The Philadelphia Eagles have a lot of decisions to make on their defensive free agents. With limited cap space, who will be prioritized? The Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed a dominant defensive season, highlighted by 78 sacks (including the postseason). The team tooled up in the 2022 offseason to achieve all this, signing numerous veterans to one-year deals. But now, those assets are becoming free agents, in addition to several expiring Philadelphia stalwarts. How will they be prioritized this offseason? Let’s rank the 10 defensive starters or contributors hitting free agency. 10. Robert Quinn, DE The Eagles traded a fourth-round pick for Quinn…
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Michael Sicoli
A dynasty enthusiast and fantasy football addict, there's not much more I'd prefer to write about. I'm a New Yorker at a Connecticut university -- Quinnipiac -- who's a firm believer that the NFL doesn't have an offseason.
IDP Impact: Texans, Dolphins Add Top Defensive Coaches
The Houston Texans have hired 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as the team’s new head coach, and Vic Fangio heads to Miami. What should IDP players expect? DeMeco Ryans Returns to Houston as Head Coach The NFL is a league of storylines. If the first-ever Super Bowl between two brothers didn’t convince you of that, then the hiring of DeMeco Ryans should. Ryans spent six seasons with the Texans as a linebacker, two of which led to Pro Bowl nominations and one a Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. It’s the perfect hire to establish a much-needed winning culture in…
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IDP Rookie of the Year Awards
Defensive rookies made a huge impact this season. Which of IDP’s more prominent names earned a fantasy football award? Each year, rookies are expected to contribute more and more. For some, it takes time to crack the rotation as a rookie, if at all. For others, it’s no issue, and fantasy owners happily see their favorite prospects thrive. Who thrived and performed well enough to earn an IDP Rookie of the Year award? IDP Rookie of the Year Awards Best Value: George Karlaftis Expectations were varied for Karlaftis, who arrived as a day-one pick for a team destined to face…
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IDP Impact: Cleveland Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator
The Cleveland Browns fired defensive coordinator Joe Woods and added Jim Schwartz. What should you expect for IDP fantasy football? Cleveland fans rejoiced as the Browns fired 2022 defensive coordinator Joe Woods. The team hired Jim Schwartz to fix up a defense that ranked 25th against the run and had total collapses in pivotal game moments over and over again. Schwartz, best known for leading the stout 2017 Eagles defense to a Super Bowl win, now returns to his first defensive coordinator job since leaving Philadelphia. With head coaching experience following a 2009-2013 run with the Detroit Lions, it makes…
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Roquan Smith Trade: The IDP Fantasy Impact
Former Bulldog Linebacker Roquan Smith is trading his bear for a bird. What does this mean for his fantasy stock? The Chicago Bears have traded superstar linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens in what will likely be the league’s most significant defensive trade before the November 1 deadline. Trading one of IDP’s brightest stars is sure to shake some fantasy rosters to the core. There’s now a gaping hole in Chicago and a massive hole filled in Baltimore. What does this mean for both sides? For Chicago This adds to the growing draft chest. Nicholas Morrow will be the…
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The Case for and Against Texans RB Dameon Pierce
Dameon Pierce, the new RB1 for the Houston Texans, is the talk of the town. Let’s bring up this argument in Debate Club. Kind words from the man who matters. Excited to see him the regular season #FantasyFootball @IRep229 Good luck this season. https://t.co/boXtoWSMZu — FF_SkinnyChef (@FF_Skinnychef) August 31, 2022 The Case For: by Will Weiss (@FF_SkinnyChef) Dameon Pierce has an opportunity most backs drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft only dream of — to be a starter on an NFL team their rookie season. The biggest question is, does that really matter when you’re playing behind a…
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IDP Fantasy Football for 2022: Baltimore Ravens Safeties
How fantasy football players should approach a historically IDP-friendly Ravens secondary: now featuring Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton. Kyle Hamilton, the next big IDP defensive back asset, didn’t hear his name called in the top-10. However, his loss proved to be the Baltimore Ravens’ gain. Team Needs and Outlook Safety was not a big need for Baltimore. However, a talent like Hamilton changes plans when he’s suddenly available. Snap count distribution is going to be an interesting conundrum for the coaching staff to figure out. Between Hamilton, $70 million free agent Marcus Williams, and reliable incumbent Chuck Clark, this will be…
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Fantasy football has a new breakout tight end: Cole Kmet
Breakout tight ends are huge finds in later rounds. Cole Kmet should be that guy in fantasy football drafts this season. Everyone is always trying to draft the next breakout tight end. There are so many starters but not many top-tier targets. Only seven TEs averaged over 12 fantasy points per game in 2021. That almost doubled 2020’s group when a mere four TEs hit that benchmark. Breakout tight ends are a luxury that rewards those who pick right. Drafters manage to snag that TE “diamond in the rough” in later rounds and find themselves with a considerable advantage. There…
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Five Common Mistakes to Avoid in Dynasty Fantasy Football
Defending your redraft title is one thing. Repeating in your dynasty league is another. Here are five common dynasty fantasy football mistakes to watch out for. The Los Angeles Rams triumphantly lifted the Lombardi Trophy in February, beginning what the franchise hopes are a new dynasty in the NFL. Well, platforms offer a similar thrill: dynasty fantasy football. Well, it might be without a Dr. Dre-led Super Bowl halftime show. But dynasty fantasy football still offers an unbelievably fun time. The core of the concept is based on a single start-up draft. All teams draft a deep roster with double…
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Broncos Fantasy Winners with Russell Wilson
How should fantasy football value Broncos fantasy winners, Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, and Albert Okwuegbunam after the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade? Denver finally found its signal-caller: an NFC star with a Super Bowl ring, over eight Pro Bowls, and a career average passer rating of over 100. And while all that applies to Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers it’s actually Russell Wilson who will swap the silver for orange on his way to the Mile High City. The blockbuster deal included a barrage of picks — including the number nine pick in the upcoming draft and a 2023 first — as…
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