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The more best ball leagues you join, the more you'll start to spot trends in draft picks. As noted in the first part of the series, running backs are dominating the first couple of rounds with wide receivers filling the gaps. The elite tight ends fall into the second and third round. Defenses start to disappear in the teens. Even late-round WR, RB, or TE picks present value. You know the talent is there, but the path to success isn't clear."Taywan Taylor should be out on the field in three-receiver sets.""Dante…

Best ball season is in full effect! Analysts are putting up their early rankings. Our favorite experts are piling into draft lobbies to get a feel for positional value. All the while, we the people sit back, look at the completed mocks, and immediately provide our own analysis:"Drew Brees in the 15th round? Lol!!! Not in my league.""You totally overspent on Lamar Miller, bro.""Wow... these are all players that I personally wouldn't draft..."Despite the crippling guilt, I'm convinced each analyst suffers after…

We made it! The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone. Each team now has the task of determining how to integrate each prospect into their team. But let's recap how some of the teams did. Positional value, roster gaps, and available draft capital all played a factor in the moves made by each franchise. Through a fantasy lens, we can determine which front office has improved or worsened their team's outlook in 2018. The offensive skills players will be the main focus here, but the context of the pick will be analyzed. From this,…

We've reached critical mass. Prospects shooting their shot on how soon they'll be drafted. NFL GMs claiming that they're willing to trade out of the top 10. Analysts, both amateur and professional, building and tearing down straw men at a moment's notice. The league and its fans need the draft to come. Immediately.Part I looked at the first 10 prospects expected to go early in the draft. Part II continues our inspection of the incoming class with some guys that could go on Day Two or later. However, keep the focus of the…

#ShutUpAndDraftWe've gotten to the point in the draft process where every story, every soundbite, and every Twitter post is met with a 1,000-word think piece on its meaning. But there's one aspect of this year's draft that is different; The overarching question on everybody's mind isn't necessarily when the prospects will be draft, but their best fit.Each prospect's traits, tendencies, strengths and weaknesses have been on full display since the combine. And the elevated conversation on how these characteristics…

You could ask fans of each NFC North team who will make it to the playoffs and get four different answers. With each team's free agency moves, everyone believes this is their year. Let's look at the bombshell moves for each team that have changed the fantasy landscape of this division:Chicago - Signed Allen Robinson. Detroit - Released Eric Ebron. Signed LeGarrette Blount. Green Bay - Cut Jordy Nelson. Signed Jimmy Graham. Minnesota - Signed Kirk Cousins.No other offseason storyline received as much…

Remember the NFC West in 2016? The Rams and 49ers were a laughing stock, the Cardinals were a high flying offense, and Seahawks' fans believed Russell Wilson would pilot them to a championship. Jared Goff and Todd Gurley both got slapped with 'Bust' labels. Jeff Fisher's 'middle school' offense put Los Angeles' new team at the bottom of the division. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson and The Legion of Boom had their sights set on the Super Bowl.What a difference a year can make.The Rams are the powerhouse with new…

It seemed like every week the teams from the NFC South were causing a ruckus. It started early with Adrian Peterson barking at head coach Sean Payton for playing time. His exit from the team was the catalyst for Alvin Kamara's emergence and the creation of "Boom and Zoom." The ruckus continued with the Kelvin Benjamin trade while Greg Olsen recovered from a foot injury suffered in Week 2. In his stead, rookie Christian McCaffrey and Devin Funchess began to show up in highlight reels running fake wheel routes. Julio Jones…

If you're a fan of the Cowboys, Giants, or Redskins, you'd hope to see your team making splashy free agent signings. Anything to keep them in competition with the Eagles. Let's check in on the offensive free agent tracker:Cowboys - zero signings Giants - one signing (Jonathan Stewart) Redskins - one signing (Paul Richardson)Meanwhile, the Eagles have boosted an already formidable defensive front and trimmed their offense. With the infrastructure already in place, it's going to be hard to dethrone the reigning…

I'll just go ahead and get this out of the way. I went to the University of Cincinnati, have friends and family in the area, and live about an hour north of the city. I've been in bars where fights break out whenever Pittsburgh comes to town. So, needless to say, the AFC North is a part of my life. The worst part, for me at least, is that the power dynamic appears to be shifting. The Steelers still remain the powerhouse of the division, but Sashi Brown's genius has put the Browns back on the map. Cincinnati still needs help…