Brandon Aiyuk Reportedly Hasn't Asked For A Trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently unfollowed the 49ers' account on the social media platform Instagram. He's also voiced his displeasure regarding his contract situation. However, the wideout's agent, Ryan Williams, responding to a post on X, denied that a trade had been requested. Aiyuk is coming off his best season, amassing 75 […]

Rams Clash - Puka Nacua vs. Cooper Kupp For 2024 Fantasy Football

Everyone loves an underdog story. Puka Nacua is following in Cooper Kupp's footsteps as the darling of the fantasy football world. Kupp entered the league as a below-average athlete from a school, Eastern Washington, with four players on NFL rosters (Kendrick Bourne, Samson Ebukam, & Nsimba Webster). His draft capital, 69th overall, reflected his backstory. […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unfollows Niners On Social Media

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains without a long-term contract. While general manager John Lynch indicated that the team doesn't have plans to trade the wideout, the relationship between both sides doesn't appear to be moving in a positive direction. He has already been open about his desire to earn big money. However, […]

49ers Signing Rock Ya-Sin To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in cornerback Rock Ya-Sin on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 27-year-old spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens, posting 13 tackles and two pass deflections in 14 games. In five career seasons (66 games), the 2019 second-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts has […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Trevor Lawrence (2024)

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a dream season in 2022. Following a poor start, they caught fire and managed to win the division when no one expected them to. They even managed to complete a historic comeback against the Chargers in the Wild Card round and even gave the eventual Super Bowl champion Chiefs a scare […]

Free Agency Check - Fantasy Football Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers

It's not often that a Pro Bowl quarterback finds himself as a free agent. That was the case this offseason with Kirk Cousins. Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowler, was set to test the open market after spending the last six years with the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran then agreed to a multiyear deal with the […]

Re-Drafting The 2018 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching - the Combine is complete, pro days are finished, and front offices are putting final touches on their draft boards. Round 1 selections will alter the course of franchises - some for the better, and some not so much. Meanwhile, the 2018 NFL Draft class is gearing up […]

Early Look at the 2025 NFL Free-Agent Class – Top-10 Free Agents for Next Offseason

The 2024 NFL free-agency class had several talented running backs. It also included multiple big-name defensive linemen like Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins. However, the 2025 free-agency class could be even better. Several franchise-tag players from this offseason could hit the open market next year, including Josh Allen, Tee Higgins, and Antoine Winfield Jr. However, […]

Avoid These Tight Ends in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook

My friend Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco on X) says it all the time. To be a top-producing tight end for fantasy football, you have to be one of two things, an athletic freak or a top-2 target earner on your team. Preferably both, with a lean toward being a top-2 target earner first. But it's an […]

49ers Sign Eric Saubert

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent tight end Eric Saubert to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Saubert was initially drafted in the fifth round (174th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 out of Drake. The 29-year-old spent the first two years of his NFL career in Atlanta before stops with the Chicago Bears, […]

Early Division Standings Predictions for 2024 - NFL Power Rankings

We are now less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Teams are currently working around the clock to finalize their draft boards. It’s just one of the ways teams are trying to improve their rosters. The beauty of the NFL? There’s always parity. Surprise teams emerge and teams once thought of as […]

Nine Players Who Could Sign Massive Contract Extensions This Offseason - NFL Contracts Outlook

The 2024 NFL free-agency extravaganza has been exciting to monitor this offseason, and there has been no shortage of high-dollar contracts handed out to the likes of Kirk Cousins and Calvin Ridley. However, every time a massive contract is signed, you can expect more to follow. When players like Cousins or Ridley get more money […]

Who is the Minnesota Vikings' Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook

It's been an eventful offseason for the Minnesota Vikings after losing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to free agency. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That left Minnesota with a clear hole at the quarterback position heading into 2024. Last year, we saw what a Vikings-led offense would look like without […]

Dynasty Primer No. 1: How to Value Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Picks

This offseason, I convinced the powers that be at RotoBaller to approve a "Dynasty Primer" article series. Through these articles, I hope to address some big issues in fantasy football dynasty that go unanswered or underaddressed far too often. The biggest among these issues is how to properly value dynasty draft picks, which we will […]

Patrick Taylor Joining 49ers Running Back Room

The San Francisco 49ers are signing free-agent running back Patrick Taylor to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 25-year-old went undrafted following his final collegiate season at Memphis, and he has spent the last four years with the Green Bay Packers, mostly as a reserve. Through his first 34 NFL games, Taylor […]

Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Quarterbacks and Passing Advanced Stats

We're wrapping up the Next Gen Stats review with quarterbacks after covering running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. As someone who dives into advanced metrics often, Next Gen Stats is a free resource to look at common and slightly different stats. We often use adjusted yards per attempt, air yards, and on-target percentages for quarterbacks However, Next Gen […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2024 NFL Mock Draft (Version 1.0) - First Round with Trades

Less than a month before the 2024 NFL Draft, which will take place in Detroit, Michigan, I have decided to crawl out from inside my golf hole and get back into the world of NFL mock drafting and player profiles. As many of you know, I got into this space initially to cover things from […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Price Check – Jonnu Smith

Veteran tight end Jonnu Smith has had an up-and-down career trajectory. The good news is his fantasy value was on the “up” side last season and could go even higher this upcoming season because of the organization he signed with during the offseason. Smith signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins to serve as […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)

It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1 […]

Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is […]

Early Look at the 2024 TE Rookie Class for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

Tight ends are now more important than ever in today's NFL. Decades ago, TEs were just another extra body on the offensive line who sometimes contributed to the passing game. But with the rise of some legendary TEs like Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce, the position has become integral to NFL offenses. Naturally, […]

Brock Wright Signs Offer Sheet With 49ers

Detroit Lions restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright has signed an offer sheet from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The Lions now have five days to match San Fran's offer for Wright after extending the 25-year-old a one-year, $2.98 million contract tender before the start of free agency. If Detroit chooses not to […]

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact- Part III

Throughout the NFL's offseason, many players see their fantasy football values fluctuate based on their movement and personnel decisions by their respective teams. Throughout this series, we have identified 12 players who have seen their fantasy football value increase over the free-agency period. The final big fantasy football value movement will come after the NFL […]

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part II

The NFL's offseason, including trades and free agency, can strongly impact a player's fantasy football value. This effect can be positive or negative. For this series, we're focusing on fantasy football players who have seen their fantasy value increase. This can occur via a player's direct movement, such as a trade or signing with a […]

Talanoa Hufanga Expected To Return At Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers expect safety Talanoa Hufanga (knee) to return from his ACL injury "sometime in training camp" this summer, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach also sounded optimistic about Hufanga's ability to return to 100 percent of his old self. The Niners would like to add a safety, but they […]

Will The 49ers Trade Brandon Aiyuk?

Brandon Aiyuk had a career year last season, finishing seventh in the league in receiving yards (1342), second in yards per catch (17.9), and catching seven touchdowns. For his efforts, he was named to the Second-team All-Pro. However, despite many expecting them to do so, the 49ers failed to win Super Bowl LVIII and now […]

2024 Top-200 Fantasy Football Rankings - Post Free Agency Edition

Fantasy football drafts are still five months away, but rankings and how fantasy managers value all of the players are constantly changing. With the better part of free agency in the rearview mirror and the best players on their new teams, we can re-evaluate our rankings to see which players have moved up and down. […]

George Kittle Undergoes Core-Muscle Surgery

Both San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward had core-muscle surgery this offseason and will be back, fully cleared, in time for training camp this summer, according to general manager John Lynch. It's worth noting, but for Kittle's sake, it's probably not going to have any effect on his 2024 fantasy […]

49ers Haven't Had Trade Discussions Regarding Brandon Aiyuk

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is actively talking with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk about a long-term contract extension and there have been no trade discussions, despite reports to the contrary. Lynch said the team would be OK with Aiyuk playing on the fifth-year option in 2024. Given all the 49ers' […]

Fantasty Football: Early Look At Quarterbacks In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The 2024 NFL season is still several months away. However, the game of fantasy football is a year-round event. It’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming fantasy season. Last year, there were many surprising performances at the quarterback position. C.J. Stroud was a superstar as a rookie. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes had his worst […]