Five 2023 First-Round NFL Draft Picks Who Looked Like Busts As Rookies

Bust is such a nasty term. It's especially brutal to label a player a bust after just one season in the NFL, as so many different factors can play a role in a young player's success - or failure - early in their professional career. However, bust is the go-to label that gets slapped on […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 - Final Predictions from All 32 Teams

Alright, folks, NFL Draft week is finally here: that magical time when every fan can dare to dream again! If you've been reading some of these mocks during the season, you know what a ride it's been and I sincerely appreciate any of you who've been following along. With the first big wave of NFL […]

NFL Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Biggest Draft Flops of the 2020s (So Far)

Make no mistake about it, playing in the NFL is hard. Being a good player in the NFL is even harder. No matter how excellent a player might be in college, it doesn't always translate to the professional level. If making it in the NFL is difficult for a player, you can imagine the almost […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Best Case First Three Round Scenario for All 32 Teams

NFL Mock Drafts can be conducted in various ways. The most common practice is attempting to predict what will happen, which is futile, especially in March. That is because so many team opinions are going to change. Teams haven't even started doing pre-draft visits yet, which will undoubtedly shed more light on which prospects teams […]

Historic NFL Flops: Ranking The 10 Biggest Draft Busts in NFL History

A "bust" refers to a player who fails to meet the high expectations that were placed on them when they were drafted or signed by a team. These expectations are typically based on the player's college career, physical attributes, and performance in pre-draft evaluations. These players dazzled before reaching the NFL by racking up an […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update) - Picks from All 32 Teams

We've now reached the point in the year where the disappointment of there not being any live football until the fall has subsided and hope has begun to renew for each fanbase heading into draft season. The first wave of NFL Free Agency has also passed and the rosters of all 32 teams have begun […]

Re-Drafting The 2015 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

We're just a few days away from the 2024 NFL Draft and this year's draft is looking like it'll be one of the most stacked draft classes on paper. The same was being said about the 2015 NFL Draft as well, and many analysts claimed the rivalry between Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota would be […]

Re-Drafting The 2017 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

With just over a week until the start of the NFL Draft, the buzz has become palpable. It's a time when football fans look to the future, pining over incoming rookies and crossing their fingers in hopes that their team will select its next cornerstone piece. While first-round picks are prized possessions, let us not […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)

It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1 […]

NFL Free Agent Signings: Instant Analysis from the First Day of Free Agency

Yesterday was fun, wasn't it? When the free agency period began, it started fast and furious with many big-named players signing with new teams and other solid contributors finding their way to their next rosters as well. The biggest names get the attention of course. Kirk Cousins landing in Atlanta and Saquon Barkley finding his […]

Top 10 Defensive Free Agents - 2024 Available Players Include Chris Jones, Danielle Hunter, and more

Entering the offseason, some big-name defensive players were set to hit free agency. Players like Justin Madubuike, Brian Burns, Jaylon Johnson, Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr., and L'Jarius Sneed were all going to be on the open market this offseason. However, with the franchise tag coming into play, six of the top eight defensive free-agent […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ranking The Top 10 Rookies Of The 2023 NFL Season

The 2023 rookie class was record-setting in numerous ways and appears to be a very deep class after one season. While most of the firepower is on the offensive side of the ball, a few rookie defenders slotted in as some of the best players in the league in year one. Anthony Richardson looked to […]

Week 18 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

My IDP rankings came out just yesterday, and we already have a growing list of teams announcing they will rest players before the playoffs. The 49ers, Ravens, and Browns are all resting their quarterbacks and other key offensive stars, as we expected. However, the Rams and Chiefs have joined the fray by announcing their passers […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 17

Some NFL teams are looking ahead to the start of the postseason, while others are ready to move onto the offseason after being eliminated from playoff contention. Fans of struggling teams are hoping for the highest draft pick possible, so let's take a look at the current draft order. This article lists the current 2024 […]

Week 17 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

The top asset any sports analyst can have is patience. You’re paid for thorough analysis, so don’t overreact to one good or bad game. You must be cold, calculated, and remind people that even Barry Sanders had off days. Every week, I get dozens of questions, texts, and DMs about the latest breakout player or […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 16

While some fanbases are looking ahead to the NFL playoffs and worrying about seeding, others have their sight set on the 2024 NFL Draft. When a team gets eliminated from playoff contention, the talks of "tanking" begins. This article lists the current 2024 NFL Draft order for every team after Week 16 of the regular […]

Week 16 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I'd like to address NFL disasters that were easy to see coming. While this topic deserves a full-blown article, I have just two paragraphs to fit this in. Because of that limit, I will try to be brief in my arguments. I will also write a more […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (4.0) - Latest NFL Draft Buzz Heating Up

Hard to believe the end of the College Football regular season is here and that we are just five weeks from the end of the NFL regular season. The good news is that the NFL Draft order is taking shape and it's becoming clearer that a handful of prospects have established themselves above the rest. […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 15

While the 2024 NFL Draft is over four months away, fanbases of teams at the bottom of the standings are surely wondering which pick their franchise could end up with when the 2023 season concludes. Teams that are in dire need of a quarterback upgrade are clamoring for a top-five selection, but some teams will […]

Week 15 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

The end of the fantasy regular season brings with it many things. Some are good, like feelings of accomplishment or disappointment, or a merry Christmas joy that overcomes your bitter sense of failure… if you're that kind of sickeningly optimistic person. However, one negative issue that always comes around this time of year is the […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 14

The 2023 NFL season continues to fly along. With Week 14 now in the books, some squads are eyeing the NFL Playoffs, while others are simply playing out the remaining games of a disappointing campaign. This article lists the current 2024 NFL Draft order for every team after Week 14 of the regular season. The […]

Week 14 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

For the select people who read the introduction to my articles, I will begin by apologizing. A severe case of COVID has limited my loquaciousness this week, meaning the one guy who prints off my articles and posts them in his work locker with hearts drawn around them will be disappointed. To you, Carl, I […]

Week 13 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

Perspective means a lot in sports, as in many areas of life. An example of this would be Shaquille Leonard. We mention him here frequently because he remains a legend in many IDP circles. Even this year he's been a pretty productive tackler, despite limited snaps and conflicts with his team/coaching staff. So, obviously a […]

Week 12 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

IDP managers have been hit with an onslaught of defender headlines as we hit mid-week of the Thanksgiving season. As of Tuesday, multiple impact fantasy defenders have been lost this week for various reasons. These aren’t minor losses, either. They are significant losses with long-term ramifications. Some of them we saw coming, and some we […]

Week 11 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

Injuries in the NFL can be a tricky thing. On a purely human level, they are always bad. We don't like seeing any person get hurt. It can change their lives in innumerable ways, usually negatively. So, as human beings, we don't like to see injuries happen. However, there are occasions where injuries lead to […]

Week 10 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

We are entering that fantasy phase where some teams must plan for next year. Some squads have been hit with injuries, others bad luck. Whatever the reason, hundreds of managers in long-term keeper or dynasty leagues have a 2-7 or 3-6 record. This leaves you with little hope of contention and the startling reality of […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 - Midseason Edition

Now that we are 2+ months into the 2023 NFL season and past the league's trade deadline, it's becoming clear which teams are pushing for the playoffs and which ones are already looking towards 2024. While the draft order is sure to change, there are a few prospects who most of the scouts consider to […]