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Jordan Love has ‘earned the trust of the locker room’
In a recent interview with Packers’ RB AJ Dillon, the now fourth-year back emphasized the locker rooms trust in Jordan Love, who is ready to take on a starting role in 2023.
Fantasy Impact
Dillon was quoted saying “It’s not like some new guy that just popped up calling the shots,” which is a key source of optimism for Love’s first starting campaign. Love has been in the system for a few years backing up Aaron Rodgers and therefore should have a faster start than other first-year starters in 2023. Love, himself, should be viewed only as a borderline backup in standard leagues with some potential upside, but the idea that he could settle in quickly is a good sign for the Packers’ offensive nucleus.
Sammy Schulman
Tony Pollard, Cowboys — Not expected to reach long-term deal
Tony Pollard is unlikely to reach any long-term contract agreements with the Cowboys before Monday’s franchise tag deadline, according to Jeremy Fowler.
Fantasy Impact
Pollard will be due just over $10 million if he ends up playing under the franchise tag, and it would be a prove-it season for a player who has been in a timeshare with Ezekiel Elliott throughout his career. While the long-term uncertainty may not be the greatest thing for Pollard’s dynasty ranking, it may just be music in the ears of any managers who manage to snag the explosive Pollard in redraft or best-ball leagues. If Josh Jacob’s 2022 campaign is any indication, an expiring contract is often a sign of big things for skill-position players. In a small sample size of three games without Elliot, Pollard has averaged over 100 rushing yards and two TDs. With Zeke out of the picture, Pollard figures to be a low-end RB1 in 2023, with all the upside in the world.
Sammy Schulman
Kyle Trask has an opportunity to earn starting role
Kyle Trask is still a candidate to earn the Bucs’ starting QB role, although it seems Baker Mayfield may have the inside track.
Fantasy Impact
The Bucs’ offensive coordinator Dave Canales has said the team won’t “rush to make any [roster] decisions,” which leaves the door open for Trask to be the starter. If the Florida product can outshine Mayfield in a big way during the preseason and camps, he may earn the starting job. If Trask does find his way into a starting role, he could be a wavier wire add, but as it stands he should most likely remain off of draft boards in standard leagues.
Sammy Schulman
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