2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Las Vegas Raiders
Another season has come and passed. Another quarterback experiment. Another head coach fired. This time they even fired the general manager too. The Raiders can move cities, but the Raiders will always be the Raiders. This team is in a massive transitional period. They have a new general manager, new head coach, new offensive/defensive coordinators,... Read More
2024 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Players To Watch In Indianapolis
As the NFL Scouting Combine looms on the horizon, anticipation reaches a fever pitch among fantasy football enthusiasts. This annual event serves as a crucial battleground where college prospects showcase their athletic prowess, mental acuity, and raw potential in front of scouts, coaches, and general managers from across the league. For fantasy football managers, the... Read More
Coach Knows Ball: Drake Maye 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of North Carolina QB
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience, and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions once again. They have now won back-to-back championships and are committed to becoming the first team to ever three-peat. Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have already said they're returning. There had been murmurs of a potential retirement for both individuals. Star defensive tackle and free agent Chris... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Denver Broncos
The duo of Russell Wilson and Sean Payton wasn't enough to bring Denver out of mediocrity and because of that, the organization is looking at making a massive move this offseason -- cutting Russell Wilson. His play doesn't justify the contract, that's true, but Wilson wasn't the problem. He played pretty well, all things considered.... Read More
2024 NFL Mock Draft - Making All 32 Fan Bases Happy
Predicting the first round of the NFL Draft is a futile exercise. The “best” mock drafts have a hit rate lower than Kyle Schwarber’s batting average, which probably explains why there are so many of them floating about. Here, we won’t be trying to predict the future of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, we will... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Tennessee Titans in 2024
It's a new day in Tennessee. We just don't know yet if it's a sunny day, a gloomy day, or a day filled with thunderstorms and a potential tornado. They're making the right decision moving on from Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry. Moving on from Mike Vrabel...that one we cannot answer yet. This trio has... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Indianapolis Colts in 2024
The Colts were impressive in Shane Steichen's first year as a head coach. While they missed the playoffs, the team finished with a winning record and were in playoff contention through the entire season. Their first-round draft pick, quarterback Anthony Richardson, played just four games, making the team's performance even more of an accomplishment. Given... Read More
Will Michael Penix Jr. Be A First-Round Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
Former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be a popular name in the 2024 NFL Draft. After spending his first four college seasons at Indiana (2018-2021), Penix revived his career by transferring to Washington and putting up big numbers. The gun-slinging lefty finished eighth in Heisman Voting in 2022 and then as the runner-up to... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a tough bunch to figure out. After making the playoffs in 2022, they seemed to take a step back despite it being the second year for head coach Doug Pederson. The team also finally got Calvin Ridley on the field and an elite season from pass-rusher Josh Allen. Ultimately, the Jaguars... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs for the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans were the darlings of the 2023 season. Despite having a first-time head coach and a rookie quarterback, the Texans still managed to make the playoffs. They excelled when very few thought they could. The hiring of DeMeco Ryans and the selection of C.J. Stroud have made Houston a team to watch out... Read More
Will J.J. McCarthy be a First-Round Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a polarizing prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft class. The 21-year-old wasn't featured in a high-flying offense, mostly because Michigan dominated opponents in the running game and on defense. However, many analysts and scouts believe he has the tools to succeed at the next level, so he's been... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay was one of the bigger surprises of the 2023 NFL season. While most fans knew the NFC South would be up for grabs, few expected the Buccaneers to be the clear-cut best team, but that's what ended up happening. Baker Mayfield had the best season of his career and was a candidate for... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers' 2023 season couldn't have gone much worse. No. 1 pick Bryce Young struggled mightily for Carolina while second overall pick C.J. Stroud won Offensive Rookie of the Year for the Texans. Head coach Frank Reich was fired before the season ended. If Quentin Johnston didn't exist, Jonathan Mingo would be recognized as... Read More
Biggest Positional Needs for All 32 NFL Teams - NFC East Edition
Following the 2023 NFL Season, it's quite easy to make the argument that every fanbase for each of the four teams in the NFC East is disappointed with how the season went. The Eagles imploded in the last two months of the season. Hard. The Cowboys got blown out at home in the first round... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The Atlanta Falcons
It was an incredibly frustrating season for the Falcons. Head coach Arthur Smith couldn't figure out if he wanted to go with Desmond Ridder or Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. He seemed to have no interest in force-feeding the ball to Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts, despite their obvious talents. Instead, this offense seemed... Read More
2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The New Orleans Saints
The Saints are caught in purgatory. They're not bad enough where their chances of drafting an upper-tier level starter at the quarterback position are good and they're not good enough where they're legit contenders. Their cap situation is dictating their moves, almost going as far as taking the choice out of their hands. No other... Read More
2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (February Update) - Picks from All 32 Teams
That first dreaded Sunday of the year without football arrived and there's no doubt many of you all across the country needed something to fill the void over the weekend. Have no fear, NFL Mock Draft Season is here! While we are still about seven months away from official 2024 NFL action, the good news... Read More
2024 NFL Draft Mock (Pre-Combine): Rounds 1 And 2
With the Super Bowl behind us, it is officially the NFL's offseason. That means free agency, trades, and a countdown to camp is in store for many. However, for a special group, the time between February and April has just one purpose. That purpose is the NFL Draft. If you’re like those of us who... Read More
Biggest Positional Needs For All 32 NFL Teams - AFC East Edition
The AFC East was expected to have three teams vying for a playoff spot -- the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets -- but only two of them were able to accomplish those goals. The Jets were forced to pivot very early in the season when star quarterback and offseason acquisition Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in... Read More
Biggest Positional Needs for All 32 NFL Teams - NFC North Edition
The NFC North featured two playoff teams - the Packers and the Lions - from this past season. This division looks to be one of the strongest in the NFL. Detroit is already seen as a Super Bowl and major NFC contender. The Packers started to take steps toward that last season. With the expected... Read More
2024 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft For Non-Superflex Leagues
It's NFL Draft season, which means dynasty managers are already chomping to get started. Many of you are likely already searching to add another league. Others are probably pushing your commissioner to set dates for your rookie draft, perhaps wanting to pick before the real draft even happens. This is also the ideal time for... Read More
Biggest Positional Needs for All 32 NFL Teams - AFC North Edition
The 2024 NFL Draft is under 75 days away. NFL Free Agency starts in less than a month. These two events are undoubtedly the biggest offseason dates on every team’s calendar. One can easily make the argument they’re the two most important events for a franchise’s future. The ramifications of both can have a lasting... Read More
Coach Knows Ball: Caleb Williams 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of USC QB
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players... Read More
Re-Drafting The 2021 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Some rookies take time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. Season one can be a bumpy ride. Season two (hopefully) shows further development. By season three, it's clear which players are cut out for the league. That statement is proven correct in the 2021 NFL Draft. Quarterbacks headlined the draft with Trevor... Read More
Re-Drafting The 2022 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Incoming NFL rookies may need some time to get acclimated to the speed and nuances of football's highest level. After two years, however, it's easier to tell which players will or won't pan out. With two seasons of professional game tape, many general managers would change their NFL Draft selections if given a do-over. Some... Read More
Quarterbacks and Running Backs to Buy for the 2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Season
The dynasty football season has no stop date. There’s no turning it off. It’s a year-round endeavor and oftentimes, some of the best moves can be made immediately after the season ends. That’s because fantasy managers can occasionally be prisoners of the moment. There can be some vast over- and under-evaluations of players due to... Read More
Re-Drafting The 2023 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Knowledge is power. We hear that mantra repeated quite often, but it rings true across every aspect of society. General managers and team personnel across the NFL would be thrilled with one year of professional tape on players before they make their draft day selections. Of course, it doesn't work that way in the real... Read More
2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions 5.0 (January Update) - All 32 Draft Picks
The NFL regular season has come to a close and the first 18 picks are now set! As we are now into the playoffs, coaching and front-office changes are taking place around the league and those decisions could have some ripple effects on what happens on draft day. The draft order for picks 19-32 will... Read More