Joe Mixon is a legit RB1 candidate in Cincinnati. By John Sarianides Fantasy football isn’t just about loading up on stars. You need to identify rookies who have the potential to make an impact in their first year in the league. If you identify those players correctly and draft them at the right time, you could be the beneficiary of some quality production. Everyone knows Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffery and…
By John Sarianides The sudden retirement of Baltimore Ravens center John Urschel should not be a surprise to anyone. In fact, get used to it. You will start to see more players retiring before or at the end of their first contract. The threat of CTE and the long term ramifications of the disease will force players to walk away from the game earlier. While some players will play longer…
Marshawn Lynch is back and ready to run through defenses again. By John Sarianides Training camp is upon us now that the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals have reported to training camp this weekend. The two teams reported to camp early because they will be playing in the Hall of Fame Game next month. There are several major storylines heading into training camp. Here are ten storylines to keep an…
By John Sarianides Patriots coach Bill Belichick is in the news this week however it has nothing to do with the Patriots. With training camp still two weeks away, Belichick is catching heat for a T-Shirt he was wearing when he took a photo with a young girl last weekend in Nantucket. The T-Shirt depicts an American solidier chasing a terrorist with a gun and the caption Life is Good…
By John Sarianides Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins failed to come to terms on a new contract before Monday’s deadline for players on the franchise tag to sign new contracts. That means Cousins will play under the franchise tag this season and potentially hit the open market next spring. The only way he doesn’t hit the market next Spring is if the Redskins franchise him again or place the…
By John Sarianides Happy Birthday America! In honor of America’s 241st birthday, here is a list of four teams in the NFL that could surprise people this season. 1. Los Angeles Chargers: It is easy to dismiss the Chargers this season because they are moving to Los Angeles and playing their home games in a soccer stadium but doing that would be a mistake. New coach Anthony Lynn has assembled…
By John Sarianides Here are my top ten head coaches in the NFL right now. I am sure you know who heads the list but it is the rest of the list that is up for debate. 1. Bill Belichick, Patriots: Do I really need to explain Belichick’s place on this list? He is the best coach in sports right now nevermind the NFL. Belichick has won seven Super Bowls…
By John Sarianides Former Green Bay Packers great Brett Favre said in a radio interview on Thursday that he would like to return to the NFL someday as either a coach or in a front office capacity. Favre did not rule out a possible return to the Packers if the opportunity presented itself. If the Packers are smart, they will “pass” on a Favre reunion. I know that sounds cold…
By John Sarianides I am O.K with seeing this side of Bill Belichick. Quite honestly, it’s about time he let his guard down a little. Look, I get it. Belichick has a coaching persona to live up but doing this photo shoot shouldn’t affect the way people look at him, especially in New England. You can still trust Bill folks. Nationally, the reaction will be that Belichick has jumped the…
By John Sarianides The tight end position has become even more valuable in recent years thanks to the emergence of several receiver first tight ends that are piling up big numbers. Tight ends have value in both standard and PPR scoring leagues because they are targeted in the red zone now more than ever. Gone are the days when you took a tight end in the later rounds. Now you…