Cameron Artis-Payne Has A Shot At Bigger Role

After the Carolina Panthers did not address the position in the NFL draft, running back Cameron Artis-Payne will get a real shot for a bigger role alongside Christian McCaffrey in 2018. As of now, Fozzy Whittaker is the only other running back on the roster. The Panthers are likely to address the position with a […]

Most Improved Offenses After The NFL Draft

Free agency and the NFL Draft are really the only two events that have the ability to instantaneously and significantly impact NFL offenses. Whereas in free agency, it's somewhat of a zero sum game - one offense gets better at the expense of another getting get worse due to players shifting teams - in the […]

They Took Who??? Teams That Confused Us by Drafting the Wrong Player

In 2017, it was the Bengals taking John Ross in the top 10. In 2016, it was the Jets deciding that Christian Hackenberg was worthy of a second round pick, and back in 2015 it was... Kevin White? Breshad Perriman? Regardless, it happens every year: teams fall in love with certain players and their fans […]

NFL Draft 2018 - First Round Reaction

Well, I said it was going to be a wild draft and it did not disapoint. 2018 had twists and turns around every corner. There were unexpected players to plummet, several trades that caught us off guard and some picks we may question for years to come. From a fantasy football standpoint, this could have […]

Derrius Guice Falls To No. 59 Overall

The Washington Redskins selected LSU running back Derrius Guice with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Guice is a first-round talent but fell because of questions about his makeup and off-field issues. He's powerfully built and runs aggressive and doesn't shy away from contact. With Rob Kelley not asserting […]

Lions Select Kerryon Johnson No. 43 Overall

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson with the No. 43 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Johnson was the 2017 SEC Player of the Year with 1,585 yards from scrimmage and 20 total touchdowns. He has plus size and versatility and will add to Detroit's stable […]

Ronald Jones Goes To Tampa Early In Second Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected USC running back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Jones was also a track star in college, and he has big-play ability at the next level. He produced excellent numbers behind an average offensive line, but he'll need to improve on […]

Browns Select Nick Chubb In Second Round

The Cleveland Browns selected Georgia running back Nick Chubb with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Chubb was a Heisman candidate in 2015 with the Bulldogs before he blew up his knee. However, he bounced back nicely last year and excelled at breaking tackles with his high-end athleticism. He […]

Fantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Round 1 Instant Reaction

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano live stream the 2018 NFL Draft to provide instant reaction and fantasy football analysis. 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 weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]

Patriots Take Sony Michel At No. 31 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia running back Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Michel looked great in the college playoffs. He's an explosive back that profiles similarly with Saints back Alvin Kamara. Michel has great upper-body strength and can provide chunk plays with his athleticism and strength. The […]

Seahawks Draft Rashaad Penny In First Round

The Seattle Seahawks selected San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny at No. 27 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. It's a surprising pick, even late in the first round. Penny doesn't have much size, but he racked up the yards in college at SDSU. Head coach Pete Carroll is looking for a bell-cow back, […]

Bengals Pick Billy Price At 21st Overall

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Ohio State center Billy Price at No. 21 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Price will stay in state. It was a big area of need for the Bengals, and Price can play both center and guard, although it is probably a bit of a reach. Cincy was a weak overall […]

Giants Draft Saquon Barkley Second Overall

The New York Giants selected Penn State running back Saquon Barkley second overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Giants weren't about to let Barkley get past them at No. 2. With Eli Manning aging and declining rapidly, the G-Men want to upgrade their backfield to make it easier on him. Barkley is arguably the […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Charles Sims

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing running back Charles Sims to a one-year deal Thursday. Sims ran just 21 times for 95 yards and no touchdowns in 2017, but he also added 35 receptions for 249 yards and a score. He's merely running back depth behind Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber in Tampa, and the […]

Paul Perkins Needed Surgery For Pec Injury

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) required surgery for his pectoral injury that he suffered while working out before the team's offseason workouts, according to a source. There is no timetable for how long he'll be sidelined. It's not good news for a running back that was looking at a decreased role heading […]

Kyle Richardson's Final Mock NFL Draft - Part Two

It is finally NFL Draft night! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for this draft to be over. Question after question about where rookies will land and who will be the next Alvin Kamara or Myles Garrett. We can finally put a portion of that to bed with where each rookie will […]

Eight Teams Showing Interest In C.J. Anderson

Eight teams are showing interest in free-agent running back C.J. Anderson, but there is not timetable for him to sign, according to a source close to Anderson. No specific teams were named, but Anderson should eventually find a team after posting his first career 1,000-yard season with Denver in 2017. However, he had just three […]

Trading High Value Dynasty Draft Picks Before The NFL Draft

The NFL draft marks a day where our football starved minds are given a reprieve from the woefully long off-season. That’s why the NFL draft is one of the premier trading weeks in dynasty fantasy football. So the question is are you buying or selling? In this article we’re going to break down the pro's […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) should be a full participant in training camp in late July. He tore his ACL in his left knee in Week 4 last October in his rookie season, but he has been doing some on-field work during offseason workouts. “Really, Dalvin’s knocked the rehab out of the park,” […]

Paul Perkins Dealing With Pec Injury

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) injured his pectoral while training in the offseason, and his arm is in a sling during the team's workouts this week. It's unclear how long Perkins will be out, so stay tuned for more information on his injury. He was disappointing in 2017, rushing just 41 times […]

Rams Pick Up Options On Todd Gurley, Marcus Peters

The Los Angeles Rams picked up the fifth-year options on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters on Tuesday, according to sources. In head coach Sean McVay's offense in 2017, Gurley excelled, setting career highs in carries (279), yards (1,305), rushing scores (13), receptions (64), receiving yards (788) and receiving touchdowns (six). He will […]

Chargers Plan To Pick Up Melvin Gordon's Fifth-Year Option

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced Monday that the team plans to pick up running back Melvin Gordon's fifth-year option on his rookie deal. It is a no-brainer after Gordon had his best season as a pro last year, going over 1,000 yards on the ground for the first time in his three […]

Kyle Richardson's Final Mock NFL Draft - Part One

It is finally NFL Draft week! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for this draft to be over. Question after question about where rookies will land and who will be the next Alvin Kamara or Myles Garrett. We can finally put a portion of that to bed with where each rookie will […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Washington Redskins

Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We will discuss every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, then review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the draft. Including which players you should trust, and which players should you avoid. We will also […]

Eagles Could Target a Running Back in the Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles could target a running back in the draft according to some sources. With LeGarrette Blount gone and Jay Ajayi reaching the end of his rookie contract, the Eagles could use a young running back. They've been linked to Georgia running back Sony Michel, and he could be available as the 32nd pick […]

Broncos Could Target Running Back Early In Draft

The Denver Broncos could target a running back early in the NFL draft, possibly as early as fifth overall if Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is still on the board. The Broncos are looking to improve the position after releasing last year's leading rusher on the team, C.J. Anderson. “It’s a deep running back […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Baltimore Ravens

Here at RotoBaller, our dynasty crew will be reviewing all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every franchise as they currently stand and will review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the NFL Draft. Which players should you buy and […]

Matt Paradis Signs With Denver

The Denver Broncos signed center Matt Paradis to a second-round RFA contract. He will be returning to the team. He is an important part of the offensive line which has effects throughout the rest of the team, both for real-life and fantasy. The offense struggled in 2017 but if the offensive line can play well […]

D'Onta Foreman May Not Be Ready For Regular Season

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) may be a candidate to open the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would mean he wouldn't be eligible to play until the seventh game of the season. We'll likely have a better idea of Foreman's healthy in training camp this summer, but not […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Los Angeles Rams

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]