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Reuben Foster Could Be Released
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team will release linebacker Reuben Foster if his charges turn out to be true. Foster is accused of three felonies in a domestic-violence incident with his live-in girlfriend. The talented rookie recorded 72 tackles, but he had zero sacks in his first NFL season. He […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Washington Redskins
Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We will discuss every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, then review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the draft. Including which players you should trust, and which players should you avoid. We will also […]
Reuben Foster Won't Take Part In Offseason Workouts
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster will not take part in team activities as his legal matters play out. "As previously stated, his future with the team will be determined by the information revealed during the legal process." Foster is facing three felonies and may soon be released by the 49ers after a dispute with […]
Reuben Foster Charged With Three Felonies
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been charged with three felonies, including domestic violence, in connection with his arrest in February, according to the Santa Clara District Attorney's office. Officials said Foster "physically attacked" his live-in girlfriend, leaving "her bruised and with a ruptured eardrum." Foster reportedly dragged her by the hair, physically threw […]
Early 2018 Dynasty Sleepers: QB
Think of the Dallas Cowboys from the 1990s. Does Troy Aikman immediately come to mind? How about the 49ers of the 1980s - let me guess, you thought of Joe Montana fairly early into the recollection? Pittsburgh dominated the 1970s, and while the "Steel Curtain" moniker refers to their stifling defense, they also happened to […]
Fantasy Bomb - Mailbag Time, NFL Draft Dreamin'
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano open up the reader mailbag for some free agency questions and pour out their hopes and dreams for the upcoming NFL Draft. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]
#TrendingNow - Dynasty Free Agent Risers and Fallers
The rush of free agency is now behind us and we are full steam ahead to the draft. There are still a few players hanging out there, hoping to land somewhere soon, but the majority of free agents have been wrapped up and we now know where a majority of their value will be in […]
Pierre Garcon Expected To Be Healthy
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects wide receiver Pierre Garcon (neck) to be healthy entering the 2018 season. In his first season in San Fran, the 31-year-old Garcon had 40 catches for 500 yards and no touchdowns in just eight games, but he was on pace for his third 1,000-yard season of his […]
Brandin Cooks Heads to the L.A. Rams - Fantasy Spin
The Patriots shocked many earlier this week by shipping Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots acquired Cooks from New Orleans for a first round pick in 2017, and shipped him out for a similar price just one season later, essentially making him a rental. The resulting domino effect will have a great […]
MFL10 Late-Round ADP Values and Sleepers
For degenerates like me, fantasy football never ends. Sure, there's always dynasty to keep you busy all year, but my heart now belongs to best-ball leagues. If you aren't familiar with a best-ball league, check out our general strategy article for a thorough overview. Once you've looked that over, come back and check out my […]
Joe Williams Facing Uphill Battle For Roster Spot
San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams is facing an uphill battle for a roster spot this summer and will have to prove himself in order to make the team. General manager John Lynch had questions about Williams' commitment to football in last year's draft, but head coach Kyle Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby […]
49ers Consider Jerick McKinnon A Three-Down Back
The San Francisco 49ers consider running back Jerick McKinnon a three-down back. "We think he's a great third-down back. We also think he's good on first and second down, too," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. San Fran signed McKinnon to be their main workhorse in 2018, although Matt Breida should spell him here and there. […]
Early 2018 MFL10 Strategies
We have progressed beyond the initial phase of free agency, which has modified the outlooks for many prominent players. Soon, the highly-anticipated NFL Draft will transform the fantasy landscape even further. But even though a number of factors could alter the current projections that we have built for various players, that has not discouraged many […]
Dynasty Buy-Low: Running Backs on New Teams
The free-agent signing period only opened about a week ago in the NFL, but most of the available running backs with any fantasy value have already signed with new teams. Trading during the offseason in dynasty leagues is trickier than hiding your "magazine" stash from your spouse, especially if your deals involve a running back […]
Early Dynasty Start Up Mock Draft – Round 7-10
It’s never too early for a mock draft, and the team at Rotoballer mocked a startup dynasty league. These results will certainly change throughout the offseason as free agency and the NFL draft come and go, but it’s always a great idea to find out player values as the offseason progresses. This league’s starting lineup […]
Richard Sherman Should Be Ready For Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) said he'll be back on the football field by May or June. That means Sherman should be totally fine for training camp this summer, unless he suffers a setback. Despite injuries and declining age, Sherman can still be one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL when […]
Carlos Hyde to the Browns - Fantasy Spin
The Cleveland Browns have been the most active franchise thus far in the free agency period, and that continued on Wednesday when they signed former San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde to a three-year, 15 million-dollar contract. Hyde, a second-round draft pick in 2014, will fill the void left by the departure of starting […]
Jerick McKinnon To Have Large Role In Niners Offense
The San Francisco 49ers placed a large priority on running back Jerick McKinnon in free agency, which is why they signed him to a four-year, $30 million deal ($11.7 million in guarantees). Head coach Kyle Shanahan sees McKinnon filling the Devonta Freeman role from his time in Atlanta. McKinnon averaged 4.0 yards per attempt on […]
Kyle Shanahan Gushes Over Jerick McKinnon
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he got "lost" watching running back Jerick McKinnon's game film before they signed him for four years and $30 million. "There's so many things I liked about him, just visualizing how I would use him and the stuff that we would do," Shanahan said Thursday. "Even though […]
Carlos Hyde Expected To Sign With Browns
According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Carlos Hyde is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde will get a three-year deal worth over $15 million, including $6 million in the first year. Hyde should inherit the early-down role which Isaiah Crowell held the previous season while getting spelled […]
49ers Poised To Sign Weston Richburg
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers intend to sign free-agent center/guard Weston Richburg to a five-year contract at the start of free agency. Richburg was one of the Giants best offensive lineman of the past few seasons while playing center for New York. He should bring some stability to the interior of the 49ers […]
RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 2-3
It's been a minute (figuratively speaking) since we started this mock draft, and many moves have been made on the free agent market over the last couple of weeks. Then there's the Cleveland Browns, who threw everything into chaos on one March day. With the NFL Draft still weeks away and many cuts, signings, and […]
49ers Pushing For Andrew Norwell
The top offensive lineman of this free-agent class, guard Andrew Norwell, is being heavily pursued by the San Francisco 49ers, according to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com. It has been seen as a foregone conclusion that Norwell ends up with the Giants early in free agency, but the 49ers have the money to make a big […]
RB Target Leaders - Finding PPR Value with your RB2/Flex
The running back position remains firmly entrenched at the pinnacle of importance within our fantasy landscape, and one of the contributing factors has been the increased usage of backs as receiving weapons. Last season, 14 different backs collected over 50 receptions, while eight caught 60+. This represented a notable rise from 2016, when 11 runners […]
Early 2018 Breakouts - Tight End
2018 could very well be “The Year of the Tight End.” The position in fantasy football is going to be as loaded with breakout candidates in 2018 as Starbucks is with espressos and acoustic music. While the position is top-heavy with Pro Bowl veterans like New England’s Rob Gronkowski, Carolina’s Greg Olsen and Kansas City’s […]
Richard Sherman Expected To Be Ready For Camp
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp this summer, according to sources. Sherman played in only nine games last season due to a torn Achilles, combining for 35 tackles and two interceptions. He'll turn 30 at the end of this month, and while he's getting older, he's […]
49ers Reach Agreement With Richard Sherman
Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers and free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman have agreed to a three-year deal Saturday, according to sources. Sherman visited with the Niners on Saturday, and they didn't let him get away. The two sides appear to be a perfect fit, as Sherman went to nearby Stanford in college and […]
49ers Offer Richard Sherman A Three-Year Deal
Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman is considering a potential three-year deal from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The Niners don't appear to be concerned that the aging superstar is coming off two Achilles surgeries in the offseason. San Fran could be the perfect fit for Sherman, as he's a Northern California native and would […]
Early 2018 Dynasty Sleepers - Tight End
Not every fantasy football team can have Rob Gronkowski on its roster, but many dynasty fantasy squads can have a good tight end that will contribute for the next several seasons. There should be plenty of tight ends to build fantasy football dynasty league teams around in 2018. Three talented tight ends were selected in […]
Richard Sherman Meeting With 49ers
Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman is scheduled to meet with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, according to sources. San Fran would like to make sure Sherman has healed from his Achilles surgeries in the offseason, but they could sign him to a deal before he leaves the meeting. The Niners are trying to upgrade their […]
