Dynasty Team Analysis - New Orleans Saints
Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We will discuss every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, then review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the draft. Including which players you should trust, and which players should you avoid. We will also […]
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - QB
With the 2018 NFL Draft firmly in the rearview mirror, now is the time of year where dynasty fantasy football owners lick their lips and get ready for their rookie drafts. However, for first year dynasty players or players who are entering a new dynasty league, a dynasty startup draft is how players get allocated […]
Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Best-Ball (MFL10) Rankings Revealed
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano review the top 50 players in our site's consensus best-ball rankings for MFL10 leagues. 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 87) - every weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Oakland Raiders
Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We have already discussed every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, and will continue to review them as the offseason continues. Including which players you should trust, and which players you should avoid. We will also provide our […]
Ryan Tannehill Not Expected To Be Limited For OTAs
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) will meet with team doctors and coaches this week to decide how much work he will do during organized team activities that start next Tuesday, but Dolphins sources expect that Tannehill will be able to take part in OTAs with little to no restrictions. Tannehill missed the last month […]
Packers Think Highly of DeShone Kizer
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy praised the newly acquired quarterback DeShone Kizer, saying that he felt Kizer would have been a first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft. Green Bay acquired Kizer from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for former first-round cornerback Damarius Randall. It is unclear if McCarthy felt that Kizer is […]
Texans Claim Stephen Morris Off Waivers
The Houston Texans claimed quarterback Stephen Morris off waivers from the Seahawks on Monday, according to a source. Morris has yet to take a snap in a regular season game in the NFL. He's not a lock to make the final roster with Brandon Weeden and Joe Webb also competing for the backup role to […]
Colts Head Coach: "Everything Going to Plan" with Andrew Luck
While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) still isn't throwing the football, head coach Frank Reich told the media on Saturday that "everything [is] going to plan, and he's doing exceptionally well," according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. As tedious as these Luck updates have become, the Colts organization has been doing just […]
Deshaun Watson Doing Well In Rehab
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is "on schedule" to be ready to take part in training camp in July after tearing the ACL in his right knee last year. "He's doing a good job in his rehab," O'Brien told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." "I think he's on schedule […]
Patriots Unlikely To Explore Johnny Manziel
After drafting quarterback Danny Etling in the seventh round last month, ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss thinks that the team will no longer explore free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team was scouting Manziel in previous months before their plans changed. The Patriots also have Tom Brady and Brian Hoyer on roster. Manziel could go play in […]
Garrett Gilbert In Lead For Backup Gig
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Garrett Gilbert is currently in the lead for the backup job to Cam Newton. Gilbert will compete with Taylor Heinicke and rookie Kyle Allen in training camp for the right to back up Newton in 2018.
Seahawks Waive Stephen Morris
The Seattle Seahawks waived quarterback Stephen Morris on Friday, according to a source. Morris has yet to play in an NFL game and will search for work for another club, likely on the practice squad. In Seattle, Austin Davis and rookie Alex McGough are set to compete for a backup role behind Russell Wilson.
Colts "Very Confident" Andrew Luck Will Be Ready By Camp
After speaking with team sources, NFL Network's Charley Casserly reported on Friday's edition of Rookie Camp Live that the Indianapolis Colts are "very confident" quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) will be ready for training camp in late July. The Colts have been helping Luck along extremely cautiously in order to have him ready to go for […]
Isaiah Wynn Could Play Left Tackle
New England Patriots rookie offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, selected 23rd overall in the first round, could be asked to play left tackle in 2018. "He's played left tackle in the best conference in America," offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss on Twitter. "Played it pretty good. We're going to take a […]
Josh Rosen Signs With Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has signed a four-year, $17.84 million contract with the Cardinals. The 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Rosen will compete with Sam Bradford for the starting quarterback job, making him a low-end QB2 if he wins the job. Regardless of who is at quarterback for the team, […]
Carson Wentz Will Be "Ready When He's Ready"
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will be "ready when he's ready." Pederson went on to explain that the team would not be rushing Wentz back in his recovery from a torn ACL. He did add, "Right now, we’re encouraged with the progress he’s making." While the goal is […]
Raiders Cut Josh Johnson
The Oakland Raiders released quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday, according to a league source. The soon-to-be 32-year-old hasn't played in a game since 2013 with the Bengals and hasn't started a game since 2011 with the Bucs. Connor Cook and EJ Manuel will serve as Derek Carr's backups in 2018.
Matt Patricia Emphatically Expresses Innocence
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia has emphatically expressed his innocence following an article detailing a 22-year-old aggravated-assault indictment in Texas. The indictment never went to court, as the alleged victim never testified. These allegations never came up in previous interviews, and the Lions front office has stood behind Patricia in full support. Unless new […]
Dak Prescott Could Join the $100 Million Quarterback Club
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott could be joining the ranks of NFL quarterbacks making over $100 million soon. The Dallas Morning News considers Prescott a strong candidate for a contract extension after this season. Prescott had a disappointing 2017 season, but the Cowboys clearly still see him as their franchise signal caller. Assuming he rebounds […]
Adopting An Orphan Dynasty Team
It's just not for everyone. Owning a dynasty team is a lot of work, especially if your league is full of competent and competitive members. Call it bad luck, divine intervention or it's just not your thing - we all know someone that has backed out of a league, or even worse, continues to be […]
Fantasy Bomb - Team Projections for 2018
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano step back and look at the big picture for fantasy football in 2018 by evaluating team offenses after the NFL Draft. 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 87) […]
Baker Mayfield Likely To Remain On Bench In 2018
Cleveland Plain Dealer beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot believes the Cleveland Browns will attempt to keep rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield on the bench for as long as possible in 2018. Cabot was asked when Mayfield would beat out incumbent starter Tyrod Taylor in her popular "Ask Mary Kay" column. In her response, she indicated that […]
Baker Mayfield Continues To Work Under Center
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent much of the recent three-day rookie minicamp working on taking snaps from under center. Mayfield operated almost solely out of shotgun in college, meaning he has plenty of work to do to get comfortable under center. “We are going to hammer that until I am good and it feels […]
Extensions Coming For Jake Matthews, Grady Jarrett?
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team's focus is now on reaching contract extensions with offensive tackle Jake Matthews and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Both Matthews and Jarrett are key anchors on their respective offensive lines. Jarrett had a career-high 55 tackles and four sacks in his third NFL season in 2017.
Carson Wentz Says His Goal is to Be Ready for Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said that his goal is to be ready for Week 1 of the 2018 season. Wentz tore his ACL in December, but everything has gone well in his rehab from surgery and the young quarterback seems to be healing well. Despite Eagles coaches implying or outright stating that they'd like […]
Drew Brees - Still a QB1 in Fantasy?
Drew Brees is arguably the greatest fantasy quarterback of all time. Seriously. Over the course of his 16 year career (excluding his rookie year where he didn't play), Brees has led the NFL in completions six times, pass attempts four times, completion percentage four times, yards seven times, and touchdowns four times. Only nine times […]
Dynasty Rookie Rankings Update (Post-NFL Draft Edition)
Boy, the draft can seriously turn things on its head. Pretty much the only thing that stayed steady from the pre-draft process was that Saquon Barkley is the 1.01. And while there were some near-perfect landing spots, many intriguing rookies landed in non-ideal locations and the late second round has lost some of its shine. […]
NFL Draft and Rookie Rankings- Champions Analysis Podcast
RotoBaller expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to discuss this years NFL Draft and Kyle's recently released rookie rankings for quarterback and running back. They break down the rankings for both redraft and dynasty while Blake and Jesse detail which ones they agree and disagree with. Also, the guys take […]
Kolton Miller Working At Left Tackle
Oakland Raiders first-round pick, offensive tackle Kolton Miller, is working exclusively on the left side during rookie minicamp. Current left tackle Donald Penn is 35 years old and coming off Lisfranc surgery on his right foot. "We like him at left tackle. We think he's a prototype left tackle. He can bend, he's got the […]
Todd Haley Has Total Control Over Cleveland Offense
According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, new offensive coordinator Todd Haley has "total autonomy" over the team's offense in 2018. This is noteworthy because Jackson is known as an offensive-minded coach who insisted on calling his own plays instead of hiring an OC in his first two years with the team, in which […]