Lions Acquire Carlton Davis From Buccaneers
The Detroit Lions are acquiring cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, according to a source. It's unclear what the compensation is for the Buccaneers. It didn't make sense for the Bucs to keep the injury-prone Davis around due to his bloated contract, but he should be a nice addition to a […]
Lions Re-Sign Graham Glasgow
The Detroit Lions are re-signing offensive guard Graham Glasgow to a three-year, $20 million deal that includes $9.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. After three seasons with the Denver Broncos, Glasgow returned to where he began his career in Detroit last season, and he started 15 games on the team's stellar offensive line. […]
Coach Knows Ball: Brock Bowers 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of Georgia TE
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings For 2024 (Tiers 1-3)
We have now entered the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some wide receivers to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. The player movement that has ensued will also negatively impact the stock of other receivers whose roles will decrease within their reshaped depth charts. Participation in best ball […]
Two Rookie Tight End Sleepers Fantasy Football Managers Should Know In 2024
We've all heard the narrative that rookie tight ends are untrustworthy and are not worthwhile fantasy assets. Some of that notion began to get dispelled last year with the strong play of Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid. Many expect superstar and rookie phenom Brock Bowers to potentially put the rookie tight end theory to bed. […]
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Free Agents: NFL Offseason Terms Explained
The NFL offseason brings plenty of excitement with key events like free agency and the NFL Draft. However, this can also be a confusing time for fans who have to navigate unfamiliar terms. Before NFL free agency gets underway, it’s important to understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agents. What is the difference […]
2024 Free-Agent Wide Receiver Preview
The 2024 wide receiver free-agent class was going to be one of the best in recent years. If you were a team looking for a stud WR1, chances are you could sign one this offseason. However, that is not the case anymore. Mike Evans signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before free […]
All-Time Leading Receiver for Every NFL Franchise
As the NFL leans toward efficient and explosive passing, we have seen more high-level receiving production in recent years. The modern NFL has a focus on securing top-notch pass-catchers too; just in the last few seasons, we have seen players like Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, and D.J. Moore traded for premium draft capital, and the […]
Mid to Late Round Receivers Fantasy Football Managers Should Know - Part III
This is our final entry in this series. We'll focus on our three last receivers expected to be drafted in the middle rounds of this year's NFL Draft, who should not be ignored or forgotten by fantasy football managers. These 10 receivers covered in this series should be on the radar for dynasty managers. However, […]
Quarterback-Only 2024 NFL Mock Draft – Projecting Landing Spots For Top 10 QB Prospects
The 2024 NFL Draft is less than two months away. With the NFL Combine wrapping up in Indianapolis, draft prospects will have only a few more opportunities to impress teams. While this year’s draft class is deep in several areas, the quarterback position is loaded with elite talent. Most NFL mock drafts project at least […]
Mid-To-Late Round Receivers Fantasy Football Managers Should Know - Part II
First- and second-round receivers are all the rage right now, and understandably so. However, there seems to be one to two receivers drafted in the third round or later that become fantasy-relevant every year. Last year, it was Tank Dell and Puka Nacua, but there always seems to be someone. Last year, six receivers were […]
Biggest Tight End Surprises – Fantasy Football Year In Review
While the 2023 fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror, the game is year-round. Unfortunately, fantasy players have to wait months for the upcoming season. Yet, it’s never too early to start preparing. The best thing fantasy players can do when preparing for the upcoming season is to look at the past, especially players […]
Don't Sleep On Rookie Tight End Ja'Tavion Sanders In Your 2024 Fantasy Football Leagues
For the longest time, the tight end position has consisted of Travis Kelce and, well... everybody else. Sure, Mark Andrews and George Kittle have had some good, even great, seasons, but this has largely been Kelce's world, and all the other tight ends were just living in it. We've had our big three during the […]
Biggest Losers Of The 2024 NFL Combine: NFL Draft Prospect Analysis
I know what you're thinking: "Who the heck writes an article bashing prospects before the NFL Draft? Can't you just let these young men enjoy the journey?" The point of this article isn't to dunk on any of the players who might have underperformed and already declare them busts in the NFL, but in the […]
Lions Re-Sign Emmanuel Moseley
The Detroit Lions are re-signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday before he can reach the free-agent market next week, according to a source. Moseley injured his ACL in his first game last season in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, one year after he tore the other ACL in […]
Predicting 2024 NFL Season Award Winners - MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and more
With the 2023-24 NFL season behind us and the Kansas City Chiefs securing another Super Bowl victory, all eyes are on the upcoming 2024-25 season. Speculation fills the air as teams prepare for the draft, navigate free agency, and ponder potential trades, wondering who will shine on the field in the coming year. Yet, with […]
Lions Re-Sign Shane Zylstra
The Detroit Lions re-signed tight end Shane Zylstra to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Zylstra will return to Detroit despite missing all of last season while on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury that he suffered in training camp last summer. The 27-year-old should be ready for training camp this summer, though, and he'll […]
3 Rookie Wide Receiver Sleepers Projected as Mid-Round NFL Draft Picks - Yards Per Route Run Analysis
It's tricky to find sleepers these days since the dynasty and devy community have proven to be sharp minds for NFL Draft prospects. Two metrics to look at for receivers as a starting point involve yards per route run and targets. There's somewhat of a strong correlation between yards per route run and targets per […]
Mid-To-Late Round Receivers Fantasy Football Managers Should Know - Part I
We know about Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Nabers. There isn’t any question about who those top three receivers are. Even guys like BrIan Thomas Jr., Troy Franklin, Keon Coleman, and Adonai Mitchell fantasy football managers know all about. Their accomplishments and statistics are all well-documented. The ever-increasing popularity of the NFL Draft […]
One Free Agent Every NFC Team Should Sign During 2024 NFL Free Agency
NFL free agency will officially begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. At that time, free agents can start signing with any NFL team. Before then, though, NFL teams can offer the franchise tag to one player. The franchise tag should come into play for several key free agents this season. Cincinnati Bengals wide […]
Biggest Winners Of The 2024 NFL Combine: NFL Draft Prospect Analysis
As the 2024 NFL Draft edges closer, talents are stepping into the limelight at the Scouting Combine and attempting to seize their moment in front of the draft's key decision-makers. This annual event isn't just a showcase; it's a golden ticket for hopefuls to climb the draft order, provided they excel in their specific skill […]
Early 2024 Running Back Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football
Running backs have always dominated the first round of fantasy drafts, but that has changed in recent years. Taking a wide receiver in the first round has become a more likely strategy by fantasy managers. In 2024 drafts, more wideouts should be going in the first round than running backs. However, that doesn't mean running […]
Coach Knows Ball: Jayden Daniels 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of LSU QB
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions To Talk Extension This Week
The Detroit Lions want to sign wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a long-term contract extension this offseason and are scheduled to meet with his representatives at the NFL scouting combine this week in Indianapolis. No deal is imminent, but the Lions have made it clear they want to invest in St. Brown and the […]
Top Five WR Prospects Of The 2024 NFL Draft: Scouting Reports And Analysis
Ah, the sweet season of the NFL Draft, the light at the end of the post-Super Bowl tunnel of despair. As the last bits of confetti find their resting places and the echoes of the game's final moments whisper into silence, we all start to dream a little bigger. It's this enchanted time when losses […]
Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Tiers 4-8)
We are now rapidly approaching the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some running backs to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, and D'Andre Swift are among the collection of backs who could resurface in new environments. The player movement that will eventually […]
Final Exam: Grading Every NFC Team Post Super Bowl
If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]
Top Five QB Prospects Of The 2024 NFL Draft: Scouting Reports And Analysis
Ah, NFL Draft season -- when the beacons of hope renew as we're all experiencing the post-Super Bowl blues. As the confetti settles and the echo of the final whistle fades, fans everywhere start dreaming again. It's that magical time when every team is undefeated in the offseason, and the future looks brighter than it […]
Final Exam: Grading Every AFC Team Post Super Bowl
If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]
Early 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Tight End
The Super Bowl may have just happened, but that does not mean fantasy footballers should waste any time looking forward to the 2024 NFL season. It is NEVER too early to prepare for the next season of fantasy football! Some fantasy players were probably taking notes about Deebo Samuel’s lack of durability and Justin Watson’s […]