Jets May Prefer Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold
From what ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay is hearing, the New York Jets may prefer Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield at No. 3 overall over UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. Mayfield impressed the Jets in the pre-draft process and quited any concerns about his off-field issues with his 2017 arrest. General manager Mike Maccagnan has reportedly warmed […]
Patriots Showing Interest In Josh Rosen
The New England Patriots are showing interest in UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, according to a source. After acquiring a second first-round pick in this year's draft by sending wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Rams, the Patriots have ammunition to trade up to select a signal caller that could be the heir apparent to Tom […]
Titans Exercising Marcus Mariota's Fifth-Year Option
Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson announced Wednesday that they will pick up quarterback Marcus Mariota's fifth-year option, as expected. While Mariota has been a disappointment in his three years with the Titans, this was the right move as their franchise QB. He hasn't yet played a full season and hasn't reached 4,000 yards passing […]
Deshaun Watson Won't Change Style Of Play
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) said he won't change his style of play after coming off a torn right ACL in his rookie season that limited him to six starts in 2017. Before the season-ending injury, Watson had a whopping 19 touchdown passes, although much of his success came from his legs while extending […]
Tom Brady Not Committed To 2018?
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hasn't committed to playing in 2018, even though people who know him think he'll be back, according to league sources. "My money would be on him playing football for the foreseeable future, but what goes on away from the football field, I don't know," one source told ESPN. "I […]
Tyrod Taylor Will Start In 2018; Rookie QB Will Sit
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson reaffirmed on Tuesday that Tyrod Taylor will be the team's starting quarterback for the 2018 season. It is no secret that the Browns plan to select a quarterback with their first overall pick in the NFL draft on April 26, but Jackson confirmed that whoever that player is, he […]
Sam Bradford Limited To Start Offseason Activities
As expected, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) was limited to start offseason activities for the team. However, the fact that he was able to play at some capacity shows that he will be healthy for the majority of the offseason/preseason activities, allowing him to develop chemistry with top receiver Larry Fitzgerald and his other options. […]
Baker Mayfield's Final Visit Is With Cardinals
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has his final visit with the Arizona Cardinals before the draft coming up. The Cardinals are a team looking for a long-term solution at quarterback despite signing veteran Sam Bradford. Although Mayfield will likely go ahead of the Cardinals pick, they could trade up and secure his services for the foreseeable […]
Nick Mangold To Retire
Free-agent center Nick Mangold said he will sign a one-year deal with the New York Jets next week before he retires. Mangold spent 11 seasons in the NFL and took 2017 off. He was an All Pro twice and played in seven Pro Bowls as one of the best centers of his time. All 11 […]
Nathan Peterman Working With Tom House
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman said he has worked with quarterback guru Tom House and others at his training facility in California in the offseason. It doesn't matter much, as Peterman is set to back up A.J. McCarron to begin the 2018 season after Peterman threw just two touchdowns and five interceptions (all in one […]
Aaron Rodgers Discontent Over Personnel Role Complicates Extension
At several points this offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has hinted that he has been unhappy that he has not been included in discussions related to certain personnel decisions. Chief amongst those instances were Green Bay’s decision to move on from quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt as well as Rodgers’ close friend, wide […]
Carson Wentz Has Started to Run
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) said he is very encouraged by how his rehab process is going and told reporters he has advanced to the running portion. With everything seeming like it is on schedule, Wentz is still expected to be ready for Week 1. He won't participate in any offseason activity and certainly […]
Bucs Pick Up Jameis Winston's Fifth-Year Option
The Tampa Buccaneers picked up quarterback Jameis Winston's fifth-year option of $20.922 million on Tuesday. The option is guaranteed against injury. The first overall pick in 2015, Winston has been inconsistent and turnover-prone in his three years with the Bucs. He played in 13 games in 2017, completing a career-high 63.8 percent of his passes […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Cleveland Browns
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 […]
Redskins Exercise Brandon Scherff's Fifth-Year Option
The Washington Redskins exercised offensive guard Brandon Scherff's fifth-year option on Monday, according to a source. He'll be under contract through the 2019 season. Scherff was the fifth overall pick by Washington in 2015 and has been one of the better young offensive linemen in the league since then. His presence is good news for […]
Seahawks Re-Signing Austin Davis
The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing quarterback Austin Davis, according to a source. Davis will receive the veteran's minimum after serving as Russell Wilson's backup in 2017. The Davis signing will not end the team's talks with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, however. As of now, Davis will compete with Stephen Morris for the right to hold […]
Tom Brady Not Expected To Participate Regularly In Offseason Program
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't expected to participate regularly in the team's offseason program, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Darlington. Brady is planning to spend more time with his family and body coach Alex Guerrero. It's not uprecedented for Brady to do this, as he did something similar in 2008, 2009 and […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Buffalo Bills
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 […]
Giants Unlikely To Take QB At No. 2 Overall
It appears unlikely that the New York Giants will draft a quarterback second overall. By the end of their process of evaluating the top QB prospects in the draft class, the body of work of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen is not commensurate with what the Giants require the No. 2 […]
Demar Dotson Had Surgery On Knee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Demar Dotson (knee) had surgery last week to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to sources. He will miss organized team activities and minicamp, but the thought is that he'll be good to go for training camp this summer. Dotson went on Injured Reserve late last year with […]
Mason Rudolph Tied To Patriots
Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph is increasingly being tied to the New England Patriots, who may see him as the perfect protege to Tom Brady. New England has picks Nos. 23 and 31 after trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Rams. With Brady still showing effectiveness at 40 years of age, Rudolph obviously wouldn't have […]
Lamar Jackson's Draft Stock Falling
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson's draft stock is falling, and NFLDraftScout.com's Rob Rang has Jackson projected to go 15th overall to the Arizona Cardinals in his latest mock draft. “Look, there is no getting around it, the question with (Jackson) is intelligence,” another scout said. If Arizona doesn't take him in the first round, there is […]
Baker Mayfield In Top-Five Conversation
Most scouts and pundits are focusing on Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, USC's Sam Darnold and UCLA's Josh Rosen as the "big three" quarterbacks likely to earn top-five selections in the draft, sources say that Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield remains in the conversation because he's head and shoulders above every other passer in this class in […]
Dynasty Rookie Rankings Update (Pre-NFL Draft Edition)
It's a bit cliche to say "The countdown is on" when speaking about the NFL Draft, but, as we're only weeks away, it's also accurate. For dynasty players, this is one of the biggest moments of the off-season. And once the draft locations are determined, rookie drafts will follow shortly thereafter. Everyone knows the names, […]
Seahawks Sign Stephen Morris
The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent quarterback Stephen Morris on Friday to add depth behind Russell Wilson, according to multiple national media reports. This comes a day after the team postponed a planned visit with free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick. Morris has never played in a regular season game in the NFL but has been with the […]
Mark Sanchez Suspended
Free-agent quarterback Mark Sanchez has been suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a source. Sanchez spent last year languishing with the Bears but didn't even see any time on the field, and he hasn't started a game since 2015. Somebody could give Sanchez […]
Andy Dalton Excited About New Aggressive Offense
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is excited and eager to learn about the Bengals new "aggressive" offense that offensive coordinator Bill Lazor has been working on. While details remain vague, it sounds like Cincinnati will be more aggressive on the offensive side of the ball, with Dalton possibly reaping the benefits. Until we know more […]
2018 NFL Draft - Ideal Landing Spots for Fantasy Football
With the NFL Draft just a few weeks away, it's anybody's guess where the top skill position prospects will land come draft day. With all of the news reports and smokescreens sent out by teams, it is virtually impossible to decipher the true motives of the majority of the franchises going into the draft. While […]
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 […]
Josh Allen Meets With Browns On Thursday
Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen was in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday meeting with the Cleveland Browns as part of their pre-draft evaluation process. Allen will be one of the 30 pre-draft visits that each team is permitted to hold. Allen's name has been strongly linked to the Browns over the past few weeks, with many […]