They Took Who??? Teams That Confused Us by Drafting the Wrong Player
Every year, the NFL Draft treats viewers to surprises. Often, those surprises are...not necessarily good ones. Teams make mistakes, or they make non-mistakes that appear to be mistakes at first glance, and those mistakes can have serious fantasy football ramifications. Last year, I wrote this column and pegged the following players as wrong choices: Josh […]
Teams That Won and Lost the 2019 NFL Draft
If the 2019 NFL Draft took place 10 years ago, with the exact same pool of players to choose from, Kyler Murray would not have been the first overall pick. He would likely not have been the first quarterback taken, and perhaps would not have been drafted in the first round. He is short in […]
Dynasty Price Check - Royce Freeman
When it comes to dynasty football leagues, you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of setting lineups and waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Offseason narratives can be difficult to navigate, but we are here to help! […]
Kerryon Johnson Is Healthy
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), who missed the last six games of his rookie season with a knee injury, said he's back to his old self this offseason and is "ready to go." Johnson had 118 carries for 641 yards and three touchdowns in 2018 and also caught 32 passes for 213 yards […]
Roc Thomas Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Charge
Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas was sentenced to three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony marijuana possession charge from a January arrest. He will be required to undergo random testing and a chemical-dependency evaluation as part of his probation. Thomas could also face additional discipline from the NFL in the […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Late-Round Rookie Sleepers (Slayton, Harmon, Weber and more)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss picks from Day 2 & 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft that could garner attention in dynasty rookie drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as […]
Raiders Re-Sign Doug Martin
The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Doug Martin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche. This comes a day after Isaiah Crowell tore his Achilles during a workout on Tuesday. He will likely miss the entire 2019 season. Martin had a fumbling issue in 2018 but otherwise […]
Jamaal Charles Retires With Chiefs
Running back Jamaal Charles officially retired on Wednesday after 11 professional seasons and signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 32-year-old was a third-round pick in 2008 and spent nine years in KC, becoming the team's all-time leading rusher with 7,260 yards, including five 1,000-yard seasons on the ground. Charles was a […]
Tony Pollard Could See Decent Playing Time
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard, a fourth-round pick, should see decent playing time in his first season. The Cowboys likely think he can make an immediate impact as depth behind Ezekiel Elliott. While Pollard could be used in a variety of ways to spell Elliott, he's unlikely to have standalone value for fantasy […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Rookie RBs That Should Be On Your Radar
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) highlight the top rookie running backs (RB) to target in dynasty league rookie drafts and discuss their re-draft value as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio […]
David Montgomery Garnering Kareem Hunt Comparisons
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery, the team's third-round pick, has drawn comparisons to former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, who rushed for 1,327 yards and caught 53 passes as a rookie when Matt Nagy was the offensive coordinator for Kansas City in 2017. Montgomery should have a sizeable role in his rookie season and […]
Rams Could Use More Two-Running Back Sets
After drafting running back Darrell Henderson in the third round with the 70th overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams could use more two-running back sets to help protect Todd Gurley in 2019. General manager Les Snead has called Henderson the "change-of-pace" back that the team has been searching for. Gurley missed the final two games […]
Redskins Draft Bryce Love As Derrius Guice Insurance
The Washington Redskins drafted Stanford running back Bryce Love in the fourth round on Saturday. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist two years ago but suffered an ACL tear in 2018 and could begin his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Derrius Guice was drafted in the second round in 2018 and […]
Isaiah Crowell Suffers Torn Achilles
Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout with the team on Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Crowell is expected to have surgery next week. The 26-year-old had 685 yards on 143 carries with six touchdowns with the Jets […]
Colts Sign Spencer Ware
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Spencer Ware to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. In other moves, the team waived safety Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle DeShawn Williams and released wide receiver James Wright. The 27-year-old Ware had impressive stretches in his time with the Chiefs. He broke out in 2016 when he took […]
David Montgomery's Presence Could Hurt Tarik Cohen
Chicago Bears rookie running back David Montgomery's balance, lateral agility and vision give the team a potential three-down back. Montgomery's greatest strength is running the ball, but the fact that he can also catch the football will help create mismatches against opponents. Montgomery's presence will allow the Bears to use Tarik Cohen more as a […]
Engel's Angles - NFL Draft 2019 Rookie Reactions and Hot Takes
Here are some of my initial and most essential fantasy observations from the 2019 NFL Draft. Some of you asked for specific observations on social media and here are your answers. I'm not big on rookies in yearly leagues, but I'll be targeting one specific TE.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings […]
Bryce Love Hopes To Be Ready This Summer
Washington Redskins running back Bryce Love (knee), who was drafted in the fourth round on Saturday, is hoping to be ready to return around mid-training camp after tearing the ACL in his knee last season. Love said he's been running on a treadmill and doing impact drills. He'll eventually compete with Derrius Guice, who tore […]
Instant Reaction - NFL Draft Round 4-7 Winners/Losers
The third day of the NFL Draft is when things can start to drag on for people who aren't super into the NFL, but it's also where there's a ton of value to be had. Teams can fill a lot of holes -- particularly at a position like running back -- late in the draft. […]
NFL Draft Day 2 Winners/Losers - Instant Reaction
On Friday night, the 2019 NFL Draft resumed after a wild first round on Thursday night. We have already gone through the winners and losers from Round 1, and it's time to move on to the winners and losers from Day 2. After a day with relatively few defensive backs getting drafted, things changed rapidly […]
Darrell Henderson A Change-Of-Pace Back
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay consider running back Darrell Henderson as a change-of-pace back to Todd Gurley. McVay called Henderson a unique playmaker, but the pick was made more for Henderson's skills and not Gurley's knee. The Rams took Henderson with the sixth pick of the third round […]
LeSean McCoy Still Considered Starter
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that running back LeSean McCoy is still "the starter when we roll the ball out." Shady will turn 31 this summer and had his worst season as a pro in 2018, rushing 161 times for 514 yards (3.2 average) with only three touchdowns in 14 games. Buffalo also […]
Eagles Add Another Running Back
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Penn State running back Miles Sanders with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Sanders is a patient and versatile runner that run inside or bounce outside. He sat behind Saquon Barkley in 2017 before breaking out last season. He has three-down potential in the NFL and is […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Draft Round 1 Winners and Losers
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review the biggest fantasy football winners and losers from the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]
NFL Draft Round 1 Winners/Losers - Instant Reaction
On Thursday night, the NFL Draft kicked off with the Arizona Cardinals taking Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, just as everyone was expecting. From there, though, things started to go awry, with the Raiders and Giants in particular making questionable early picks. Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make sense of things from a […]
Atlanta Takes Kaleb Mcgary At No. 31
The Atlanta Falcons traded up with the Rams and selected Washington offensive tackle Kaleb Mcgary with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Mcgary doesn't have great length but is physical and is just a solid athlete overall. The Falcons really put an emphasis on their offensive line in the first round, […]
Raiders Take Josh Jacobs With Second First-Round Pick
The Oakland Raiders selected Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft. This was the selection that the Raiders acquired when they shipped defensive end Khalil Mack to the Bears last season. Jacobs split time in Alabama's backfield. He's a finisher with the rock in his hand […]
Chris Lindstrom Goes To Falcons 14th Overall
The Atlanta Falcons selected Boston College offensive guard Chris Lindstrom with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Lindstrom was extremely durable in college and should bring stability to a Falcons offensive line that has been pretty solid in its own right in the last few years. He played some tackle in […]
Jonah Williams Goes To Bengals 11th Overall
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Alabama offensive guard Jonah Williams with the No. 11 pick of the 2019 NFL draft. Williams was a rock on the offensive line for Alabama in his three seasons as the starter. Cincinnati could really use some offensive line help for their running game and to keep quarterback Andy Dalton upright. […]
Five Teams Could Potentially Move Down
The New York Jets (No. 3), Detroit Lions (No. 8), Miami Dolphins (No. 13), Seattle Seahawks (No. 21, 29) and Los Angeles Rams (No. 31) are the teams showing the most interest in moving down in the draft, according to sources. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have already received calls from teams interested […]