Dynasty Rookie Rankings Update (Post-NFL Draft Edition)

Boy, the draft can seriously turn things on its head. Pretty much the only thing that stayed steady from the pre-draft process was that Saquon Barkley is the 1.01. And while there were some near-perfect landing spots, many intriguing rookies landed in non-ideal locations and the late second round has lost some of its shine. […]

NFL Draft and Rookie Rankings- Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to discuss this years NFL Draft and Kyle's recently released rookie rankings for quarterback and running back. They break down the rankings for both redraft and dynasty while Blake and Jesse detail which ones they agree and disagree with. Also, the guys take […]

Kolton Miller Working At Left Tackle

Oakland Raiders first-round pick, offensive tackle Kolton Miller, is working exclusively on the left side during rookie minicamp. Current left tackle Donald Penn is 35 years old and coming off Lisfranc surgery on his right foot. "We like him at left tackle. We think he's a prototype left tackle. He can bend, he's got the […]

Todd Haley Has Total Control Over Cleveland Offense

According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, new offensive coordinator Todd Haley has "total autonomy" over the team's offense in 2018. This is noteworthy because Jackson is known as an offensive-minded coach who insisted on calling his own plays instead of hiring an OC in his first two years with the team, in which […]

Hue Jackson Excited About Baker Mayfield But Tyrod Is Still The Starter

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson was very effusive in his praise of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield following the team's first rookie minicamp practice on Friday. Despite the praise, Jackson did take time to mention that Tyrod Taylor is still the team's starting quarterback. “Let’s make sure we pump our brakes a little bit because […]

Teddy Bridgewater Expected To Throw At OTAs

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is expected to participate in organized team activities and is expected to throw, but it's not clear how much else he'll do. Bowles said, "He's been working out." Bridgewater definitely isn't 100 percent and will surely be limited in OTAs, but he's making […]

Ravens Not Worried About Lamar Jackson's Accuracy

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn't at all concerned about questions surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson's accuracy issues in college. "The thing I was really impressed with is I thought he was accurate," Harbaugh said. "You read the reports ... but he's a naturally talented thrower. He has natural arm talent. That's something that I […]

Dolphins Claim Bryce Petty Off Waivers

The Miami Dolphins claimed quarterback Bryce Petty off waivers from the Jets on Friday, according to a source. The fourth-round pick in 2015 has looked overmatched in his limited action in the NFL. In parts of 10 games for New York the last two years, Petty has four touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a 53.1 […]

Colts GM Excited About New Offense

Though he sees plenty of talent already on the roster, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard believes that the new offensive scheme incorporated by head coach Frank Reich will "lift players across the board." Reich is expected to implement more no-huddle components to the offense alongside concepts learned from his time in Philadelphia. With the […]

Sam Darnold Could Win Starting Job

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said that rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will be allowed to win the starting gig in training camp, even though Bowles already stated that Josh McCown is the starter. If Darnold is the better quarterback in training camp, the Jets could elect to go with him right off the […]

Eagles Pick Up Doug Pederson's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles have exercised coach Doug Pederson's contract option, which now means he is signed through 2020. The original four-year contract becomes a five-year contract with the option picked up. After leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, the option was a no-brainer. Pederson is a candidate for a big-time extension within […]

NFL Draft - Team Winners and Losers

The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone and most of the teams in the leagues have to be excited about what they ended up with, even if that excitement is misplaced in some instances (*cough* Raiders). How we evaluate these picks will change between now and fantasy draft season, once we see training camp […]

Christian Hackenberg Trying To Fix Throwing Motion

New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg has been working with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen in an attempt to reboot his throwing motion. The Jets second-round pick in 2016, Hackenberg has looked overmatched in practices and preseason for the team and hasn't attempted a regular season pass in two years. With Gang Green drafting Sam Darnold […]

Matt Ryan Agrees To Five-Year Extension

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to a five-year contract extension on Thursday that will make him the first $30 million per-year quarterback in NFL history, according to league and team sources. He'll receive $100 million guaranteed. Ryan is pretty consistent with seven straight 4,000-yard seasons, and he broke out during the team's Super Bowl […]

Packers Expect New Aaron Rodgers Deal Soon

On Thursday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that he expects a new contract with quarterback Aaron Rodgers to get done soon. Gutekunst said that both sides were actively working on it. Gutekunst also said that one reason there has been a delay in reaching a new deal is that both sides are […]

Jets Releasing Bryce Petty

The New York Jets are releasing quarterback Bryce Petty on Thursday, according to a source. After being drafted in the fourth round in 2015, Petty has played in parts of just 10 games for Gang Green, sporting a 53.1 completion percentage with four touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He's looked overwhelmed on the football field and […]

Joe Flacco's Clock Ticking In Baltimore

The clock is officially ticking on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco after the team traded up to select Lamar Jackson at the end of the first round. All 56 quarterbacks that have been taken in the first round in the last two decades have gotten a shot to start within three years of being drafted. […]

Eagles Sign Joe Callahan

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent quarterback Joe Callahan. Waived by the Green Bay Packers a few days earlier, Callahan went through waivers unclaimed. With Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles firmly planted as Carson Wentz's backup, Callahan will be little more than a camp arm for the defending Super Bowl champions.

NFL Draft 2018 - Late-Round Reactions

From Tarik Cohen bursting onto the scene in Week 1 to Jamaal Williams putting you in a position to win your fantasy football league, there is value to be found in the NFL Draft's late rounds. 2017 was unquestionably the year of the rookie running back and that wasn't reserved for just names at the […]

Fantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano break down their post-NFL Draft risers and fallers, as well as identify some late-round sleepers based on landing spot. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every […]

Colts Have Turned Down Trade Offers for Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has reportedly received calls from multiple teams within the past six months asking about trading for quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder), but Ballard hasn't come close to considering a deal. When healthy, it is abundantly clear that Luck is a franchise quarterback and Ballard's denial of trade offers could signal […]

Rookie QB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty

Even though the running back position was the deepest in the 2018 NFL draft class, the quarterbacks controlled the headlines. This draft featured several quarterbacks that could potentially change the direction of their new franchise. That also means there are several quarterbacks that could offer excellent value to your fantasy football team. Part one of […]

Lamar Jackson Looks To Be Given Time To Develop

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not being looked at as the Day 1 starter for Baltimore. Joe Flacco is no longer a young stud but he still appears likely to be the starter come Week 1 unless he gets injured. Jackson could be in good hands, as some of his coaches have handled players […]

Teddy Bridgewater Is Healthy

New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is healthy and was throwing Tuesday for Phase 2 of the team's offseason program. Bridgewater is just trying to prove his health this summer in training camp. He's a long shot to start for Gang Green in 2018, especially after they selected quarterback […]

Tom Brady Feels Underappreciated

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady expressed his discontent with the team's coaching staff during a live interview with Jim Gray on Monday. When Gray asked if Brady felt gratitude for his accomplishments, Brady said, "I plead... the Fifth!" “The answer may incriminate me. The answer isn’t easy to utter. Many people don’t feel fully […]

NFL Draft 2018 - Second and Third Round Reaction

The second and third rounds of the NFL draft proved to be loaded with potential fantasy assets as we saw five running backs, six wide receivers, two tight ends and one quarterback go off the board. If a player doesn't get drafted in one of the first three rounds, their chances of a successful NFL […]

Paxton Lynch, Chad Kelly To Fight For Backup Gig

With the Denver Broncos choosing not to draft a quarterback this year, it shows that they haven't given up on quarterback Paxton Lynch, who was a first-round pick in 2016. “We are not kicking him to the curb,’’ general manager John Elway said. “He can still develop. When we drafted him two years ago, as […]

Packers Release Joe Callahan

The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Joe Callahan on Monday. Callahan was signed as an undrafted free agent two years ago. He had served as Green Bay’s third-string quarterback for each of the last two seasons. Callahan had previously played for Wesley College, a Division 3 school, before making a surprise push to make an […]

Josh Rosen Not Ruled Out as Week 1 Starter

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has not been ruled out as the Week 1 starter by new head coach Steve Wilks. After being picked 10th overall, Rosen will have a chance to unseat presumed starter Sam Bradford in preseason and throughout training camp. Whoever wins the job should be considered a mid-range QB2 that […]

Titans Release Alex Tanney

The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Alex Tanney and running back Khalfani Muhammad on Monday. Tanney has been with Tennessee for parts of three seasons, beginning in 2014. He went 10-for-14 for 99 yards and a touchdown in one game in 2015. With the team drafting quarterback Luke Falk in the sixth round, Tanney became expendable.