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![]() | Oh, tight end. The bane of my existence. If you’ve read my work here previously, you know I’m a proponent of eliminating tight end as a designated starting spot in lineups. The position tends to be pretty shallow, and a … read more » ![]() |
![]() | The Wide receiver position has become somewhat perplexing entering the 2024 fantasy football season. It feels like there are about 40 receivers who can finish as a WR1 in any given week, which speaks to the overall depth of the … read more » ![]() |
![]() | Has the pendulum swung too far when it comes to how we view running backs in fantasy football? Back in my day (the mid-2000s), when I first started playing fantasy football, running backs were coveted. The first round mainly consisted … read more » ![]() |
![]() | Whether you tanked your season intentionally or were on the receiving end of some misfortune, last place punishments are growing in popularity in fantasy football. Here are some ideas for any leagues looking to make finishing last even worse. ![]() |
![]() | Suffice it to say, 2023 was not a great year for quarterbacks. Sure, some players were awesome for fantasy, namely Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts. But the top two fantasy quarterbacks from last season were buoyed by 15 rushing touchdowns … read more » ![]() |
![]() | When it comes to fantasy football, nobody holds a grudge better than me. The old expression goes “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.” But in this fun game we play, I sometimes can’t help … read more » ![]() |
![]() | Writing a do-not-draft list for wide receivers is a tricky exercise. As the NFL continues to evolve into a passing league, the position is deep with pass catchers who could serve as valid starting options in any given week. Fantasy … read more » ![]() |
![]() | Summer is my favorite season for a variety of reasons. Warm weather, plenty of golf and an opportunity to catch up on the books, TV shows and movies I didn’t have time for during the busier sports seasons. It also … read more » ![]() |
![]() | Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott was one of the most notable quarterbacks at the NFL Combine. Prescott finished fifth in both the vertical jump and broad jump drills while running a 4.79 40-yard dash. The Clarion LedgerMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Indiana running back Jordan Howard was quiet during the NFL Combine. Howard did not participate in the 40-yard dash and was a top performer in the vertical jump and broad jump drills. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Oklahoma wideout Sterling Shepard was one of the most impressive wide receivers during the NFL Combine. Shepard tied for first among receivers in the bench press with 20 reps and also tied for first in the vertical jump. Shepard also ran a 4.48 40-yard dash, which was tied for the ninth-best time among receivers. The OklahomanMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson might have drastically hurt his draft stock during the NFL Combine. Wilson's 4.85 40-yard dash time was the slowest among participating wideouts. His 28-inch vertical jump was also the worst among participating players at his position. The Clarion LedgerMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Arkansas running back Alex Collins ran a 4.59 40-yard dash, which was the 15th best time among tailbacks. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Eastern Kentucky DE/OLB Noah Spence was underwhelming in a variety of ways at the NFL Combine. Spence posted a 4.80 40-yard dash time, which was not overly impressive when compared to fellow edge rushers. NFL.com's Mike Mayock said he expected Spence to run a 40-yard dash time between 4.65 and 4.7 seconds. League personnel weren't impressed with Spence either. One exec told NFL.com's Kimberly Jones that Spence was not worthy of being a first-round pick while an unnamed general manager told NFL.com that he didn't know if he could trust Spence off of the field. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard put up a good performance at the NFL Combine. The 6-foot-2, 283 pound prospect ran a 4.93 40-yard dash, put up 23 reps in the bench press and leapt 116 inches in the broad jump. NESN.comMon, Feb 29 |
![]() | Former Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson opted to forgo his senior season after hauling in 60 passes for 918 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015. Wilson features prototypical size for an NFL wideout at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. He has good hands and can be a reliable red zone option in the NFL, but there are questions as to whether Wilson will ultimately develop into a No. 1 receiver. Wilson doesn't possess great speed and does not do much after the catch. CBS SportsSun, Feb 21 |
![]() | There's no doubt Eastern Kentucky defensive end Noah Spence has talent. He displayed it during an impressive 2015 season when he recorded 11.5 sacks. But, Spence does carry some off-field baggage. He was dismissed from Ohio State in 2014 after failing several drug tests because of an issue with Ecstasy. He eventually received treatment and has not had any problems since. Spence tore it up at EKU, but a limited sample size against Division 1 opponents muddles the value of Spence's production. He can play both defensive end and move outside as an edge rusher. He has a natural first step and the quickness to blow by blockers. He will need to develop in coverage, especially if he's drafted by a 3-4 team. CBS SportsSun, Feb 21 |