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XFL Recap: Which Players Might Find Their Way To The NFL?
As I'm sure you've heard, the XFL's first season is officially over due to COVID-19. The league plans to play in 2021, but players have reportedly been given permission to sign NFL contracts, so it's safe to assume at least some of the league's best players will wind up in the NFL this Fall. Let's […]
Looking For Market Inefficiencies at Quarterback
No matter which type of person you are. No matter which type of fantasy owner profile you fit into. No matter what, you're looking for market inefficiencies as we all are. Why paying an extra-price for something that ultimately will yield the same results as something similarly good going on a steep discount? That question […]
Way-Too-Early 2020 Mock Draft Reaction
Mock Draft SZN is here! Oh, wait...no, it's actually far too early for anyone to be doing mock drafts. Except us, the RotoBallers, because we couldn't wait to do a mock draft and I'm here to talk about the results. Below, you'll find my commentary on this totally accurate 2020 mock draft before the NFL Draft […]
Panthers Re-Sign Kyle Allen
The Carolina Panthers re-signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Allen was set to be an exclusive-rights free agent. The Panthers now have Cam Newton, Will Grier and Allen under contract for 2020. Allen made 12 starts last year after Newton aggravated his foot injury in Week 2, and he became the […]
Digging Deeper Into the Realm of Volatility
If you have been following and reading the site lately, you know I started to explore the concept of "player volatility" in one of my last columns. That one definitely set the table for what is coming here and was already long enough for an introduction that I opted to split all of this content […]
Panthers Interested In Re-Signing Mario Addison
The Carolina Panthers are interested in re-signing defensive end Mario Addison, but the 32-year-old plans to test the open market, according to league sources. Addison has 39 sacks in the last four seasons, which is the most of any Carolina player in that span. He finished with 34 tackles (20 solo), 9.5 sacks and two […]
QB Hot Seat: Projecting 2020 for Jameis Winston, Derek Carr, Cam Newton
The offseason is entering an empty period before free agency mania begins soon. All we can do now is predict how players will do in fantasy for 2020 before everything changes. To that end, there are still a lot of question marks in regards to who will be a starter for all 32 teams. Therefore, it’s […]
Panthers To Acquire Russell Okung; Trai Turner To Bolts
The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers have tentatively agreed to a swap that would send left tackle Russell Okung to the Panthers in exchange for offensive guard Trai Turner, according to sources. The trade is expected to be processed at the start of the league year. If quarterback Cam Newton (foot) remains in the […]
Panthers May Still Move On From Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers have stated that they are behind quarterback Cam Newton, but ESPN.com's Matthew Berry isn't so sure. According to insiders, the Panthers don't want to just give Newton away, but they would deal him if a reasonable offer was made. It's less of a sure thing that Newton is the team's starting quarterback […]
NFL Scouting Combine - Fantasy Risers and Fallers
Now that all the hands have been measured, 40 yards have been dashed, and benches have been pressed, it's time to look back at the results in order to declare winners and losers. Of course, it isn't possible to actually "win" the NFL Combine but it is possible for players to see their draft stock […]
Engel's Offseason Fantasy Football Angles: Names Makin' News
The week of the NFL Scouting Combine brought us a lot of news on fantasy veterans, as coaches and executives had a lot to say and share. While the focus is on this year's incoming rookie class from now until the NFL Draft, we need to pay attention to impending free agents as well. The […]
James Bradberry Won't Receive Franchise Tag
The Carolina Panthers will not use the franchise tag on cornerback James Bradberry and will let him hit the open market. Bradberry could very well reset the market, along with the Cowboys' Byron Jones, with around $15 million a year. He should have no shortage of suitors on the open market for cornerback-needy teams. Bradberry […]
James Bradberry Aiming For $15 Million Per Year
Carolina Panthers impending free-agent cornerback James Bradberry is aiming for $15 million or more per season on the open market next month, according to multiple sources. The Redskins are among the teams expected to be involved. Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Bradberry are the top two cornerbacks available this offseason and should reset the cornerback […]
You've Heard About Volatility, It's Time to Learn About It
High-variance, volatile football players. The risky bets. We all know who those players are and, most of all, we all know about what they can do--for the good and for the bad. When was the last time you trusted someone like Will Fuller or Amari Cooper to go off the charts and they let you down? You […]
Jarius Wright Becomes Free Agent
The Carolina Panthers declined the fully guaranteed $1 million option for wide receiver Jarius Wright on Tuesday, according to a source. With the move, the Panthers will free up $3 million in salary cap space. Wright had just 28 receptions for 296 yards and no touchdowns in a full season in his second and final […]
Panthers Moving Forward With Cam Newton
As of now, the Carolina Panthers have decided that they will move forward with quarterback Cam Newton (foot) as their starting quarterback, according to sources. Newton's foot is healing, but it will be a couple of months before he's game-ready, a timeline that complicates any potential trade. Newton will turn 31 in May and has […]
What Went Wrong with Odell Beckham Jr?
"What Went Wrong?" is a Rotoballer offseason series exploring fantasy players who underperformed their ADP. We'll explain why they fell below expectations and try to determine what it means for their value going forward. Finally free from the decrepit arm of Eli Manning and away from the torturous New York media, Odell Beckham Jr was […]
NFL Draft Combine Preview: Running Backs
What always seems to be the highlight for fantasy owners as preparations begin before the NFL Draft is the running back position. Owners clamor to get their hands on the new blood in the league as it has recently shown that it can pay off big time. We've seen the likes of Ezekiel Elliott, Christian […]
RB Opportunity Share and Impact (NFC South & West): 2019 Review
We roll on with coverage of each of the eight NFL divisions, discussing the teams that are part of them and the running backs that were part of those teams in 2019. To present those teams and players I use a set of easy-to-read charts: treemaps. The graphics will hold all of the players of […]
Panthers Think Cam Newton Will Be Cleared By March
The Carolina Panthers think that quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is likely to pass a physical and be cleared for some football activities in March, according to a source. However, they will still likely use caution with him in spring workouts if he remains on the team. Newton continues to rehab a surgically repaired Lisfranc injury […]
Dynasty Price Check - Anthony Miller
Many of you have already begun planning and building your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have assembled teams in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are inspecting the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued your process of relentless roster evaluation. As the […]
Why Lamar Jackson Should Be a First-Round Pick in 2020
Sometimes I like to make noise and some headlines if I can. That is why I host shows six days a week on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio representing RotoBaller. If I can get people buzzing about a topic, calling in or responding on social media with passion and vigor, I am having fun. But whenever I […]
Dynasty Price Check - Darren Waller
Many of you have already launched into the planning process for your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have embraced the opportunity to draft in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are also monitoring the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued a pace of […]
Cam Newton's Future Depends On Health
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said that quarterback Cam Newton's (foot) future with the team will come down to his health. The Panthers won't make a definitive statement on whether Newton will be with them in 2020, and they want to see him demonstrate his health this spring before they decide his future. Newton played […]
Super Futures: Early 2020 Fantasy Outlooks for Chiefs and 49ers
Now that the Super Bowl is over, fantasy football purists are already looking ahead to the NFL Draft and next season. The Chiefs proved that a high-flying offense that boosted many teams to fantasy championships could also win a Super Bowl of its own. The 49ers fell short, but earning an NFC Championship was an […]
What Went Wrong with Alvin Kamara?
"What Went Wrong?" is a Rotoballer offseason series exploring fantasy players who underperformed their ADP. We'll explain why they fell below expectations and try to determine what it means for their value going forward. Drafted in the top tier of running backs, with a preseason ADP of #3 overall, many fantasy owners expected Alvin Kamara […]
Panthers Re-Sign Joey Slye
The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract extension with impending exclusive-rights free-agent kicker Joey Slye on Thursday. In Slye's first NFL season, he was 25-for-32 on field-goal attempts and made 31 of his 35 extra points. He was 8-for-11 from 50-plus yards, with his longest make coming from 55 yards out. Slye's eight made […]
Biggest Busts of 2019: Running Back
The 2019-20 season saw some incredible fantasy performances from a few different players. We saw New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas put in one of the most consistent performances from wire-to-wire that we've ever seen. Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had one of the greatest seasons we've ever seen by a running back, […]
Ian Thomas Will Get First Shot To Replace Greg Olsen
Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas will step in as the replacement for Greg Olsen after the team mutually parted ways with the veteran. The former Indiana tight end was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 draft. Thomas caught 36 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie when Olsen missed […]
Panthers Re-Sign Reggie Bonnafon
The Carolina Panthers signed running back Reggie Bonnafon to a one-year extension on Tuesday. Bonnafon was the No. 2 behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey in 2019, so he only saw 16 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown over a full season in 2019. He averaged a healthy 7.3 yards per carry, though, and also added […]
