2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 18

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Buccaneers Exercise Vita Vea's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers exercised their fifth-year option on defensive tackle Vita Vea on Monday, as expected. General manager Jason Licht previously said that it was "safe to say" that the team would pick up Vea's option. Tampa took Vea in the first round in 2018, and he'll remain with the team through the 2022 […]

The Next Wave of Talented Tailbacks: Early Look At The Incoming Rookie Running Back Class

When it comes to fantasy football, the running back position is the most important one on your team. Running backs touch the ball more than any other non-quarterback position and they are the most likely to get the ball in the red zone and at the goal line. The truly elite ones rarely come off […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Bucs Having Discussions With Antonio Brown

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has been in conversations with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throughout the offseason, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. Brown reached a settlement on Wednesday in the sexual-assault case he'd been embroiled in over the past two years. Tampa seems ready to bring Brown back now that […]

2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Wide Receivers

There were six wide receivers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and we expect at least five to be chosen on Day One in 2021. The thought of seeing 10 receivers in the first two rounds seems to be a very realistic number. What complicates matters just a bit is that […]

2021 First Round Rookie Mock

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go through the latest from around the league. Including the winners and losers from the free agency period from a fantasy perspective. Finally, they give their insight as to what should be […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

Early 2021 Sleepers: Wide Receiver

It is never too early to find fantasy football sleepers. Never. If you want to win your fantasy league in December, you better start paying attention to what is going on the in NFL in April. The NFL is a passing league. There is no doubt about that. Gone are the days where a 4,000-yard […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Steve McLendon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive tackle Steve McLendon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. McLendon is the latest player to return from the team's Super Bowl-winning squad from a year ago. The Buccaneers acquired McLendon last year in a trade with the New York Jets, and he played a key role in the […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Ross Cockrell

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed cornerback Ross Cockrell to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. The former fourth-round pick had 11 tackles and one pass deflection in 12 games (two starts) for the team last season and also played in all four playoff games. General manager Jason Licht called Cockrell "one of the best pickups" the […]

Buccaneers Not Against Drafting Tom Brady's Successor

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said he's not against taking a developmental quarterback at the end of the first round (pick No. 32) of this year's draft. The Buccaneers are returning 22 starters from their championship season a year ago, so they could take the best player available when their turn is up […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Wide Receiver

We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency. The NFL Draft is now steadily approaching, and each transformation of the fantasy landscape will increase managers’ involvement in the best-ball draft process. This format remains extremely popular for multiple […]

Giovani Bernard Signs With Buccaneers

Veteran free-agent running back Giovani Bernard is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, according to a source. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bruce Arians both personally recruited Bernard, who is one of the league's best receiving backs, after he was released by the Cincinnati Bengals. It's another weapon […]

Top 400 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2021 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

Should We Trust the Saints in Fantasy Football without Drew Brees?

For the last decade, the Saints offense has been one to target for fantasy football. Over the years we have seen QB1, RB1, WR1 and even TE1 finishes come from this Saints offense. In fact, there is a chance that many of you reading this have never had to worry about the Saints offense for […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 15.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Sam Darnold to Carolina, Is Zach Wilson An Upgrade for Jets?

Jets fans are one of the longest-suffering fan bases in all of football. Some of the more storied passers in their team history include Mark ‘Butt Fumble’ Sanchez, Ken O’Brien, and Chad Pennington. So this is a fan base that needs good news. They need to believe that their newest quarterback (presumably Zach Wilson) will […]

Don't Stop Believing - Myles Gaskin as a Fantasy RB2 in 2021

The Miami Dolphins have been active in free agency this offseason. By adding former Texans wide receiver Will Fuller to their offensive unit, Miami has strengthened quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's cast of weapons. The front office has made other key acquisitions as well, such as the signings of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and center Matt Skura. However, […]

Ja'Marr Chase - NFL Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Kyle Pitts - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Dynasty Prep and Strategies For Returning and New FFPC Players

While NFL teams are readying for the upcoming draft and continue to monitor free agency, fantasy football dynasty players also have much work to do. Whether you play in a returning dynasty league or are planning to join a new one, the time for important offseason decisions is already here. The level of dynasty competition […]

2021 NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers

The busy period of 2021 NFL free agency is now (mostly) behind us, and teams tried their best to load up on good talent. Teams like the Patriots went all out while others decided to take a more reserved approach. Nevertheless, there were some teams that made some good bargain deals while others made head-scratching […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Early 2021 Sleepers and Draft Targets - Tight End

It feels foolish writing this considering how the tight end position has been in major upheaval early in free agency. Through the first 48 hours of the legal tampering period, we saw Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry both end up with the New England Patriots along with Rob Gronkowski returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

This Unpopular Tactic in FFPC Best Ball Drafts Can Spike Win Rates

One of the best things about drafting in FFPC leagues is the tight end premium. For those unfamiliar, TE-premium scoring gives 1.5 PPR to TEs compared to the 1.0 PPR every other player on the roster receives per reception. While it may seem like a subtle edge, it's one that can work wonders when exploited properly. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 14.0

With a plethora of high-profile quarterbacks on the move, this is proving to be an intriguing offseason already. We will surely have more quarterbacks on the move and this will continually shuffle the Draft Board. There are no trades in this scenario, all teams draft where they are currently lined up on the board. The […]

Ndamukong Suh Headed Back To Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $10 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Suh's contract will include voidable years to help with this year's salary cap figure. He's spent the last two years in Tampa on one-year deals and has played a […]

Buccaneers, Donovan Smith Agree To Extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed left tackle Donovan Smith to a two-year, $31.8 million contract extension through the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to sources. Smith's deal now includes $30 million guaranteed over the next two seasons. The move helped create more room under the salary cap for this season while also maintaining continuity on […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1 Breakdown

It's draft season!  The 2021 NFL Draft is still a few months away, but it's never too early for a mock draft. The upcoming offseason figures to be one of the more fascinating in NFL history.  With nearly half the league projected to have a new starting quarterback, trades will be a major part of […]