Predicting Every Starting NFC Quarterback In 2024: NFL Early Predictions
Days after Championship Sunday, only the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a game left this season while the rest continue preparation for next season. The Super Bowl this year features former MVP Patrick Mahomes and 2023 MVP finalist Brock Purdy, highlighting the need to have talent at the league's premier position. For […]
Saints Working To Hire Klint Kubiak As Offensive Coordinator
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly working to hire San Francisco 49ers passing-game specialist Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Kubiak would join the Saints' coaching staff after he coaches his final game with the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, against the Kansas City Chiefs. No deal […]
Which Draft Pick Do The New Orleans Saints Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?
The New Orleans Saints were just good enough to have a winning record and just bad enough not to qualify for the NFL playoffs. New Orleans’ offense was borderline average all season long thanks to spotty play from quarterback Derek Carr, the worst year of tailback Alvin Kamara’s career, and former Pro Bowl receiver Michael […]
Full List Of Head Coaching Hires Ahead Of The 2024 NFL Season
NFL franchises are as impatient as ever, so each offseason brings a flurry of coaching changes. After the 2023 campaign, exactly 25% of the league's organizations decided to make a change at the head coaching position. Legends Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll were let go, Mike Vrabel wasn't given the chance to turn the Titans […]
Fantasy Football Lessons Learned From The 2023 Season
Fantasy football season has come and gone. We spend so much time preparing for the season and once it ends, so many people turn the page. Whether it be to NFL playoffs, fantasy baseball, or already planning for the next fantasy football season. I get it, we always are chasing what’s next. What good is […]
Saints, Michael Thomas Appear Headed For A Breakup
No final decision has been made regarding wide receiver Michael Thomas' future with the New Orleans Saints, but at this point the two sides appear to be headed for a breakup after eight seasons together. Thomas played in 10 games in 2023, his most in a single season since he sprained his ankle in Week […]
Saints Expected To Restructure Derek Carr's Contract
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is set to count $35.7 million against the salary cap in 2024, and his contract presents an opportunity for the team to create some more cap space by March 13, the start of the new league year. The Saints are expected to restructure Carr's contract by that date, which […]
Every NFL Team's Greatest Quarterback of All Time
The quarterback position is unquestionably the most important in football and arguably the most important in sports. A great QB can change the trajectory of an entire NFL franchise. Some organizations have been blessed with multiple Hall of Fame signal callers, while some long-suffering franchises just never seem to find a great one. The difference […]
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?
Sometimes, players just aren't as good as we thought they were as prospects. It happens every single draft cycle. Efficiency numbers don't line up with what's to be expected. A dysfunctional coaching staff tears down their confidence. Combine results don't translate to game action. There's a myriad of things that can go wrong. It was […]
The 10 Best Moves NFL Teams Made In 2023
The 2023 NFL season is almost over, with only a Super Bowl left to be played. It was a great season of football, but what were some of the biggest moves that led to this strong season? From hitting on draft picks to making the right free agent signing to just playing the right guy […]
Greg Lewis To Interview For Saints Offensive-Coordinator Job
Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach Greg Lewis will interview on Tuesday for the New Orleans Saints' offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Lewis, who was a former NFL receiver himself, won two Super Bowls on head coach Andy Reid's staff with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Ravens in 2023. The Saints dismissed Pete […]
The 10 Worst Moves NFL Teams Made In 2023
Many NFL teams have moved on to the offseason after seeing their 2023 season end. Several teams made awful moves over the past 12 months that they wish they could undo. Unfortunately, many of these teams will likely make horrible decisions again over the next 12 months. Whether that is through a poor free agent […]
Will The Bears Cut Or Trade Justin Fields? 2024 Offseason Outlook
Back in 2021, Justin Fields was selected by the Chicago Bears 11th overall out of Ohio State University. He finished ninth in MVP voting in 2022 after averaging 150 passing yards and 70 rushing yards per game in 15 games for a struggling Bears team. The 24-year-old dealt with injuries early in the season but […]
Breakout Fantasy Football Running Backs From The 2023 Season
The running back position is no stranger to random breakout performers. It seems every single year, NFL fans and fantasy managers alike are treated to a breakout season from a player who was viewed as fairly insignificant to start the season. Last year, there was Jamaal Williams, who had 1,139 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns, […]
2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions 5.0 (January Update) - All 32 Draft Picks
The NFL regular season has come to a close and the first 18 picks are now set! As we are now into the playoffs, coaching and front-office changes are taking place around the league and those decisions could have some ripple effects on what happens on draft day. The draft order for picks 19-32 will […]
Top Five 2024 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects: Scouting Reports and Analysis
The recent trend in the NFL has led teams to be cautious about investing a significant number of assets into the running back position. In the 2023 NFL draft, both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as first-round picks, showcasing their exceptional prospect status. However, when comparing them to the running backs in the 2024 […]
Is Quentin Johnston Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?
"...At 6-foot-4 ... weighing 215 pounds ... from TCU ... Quentin Johnston!!!" Johnston's profile emulates a starting shooting guard in the NBA. Not only does he have the size of an elite athlete, but his speed enticed NFL general managers last April. With that blend of length, build, and agility, how could he fail? Inconsistency […]
Top Five Defensive Prospects of 2024 NFL Draft: Scouting Reports and Analysis
In a year dominated by offensive tackles, quarterbacks, and wide receivers, there aren't any high-end defenders expected to be taken in the top five of the NFL Draft this year. Currently, there's a good chance that zero defenders will go in the top 10, and the run of defenders is likely to occur in the […]
Saints To Speak With Brian Johnson About Offensive-Coordinator Position
The New Orleans Saints will interview former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for their vacant offensive-coordinator position next week, according to a source. In addition to the Saints, Johnson has already interviewed for the same position with the Cleveland Browns and is expected to interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He spent the last […]
Saints To Interview Mike Sullivan For Offensive-Coordinator Job
The New Orleans Saints are scheduling an interview with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks coach and play-caller Mike Sullivan for their vacant offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. Sullivan will speak with the Saints after his interview with the Las Vegas Raiders for the same position. The Steelers moved on from play-caller Matt Canada to Sullivan during the […]
Breakout Fantasy Football Wide Receivers from the 2023 Season - Part Two
I would imagine those who read Part One of the breakout receivers from the 2023 season likely have a pretty good guess as to who we'll be discussing here. While passing numbers across the league slightly dipped this season, the NFL is still very much a passing game and that is here to stay. This […]
Brian Griese, Klint Kubiak Interview With Saints
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese and passing-game coordinator Klint Kubiak have both interviewed for the New Orleans Saints' offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. The Saints are looking to replace Pete Carmichael this offseason after 18 years with the organization. Griese is a former NFL QB who joined head coach Kyle Shanahan's staff […]
Will The Broncos Cut Or Trade Russell Wilson? 2024 Offseason Outlook
A mistake was made and it's time for Denver to cut their losses. The move to trade for Russell Wilson two years ago was supposed to provide positional stability for the team riding the quarterback carousel in the years following Peyton Manning's retirement. Short-term stability it did provide, but success it did not. Two losing […]
Breakout Fantasy Football Wide Receivers From The 2023 Season - Part 1
The pool of fantasy-relevant wide receivers has never been bigger. Fantasy managers already have so many different options at the position, but each year the pool gets deeper and deeper as more and more rookies are having an immediate impact on their respective offenses and fantasy leagues alike. Over the past few years, fantasy managers […]
2023 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks
Hello and welcome to the official 2023 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with my shenanigans and one-off awards tossed in there. I don't get to be goofy on the job that often, so bear with me. As is tradition, I'm your host, Nick Mariano. […]
Saints To Interview Dan Pitcher, Shane Waldron
The New Orleans Saints are interviewing Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their offensive-coordinator job and have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for the same position, according to a source. The Saints are looking for a offensive coordinator after firing Pete Carmichael after 15 seasons as the team's offensive […]
Saints Fire Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael
The New Orleans Saints fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael on Tuesday, according to sources. Carmichael has been the team's offensive coordinator since 2009, continuing in the role through the transition from Sean Payton to current head coach Dennis Allen in 2022. In addition to Carmichael, the Saints have parted ways with senior offensive assistant Bob […]
Every No. 1 NFL Draft Pick
Much has changed since the first NFL Draft in 1936. It was originally held in a hotel conference room without prospects present, cameras, media, or anyone knowing about it. Now it’s the highlight of the offseason, a three-day event, months of media coverage, and the casual fans watch it on television. While much has changed […]
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target on Wild Card Weekend: CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, Demarcus Robinson
Welcome to WR Matchups to Target for Wild Card weekend. Last week’s picks yielded two double-multiplier finishes (two fantasy points per $1,000 in DraftKings salary) in Calvin Ridley and Chris Olave. Ridley finished top-five at the position in DraftKings points last week despite ranking WR19 in price. The Wild Card weekend slates have a few […]
NFL DFS: Rams vs. Lions DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Sunday Night Showdown Slate (Wild Card Weekend)
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Showdown on the first week of the NFL Playoffs! Last weekend might have been one of my roughest articles, it felt like nothing was going right, Pickens was hardly targeted the entire game and killed every single one of my lineups. Hopefully, this time around we have a […]