree In May

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is already praising new wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Flacco stated recently about Crabtree, “(He’s) the guy, because he’s got a little different way that he runs the routes. He’s really crafty with it, and he knows when to break away from guys and how to get open.” Crabtree will be […]

Panthers Unlikely To Re-Sign Derek Anderson

The Panthers are unlikely to re-sign quarterback Derek Anderson, as head coach Ron Rivera said the team's backup quarterback will likely come from the group already on roster. Anderson has spent the last seven years with Carolina, but it looks like they're moving on with Garrett Gilbert, Taylor Heinicke and rookie Kyle Allen.

Dynasty Team Analysis - Dallas Cowboys

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]

Cowboys Plan to Extend Zack Martin Before the Season Starts

The Dallas Cowboys plan to sign guard Zack Martin to an extension before the season begins. Martin is in a contract year and is skipping organized team activities because he wants an extension. He's looking for a new contract that will pay him $13 million per year, which would make him the highest paid guard […]

Who is Josh Allen?

Who is Josh Allen? It was a question I found myself asking quite frequently as we approached the draft this year. Evaluators are all split on Allen, either you think he is a genuine NFL talent or you think he will turn out to be little or nothing. No one is just right in the […]

Teddy Bridgewater Generates Buzz At OTAs

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has generated buzz at organized team activities, who was one of the team's brighter spots last week at practices. It's great news, but his surgically-repaired knee won't truly be tested until his first preseason game. The possibility that the Jets could flip Bridgewater for a draft pick is […]