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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dolphins Getting Creative For First Overall Pick

The Miami Dolphins were reportedly told no by the Cincinnati Bengals when they attempted to trade up to the No. 1 selection. However, Miami still believes they have a chance to obtain that prized first pick in order to draft LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. The organization is attempting to trade for the No. 3 pick […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Take Cesar Ruiz

ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer is positive that the Dallas Cowboys won't select Michigan center Cesar Ruiz either at pick No. 17 or in a trade back on Thursday night in Round 1. Ruiz to Dallas has been a popular mock selection in the weeks leading up to this year's draft, but the Cowboys believe in […]

Marqise Lee Agrees With Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Marqise Lee has agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday. Lee posted two back-to-back strong campaigns before missing all of the 2018 season with a torn ACL. He played in only six games for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, but he is solid depth for the […]

Bud Dupree Signs Franchise Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree signed his franchise tender on Thursday morning. The linebacker will earn just over $15.8 million for the upcoming 2020 season. Dupree is coming off his best season as a pro, finishing with 11.5 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. There is a possibility […]

Lions Have Had A Lot Of Contact With Isaiah Simmons

The Detroit Lions have had a lot of pre-draft contact with Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who is in the mix at pick No. 3, according to sources. The Lions hold the third overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, but they have been engaged with multiple teams about possibly trading […]

Trent Williams To Cleveland Still A Possibility

According to a source close to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the possibility of Washington trading left tackle Trent Williams to the Cleveland Browns remains open. Anderson tweeted, "Everything is still open at this point" in regards to Cleveland pursuing Williams. The Browns have been linked to Williams off and on throughout the offseason but have been […]

Yannick Ngakoue Trade Becoming More Unlikely

The clock is running out on a deal for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue with the draft approaching Thursday evening, and there hasn't been much traction on a trade to date. Ngakoue was given the franchise tag, but he's disgruntled and wants out of Jacksonville. However, a trade involving a player like him is […]

Jaylen Brown is Ready to Play

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hamstring) says he "wouldn't miss a beat" if the season started today, according to his trainer Desmond Eastmond. Brown missed five games prior to the hiatus due to a hamstring issue, but it sounds like he's ready to play now. Eastmond and Brown have been communicating through Zoom chats about […]

Marvin Bagley is Making Great Progress

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) appears to be making great progress while rehabbing his left foot, according to head coach Luke Walton. He missed a majority of the regular season due to a left foot sprain. He returned in January but was sidelined again in late February. Bagley was expected to miss the rest […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dolphins Have Called Cincinnati About No. 1 Pick

The Miami Dolphins are rumored to be interested in moving into the No. 3 spot, but they might actually want to move higher than that. The organization has reportedly called the Cincinnati Bengals more than once to discuss the possibility of trading for their No. 1 selection. It appears the Bengals are unwilling to move […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Early 2020 Sleepers: Wide Receiver

The rookie class is great for receivers in 2020. At least this is what we have been told. Until we can see them in action, I will hold judgment. It was only a few years ago when the same was said for Corey Coleman, Laquon Treadwell and Josh Doctson. So, color me skeptical until it […]

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 […]

The King's Keeper Corner: Early QB Primer

Every week in the King’s Keeper Corner, we will get you prepared for roster decisions ahead from various perspectives. We will examine player values by position, look at specific performers and compare keeper selections. We will also directly answer your keeper questions. Pose your questions to me @scotteRotoEx on Twitter to get your answers in […]

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 […]

OPS Overachievers: Using xOPS to Judge Performance

We've already dug into xOPS by looking at the biggest underachievers from last year. Now, it's time to examine the other side of the coin - the less shiny side. Many might believe that wOBA is the stat you should be looking for and people much smarter than I have been duking out this debate […]

American League Outfield Draft Sleepers

We continue to wait for the start of the MLB season, and with the extra time, we are able to dig deeper into late-round draft targets. Many know the main targets, even the Top 100. It is good to know the early targets, but knowing the deep targets will help win leagues. The outfield position […]