Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire the Next Brian Westbrook?
Hyperbole and the NFL Draft go hand in hand. Every GM, coach, and teammate of an incoming first-round pick is going to proclaim how much they love their new guy, how they had him pegged for their team all along, and inevitably throw out some comps for emphasis. Hours after the first round of the... Read More
Jordan Love's Future in Green Bay
Hours before the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, Aaron Rodgers told Pat McAfee on radio that the Packers have not taken a skill position player in 15 years. He said he would be happy with any skill player at this point. Well, he got his wish, sort of. Instead of taking a player... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Draft Round 1 Reaction
Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano react to the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft as it happens and discuss the fantasy football impact of all the rookie picks. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure... Read More
Day Two NFL Mock Draft (Rounds 2-3)
Welcome to day two of the 2020 NFL Draft. The first round is in the books, but the draft is just heating up. The second and third rounds are opportunities for teams to add potential starters and fill needs. There are still high-upside prospects on the board, especially at running back, wide receiver, offensive tackle,... Read More
RotoBaller Staff Mock Draft - Round Three
The draft is now less than a week away, and the Rotoballer staff is gearing up for a few nights of remote sporting intrigue. Earlier this week, we released the first round of our staff mock draft and also the second round of our staff mock draft, so today it's time to finish this baby off... Read More
Final 2020 NFL Mock Draft
It’s draft day! Hopeful NFL fans are optimistic and excited, ready for their favorite team to ace the draft. For some fanbases, the reality may be more disappointing. Part of the fun of the NFL Draft is the uncertainty of it. "Chalk" mock drafts rarely turn out to be even remotely accurate. Creating a mock... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Top 50 Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner. This draft class is headlined by a Heisman Trophy-winning signal-caller and a beastly Buckeye defender. There's a potential franchise-changer with durability concerns and a true shutdown cornerback. Deep at wide receiver and offensive tackle, the 2020 class features more future stars than usual. The purpose of... Read More
RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Team-by-Team Projections
Now that the RotoBaller staff has finished their three-round mock draft, it's time to take a look at which team addressed the majority of its biggest needs. We asked each drafter to comment on the relative success of the three-round haul. As a reminder, we decided to prevent any trades and there is a short rationale... Read More
RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round One
As sports enthusiasts look forward to the upcoming NFL Draft and drool with anticipation at having literally any live sports news, Rotoballer staff writers decided to have a little fun this week. We chose a couple of teams each and tried to mock what we think should happen in this month's draft. To the best... Read More
RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round Two
On Friday, we released the first round of our staff mock draft. While there were some minor surprises, the board played out mostly as one might expect. There were a few players that slipped through the cracks and could provide solid value for teams on day two of the draft. As a reminder, to the... Read More
Early 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 120). These rankings are being released before the 2020 NFL Draft so things will of course change. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. You can also see Brandon Murchison's dynasty rookie... Read More
2020 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine is now in the rearview mirror which means it is now time to switch our focus towards the NFL Draft. With this renewed focus comes the preparation for Dynasty rookie drafts. Depending on the setup of your leagues, this draft could take place as early as May or as late as... Read More
2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
With the NFL Draft just one week away, smokescreen season is upon us. Most mock drafters agree on the top three picks, but the draft gets fascinating at pick No. 4. The Giants could trade the pick to a team looking for a quarterback or sit tight and take the best offensive lineman or defensive... Read More
2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
There are less than two weeks until the 2020 NFL Draft. The league is gearing up for an unprecedented virtual experience, with some teams concerned about the security of the technology being used. Football fans are particularly excited, as a sports-starved nation looks for an escape from current events. Even without the in-person fanfare, the NFL... Read More
NFL Draft - Top 15 Running Back Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft features a well-rounded running back class. Opinions differ on the top back in the class, but most agree there is a first tier of four backs – D’Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and J.K. Dobbins. Fantasy players should be excited to see where backs are drafted, as opportunity directly correlates to fantasy... Read More
NFL Draft - Top 30 Wide Receiver Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft features arguably the best receiver class this decade. These dynamic playmakers come in all different shapes and sizes with strengths ranging from run-after-catch skills to physicality in winning contested catches. It will be interesting to see how many receivers go in the first three rounds and how far teams are willing to wait... Read More
Draft Breakdowns: Top 10 NFL Rookie Wide Receivers
With the NFL draft approaching, everyone is looking at the rookies in this class in an attempt to figure out which ones are going to develop into successful players. We all have our own ways of determining which players have a greater chance of success than others. Today, we're taking a look at these incoming... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Wide Receivers: Dream Destinations
The 2020 NFL Draft is nearly here. We don't know where the top skill players will land, but as fantasy football junkies we know where we want them to go. This list is filled with my favorite wide receivers for the 2020 class, starting with the receivers I believe are the most talented and capable... Read More
Wide Receiver Dream Destinations (Tier 2) - 2020 NFL Draft
We've already covered the top tier of rookie wide receivers from the 2020 NFL Draft class and where their best and worst landing spots would be. This article continues in the same vein, continuing with some very talented receivers as well but whose short-term fates could be hindered due to particular team situations. Both the... Read More
2020 NFL Draft - Top 100 Big Board and Undervalued Prospects To Watch
The beauty of the NFL Draft is that people can watch the same prospects and come to different conclusions. NFL teams may have certain players ranked higher than others due to scheme fit, size standards, or character research. I’ve already put on record how much I like wide receivers Tee Higgins, Bryan Edwards, Lynn Bowden... Read More
Mock 2020 NFL Draft: First-Round Predictions
The 2020 NFL Draft will take place in late April. With the combine already behind us, it is a good time to look ahead at how it will potentially impact the fantasy football landscape. This year's draft class is headlined by a deep wide receiver class. Several wide receivers should be selected in the first... Read More
Does Hand Size Really Matter For Quarterbacks?
So, Joe Burrow has small hands. Nine inches to be exact. It's been the talk of Twitter for a few days. Bud Light got involved in the jokes by asking Burrow to be the spokesman for their new tinier bottles. Pundits are convinced Burrow is going to be an NFL bust because of his hand... Read More
The Misconception of Speed: How Overreaction Affects Fantasy Value
With the NFL Scouting Combine testing come and gone, we now have numbers that can be applied to the incoming prospects. Each year, the excitement builds as the desire to water the tastebuds of fantasy football is needed. Draft gurus and team scouts ascend onto Indianapolis to gain confirmation on the hours of film work... Read More
2020 NFL Mock Draft (and Rob Gronkowski) - Woo Fantasy Podcast
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode the guys take you through their final mocks before Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Where will fantasy relevant players land and how will their values be looked at for, not only 2020, but also... Read More
Engel's Offseason Angles: Brandin Cooks and NFL Draft Talk
The big free agency period has passed and we are almost at NFL Draft time. There is no shortage of news and rumors to stay updated on. Bookmarking the RotoBaller NFL Player News feed will ensure you stay informed every day. But we also wanted to flesh out some more unique perspectives here, especially for... Read More
32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Steelers
It was a lost year for the Steelers, with all the players lost due to injury. The offense could find no traction and players that many owners were excited about failed to meet expectations. But with the return of Ben Roethlisberger, can the Steelers return to the level of high-octane offense that we have been... Read More
32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Rams
It was a disappointing year for the Rams as we saw regression across the board from the offense. Jared Goff looked lost at times and the running game behind Todd Gurley II struggled to gain traction. Now with key players gone, can the offense rebound to what we were once used to? Will the NFL... Read More
32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Texans
Struggling behind a horrid offensive line, Deshaun Watson still managed to keep Texans offense afloat in 2019. But with the loss of DeAndre Hopkins, will Watson and company still maintain top-end fantasy value? Will the NFL Draft also welcome in talent to further this team's potential? Let's find out in our latest edition of the NFL... Read More
Are Rookie Receivers Trustworthy in Redraft Leagues?
When I started planning this article, it reminded me of a draft I had last year in a very deep league. It was a re-draft league and a guy drafted Emanuel Hall, a Missouri receiver with 4.39 speed, signed to the Bucs a few days prior. Sure, it was a deep league, the Bucs' offense... Read More