Ravens Not Worried About Lamar Jackson's Accuracy
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn't at all concerned about questions surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson's accuracy issues in college. "The thing I was really impressed with is I thought he was accurate," Harbaugh said. "You read the reports ... but he's a naturally talented thrower. He has natural arm talent. That's something that I […]
Dolphins Claim Bryce Petty Off Waivers
The Miami Dolphins claimed quarterback Bryce Petty off waivers from the Jets on Friday, according to a source. The fourth-round pick in 2015 has looked overmatched in his limited action in the NFL. In parts of 10 games for New York the last two years, Petty has four touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a 53.1 […]
Colts GM Excited About New Offense
Though he sees plenty of talent already on the roster, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard believes that the new offensive scheme incorporated by head coach Frank Reich will "lift players across the board." Reich is expected to implement more no-huddle components to the offense alongside concepts learned from his time in Philadelphia. With the […]
Sam Darnold Could Win Starting Job
New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said that rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will be allowed to win the starting gig in training camp, even though Bowles already stated that Josh McCown is the starter. If Darnold is the better quarterback in training camp, the Jets could elect to go with him right off the […]
Eagles Pick Up Doug Pederson's Option
The Philadelphia Eagles have exercised coach Doug Pederson's contract option, which now means he is signed through 2020. The original four-year contract becomes a five-year contract with the option picked up. After leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, the option was a no-brainer. Pederson is a candidate for a big-time extension within […]
NFL Draft - Team Winners and Losers
The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone and most of the teams in the leagues have to be excited about what they ended up with, even if that excitement is misplaced in some instances (*cough* Raiders). How we evaluate these picks will change between now and fantasy draft season, once we see training camp […]
Christian Hackenberg Trying To Fix Throwing Motion
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg has been working with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen in an attempt to reboot his throwing motion. The Jets second-round pick in 2016, Hackenberg has looked overmatched in practices and preseason for the team and hasn't attempted a regular season pass in two years. With Gang Green drafting Sam Darnold […]
Matt Ryan Agrees To Five-Year Extension
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to a five-year contract extension on Thursday that will make him the first $30 million per-year quarterback in NFL history, according to league and team sources. He'll receive $100 million guaranteed. Ryan is pretty consistent with seven straight 4,000-yard seasons, and he broke out during the team's Super Bowl […]
Packers Expect New Aaron Rodgers Deal Soon
On Thursday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that he expects a new contract with quarterback Aaron Rodgers to get done soon. Gutekunst said that both sides were actively working on it. Gutekunst also said that one reason there has been a delay in reaching a new deal is that both sides are […]
Jets Releasing Bryce Petty
The New York Jets are releasing quarterback Bryce Petty on Thursday, according to a source. After being drafted in the fourth round in 2015, Petty has played in parts of just 10 games for Gang Green, sporting a 53.1 completion percentage with four touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He's looked overwhelmed on the football field and […]
Joe Flacco's Clock Ticking In Baltimore
The clock is officially ticking on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco after the team traded up to select Lamar Jackson at the end of the first round. All 56 quarterbacks that have been taken in the first round in the last two decades have gotten a shot to start within three years of being drafted. […]
Eagles Sign Joe Callahan
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent quarterback Joe Callahan. Waived by the Green Bay Packers a few days earlier, Callahan went through waivers unclaimed. With Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles firmly planted as Carson Wentz's backup, Callahan will be little more than a camp arm for the defending Super Bowl champions.
NFL Draft 2018 - Late-Round Reactions
From Tarik Cohen bursting onto the scene in Week 1 to Jamaal Williams putting you in a position to win your fantasy football league, there is value to be found in the NFL Draft's late rounds. 2017 was unquestionably the year of the rookie running back and that wasn't reserved for just names at the […]
Fantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano break down their post-NFL Draft risers and fallers, as well as identify some late-round sleepers based on landing spot. 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 […]
Colts Have Turned Down Trade Offers for Andrew Luck
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has reportedly received calls from multiple teams within the past six months asking about trading for quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder), but Ballard hasn't come close to considering a deal. When healthy, it is abundantly clear that Luck is a franchise quarterback and Ballard's denial of trade offers could signal […]
Rookie QB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty
Even though the running back position was the deepest in the 2018 NFL draft class, the quarterbacks controlled the headlines. This draft featured several quarterbacks that could potentially change the direction of their new franchise. That also means there are several quarterbacks that could offer excellent value to your fantasy football team. Part one of […]
Lamar Jackson Looks To Be Given Time To Develop
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not being looked at as the Day 1 starter for Baltimore. Joe Flacco is no longer a young stud but he still appears likely to be the starter come Week 1 unless he gets injured. Jackson could be in good hands, as some of his coaches have handled players […]
Teddy Bridgewater Is Healthy
New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is healthy and was throwing Tuesday for Phase 2 of the team's offseason program. Bridgewater is just trying to prove his health this summer in training camp. He's a long shot to start for Gang Green in 2018, especially after they selected quarterback […]
Tom Brady Feels Underappreciated
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady expressed his discontent with the team's coaching staff during a live interview with Jim Gray on Monday. When Gray asked if Brady felt gratitude for his accomplishments, Brady said, "I plead... the Fifth!" “The answer may incriminate me. The answer isn’t easy to utter. Many people don’t feel fully […]
NFL Draft 2018 - Second and Third Round Reaction
The second and third rounds of the NFL draft proved to be loaded with potential fantasy assets as we saw five running backs, six wide receivers, two tight ends and one quarterback go off the board. If a player doesn't get drafted in one of the first three rounds, their chances of a successful NFL […]
Paxton Lynch, Chad Kelly To Fight For Backup Gig
With the Denver Broncos choosing not to draft a quarterback this year, it shows that they haven't given up on quarterback Paxton Lynch, who was a first-round pick in 2016. “We are not kicking him to the curb,’’ general manager John Elway said. “He can still develop. When we drafted him two years ago, as […]
Packers Release Joe Callahan
The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Joe Callahan on Monday. Callahan was signed as an undrafted free agent two years ago. He had served as Green Bay’s third-string quarterback for each of the last two seasons. Callahan had previously played for Wesley College, a Division 3 school, before making a surprise push to make an […]
Josh Rosen Not Ruled Out as Week 1 Starter
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has not been ruled out as the Week 1 starter by new head coach Steve Wilks. After being picked 10th overall, Rosen will have a chance to unseat presumed starter Sam Bradford in preseason and throughout training camp. Whoever wins the job should be considered a mid-range QB2 that […]
Titans Release Alex Tanney
The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Alex Tanney and running back Khalfani Muhammad on Monday. Tanney has been with Tennessee for parts of three seasons, beginning in 2014. He went 10-for-14 for 99 yards and a touchdown in one game in 2015. With the team drafting quarterback Luke Falk in the sixth round, Tanney became expendable.
Browns Make Several Roster Moves Monday
The Cleveland Browns made several roster moves on the Monday after the NFL draft. Cleveland signed quarterback Joel Stave, the former University of Wisconsin signal-caller who has bounced around the league. Since entering the NFL in 2016, Stave has been on the practice squad of five different teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs when current […]
Most Improved Offenses After The NFL Draft
Free agency and the NFL Draft are really the only two events that have the ability to instantaneously and significantly impact NFL offenses. Whereas in free agency, it's somewhat of a zero sum game - one offense gets better at the expense of another getting get worse due to players shifting teams - in the […]
They Took Who??? Teams That Confused Us by Drafting the Wrong Player
In 2017, it was the Bengals taking John Ross in the top 10. In 2016, it was the Jets deciding that Christian Hackenberg was worthy of a second round pick, and back in 2015 it was... Kevin White? Breshad Perriman? Regardless, it happens every year: teams fall in love with certain players and their fans […]
NFL Draft 2018 - First Round Reaction
Well, I said it was going to be a wild draft and it did not disapoint. 2018 had twists and turns around every corner. There were unexpected players to plummet, several trades that caught us off guard and some picks we may question for years to come. From a fantasy football standpoint, this could have […]
Steelers Draft Mason Rudolph
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to select Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph with the No. 76 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Rudolph was the best quarterback available after five QBs were selected in the first round on Friday, and he was the best deep-ball passer of the group. However, Rudolph is […]
Teams Showing Interest In Bryce Petty
Other teams are contacting the New York Jets about possibly trading for quarterback Bryce Petty, according to sources. The Jets are now much more open to dealing Petty after selecting quarterback Sam Darnold at third overall in the first round Thursday. Petty hasn't resembled anything close to an NFL-caliber passer in his first two seasons. […]