2023 Free Agency & the Fantasy Pros & Cons

[averagejoe]

Legal tampering begin Monday March 13.

 

[leftypower]

Legal tampering begin Monday March 13.

'Legal tampering' - - just sounds like an oxymoron to me. .....

 

[SteelersPride]

im way behind here. But the rb market in FA this year could potentially have some really big mix ups

 

[TREFF]

I've sat down numerous times to write up something for this upcoming free agency period, and I just can't.
There's just so many unknowns, especially at RB. the possible trades begin rumored, the amount of quality RB's who are already UFA's, combined with those rumored to be cut, the decent amount of draft prospects, its just insanity.

And with the league growing increasingly trade friendly with QB's and WR's, I just don't see much of a point in speculation. Just gonna sit back and wait for the fallout.

 

[molsaniceman]

biggest ? is why​

he has been useless​

Falcons acquired TE Jonnu Smith from the Patriots.​

We're just two years removed from the Patriots signing Smith to a four-year, $50 million contract after his five-year stint with the Titans. During his entire tenure with the Titans, Smith worked under Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who was the Titans' tight ends coach and offensive coordinator from 2016-2020. One of the more athletic tight ends in the league, the hope was Smith would finally have a chance to break out under Bill Belichick, but he was quickly phased out when the team signed Hunter Henry in the same free agency cycle. Despite the trade, it's hard to imagine Smith having much fantasy upside with Kyle Pitts still in the way.

 

[averagejoe]

Bears sign LB Edwards.

 

[leftypower]

biggest ? is why​

he has been useless​

Falcons acquired TE Jonnu Smith from the Patriots.​

We're just two years removed from the Patriots signing Smith to a four-year, $50 million contract after his five-year stint with the Titans. During his entire tenure with the Titans, Smith worked under Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who was the Titans' tight ends coach and offensive coordinator from 2016-2020. One of the more athletic tight ends in the league, the hope was Smith would finally have a chance to break out under Bill Belichick, but he was quickly phased out when the team signed Hunter Henry in the same free agency cycle. Despite the trade, it's hard to imagine Smith having much fantasy upside with Kyle Pitts still in the way.

He blocks well. ... that fits Smith's run first philosophy.

 

[TREFF]

biggest ? is why​

he has been useless​

Falcons acquired TE Jonnu Smith from the Patriots.​

We're just two years removed from the Patriots signing Smith to a four-year, $50 million contract after his five-year stint with the Titans. During his entire tenure with the Titans, Smith worked under Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who was the Titans' tight ends coach and offensive coordinator from 2016-2020. One of the more athletic tight ends in the league, the hope was Smith would finally have a chance to break out under Bill Belichick, but he was quickly phased out when the team signed Hunter Henry in the same free agency cycle. Despite the trade, it's hard to imagine Smith having much fantasy upside with Kyle Pitts still in the way.

Yea, much like lefty mentioned, he's actually a TE, not an oversized slot receiver. He'll be the in-line TE.

 

[TREFF]

Raiders sign JimmyG...now let's hope a QB falls to them at 7

 

[averagejoe]

Raiders sign JimmyG...now let's hope a QB falls to them at 7

Does this make them better?

 

[eaglesnut]

I've sat down numerous times to write up something for this upcoming free agency period, and I just can't.
There's just so many unknowns, especially at RB. the possible trades begin rumored, the amount of quality RB's who are already UFA's, combined with those rumored to be cut, the decent amount of draft prospects, its just insanity.

And with the league growing increasingly trade friendly with QB's and WR's, I just don't see much of a point in speculation. Just gonna sit back and wait for the fallout.

Yeah I can't really wish a guy anywhere. I'll just let it play out.

 

[eaglesnut]

Bears sign LB Edwards.

Damn

 

[TREFF]

Does this make them better?

Better than they were yesterday? Yes. Better than with Carr? Not imho

 

[averagejoe]

Interesting... no RB or WR deals yet....

 

[TKOSpikes]

Legal tampering begin Monday March 13.

Bears signed “the Predator”, Tremaine Edmunds.


Funny story (I’ve probably already told), I wanted Roquan Smith in that draft class. Bills traded up for some Josh Allen guy. When we traded back into the first for Edmunds, I was pumped.

He’s good. Almost great, but equally almost terrible. I wish him luck.

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[averagejoe]

Browns signed EDGE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, formerly of the Texans, to a three-year, $19 million contract.​

Couldnt help but think if he and Watson hit the message parlors.
Sorry. I know thats bad.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Browns signed EDGE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, formerly of the Texans, to a three-year, $19 million contract.​

Couldnt help but think if he and Watson hit the message parlors.
Sorry. I know thats bad.

Gotta win before any tug jobs

 

[averagejoe]

Interesting... no RB or WR deals yet....

Oops. My bad.
Texans signed Mike Boone.

 

[averagejoe]

He’s good. Almost great, but equally almost terrible.

Since i havent done a serious IDP league in a decade, i really have no idea about the defensive side of the ball. Sounds like Edmunds already plays like a member of the Bears. lol