Eddie Lacy Not Expected To Be Back

Seattle Seahawks impending unrestricted free-agent running back Eddie Lacy is not expected to be back in 2018 with Chris Carson, Mike Davis and J.D. McKissic also in the mix. Carson has three years left on his deal, and the Seahawks see him as a big part of their future. Lacy was utterly useless for most […]

2018 NFL Draft Class Preview - Running Backs (Part 1)

In my last article, I introduced this series where I'll be providing shorter blurbs to help preview fantasy relevant prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Today, we'll be taking a look at the RB position. Not only is this a strong class at the very top, but it also is incredibly deep. It may not […]

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 […]

Jon Gruden Hoping Marshawn Lynch Returns

Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden said that running back Marshawn Lynch is currently "our leading ball carrier. He's our back, and we're counting on him." Gruden further went on, saying, "Hopefully we get an opportunity to work together. that’s a man that has a lot of respect in this league as a player […]

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, […]

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 […]

Lions Could Make A Run At Dion Lewis

The Detroit Lions could make a run at New England Patriots impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis. Lewis is set to be a free agent and may be asking for more than the Patriots typically give their running backs. New Detroit head coach Matt Patricia is obviously familiar with Lewis, so he could enter the […]

Ty Montgomery May Move Back to Wide Receiver

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery may be moving back to wide receiver. Montgomery played receiver in college and started his NFL career at the position before transitioning to running back in 2016 following a rash of injuries at the position. Montgomery has been effective at running back, but his durability has been problematic, […]

Broncos Seem Intent On Making Devontae Booker Their No. 1 Back

The Denver Broncos seem intent on making running back Devontae Booker their No. 1 back moving forward, which means C.J. Anderson could be released in the offseason. It's a little bit of a head-scratcher, given that Booker hasn't really proved to be a lead back in his two years in the NFL. He ran the […]

Broncos Could Release C.J. Anderson

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson was one of the lone bright spots on offense in 2017, as he recorded his first 1,000-yard rushing season, but he was openly wondering what his future would be following the season, and the Broncos could wind up releasing him with two years remaining on his deal and no […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kareem Hunt Involved In Off-Field Incident

A woman told police that Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt "shoved and pushed" her in a weekend dispute in downtown Cleveland, according to the police report. However, no charges have been filed as of Monday. There are varying accounts of the incident, with one report listing Hunt as a suspect and another report […]

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 […]

Early 2018 Sleepers - Running Backs

It is never too early to figure out which running backs are going to be the best sleepers in fantasy football next season – even when this season’s Super Bowl was played less than a week ago. Even though the NFL is still a passing league dominated by its quarterbacks and wide receivers, running backs […]

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 Sleepers - Akrum Wadley

There's been a lot of talk about the top running backs in the upcoming NFL Draft and how they'll end up finding their place in the league and on fantasy rosters, but there's a whole host of other players below the surface who could carve out roles at the NFL level. One of those running […]

Marshawn Lynch Meets With Jon Gruden

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch and new head coach Jon Gruden have met at the team's headquarters on multiple occasions, according to a source familiar with the situation. Lynch's agent, Doug Hendrickson, refuted the notion that Lynch has been blowing off Gruden. After missing all of 2016, the soon-to-be 32-year-old didn't have a bad […]

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 […]

Steelers Want Long-Term Deal With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney said that the team would "like to have a long-term contract with Le'Veon Bell" this year. Bell is an impending free agent, but the Steelers would likely place the franchise tag on him again if they can't work out a long-term contract. Both sides are more optimistic than they were […]

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 […]

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 […]

Devonta Freeman Could Be Ready For OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) said he's doing well after dealing with MCL and PCL injuries at the end of the season. He recently received a second opinion on his knee, and he isn't expected to need surgery before the start of the next season. Freeman thinks there's a chance he'll be ready […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Running Backs

We've already looked at the biggest risers and fallers at the quarterback position. This time we examine the most volatile of positions, running back. As is usually the case, the running back position produced plenty of surprises both good and bad. Rookies played a huge role in 2017, as expected, but a few NFL veterans surprised us as […]

2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Running Back Tiered Rankings

Earlier, I began my tiered analysis of prospective NFL rookies with a look at the quarterback draft class. In this space, I will break down each tier of my rookie rankings by position, continuing with running backs. With a class a deep as this, tier breakdowns are critical for identifying value in dynasty drafts. But […]

Corey Clement Delivers Huge Plays in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement ran the ball three times for eight yards in the Super Bowl, adding four catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Clement had three enormous plays through the air, including a touchdown that the NFL might have considered overturning. Clement was an undrafted rookie, but he showed plenty […]

LeGarrette Blount Has an Excellent Revenge Game in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount had an excellent performance in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Blount's #revengegame featured 14 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown. He had an amazing 36-yard burst on an option play and a 21-yard touchdown. Playing against his former team, Blount played one of his better games as an […]