Wide Receivers to Prioritize in Non-PPR Leagues

Fantasy draft season will be upon us before we know it. Aside from evaluating ADP and staying in tune with training camp reports this summer, it's also important to study differences between league types. Some still play standard leagues but these days, PPR (point per reception) formats are the norm. The only difference between those […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Signs Tender With 49ers

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has signed his one-year tender to remain with the team. The 49ers already exercised their fifth-year option on star defensive end Nick Bosa, but retaining Al-Shaair was a major priority as well. With no first-round pick after trading up for quarterback Trey Lance last year, the team needs to […]

Inside the Race for the Next Great NFL Quarterback

The crowd at Arrowhead Stadium had gone deathly silent. The new proverbial villain in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, were trailing the Buffalo Bills 36-33 with 13 seconds remaining at home in the AFC Divisional Round. One play earlier, Bills quarterback Josh Allen had found Gabriel Davis down the middle from 19 yards out […]

NFL Draft Projections - Top Rookie Running Back Landing Spots

Rookie RB production has been a key to fantasy football for years now. Most recently, Najee Harris burst onto the scene and had a very productive rookie year that ended with a huge performance in the fantasy playoffs. I was not shy about recommending Harris in re-draft leagues last year, and hopefully that advice helped […]

Mike McGlinchey Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps), who tore his quadriceps last November, said he expects to be able to participate in training camp this summer. McGlinchey suffered the injury in Week 9 and missed the rest of the season. The 27-year-old is sitting out of the voluntary offseason program right now, but he […]

49ers "Can't Imagine" Trading Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said he "can't ever imagine wanting to move on from Deebo Samuel." "He's just too good of a player ... We've got nothing but love for him and nothing but appreciation for what he's brought, but you just don't let guys like that walk. So, I can't envision […]

Elijah Mitchell Underwent Cleanup Surgery On Knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was playing hurt toward the end of his rookie season last year and said that he required a cleanup procedure on his knee. Mitchell expects to be fully healthy ahead of training camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into draft day. The 23-year-old was […]

49ers Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa had his fifth-year option accepted by the organization. This seems like a no-brainer as Bosa has been an elite pass rusher since being drafted in 2019. The 49ers will no doubt be looking to extend Bosa long term, but we'll see how much it cost them. In 2021, […]

Deebo Samuel's Trade Market To Heat Up This Week

The San Francisco 49ers are getting calls from several teams who want to trade for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and trade talks for the star wideout are expected to escalate during NFL draft week. The New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are some of the teams with interest in trading for Samuel, […]

Packers In The Mix For Deebo Samuel?

On the Pat McAfee show on Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that the Green Bay Packers "should be in the mix for Deebo Samuel." It remains to be seen if the Packers will actually swing a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco 49ers for one of the best receivers in the game, but they […]

Jets Remain Committed On Acquiring Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains adamant he wants to be traded. While several clubs throughout the league have expressed interest in acquiring his services, the Jets remain a favorite to strike a deal ahead of the 2022-23 season. General manager Joe Douglas is prepared to make a move for Samuel, with the […]

Fantasy Football Players with Red Flags to Avoid in 2022

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Want An Offer From 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has officially requested a trade, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday that Samuel's unhappiness with the team isn't "about the money." "From my understanding Deebo Samuel basically told the 49ers I want to be traded and don't make an offer," Rapoport […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Thinks He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) said the shoulder surgery that he had six weeks ago went well and that he thinks he'll be ready for training camp. However, Garoppolo isn't throwing yet and said "there's a lot of steps in between now and then, but I think we'll be ready by then." Some […]

Chiefs Unlikely To Trade For Deebo Samuel

The Kansas City Chiefs are unlikely to make a move for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel -- or Seattle's DK Metcalf, Tennessee's A.J. Brown or Washington's Terry McLaurin -- according to a team source. The source said all of those options "are probably all long shots at this point." The Chiefs traded All-Pro […]

Tee Higgins Dynasty Price Check for Fantasy Football

The NFL offseason keeps churning ahead and we are officially less than a month away from the NFL draft. When rookie fever is sweeping through the fantasy community, it becomes very easy to ignore solid veteran production in favor of shiny new toys. One player who is seemingly falling by the wayside is third-year player […]

49ers Visit With Velus Jones Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers had a pre-draft visit with Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. on Wednesday. Jones is a versatile player as both a returner and receiver who moves well with the ball in his hands. It's notable that they met with a player with a similar skill set to Deebo Samuel, who has […]

49ers Have Zero Intentions Of Trading Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has officially requested a trade, but the 49ers have zero intention of trading him, according to sources. If a team were to trade for Samuel, they'd likely have to go over the top and offer something that San Francisco couldn't refuse. Samuel is entering the final year of […]

Deebo Samuel Not A Fan Of Hybrid Role

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel requested to be traded a few weeks ago, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. While it's unknown exactly why the 26-year-old wants out of the Bay Area, Pelissero hinted it might have something to do with his workload. Samuel is reportedly unhappy with his role on offense and […]

Deebo Samuel Requests A Trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel said that he has asked the team to trade him. Samuel didn't want to discuss the specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the Niners know about his desire to leave the organization. The 26-year-old do-it-all receiver/running back is heading into the final year of […]

Trading Up, Staying Put, and Moving Down in a Dynasty Startup Draft

Before you head into a dynasty startup draft, it's important to have a set strategy beforehand, or at least to be flexible in case something completely unexpected happens which makes your plans fall apart. In this article, we will go over three different approaches to drafting which involve: trading up, staying put, or moving down in […]

Jauan Jennings Signs Tender

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings and offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill signed their one-year tender offers on Tuesday. Jennings was an exclusive-rights free agent and wasn't allowed to negotiate with other teams. He'll return to San Francisco for his third season after catching 24 passes for 282 yards and five touchdowns on 38 targets […]

Deebo Samuel Wants To Move On From 49ers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel appears ready to move on from the organization. The 26-year-old has pulled all 49ers related items from his social media pages and is skipping San Francisco's voluntary offseason program. He is entering the final year of his rookie deal and wants a new contract. In 2021, Samuel finished […]

Profiling the 2022 Rookie Wide Receiver Class for Fantasy Football

We continue to dive into the NFL Rookie class of 2022 to determine their fantasy football value. Today we look at the rookie wide receivers, and you can also read about the RB rookie class and TE rookie class. Regardless of your team standing, the rookie draft is a critical part of a dynasty draft. These […]

Profiling the 2022 Rookie Running Back Class for Fantasy Football

For redraft leagues, the offseason is filled with an extensive amount of draft prep to build the best team possible come summertime, including the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, dynasty leagues required 365-day dedication; trades and other moves are consistently happening to improve your roster construction, similar to how it'd be if you're an NFL general manager. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Rehabbing Shoulder Off-Site

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been rehabbing his throwing shoulder away from team facilities, per his surgeon's instructions. With the team's offseason workouts beginning on Tuesday, he will not be there. The 30-year-old Garoppolo has been a lightning rod for criticism during his time in San Francisco despite reaching the NFC Championship game […]

Deebo Samuel Not Reporting To Offseason Program

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is not expected to participate in the team's voluntary offseason workouts opening on Tuesday. Samuel's highly publicized contract situation remains unknown despite the front office giving every intention to extend him with a long-term deal. In a market where Christian Kirk received a deal worth $72 million and […]

Trey Lance Believes He Will Start In 2022-23

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is under the impression he will be the team's starter this season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Niners are reportedly pleased with Lance's development this offseason, so it seems logical that the sophomore will be atop the depth chart in 2022-23. The market also hasn't been favorable for […]

49ers Sign Kemoko Turay

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent defensive lineman Kemoko Turay on Thursday, according to his agents. The former second-round pick is coming off a career-high 5.5 sacks with the Indianapolis Colts last year in 13 games (zero starts). The 26-year-old has spent all four of his NFL seasons in […]

Early 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back folks, it's always football season at RotoBaller! Although it feels like the NFL season just ended, we're already looking ahead to 2022 -- and that starts with the rookies and the NFL Draft. Below in this article you'll see our early 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings. These rookie rankings are being released before […]