Jets Willing To Go All Out For Kirk Cousins
Sources say that the New York Jets are willing to pay whatever it takes to land Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins unless the 'Skins tag him for a third time, which is highly unlikely. The Jets will have to convince Cousins that he'll have a chance to win in New York. If they […]
Jets Could Consider AJ McCarron
The New York Jets would likely consider free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron as a fallback option if they fail to sign Redskins impending free-agent Kirk Cousins, according to ESPN New York's Rich Cimini. The Jets considered trading for McCarron last year, but they chose veteran gunslinger Josh McCown instead, and Cimini personally still prefers McCown over […]
Case Keenum The Favorite To Start For Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Case Keenum still seems to be the favorite to start heading into next season. The Vikings blocked quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski from joining the Giants, which would seem to indicate that the Vikings want to stay with either Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater or Sam Bradford. Keenum would also be much cheaper […]
Vikings Expected To Consider AJ McCarron
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to pursue free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron this offseason if they are unable to re-sign Case Keenum. McCarron was ruled an unrestricted free agent on Thursday after he won his grievance against the Bengals. The Browns, Cardinals, Broncos and Jets are also expected to look at McCarron, and his price tag […]
Andrew Luck Excited to Work With Frank Reich in 2018
According to Andrew Walker of Colts.com, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is "really excited" about the team’s hiring of head coach Frank Reich and his new offensive approach. Across his 10-plus years of coaching in the NFL, Reich has helped mold plenty of talented quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Philip Rivers in […]
Panthers Won't Stop Cam Newton From Running
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Scott Turner, the son of offensive coodinator Norv Turner, said the team won't keep quarterback Cam Newton from running. “He’s going to run – that’s what makes him the dynamic player he is – but also making the throws in the pocket, going through his reads. All of those things come […]
AJ McCarron An Option For Browns
Free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron, who won his grievance with the Bengals and the NFL, is expected to be a real option for the Cleveland Browns, especially after head coach Hue Jackson tried to trade for McCarron at last year's trade deadline. McCarron started four games when Jackson was the offensive coordinator for the Bengals and […]
Fantasy Bomb Dynasty Podcast - Early 2018 Values
RotoBaller fantasy football writers Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano get a jump on the early 2018 dynasty fantasy football rankings and ADP by breaking down recent drafts and trades. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find […]
AJ McCarron Wins Grievance, Will be a Free Agent
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron won his grievance against the Bengals and will be a free agent this offseason. McCarron was placed on the NFI (non-football injury) list in 2014 after suffering a shoulder injury that the Bengals determined did not happen at practice. This meant McCarron was set to be a restricted free agent. […]
NFL Coaching Changes - Which Players Will Thrive?
A new NFL season naturally means new head coaches across the league. There will be seven new coaches roaming the sidelines next season, with four of them--Matt Nagy for the Bears, Frank Reich for the Colts, Pat Shurmur for the Giants, and Jon Gruden for the Raiders--coming in with backgrounds as offensive coaches. We have […]
Rick Dennison Hired As Run-Game Coordinator
The New York Jets hired rick Dennison as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. The team also officially announced Jeremy Bates as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Steve Jackson as an assistant defensive backs coach. Dennison and the Buffalo running game was a disappointment in 2017 in his lone year there, […]
Daniel Kilgore Reaches Three-Year Extension
The San Francisco 49ers signed center Daniel Kilgore to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. After signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a huge extension, Kilgore was the next priority to shore up the offensive line. Kilgore brings leadership and plenty of experience as the 49ers look to be a team on the rise with one of […]
Eagles Re-Sign Taylor Hart
The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed offensive tackle Taylor Hart. Hart spent his first three years in the NFL as a defensive lineman but was buried on the depth chart. He switched sides to offensive tackle, but did not appear in any games in 2017. He'll provide offensive line depth for the Eagles backing up Lane Johnson […]
Carson Wentz Provides Updates on His Recovery
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) provided updates on his recovery from a torn ACL. He reiterated that his goal is to be ready to play at the start of the season. "That is definitely my goal. Timetables and all those things are always such a fluid thing," Wentz said. "Obviously can't come out and make […]
Johnny Manziel To Play In Spring League
Free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel confirmed on his Twitter page that he will be joining the NFL's Spring League in Austin, Texas, on March 28. "Football has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Sometimes you take for granted how much you value something until it's gone. My goal […]
Mike Glennon's Time In Chicago Nearing An End
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mike Glennon isn't long for Chicago, as the writing is clearly on the wall that he will not be playing for the Bears in 2018. Glennon was benched in Week 5 in favor of rookie Mitch Trubisky after he turned the ball over eight times in four games. Glennon's base salary […]
Early 2018 Sleepers - Quarterbacks
As we slowly get closer to the 2018 NFL Draft, we are beginning to get an idea of where players are landing. There are plenty of question marks out there still between free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, but there are definitely some places where the starting lineups are beginning to take shape. The […]
Frank Reich to Incorporate Fast, No-Huddle Offense for Colts
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Tuesday that he plans to incorporate an aggressive "multiple attack, up-tempo offense" for the upcoming season that will feature a heavy no-huddle component, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fantasy owners should be excited that Reich is sticking to what he knows from his time […]
Giants Name Mike Shula As Offensive Coordinator
The New York Giants have hired Mike Shula as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Shula was an offensive assistant when David Gettleman was the general manager in Carolina, so this makes sense. Shula could take a back seat to new head coach Pat Shurmur in terms of play calling, however. New York's biggest […]
Eagles Have No Plans to Hire an Offensive Coordinator
The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have no plans to hire an offensive coordinator to take the place of the departing Frank Reich. Reich was hired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory as offensive coordinator. The Eagles appear to be going in house, possibly elevating both […]
Dynasty Quarterbacks - Football Rankings Analysis
When looking at the quarterback position for dynasty leagues, just as the other positions, fantasy owners need to think about the construction of their roster. Are they in win-now mode and can saddle up with a veteran like Tom Brady or Drew Brees, or is the team building towards becoming a contender so it can […]
Nick Sirianni Hired as Colts Offensive Coordinator
One day after hiring Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich to be their next head coach, the Indianapolis Colts have hired Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver coach Nick Sirianni to be the team's offensive coordinator, per NFL Reporter Field Yates. While Sirianni doesn't carry much name value, he has plenty of experience in the NFL […]
Cardinals Extend GM Steve Keim's Contract
The Arizona Cardinals have extended general manager Steve Keim's contract to run through the 2022 season. This means that Keim's contract will line up with new head coach Steve Wilks. Keim's re-signing bodes well for the Cardinals, as the general manager has been instrumental in building the team's roster in recent times as well as […]
Frank Reich Emerging as Favorite to be Colts Head Coach
After the controversy surrounding New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the Indianapolis Colts may have found their next head coach. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich has emerged as the favorite to become the team's next head coach, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. It seems that the Colts have committed to Reich barring any […]
Deep Dynasty Football Stashes for 2018
Stashing players in your dynasty leagues is one of the most fun, yet simultaneously frustrating aspects of dynasty league fantasy football. It isn’t often that players pop up during their first year and make a big name for themselves in fantasy football. We’ve been spoiled in recent years with guys like Ezekiel Elliott and Odell […]
2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Quarterback Tiered Rankings
In my recent 2018 NFL Draft prospect preview series, I provided an introduction of the most noteworthy players in the order that they are currently projected to be drafted, but I didn't entire lay out my personal rankings. In this space, I will break down each tier of my 2018 NFL rookie rankings by position, beginning with […]
Chad Kelly Faces A Fight To Be Relevant Factor In 2018
Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly faces an uphill fight if he wants a serious chance at being the starting quarterback for the Broncos in 2018. While it is quite possible that both Brock Osweiler will move on and Trevor Siemian might get traded, Paxton Lynch would remain with the team. Also, most indications suggest that […]
Josh McDaniels Received No Assurances Of Replacing Bill Belichick
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels didn't receive any assurances that he would succeed head coach Bill Belichick after he retired. Belichick did offer to include McDaniels on more of the inner workings of the organization, from roster construction to salary-cap related decisions, which was viewed as "extremely valuable" to McDaniels. A source also […]
Fantasy Bomb Dynasty Podcast - Consistency Matters
RotoBaller NFL editor Pierre Camus and writer/co-host Chris Mangano recap a historic Super Bowl LII and prepare for 2018 with an early peek at RotoBaller's dynasty NFL rankings. Writer Addison Hayes joins in to discuss his new statistics website for fantasy football and explain his consistency ratings. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]
Titans Offense Planning To Be More Aggressive
Under new Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur, the team's offense in 2018 under quarterback Marcus Mariota figures to be more aggressive downfield. LaFleur intends to tailor the offense to Mariota's abilities, which should include a heavy dose of play-action. He also excels using read-option or run-pass option plays where he can utilize his legs. […]