Fantasy Football News and Rumors

[averagejoe]

Cowboys signed RB Royce Freeman.

 

[wilwhite]

Cowboys signed RB Royce Freeman.

Well that changes everything.

 

[TREFF]

Well that changes everything.

Sadly, he's at worst the current 1a or 1B on the roster

 

[Shanemansj13]

Cowboys signed RB Royce Freeman.

SUPER BOWL

 

[Chef99]

Whoof, amazing how this dude has fallen.

Free agent RB Rashaad Penny visited the Seahawks Wednesday.

Penny spent last season with the Eagles, appearing in three games and getting 11 carries for 33 yards. His role was reduced in the Philly backfield after spending five seasons with the Seahawks. Penny visited his former team with a chance to rejoin a backfield that looks different from his last stint in Seattle. If Penny does join the Seahawks, he would back up Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet as a depth piece.

 

[Bandit]

appearing in three games and getting 11 carries for 33 yards. His role was reduced in the Philly backfield

I'm really glad they clarified that his role was reduced.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

6 more days....

 

[eaglesnut]

6 more days....

Could be 7 for a RB

 

[TREFF]

6 more days....

there's gonna be some pleasant, shocking, surprises, and there's gonna be utter disappointment..depends on what your POV is

 

[TREFF]

Whoof, amazing how this dude has fallen.

Free agent RB Rashaad Penny visited the Seahawks Wednesday.

Penny spent last season with the Eagles, appearing in three games and getting 11 carries for 33 yards. His role was reduced in the Philly backfield after spending five seasons with the Seahawks. Penny visited his former team with a chance to rejoin a backfield that looks different from his last stint in Seattle. If Penny does join the Seahawks, he would back up Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet as a depth piece.

The whole Rashaad Penny thing just baffles me. The dude can't stay on the field, I get it, other than his slightly used rookie year with 14 games, he's never made it past 10 games played. He can't be depended on for 17, no question about it.

BUT, the dude is sitting on 5.6 ypc on 348 attempts. You simply can't argue that he doesn't do a great job for whatever you do get out of him. In this day and age where %90 of coachs/gm want backfields by committees, why the F would you not utilize this guy for however long you can? WHy didn't he get any time in Philly? did he sleep with the wrong guys daughter? Shag someone's wife? Punch the GM in the mouth? I just can't wrap my head around how he never got a chance there, nor why he's still waiting by the phone. Dallas made a huge mistake in signing Rolls Royce instead of Penny, regardless of the intentions of drafting or not drafting a RB in the draft next week

 

[SmokingMonkey]

It's shaping up to be a great year to be a WR-heavy guy for dynasty/fantasy. Lots of talent in this year's crop and lots of potential opportunity.

Apologies if someone already did this, but I just perused depth charts this morning and was quite surprised to see how bad it was out there.

Teams with glaring need at WR and/or middling talent in their WR depth chart:
BUF, NWE, BAL, CIN if they lose Tee, PIT literally has Van Jefferson, DEN, KC, LAC, NYG, DET, ATL, NO, ARZ

I'm counting 12 teams that are lacking a good WR2, some are lacking a good WR1 as well. 13 if Cincy trades Higgins. That's a good chunk of the league that could see a rookie come in and command targets early if they're good enough.

 

[TREFF]

It's shaping up to be a great year to be a WR-heavy guy for dynasty/fantasy. Lots of talent in this year's crop and lots of potential opportunity.

Apologies if someone already did this, but I just perused depth charts this morning and was quite surprised to see how bad it was out there.

Teams with glaring need at WR and/or middling talent in their WR depth chart:
BUF, NWE, BAL, CIN if they lose Tee, PIT literally has Van Jefferson, DEN, KC, LAC, NYG, DET, ATL, NO, ARZ

I'm counting 12 teams that are lacking a good WR2, some are lacking a good WR1 as well. 13 if Cincy trades Higgins. That's a good chunk of the league that could see a rookie come in and command targets early if they're good enough.

just a couple comments -

Depending on the outcome of the Courtland Sutton sit out, Denver could go form the most expensive WR room in NFL history, to a barren wasteland within 3 months. They won't say it, but most likely scenario is Sutton is dealt before or during the draft. Leaving them unproven Mims, Josh Reynolds and the always injured Tim Patrick- if he has anything left in the tank to start with.

KC is just baffling - how can a depth chart with some truly amazing talent/potential, who were highly regarded coming into the league - Rashee RIce a former #2, Hollywood former #1, Toney a former #1, Sky Moore- former #2, J. Ross (if not for pre-draft injury, was projected as a possible #1), heck even former #2 Anthony Miller is on the team this year, how do they need a WR? but they certainly do.

PIT -has George Pickens AND Van Jefferson..lol (yes they still need a better #2, but lets not overlook Pickens), and honestly I think Calvin Austin is underrated, and hasn't been given much opportunity- but there could be a good reason he hasn't been given opportunity as well.

DET -with Sun God and J. WIlliams..another solid dude would be nice, but that's a pretty solid 1-2. Williams, due largely to injuries (and a suspension) took longer than hoped for to get rolling, but certainly flashed with what he could be.

ATL is a tough one. With Bijun. Pitts, and London around, and Mooney, a former 1000+ yd receiver on a bad team and R. Moore, a former #2 with no luck health wise or QB wise, and their dreaded P word - *potential*, I dunno if they need another WR, or that one of those two needs to step up and start realizing that potential. Would be tough for an incoming rookie WR that isn't one of the top 4-5 guys to be expected to crack that line up right out of the gate.

NO is another one where i like the current #2 (Shaheed) more than most. He's more or less one dimensional as a WR, but depending on the offensive system in question, that one dimension could be all that's needed from that second guy.

and IMHO, The GMen have a TON of good-really good #2 types and slot types, (WanDale, Slayton, Hyatt, Boykins, McKenzie- all with varying levels of limited NFL success and legit players) but they have zero 'alpha/elite/#1' types. IF they go WR in the draft, they need to do it with their early #1 and get that stud. (Nabers)

I tried to find any potential teams that I would add..couldn't come up with any, well done.

Overall though, whole heartedly agree, there is nothing but opportunity for at least 10-12 WR's to be immediate impact contributors..assuming they're worth the hype they have coming in.

 

[TREFF]

TO be honest, I HOPE we can add Vegas to this list as they trade #13, and D. Adams, and maybe a '25 #1 to move up and grab Jayden Daniels. PIpe dream, but don't piss on my rainbow

 

[averagejoe]

ATL is a tough one. With Bijun. Pitts, and London around, and Mooney, a former 1000+ yd receiver on a bad team and R. Moore, a former #2 with no luck health wise or QB wise, and their dreaded P word - *potential*, I dunno if they need another WR,

I like Cousins. I think his presence makes this team better. Also think ATL got a steal in Mooney.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

is there a fantasy league for the ufl?

 

[averagejoe]

is there a fantasy league for the ufl?

AltFantasySports

altfantasysports.com

 

[redskinsfan1963]

AltFantasySports

altfantasysports.com

thanks,I was curious

 

[eaglesnut]

TO be honest, I HOPE we can add Vegas to this list as they trade #13, and D. Adams, and maybe a '25 #1 to move up and grab Jayden Daniels. PIpe dream, but don't piss on my rainbow

Ok i pooped on it

 

[averagejoe]

Maybe this isn't "news" but with the NFL draft around the corner, how many GMs are on the hot seat if this year's selections don't work out? How many GMs are new and want to make a splash?

4 GMs are essentially rookies themselves. (LAC, CAR, WSH, NE)
2 are in their 2nd year. (TEN, ARI)
4 are entering year 3. (MIN, PIT, CHI, NYG)

That's 10 GMs with less than 3 years experience.

If you include the 4 GMs going into year 4 (HOU, ATL, DEN, DET), that's nearly half the league with less than 4 year's experience.

 

[Clayton]

Maybe this isn't "news" but with the NFL draft around the corner, how many GMs are on the hot seat if this year's selections don't work out? How many GMs are new and want to make a splash?

4 GMs are essentially rookies themselves. (LAC, CAR, WSH, NE)
2 are in their 2nd year. (TEN, ARI)
4 are entering year 3. (MIN, PIT, CHI, NYG)

That's 10 GMs with less than 3 years experience.

If you include the 4 GMs going into year 4 (HOU, ATL, DEN, DET), that's nearly half the league with less than 4 year's experience.

Without any deep analysis, I'd say MIN both needs a big splash and is on the hot seat.

Giants GM probably can't whiff on this draft. I see them doing safe things.

Carolina GM probably wants more picks. I could see them trading down from 33 after taking a bunch of phone calls.