Concerns Still Exist About Andrew Luck Needing Additional Surgery
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, there are still doctors who have concerns about Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) and whether he could wind up needing additional surgery. As if Colts fans couldn't get any worse news on a day that saw offensive guru Josh McDaniels decline an offer to be the team's next […]
Bill Belichick To Remain With Team For 2018
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will remain with the team for at least another season with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels staying, according to a source. McDaniels officially agreed to become the next head coach of the Colts earlier in the day, only to reverse course and decide to remain in New England. It […]
Josh McDaniels Declines Offer to Become Next Colts Head Coach
In a shocking move, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has chosen to remain with the team mere hours after the Indianapolis Colts declared him to be their next head coach. Everyone was fooled by McDaniels seemingly already being one foot in the Colts organization's door, as the official Colts Twitter account announced that […]
Aaron Rodgers Recovery Proceeding Well
In an interview with Packers.com reporter Mike Spofford, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) indicated that his recovery has been progressing well. He emphasized that he will have no limitations when he returns to training camp in April. Rodgers broke his collarbone in Week 6, effectively ending his season. His injury turned Green Bay from […]
Josh McDaniels Officially Named Next Colts Head Coach
With the New England Patriots losing Super Bowl LII on Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts have officially announced that former Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be the team's next head coach. Amid rumors of McDaniels having second thoughts, the search for one of the Colts central building blocks has finally come to an end. The […]
Chad O'Shea In Play To Become Offensive Coordinator
New England Patriots wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea is in play to become the next offensive coordinator. Former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was named the next head coach of the Colts, and he'll take Patriots assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski with him to Indianapolis, according to a source. O'Shea has been with the Pats since […]
Nick Foles Wins Super Bowl 52 MVP
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles won Super Bowl 52 MVP on Sunday, leading his team to a victory over the New England Patriots. Foles completed 28-of-43 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Foles also caught a touchdown on a perfectly-called play that worked much better than the version the Patriots tried. Foles […]
La'el Collins Restructures His Contract With Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins had $150,000 of his 2018 salary converted into a signing bonus. He will receive that money immediately, but the team will be able to spread the cap hit evenly across the next two seasons. The move gives the Cowboys a little bit of help with the salary cap. Collins […]
Eagles Fully Healthy Heading Into Super Bowl Weekend
The Philadelphia Eagles are fully healthy heading into the weekend of the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan was back on the practice field on Friday after missing the previous two days due to an illness that had been going around the team. Several players missed practice earlier in the week or practiced but did […]
Joe Flacco Has Support From Owner
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said, "we have bigger fish to fry" than finding a replacement for quarterback Joe Flacco, who struggled in 2017. That may mean that Baltimore will pass on drafting a quarterback this year with their first-round pick. Flacco has never been attractive as a fantasy quarterback, but he was abysmal in […]
Ravens Considered Head Coaching Change
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said a head coaching change was considered after the team missed the playoffs in 2017. Head coach John Harbaugh has led the Ravens to a Super Bowl, but the team has now missed the postseason in four of the last five seasons, so he may be out of the picture […]
Eli Manning Will Be Back As Starter
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been told by general manager Dave Gettleman and new head coach Pat Shurmur that he'll be back as the starter in 2018. The 37-year-old Manning struggled mightily in 2017, but to be fair he lost his two best receivers -- Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall -- to […]
Kirk Cousins Would Be Interested In Broncos
Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins admitted that he'd be interested in the Denver Broncos on the open market. "I would hope any team is interested in me, would love it if Denver is interested." Cousins said. With Washington trading for Alex Smith this week, Cousins will hit the open market this spring and […]
Fantasy Football Eulogy - Jay Cutler
The 2017 NFL season is over and the 2018 NFL Draft isn't here yet, which means everyone across the fantasy football realm--the redrafters and the dynasty-ers--has a little time to relax and look back, to reminisce about your successes and failures over the past year. It's also a chance to look back at the careers […]
Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Super Bowl Preview
RotoBaller NFL editor Pierre Camus and writer/co-host Chris Mangano preview Super Bowl LII by giving some timely DFS advice and what to look for, outside of the big game itself. 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 […]
Deshaun Watson Expected To Be Good For OTAs
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is expected to take part in 7-on-7 drills during organized team activities, according to a source. Watson's rehab is going very well, so it looks like he'll be ready for a full workload in training camp, barring any setbacks. In seven games in his rookie season, Watson shined, posting […]
Nick Foles Looking Like a Serviceable Quarterback Option in the Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will certainly be the second best quarterback playing in the Super Bowl, but he should be a serviceable option this Sunday. Foles has had two huge games and two mediocre games since taking over for the injured Carson Wentz (knee). Foles threw seven touchdowns in 71 pass attempts in the two […]
Travis Kelce Has Confidence In Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is looking forward to playing with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2018 after the team traded Alex Smith to the Redskins this week. "Yeah, without a doubt. I feel like Patty Cakes can come in and roll the dice on anybody," Kelce told NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano and Brian […]
Tom Brady Practicing Wednesday
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) practiced with black tape on his right hand Wednesday, according to AFC practice pool reporter Nicki Jhabvala. Brady was removed from the team's injury report last week, and he'll be all systems go for the Super Bowl against the Eagles this Sunday. After torching both Tennessee and Jacksonville, […]
Tom Brady Ready To Add To His Legacy
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be vying for his sixth championship and the third in his last four seasons this Sunday against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Brady has been on fire all postseason, throwing five touchdowns with zero interceptions and 627 passing yards in two games. The 40-year-old will go up […]
Andrew Luck "Very Close" to Resuming Throwing Routine
After taking time off in Europe for treatment on his surgically repaired shoulder, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is "very close" to resuming a routine throwing regimen, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Hopefully this is the first positive sign of many for Luck, who is being given a great opportunity to flourish under […]
Todd Monken To Be Full-Time Offensive Coordinator
Todd Monken, previously the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach, will serve as the full-time offensive coordinator in 2018, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. However, Koetter will continue to call plays on offense during games. Offensive assistant Skyler Fulton has been promoted to receivers coach. Tampa ranked 18th in the NFL in 2017 with […]
Biggest Surprises of 2017 - Quarterbacks
Quarterbacks tend to be some of the more undervalued commodities in fantasy football. For years owners have been punting the quarterback position in their redraft leagues. Dynasty leagues have owners moving breakout stars around when their value blows up, just to roll with a guy like Philip Rivers week in and week out. It makes […]
Biggest Breakouts at Quarterback - 2017 Year in Review
If you have to build a football team, start with the QB first. If you have to build a fantasy football team, you can do one of three things: Pick a surefire guy in the second or third round, confident that the player you picked will be a lock, worry about nothing else. Roll the […]
Raiders Hiring Brian Callahan
The Oakland Raiders are hiring former Lions quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach, according to a source. Callahan is rising in the ranks of assistant coaches, and he'll be tasked with working alongside new head coach Jon Gruden to improve quarterback Derek Carr after his disappointing 2017 season. There's a good chance Carr […]
Baker Mayfield In Play For The Browns
After impressing during Senior Bowl practices this week, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is squarely in play for the Cleveland Browns at the top overall pick in this year's draft. Mayfield's skills on the field have left many to think that the Browns will have a debate between Mayfield and USC quarterback Sam Darnold with the […]
Browns Not Turned Off By Josh Allen's Senior Bowl Practices
Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey insisted that Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's airball pass at Senior Bowl practice this week didn't faze him. NFL talent evaluators agreed that Allen was inconsistent in practice Wednesday, but he was more impressive in the red zone and during goal-line drills on Thursday. Despite Allen's inconsistencies (56.3 career completion […]
Chiefs Hiring Mike Kafka To Work With Quarterbacks
The Kansas City Chiefs are hiring Mike Kafka as their new quarterbacks coach Friday. Kafka will be tasked with working with Patrick Mahomes, as the team is expected to move on from Alex Smith this offseason. Kafka played under head coach Andy Reid for two seasons with the Eagles and joined Kansas City last year […]
Fantasy Bomb Podcast - 2017 Fantasy Football Awards
RotoBaller NFL editor Pierre Camus and writer/co-host Chris Mangano review the 2017 NFL season by handing out some unique year-end fantasy football awards. 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 new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or […]
2018 NFL Draft Class Preview - Quarterbacks (Part 2)
Part one of my 2018 NFL Draft quarterbacks preview featured the five most exciting quarterbacks from this upcoming NFL draft, but this class does have a bit of depth so this is part two of my QB breakdowns. Most of these blurbs will be slightly shorter than part one because they're unlikely to be drafted […]