Saints Cut Larry Warford
The New Orleans Saints cut offensive guard Larry Warford on Friday, making him immediately one of the top free agents available, according to a source. The Saints gave Warford a $750,000 roster bonus this spring, but his release will save them more than $7 million against the salary cap. After the signings of quarterbacks Taysom […]
Saints Re-Sign Austin Carr
The New Orleans Saints re-signed wide receiver Austin Carr to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Carr has played in 21 regular season games and two postseason contests with the team since being claimed off waivers from the Patriots at the end of the 2017 preseason. He has just 10 catches for 106 yards and […]
ADP Arbitrage - Running Back Draft Bargains
Did your parents ever ask you, "If all your friends jumped off a cliff, does that mean you would too?" Well, that is how fantasy football mostly works when it comes to drafting your team yearly. There is something called ADP (Average Draft Position) that is nothing more than just an aggregated mark that lets […]
UDFA Pass Catchers To Watch In Dynasty
One place where fantasy value can be found is in the large crop of players who sign as undrafted free agents. Often, very talented players don't hear their names called during the draft, but they'll latch on somewhere and carve out a role. Adam Thielen was an UDFA. So were Robby Anderson, Preston Williams, Tyrell […]
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC South
If you missed the first three installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s […]
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC East
If you missed the first two installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the AFC North review here and the NFC North review here. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s […]
FFPC Best-Ball Slim: Draft Strategy Guide
No kickers, no defenses, no waivers to worry about, no points left on your bench each week. Is this the perfect fantasy football league? For those not already aware, let me introduce you to FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) Best-Ball Slim Leagues. If you play best-ball, you know how it works. You draft your team […]
UDFA Quarterbacks to Watch in Dynasty
Quarterback is the most important offensive position on a football field. Your quarterback's strengths and weaknesses are the starting point for your entire offensive's strengths and weaknesses. For this reason, it's a position that teams invest heavily in during the NFL Draft, with quarterback-needy teams often spending first round picks on players who might not […]
Jameis Winston's New Dynasty Outlook
Jameis Winston certainly boosted many fantasy teams in all formats to championships last season as he finished fifth at QB in scoring. He led the NFL in passing yards (5,109) and the NFC in TD passes (33). But in real life, Winston was not a winner for the third consecutive season and fourth out of […]
Saints Really Wanted Tommy Stevens
The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers engaged in a bidding war during the 2020 draft for Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens. The Saints had traded their remaining picks late in the draft on Day 2, so they had to sit and wait. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady worked with Stevens in their time together at […]
Ted Ginn Jr. Signs One-Year Deal With Bears
Free-agent wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has signed a one-year deal to play for the Chicago Bears next season. The 35-year-old speedster will bring a deep-ball dynamic to a Bears offense that struggled mightily in creating explosive plays last season. The veteran's production has been on the decline the past few seasons due to injuries […]
Engel's Angles: Post NFL Draft Fantasy Football Draft Review and Analysis
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With the NFL Draft completed, the fantasy football community was hungry for instantly revised outlooks and evaluations. So SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio hosted a Post-NFL Draft Fantasy Football Experts Draft early this week. I drafted from the No. 6 slot of 12, which I […]
The King's Dynasty Rookie Rankings and Outlooks (Premium Content)
Scott Engel reveals his top 40 overall rookie rankings for 2020, designed to help you execute the ideal draft on first-year players in your dynasty league. In-depth analysis is provided, with guidance on how to deal with the flow of your draft. You will notice that a prime emphasis is placed on RBs through the […]
Jameis Winston Claims Eyesight Has Improved After LASIK
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston claims to have great vision after getting LASIK eye surgery in February. In a quote from Winston tweeted by the Athletic's Greg Auman, the QB claims his vision has sharpened and his blurriness has been reduced. In a twist, Winston compared the situation to being able to read the […]
Saints Officially Sign Jameis Winston
The New Orleans Saints have officially signed former Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston to a one-year contract, per NFL Network's Ian Rapaport. The 26-year-old will now get a chance to learn from QB Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton in 2020 and could be the potential successor to Brees down the road. For right now, […]
Jameis Winston to Saints: Fantasy Impact
After a lengthy one-month wait since free agency officially began, one of the unsigned, former NFC South quarterbacks has found a new home. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston will be staying in the division as he will be heading to the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal. Will the turnover-prone passer get […]
Saints Sign Taysom Hill To Two-Year Deal
The New Orleans Saints re-signed Taysom Hill to a two-year contract extension worth $21 million, including $16 million guaranteed at the time of signing. The news comes right after the Jameis Winston signing, so it's been a busy day in the New Orleans quarterback room. The two will presumably battle it out for the backup […]
Saints Finalizing Deal With Jameis Winston
The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a one-year deal with quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, according to sources. The deal is expected to be completed quickly now that the 2020 NFL Draft is over, but financials weren't disclosed. Sources say that Winston's 2020 salary will be very economical, fitting into the team's tight salary cap […]
They Took Who??? Confusing NFL Draft Picks
Every year, the NFL holds a draft, and every year during that draft, 32 NFL teams make decisions that will positively impact the team going forward. But every year, some teams also make decisions that are...confusing. Confounding. Puzzling. Whatever adjective you want to use, teams make decisions that leave us, the outsiders watching the draft, […]
Which Rookie Quarterbacks Can Turn Their Franchises Around?
On April 23, 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals made Joe Burrow the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft and the new franchise quarterback in the Queen City. Burrow has been touted as a slam dunk pick and will surely unseat Andy Dalton as the starter, but through the first two days of the draft, […]
Saints Use Their Last Pick On Tommy Stevens
With the 240th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft in the seventh round, the New Orleans Saints took Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens. Is he the next Tom Brady? No. Is he the successor to Drew Brees? Probably not. Stevens had the looks of a swiss-army knife in his time at Penn State before […]
Instant Reaction: NFL Draft Rounds 2-3 Winners/Losers
Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft picked up on Friday and saw plenty of talented names get selected. Teams continued to solidify their depth charts and many like the Bengals and Colts bolstered their offenses. Of course, there were a few surprises, notably Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts getting selected by the Philadelphia […]
Saints Add A Tight End At Tail End Of Round 3
The New Orleans Saints selected Dayton tight end Adam Trautman with the No. 105 overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Trautman stands at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds and can gain separation in the NFL because of his quickness. He can also block and can become a nice under-the-radar pass-catcher in […]
Saints Trade Up And Grab Zack Baun
The New Orleans Saints traded up to the 74th pick in the draft and grabbed linebacker Zach Baun out of Wisconsin. In the process, the Browns gave the 74th and 244th picks to the Saints for the 88th pick and NOLA's 2021 third-rounder, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. This was a solid pick for the Saints, […]
RotoBaller Staff Mock Draft - Round Three
The draft is now less than a week away, and the Rotoballer staff is gearing up for a few nights of remote sporting intrigue. Earlier this week, we released the first round of our staff mock draft and also the second round of our staff mock draft, so today it's time to finish this baby off […]
Saints Looking To Acquire Early Second-Round Pick
The New Orleans Saints surprised many by selecting Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears that New Orleans may be looking to create another surprise on the draft's second night. The team is currently looking to acquire an early second-round pick, which […]
Saints Take Cesar Ruiz At No. 24 Overall In First Round
The New Orleans Saints selected Michigan center Cesar Ruiz with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. Ruiz had 31 career starts in college and lost his father in a tragic accident when he was eight years old. The Saints are getting versatility on the offensive line, as he has […]
Saints Have Explored Moving Up In The Draft
The New Orleans Saints have been open to the possibility of moving up in the first round of the NFL draft. According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, the Saints have contacted all of the other teams scheduled to pick ahead of them to discuss a potential trade to move up. Picking at 24th overall in the […]
RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round One
As sports enthusiasts look forward to the upcoming NFL Draft and drool with anticipation at having literally any live sports news, Rotoballer staff writers decided to have a little fun this week. We chose a couple of teams each and tried to mock what we think should happen in this month's draft. To the best […]
RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round Two
On Friday, we released the first round of our staff mock draft. While there were some minor surprises, the board played out mostly as one might expect. There were a few players that slipped through the cracks and could provide solid value for teams on day two of the draft. As a reminder, to the […]