Ben Roethlisberger Opens Up About Addiction Issues

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said that he has fought off-the-field addictions over the years. "I've fallen as short as anybody. I've been addicted to alcohol. I've been addicted to pornography, which makes me then not the best husband, not the best father, not the best Christian I can be," Roethlisberger said. Big Ben also […]

New Lions Owner Would Support Colin Kaepernick Signing

Sheila Ford Hamp took on principal ownership and chairwoman duties of the Detroit Lions from her mother Martha Firestone Ford, who stepped down from the role on Tuesday. Hamp said she would support the coaches and general manager if they thought it was a good idea to sign free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Matthew Stafford is […]

Zach Banner, Chukwuma Okorafor To Compete At Right Tackle

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner and Chukwuma Okorafor will battle for the right tackle spot in training camp, with Matt Feiler starting camp at left guard, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. However, the Steelers could move Feiler back to right tackle and Stefen Wisniewski to left guard if they aren't comfortable with the […]

Ben Roethlisberger Pleased With His Progress

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) has been pleased with his progress. "He's comfortable and pleased where he is. Some people who had the opportunity to work with him are impressed and pleased where he is. The medical experts are comfortable where he is and his readiness for 2020," […]

Patriots Should Be Patient With Jarrett Stidham

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham has been given a hard act to follow after legendary quarterback Tom Brady departed this offseason. Dante Scarnecchia believes the Pats are going to suffer through some growing pains with their young quarterback. "There's gonna be some growing pains, there's no doubt about it," said Scarnecchia. The fourth-round pick […]

Trent Williams Cannot Be Franchise Tagged

Details released on San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams' reworked contract revealed that a condition of the deal prevents Williams from being franchise tagged after this season. The two sides have been working on coming to a long-term agreement, and this caveat should help motivate the team to get the job done. The 31-year-old […]

Jared Goff Being Given More Ownership Of Offense

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is going to be given more ownership of the offense in his fifth year in the league, though it's unclear what that will actually look like. Goff's performance has been more impacted by the quality of his offensive line than his responsibility level in the past. In 2017 and […]

Tom Brady, Teammates Still Working Out Privately

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and at least a dozen Bucs players were back working out on Tuesday despite an NFL Players Association doctor recently recommending that players stop private workouts amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country in recent weeks. Tampa Bay has also had multiple members of the team […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Rookie Projection Contains Lots Of Variance

The Miami Dolphins offense this year has many question marks, including rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's role in it. The fifth overall pick has also dealt with an abbreviated offseason while he continues to rehab from hip surgery, and nobody knows how long Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the starter. Over the course of his college career, […]

Justin Herbert An Ideal Fit For Chargers Offense?

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert, taken sixth overall in April out of Oregon, was extremely productive in college. Herbert threw 52 touchdowns and only seven interceptions from a clean pocket (fourth-most TDs) in the last two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. He also completed 62.2 percent of his passes (sixth-best) against man […]

Joe Burrow Expected To Be Top Rookie QB

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the No. 1 overall pick of the draft, is projected to be the most productive rookie signal-caller in 2020, per NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund. Cincy's shaky offensive line could pose problems for Burrow in his first year. The good news is that Burrow threw 17 touchdowns and only one […]

Dak Prescott Officially Signs Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has officially signed the franchise tag, committing to stay a Cowboy for at least the 2020 season. Dak and the Cowboys will have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal, but the franchise tag at least ensures that the Dallas signal-caller will report to training camp and other […]

Dak Prescott, Cowboys Disagree Over Contract Length

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his franchise tender on Monday but is still seeking a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline. According to Pro Football Talk, the disagreement comes down to the length of the contract, with Prescott seeking a four-year deal and the Cowboys insisting on a five-year deal. The franchise tag […]

Joe Burrow "As Advertised" During Virtual Meetings

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has been "as advertised" during virtual sessions this offseason, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The Bengals made Burrow the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft and are pinning the future of the franchise on the prolific LSU passer. Taylor also recently told SI.com's Albert Breer that […]

Trent Williams Signs Revised Contract

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams passed his physical and officially signed his revised contract with the team on Friday. The deal allows Williams to advance half of his 2020 cash and guarantee it, according to a source. He's due $12.5 million this year, the final year of a five-year extension he signed with […]

At Least Two Bucs Players Test Positive For COVID-19

At least two Tampa Bay Buccaneers players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to sources. One of the team's coaches tested positive for the virus earlier this week and two other assistants have been quarantined. The Bucs join the growing list of teams around the league with positive COVID-19 tests, which has prompted the NFL […]

Players Association Recommends Players Stop Private Workouts

The NFL Players Association is recommending that players stop private group workouts until the start of training camps due to a rising number of positive COVID-19 cases around the nation. "We are working on the best mitigation procedures at team facilities for both training camps and the upcoming season, and believe that it is in […]

Dak Prescott Plans To Sign Franchise Tag By Monday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott plans to sign his franchise tag by Monday, according to Adam Schefter. The tag would pay Prescott $31.4 million this season and require the quarterback to report to training camp even if the two sides can't agree on a long-term contract extension by the July 15 deadline. This all but […]

Joe Burrow - Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

Here at Rotoballer.com, we are dedicated to giving you the best of the best in fantasy football coverage. Part of this commitment is our series of Rookie spotlights. This series of articles gives you the profile of a player who came out in the 2020 NFL draft. It also gives you our thoughts on where […]

Old Faces, New Places: Free Agent Risers

There is no way to describe the average NFL front office. Each franchise has its own set of rules, follows different parameters when evaluating players, and builds its roster in a very particular way. Even with a clear mindset, an organization's principles might be tweaked in order to accommodate players into the salary cap, for […]

Fantasy Outlook in a Sentence: AFC Conference

I have been looking at data from the 2019 season since the Super Bowl finished. I have been looking at projections for the 2020 season for the past few weeks. I have been writing fantasy football columns from different perspectives for the upcoming year for quite some time now. Do you know one thing I […]

The King's Keeper Corner: Offseason Trade Strategies, Reader Mailbag

With not much activity going on in dynasty and keeper leagues right now, some fantasy players are getting antsy. Others are always trying to make trades to the point where they overdo it and never settle on an ideal roster. Yes, you should always look to improve your team in any format.  But there are […]

Atlanta Falcons 2020 Fantasy Outlook

The Atlanta Falcons have been struggling to advance in the playoffs since the 2016 season when they made the Super Bowl and the “comeback” happened (sorry Falcon fans). 2019 was the second consecutive year the team missed the playoffs, and coach Dan Quinn is certainly on the hot seat once again this season. The defense […]

Dynasty Market Watch: NFC North

The NFC North has been predominately known as the defensive division in the conference. But in recent seasons, we have seen the less great play from the defenses which has opened the door to increased opportunities for fantasy scoring. In 2019, those offenses took a step back, whether it be due to injuries (Minnesota Vikings/Detroit […]

49ers Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

A San Francisco 49ers player who was working out in Nashville, Tennessee, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to sources. The rest of the group is getting tested and trying to figure out how and when they can travel. This comes as the NFL is trying to figure out protocols and proper testing to allow […]

New England Patriots: Should We Avoid Them All In Fantasy?

Yes. That's the short answer but, of course, it is not so simple. Here, we will look at some players you may actually want to consider in fantasy drafts. It is tough to think of the New England Patriots as a fantasy wasteland. They have been so good for so long. Their dynasty may (finally) […]

Nick Foles, Mitchell Trubisky Need To Bring Energy

Chicago Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky, who will be competing for the starting job in training camp, will need to bring plenty of energy to the battle this summer. Quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo said he's looking for "juice" at the position. DeFilippo spent the 2017 season in Philly with Foles and the 2019 […]

Kyler Murray Can Improve Under Pressure

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray wasn't pressured often in his rookie season, but when he was, he was among the league's worst. Murray had a negative-19 completion percentage under expectation when pressured and a passer rating of just 42.3 in those scenarios. However, he only attempted 29 passes under pressure last season. The Offensive Rookie […]

Fantasy Outlook in a Sentence: NFC Conference

I have been looking at data from the 2019 season since the Super Bowl finished. I have been looking at projections for the 2020 season for the past few weeks. I have been writing fantasy football columns from different perspectives for the upcoming year for quite some time now. Do you know one thing I […]

Detroit Lions 2020 Fantasy Outlook

The Detroit Lions are the definition of mediocre in the NFL. Look no further than a string of average records in each of the past eight seasons (sans 2014). The Lions finished at the bottom of the NFC North in 2019, going 3-12. It’s no surprise that coach Matt Patricia has his job on the […]