Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 – Quarterbacks (Part 1)
If you do not believe quarterback is the most important position in football, look no further than the 2018 NFL draft for evidence to convince you otherwise. Four of the first 10 picks were quarterbacks, and fantasy football owners were watching with sharper eyes than coupon clippers use to check over the Sunday newspaper. One […]
Carson Wentz - How Soon is Too Soon in Redraft?
Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles were arguably the best team in the NFL. With a 13-3 record and a first-place finish in the NFC East, the team from Philly had a lot going for it heading into the playoffs. However, after an injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz, the team's playoff hopes were threatened. We […]
Josh Freeman Retires
Free-agent quarterback Josh Freeman officially announced his retirement from football. Freeman spent a little time with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League but hadn't played in a game in the NFL since 2015 with the Colts. Drafted 17th overall by the Buccaneers in 2009, Freeman's best season came with Tampa in 2012 when […]
#TrendingNow - Post-Draft Veteran Risers and Fallers
Far too often in the NFL, we see a player’s stock rise or fall within seconds. A lot of veterans sit around watching the NFL Draft not only because they want to see how their team improves, but they are watching for which young rookie will be next in line to take a shot at […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Los Angeles Rams
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 […]
Taysom Hill Impresses At OTAs
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill has been impressing the coaching staff at organized team activities this week and could have the upper hand for the backup job behind Drew Brees. “He looks good,” head coach Sean Payton said Thursday. “We like where he is at. He is grinding and working hard. You guys saw […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Cleveland Browns
We continue to review all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who will be sleepers this season and who will be busts? We will cover all the positions and all the angles for you. This is something that we haven’t […]
Josh Allen Running With Third-Team
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen has been running with the third-team offense during offseason team activities, according to head coach Sean McDermott. A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman are splitting the first-team repetitions. Allen was drafted in the first round as the quarterback of the future, but he could see time as the starter very […]
Zack Martin Not Participating in OTAs
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin did not participate in any football activities in OTAs. He did work out with his teammates in the gym, but he did not do any work on the field. Martin and the Cowboys are reportedly working on a long-term deal which will likely make Martin the league's highest paid guard. […]
Ryan Tannehill Fully Cleared At OTAs
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) has been fully cleared for action at organized team activities this week and didn't wear a brace on his surgically-repaired left knee Tuesday or Wednesday. However, he said he plans to wear a brace on his knee during the regular season. “I’m clear to play football, so whatever that […]
Colts "Not Worried" About Andrew Luck Not Throwing
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Wednesday that the team is "not worried at all" about how quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing. Luck also explained how he is following a timeline that included when he would start throwing, but wouldn’t share it. If he can manage to […]
Eagles Rejected a Trade With the Browns for Nick Foles
The Philadelphia Eagles rejected a trade with the Cleveland Browns prior to the draft which would have sent quarterback Nick Foles to Cleveland in exchange for the number 35 overall pick of the draft. The Browns went on and acquired a quarterback in Tyrod Taylor afterwards. Per a source, the Eagles asked Foles if he […]
Rookie Mock Draft Reaction - RotoBaller and Friends
It's dynasty football season, but then again, when isn't it? Rookie drafts have already begun in some leagues, while others are still getting ready for the biggest day of the offseason. We recently gathered some writers and fantasy football experts from RotoBaller, PlayerProfiler, Football Diehards, FFD260, and more, to conduct a mock rookie draft for […]
Fantasy Bomb Podcast - NFL Rumors
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss NFL news and rumors as OTAs begin, talk some NBA, and double-down on bold predictions by starting rumors of their own. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]
Ryan Tannehill Not Wearing Knee Brace
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) took the field during organized team activities on Tuesday without a knee brace on his surgically-repaired left knee, which is a great sign in his recovery from a torn ACL in 2017. A positive of his surgery last year was that it strengthened his knee. Still, Tannehill is coming […]
Raiders Acquire Christian Hackenberg
The Oakland Raiders acquired quarterback Christian Hackenberg from the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a 2019 conditional seventh-round pick, according to Jets head coach Todd Bowles. Hackenberg has been a monumental bust as a second-round pick in 2016 and has yet to play in a regular season game. He was fourth on […]
Christian Hackenberg Ready To Move On?
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg sounds ready to move on after speaking to the media Tuesday. Hackenberg has been working on his throwing motion this year, but he's currently fourth on the depth chart behind Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and third overall pick Sam Darnold. Hackenberg, a second-round pick in 2016, has yet to […]
Deshaun Watson Making Significant Progress
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) threw the ball well at organized team activities Tuesday and looks to have made significant progress in his rehab from a torn ACL last year. He's ahead of schedule and is on track to be close to full health for training camp this summer. Watson […]
Ryan Tannehill Taking Part In OTAs Tuesday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) is recovering nicely from a torn ACL last year and will take part in organized team activities on Tuesday and will not be limited, according to sources. It's a great sign that Tannehill is making good progress, and he should be fully ready to start in Week 1. However, […]
Josh McCown Seeing First-Team Reps At OTAs
New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown is getting the first-team repetitions at organized team activities on Tuesday, followed by Teddy Bridgewater and third overall pick Sam Darnold. This is as expected concerning McCown, and the veteran should enter the 2018 as the starter. Bridgewater looks to be progressing nicely from his knee ailment, but his […]
Deshaun Watson Throwing At OTAs
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) has been throwing at organized team activities this week. Watson will likely be held to just individual throwing drills, but it's a great sign that he's progressing nicely from last year's season-ending knee injury. The 22-year-old had an incredible 19 touchdown passes and eight interceptions in seven games in […]
Carson Wentz Participating in Individual Drills
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) participated in individual throwing drills during organized team activities on Tuesday. Wentz admitted that he has not been medically cleared to practice but had always planned on participating at OTAs. He reportedly looked strong warming up before throwing and then looked comfortable throwing the ball once he got going. […]
Norv Turner Has High Expectations For Cam Newton
Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner believes that quarterback Cam Newton can be the most efficient passer in the league. Turner has been impressed with Newton's work ethic and how receptive he is in learning the new offense. Newton is coming off two down years after winning the MVP in 2015, and he'll be in […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - San Francisco 49ers
After an embarrassing 2016 regular season resulted in a 2-14 record, the 49ers performed a complete overhaul. New General Manager John Lynch and first-time head coach Kyle Shanahan were chosen to resurrect the fortunes of a franchise that had descended into a chasm, and proceeded to build a roster that recovered from an 0-9 start […]
Josh McCown Expected To Open Season As Starter
New York Jets veteran quarterback Josh McCown is expected to enter the season as the starting quarterback. However, first-rounder Sam Darnold, taken third overall in the draft, will be breathing down McCown's neck. Darnold will turn just 21 years old on June 5 and needs to be coached out of some bad habits (22 turnovers […]
Matt Patricia, Lions Will Not be Disciplined
The NFL will not punish the Detroit Lions or head coach Matt Patricia regarding allegations that recently came to light from 22 years ago. The Lions were determined not to be at fault for not learning about the arrest during the interview process, and Patricia will not be disciplined for not disclosing it. This seems […]
Tom Brady Not At OTAs
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will not be present for the team's organized activities, according to a source. After reportedly contemplating retirement this offseason, Brady plans to spend more time with his family and his body coach before training camp this summer. Even at 40 years old, Brady hasn't slowed down much and should […]
Valuing Mitch Trubisky in Dynasty Leagues
When it comes to success in the National Football League, there are a number of ways to put together a championship contending roster. Some emphasize a dominant defense that can suffocate any opposing offense, while others involve building a rock solid offensive line to control the tempo of the game. However, it might be more […]
Colts GM: Andrew Luck is the “Strongest I’ve Seen Him"
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told a crowded room at a local fundraiser that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is the “strongest [he has] seen him, both mentally and physically.” While Ballard didn't hint at when Luck would return to throwing the football, it seems as if the recovery process is coming along nicely for […]
Is Deshaun Watson an Automatic QB1 in Re-draft Leagues?
Yes. Okay, y'all need more than a one-word answer? No problem. Last season, Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson took the league by storm. In six starts, Watson finished as a top two fantasy quarterback four times, with just one finish outside the top 10 (QB14 against the Patriots, when Watson threw a pair of […]