Picking an MVP in advance of a typical NFL season is difficult. Remember last year? The trendiest candidates heading into the regular season were Carson Wentz, Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson one obvious example, but Mahomes is the only one with the sort of airtight accomplishments to be added to this list. Although this is […]
Continue readingThe most important thing for an NFL team is to find a franchise quarterback. The second-most important thing might be surrounding that quarterback with weapons. The Ravens went shopping for the likes of Mark Ingram and Marquise Brown last offseason and helped Lamar Jackson emerge as MVP. The Chiefs have been at or near the […]
Continue readingEarlier today, we released a thorough and stat-heavy analysis of 13 seasons of offensive playcaller data. The article focused on the historical trends of each of the NFL’s current 32 playcallers but not specifically on how those trends will affect fantasy football in 2020 and beyond. That is exactly what will be addressed here, as […]
Continue readingJones has been holding throwing sessions with his receivers the past few weeks in Austin, Texas, sources told ESPN. Those attending include wide receivers Darius Slayton and Golden Tate, along with tight end Kaden Smith. Wide receivers, tight ends and running backs were all invited. The New York Post first reported the workouts. Giants skill-position […]
Continue readingA farm. A field. A canyon. A pool. Even a driveway. As NFL players wait for a return to normalcy before the 2020 regular season begins, they have had to get creative with how and where they train. The ripple effects of these unprecedented times — nationwide social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic and an […]
Continue readingThe 2020 NFL draft is less than two weeks away. We have taken a look back at how each 2019 first-round pick and second-round pick performed in his rookie season. Today we take a look at the third round and beyond. Which player picked in Rounds 3-7 of the 2019 draft had the biggest impact […]
Continue readingAlthough some would swear the projection numbers are totally automated or randomly generated, I assure you they are not. I have a lengthy process that involves both statistical calculations and subjective inputs. The latter is where this piece truly comes in hand. To begin each NFL year, I go team by team and thoroughly analyze […]
Continue readingBefore 2019, Latimer had started only five games since being a second-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2014. But Latimer was able to get into the Giants’ lineup and make the most of his opportunities last season because starters Sterling Shepard (concussion) and Golden Tate (suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, concussion) missed time. Latimer, […]
Continue readingWith 2020 NFL free agency getting underway next week, many teams will be looking for the veteran impact players to put their franchise over the top, or to contribute to culture change. But it doesn’t always work like that. While many free agents have a positive impact upon signing with their new teams, a lot […]
Continue readingNow that Super Bowl LIV is in the books and the Kansas City Chiefs are the champions, we can move on from the 2019 season and look forward 2020. That’s exactly what we’re looking to do with these way-too-early NFL Power Rankings. There’s no rest for the weary, and NFL teams will be spending the […]
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