TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just signed former fourth overall draft pick Leonard Fournette, who was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, but coach Bruce Arians said Ronald Jones is the team’s starting running back and indicated that veteran LeSean McCoy will still occupy a spot on the roster. “When you can […]
Continue readingTAMPA. Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to turn heads with a flurry of moves — first signing Tom Brady in free agency, then trading for Rob Gronkowski, then signing LeSean McCoy last month and on Wednesday, signing Leonard Fournette to a one-year deal. How does Fournette fit in with the Bucs? What are […]
Continue readingLeonard Fournette officially has filed a grievance against the Jacksonville Jaguars to try to recoup the $4.167 million in base salary that the team voided, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The Jaguars waived Fournette on Monday. They didn’t pick up his fifth-year option during the offseason and actively pursued a trade without […]
Continue readingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, the team announced Monday. The move ends a tumultuous three-year run in which Fournette rushed for 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns. The Jaguars didn’t pick up his fifth-year option during the offseason and actively pursued a trade without receiving any serious offers. Fournette thanked […]
Continue readingFantasy football rankings are always changing, so below is my updated top 100 for the 2020 season. NOTE: These will be updated throughout the offseason. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> 1. Christian McCaffrey CAR RB1 2. Saquon Barkley NYG RB2 3. Ezekiel Elliott DAL RB3 4. Alvin Kamara NO […]
Continue readingTired of the stress that comes with the uncertainty of your fantasy football draft spot? Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> Worry no longer: Each year, I lay the groundwork for you to successfully navigate the first two rounds of your draft, providing the most likely options as well as […]
Continue readingDuring the offseason, 2,880 human beings (32 teams x 90 players) can be rostered by an NFL team. Once Week 1 rolls around, that number is cut down to 1,760 (32 x 55). The ESPN Fantasy Football player database includes nearly 2,500 players. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> You […]
Continue readingIf you’re a football fan or someone with an unhealthy knowledge of both football and obscure golf tours, you’re probably familiar with the propositions that pop up during the run-up to the Super Bowl. In addition to trying to predict which team will actually win the game, fans are able to test their powers on […]
Continue readingFantasy football insurance is a tricky animal. On one hand, you want to protect yourself from injuries by warehousing your star player’s backup. On the other hand, the opportunity cost of expending that roster spot could make you miss out on a valuable waiver pickup. The fact is that identifying the most valuable backups is […]
Continue readingMost public conversations about NFL contracts tell only a fraction of the story. We talk about the total number when only a portion of most multiyear deals are guaranteed. We compare players based on skill when contracts are a product of leverage. The salary cap has been less of a hindrance in recent years thanks […]
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