My how things have changed
Quite a few Players have found themselves in new surroundings. Some will become Fantasy Football relevant, while others… Well I’ll let you decide.
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Arizona Cardinals –
Sam Bradford: I see the addition of Sam Bradford as a good one. Still this is first and foremost David Johnson’s team. I wouldn’t draft Sam Bradford.
Baltimore Ravens –
Michael Crabtree: he should establish himself as the true #1 Wide Receiver. I would definitely draft him.
John Brown: should see an increase in targets, but still remain the third option in Baltimore. I wouldn’t draft him.
Buffalo Bills –
A.J. McCarron: totally unproven as a starter. Minimal weapons available to him in Buffalo. I wouldn’t draft him. Worth keeping an eye on if Buffalo picks up some targets in the draft.
Chris Ivory: just acquired to be McCoy’s backup. Do not draft him.
Carolina Panthers –
Torrey Smith: should be a more featured part of the offense in Carolina. If Cam connects with him in the offseason I’d draft him.
Chicago Bears –
Allen Robinson: could have a breakout Season as the new #1 Receiver in Chicago. Underutilized in 2017 could have him fall in drafts. I’d draft him if he falls to me after the 50th pick.
Taylor Gabriel: speedster that can keep defences honest. Potential big play ability, but I see him as more of a decoy. I won’t be drafting him.
Trey Burton: sure to become Mitchell Trubisky’s safety net. Potentially great in PPR formats. I will take a late Round flyer on him.
Cleveland Browns –
Tyrod Taylor: Cleveland is where many Quarterbacks have gone to die. Not Tyrod Taylor though. I think Tyrod can have his best Fantasy Season yet. He could become a sneaky good Top 10 QB this Season. I’m drafting him as a capable backup QB with upside.
Carlos Hyde: veteran leadership with 3 down ability. Duke Johnson is still there so he won’t be asked to carry the load by himself. Still Hyde will get plenty of opportunity to shine in Cleveland. I expect him to have a decent Season but see him as a mid Round pick.
Jarvis Landry: if you play in a PPR league then you know what Landry is capable of. His targets could actually increase in Cleveland. Draft him in PPR before someone else does.
Denver Broncos –
Case Keenum: the Broncos could have picked up any of the available QBs in free agency and upgraded at the position. Case Keenum goes from one great situation to another one. To me though Denver is still a Defence first team. Keenum won’t be asked to put up huge numbers. I won’t be drafting him.
Detroit Lions –
LeGarrette Blount: the move to Detroit isn’t an advantageous one. The Running game hasn’t been anything to brag about since Barry Sanders retired. Blount should end up being their short yardage back, and that’s about it. I won’t draft him.
Green Bay –
Jimmy Graham: I love Jimmy Graham’s ability. I don’t like the move to Green Bay though. Most QBs look for their Tight Ends or Running Backs when they are forced to scramble. Aaron Rodgers actually prefers to look downfield for his Wide Receivers. Jimmy Graham will still be a Top Tight End, but I wouldn’t draft him before Gronkowski, Kelce, Ertz, or Kyle Rudolph.
Jacksonville Jaguars –
Donte Moncrief: if Moncrief can adjust to the Jacksonville system quickly enough. He should see an increased workload, and produce solid numbers. Still there are many Wide Receivers in better situations. I won’t be drafting him.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins: Seferian-Jenkins could be the surprise pick of your draft next Season. Exactly the kind of target Blake Bortles needs to get back to the playoffs. While other fantasy Managers burn early Round picks on Gronkowski, Ertz, and Graham. You can wait and grab Seferian-Jenkins a couple Rounds later. You can thank me after.
Kansas City Chiefs –
Sammy Watkins: everyone expects Watkins to be a Top tier talent year after year. While the move to Kansas City has improved his situation. He still shouldn’t be seen as a WR1. I do see him as a solid WR2, and I’ll draft him as such.
Miami Dolphins –
Danny Amendola: don’t expect him to repeat the Season he had last year. Honestly I don’t expect him to play a full Season. Somebody will draft him but it won’t be me.
Albert Wilson: looks like the Dolphins intend to copy their division rivals, and create a quick strike offence. I just don’t see it happening right away. As such I won’t be drafting any of them.
Minnesota Vikings –
Kirk Cousins: the big offseason acquisition goes to Minnesota. By all accounts his situation has improved with the move. Cousins will have a better group of Wide Receivers to throw to. An improvement at Running Back. Plus the Vikings Defence should have him playing with a lead quite often. I would be surprised if he didn’t finish the Season as a Top 5 QB. I’ll definitely draft him.
New York Giants –
Jonathon Stewart: Stewart is still a decent short yardage Running Back. I see him as more of a complimentary Back to whomever the Giants draft this year. I wouldn’t waste a draft pick on him.
New York Jets –
Teddy Bridgewater: Teddy will battle Josh for the starting job. Until we know who will start I wouldn’t advise drafting either.
Isaiah Crowell: it seems like every year the Jets bring in another RB to replace Bilal Powell. I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up in a timeshare. I wouldn’t draft either of them.
Oakland Raiders –
Doug Martin: with the addition of Doug Martin the Raiders could wear down defences by splitting carries with Beast mode. I expect that will be the case. Both backs should have Fantasy value as RB2s. That’s where I will draft them.
Jordy Nelson: would you trade Aaron Rodgers for Derek Carr? I wouldn’t. If Jordy had a choice he probably wouldn’t either. Nelson is no longer a WR1 in my books. I’d still draft him as a low end WR2 with upside though.
San Francisco 49ers –
Jerick McKinnon: for the first time in his career McKinnon should begin the Season as his team’s #1 Running Back. He deserves the position, and touches that go along with it. San Francisco is on the rise, and so is McKinnon. I see him as a low end RB1. I would definitely draft him.
Seattle Seahawks –
Jaron Brown: overlooked in Arizona, Jaron Brown will have the opportunity to shine in Seattle. A great route runner with impressive physical ability. Brown should be a great replacement for Richardson. I expect decent WR2 numbers.
Ed Dickson: I don’t see Dickson as a replacement for the departure of Jimmy Graham. I believe that Seattle will use him as more of a blocking Tight End. I wouldn’t even remotely consider drafting him.
Tennessee Titans –
Dion Lewis: it’s hard not to expect an increase in touches as a Running Back leaving New England. Lewis has the kind of game that makes PPR managers smile. I know I am. He has high end RB2, maybe even borderline RB1 potential. I will definitely draft him.
Washington Redskins –
Alex Smith: Alex won’t have the all star cast he got used to in Kansas City. Still Alex is a veteran that knows how to win. He will probably put up decent QB numbers in Washington. Definitely worth drafting as a backup.
Paul Richardson: Paul had a handful of highlight reel plays in Seattle. The move to Washington could provide him with the opportunity to become their #1 Wide Receiver. If he wins the job it would be a mistake not to draft him. Keep a close eye on him during the offseason.
can’t say I didn’t tell you
If your favourite team isn’t in my Recap. It’s because they haven’t made a significant Fantasy relevant acquisition yet this offseason. Now for those of you that like to draft a Defence before the last 3 Rounds of a draft. Don’t be afraid to spend that mid Round pick on the L. A. Rams, or Jacksonville Jaguars. Good luck in 2018.