Rotoworld Football Podcast

(5:30) – Bengals: ESPN's Ben Baby on Joe Burrow's wrist, Mike Gesecki's potential, and questions in the backfield.(30:00) – Ravens: Amount of trust in Derrick Henry, the debate on Rashod Bateman, and evaluating Zay Flowers(36:15) – Steelers: Mike DeFabo of The Athletic on the new QB room, run game outlook, and George Pickens in an Arthur Smith offense(1:06:00) – Browns: DeShaun Watson uncertainty, evaluating David Njoku, and examining Nick Chubb

(2:00) – Panthers: Offensive changes with Dave Canales, expected role for Xavier Legette, Diontae Johnson’s target share, Jonathan Brooks’ competition at RB(29:50) – Falcons: Bijan Robinson as a top-3 RB, expectations for Kyle Pitts and Drake London, Darnell Mooney’s surprising signing(44:40) – Saints: Klint Kubiak’s influence on the offense, Chris Olave’s ceiling, Alvin Kamara’s usage, breakout season for Rashid Shaheed?(57:30) – Bucs: Projecting Mike Evans and Chris Godwin’s production, possible repeat season for Rachaad White

(3:15) – Colts: ADP of Anthony Richardson, Adonai Mitchell and Josh Downs’ role, Michael Pittman as the WR1, Jonathan Taylor bounce-back season(26:50) – Titans: Potential pass-heavy approach with Will Levis, Calvin Ridley vs DeAndre Hopkins, and Tony Pollard vs Tyjae Spears(53:30) – Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence’s new contract, making sense of the pecking order at receiver, Travis Etienne’s workload 

(1:40) – Lawrence reveals his experience in an obscure Olympic Sport and Davis details his Men’s basketball rooting interest at the Paris Games(7:25) – Top Headlines: Gus Edwards reportedly the clear RB1 with Chargers, Cordarrelle Patterson’s role in Pittsburgh, possible Raiders RB addition, Evan Engram angles for downfield targets(24:30) – Players We Can’t Stop Drafting, Pt. 1: De’Von Achane, Tyjae Spears, Bucky Irving(40:40) – Players We Can’t Stop Drafting, Pt. 2: Rashee Rice, Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson(52:20) – Players We Can’t Stop Drafting, Pt. 3: Brock Bowers, Marvin Mims, George Pickens

(1:30) – How much drafting has Kerrane been doing this summer?(6:45) – Draft begins, Breece Hall vs Bijan Robinson, Drake London’s ceiling(15:40) – WR Options in the 3rd and 4th Round: Stefon Diggs, Michael Pittman Jr., Tank Dell, Zay Flowers, George Pickens, and Tee Higgins(31:30) – Analyzing the Panthers, Steelers and Commanders RBs(47:20) – Late-Round TE targets(59:40) – Reflecting on the Draft, highs and lows of roster construction 

(1:20) – Rams: Kyren Williams as a bell-cow back, Cooper Kupp vs Puka Nacua as the WR1, 3rd receiving option in the offense(25:30) – Seahawks: Run/Pass balance with new coaching regime, expectations for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett, Zach Charbonnet relevance(35:25) – 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk vs Deebo Samuel as the top receiving option, Ricky Pearsall as a late-round flyer(42:00) – Cardinals: Kyler Murray’s rushing, deploying Marvin Harrison Jr., Trey McBride’s usage, under-the-radar receivers, excitement level for Trey Benson behind James Conner

(2:00) – Chargers: Run/Pass balance under new coaching regime, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston expectations, Gus Edwards vs J.K. Dobbins vs Kimani Vidal(24:45) – Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes being drafted as QB4, Marquise Brown vs Xavier Worthy, concern level with Jason Kelce(37:50) – Broncos: Projecting Bo Nix, making sense of the RB room, WR relevance after Courtland Sutton(47:10) – Raiders: Analyzing Brock Bowers and Davante Adams, Zamir White vs Alexander Mattison

(1:45) – Denny opines about Stanley Cup Final Game 7(9:30) – Top Headlines: Rhamondre Stevenson’s extension, Isaiah Likely as a “chess piece” this season, pessimistic Tank Bigsby off-season report(27:40) – More News & Notes: 49ers RB2 competition, positive headlines for DeMario Douglas in New England, Jalin Hyatt in New York, and Tre Tucker in Las Vegas(45:00) – Rotoworld Team Report Storylines: Bryce Young expectations with Dave Canales, Caleb Williams’ rookie ceiling with the Bears, and Zack Moss vs Chase Brown in Cincinnati

(5:20) - Trevor Lawrence is now the highest-paid quarterback in football. Is he good?(22:10) - Should George Kittle still be treated as an elite fantasy TE?(31:20) - Is Pat Freiermuth worth a TE1 selection?(38:00) - Will Dalton Kincaid’s shorter targets limit his fantasy appeal?(44:40) - Is Mark Andrews beginning to wind down? still an elite fantasy option?(49:05) - The Falcons have scarily little depth, making Darnell Mooney interesting)  

(6:04) - US Open(6:42) - Cardinals Offense (15:22) - Seahawks New Direction and DK Metcalf(21:50) - Kimani Vidal, Dobbins, Ekeler On Harbs and RB Carries (37:46)-  Drake Maye and Ja'Lynn Polk chemistry (42:03) - Sean McVay on Blake Corum (45:09) -  Late Round QBs 

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Aaron Rodgers absent at minicamp, Vikings tab Sam Darnold QB1, positive expected timeline for Jonathan Brooks after knee surgery(25:20) – More News & Notes: Jim Harbaugh on Derrick Henry’s workload, Juwan Johnson expected to miss extended time with leg injury, Devin Singletary vs Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the Giants backfield(43:00) – Players in Hyper-Efficient Offenses: Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua with Rams, Jake Ferguson and Brandin Cooks in Dallas

(1:50) – Denny’s stunning admission to buying a grill(7:25) – Debating which player should appear on the Rotoworld Draft Guide this season(15:30) – Late-Round ADPs We Like: Ja’Lynn Polk, Noah Fant, Blake Corum(36:40) – More ADPs of Interest: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Malachi Corley, Ray Davis, Luke Musgrave

(1:45) – What sporting events the guys are prepping for on Thursday night(6:40) – Top Headlines: Braelon Allen emerging as backup to Breece Hall, continue hype with Chargers over Quentin Johnston, Mike McCarthy expects Cowboys RBBC(26:30) – Breakout Offenses, Pt. 1: Jets, Falcons, Commanders(48:00) – Breakout Offenses, Pt 2: Colts, Panthers, Titans

(2:30) – Adam Thielen details the “newness” of Panthers’ facilities(8:00) – Top Headlines: Christian McCaffrey becomes NFL’s highest-paid RB and Justin Jefferson lands new 4-year contract(21:50) – More News & Notes: Projecting Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs as Top-5 RBs, D’Andre Swift as a “weapon back” with Bears, praise for Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering year two(45:55) – Rookie vs Veteran Teammates: Troy Franklin vs Marvin Mims, Adonai Mitchell vs Josh Downs and Michael Pittman, Xavier Legette vs Adam Thielen

(2:00) – Pat, Kyle, and Denny highlight a strange moment at the LPGA U.S. Open(5:30) – Top Headlines: Taysom Hill spotted in Saints backfield at OTA’s, Jaylen Waddle signs 3-year deal, impact of Nico Collins’ extension(25:00) – Initial GM Ranking Thoughts: Jerry Jones at #9 and impressions of the Top-5 on the list(42:00) – Overrated GM’s in RotoPat’s Rankings: Brandon Beane at #7, Mickey Loomis occupies #14 spot(52:30) – Underrated GM’s in RotoPat’s Rankings: Nick Cesario clocks in at #16, Ryan Poles claims #22

(1:30) – How Pat and Denny are handling the suppressing heat after Memorial Day Weekend(5:25) – Top Headlines: Christian Watson finds solution for hamstring issues, Patrick Mahomes details new vision for Chiefs offense, buying or selling a big season from Jalen Hurts(28:00) – More News & Notes: Anthony Richardson comments on how he’s approaching sophomore season, Tee Higgins noticeably absent with Bengals, Aaron Rodgers gushes over Malachi Corley(43:00) – Additional AFC Highlights: Signs point to full-blown RBBC with Broncos and Todd Monken praises Rashod Bateman 

(1:45) – Denny admits to “never grilling”(6:30) – Top Headlines: Kyren Williams to miss OTAs with foot injury, Dan Campbell praises Jameson Williams, Brian Robinson reveals Commanders no-huddle plans, injury update on Deshaun Watson(29:00) – Overdrafted/Underdrafted RBs: Jaylen Warren and Josh Jacobs(39:15) – Overdrafted/Underdrafted Pass Catchers: Marvin Harrison Jr., George Pickens, Michael Pittman, and Mark Andrews 

May 21: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) evaluate the latest NFL news, beginning with reports Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa and Najee Harris are all prepared to play lighter in 2024. Will Tagovailoa regain scrambling ability? Can Lamar add more long runs? Can Najee hold off Jaylen Warren? They also break down Rashee Rice reporting to Chiefs OTAs, Aaron Rodgers wowing reporters in New York, the Chargers talking up Quentin Johnston, and T.J. Hockenson (knee) saying he still lacks a timeline for a return. Along the way they touch on Tee Higgins, Drake Maye, and Bryce Young tidbits. (2:30) – Pat takes issue with Denny’s praise of Scottie Scheffler(5:10) – Top Headlines: Rashee Rice present at OTAs and Aaron Rodgers back to full health(20:40) – More News & Notes: Putting stock in slimmed-down versions of Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, and Najee Harris(32:45) – Receiver Roundup: Chargers GM optimistic on Quentin Johnston, Tee Higgins continues holdout, and no timeline for T.J. Hockens

(2:00) – Impact of the 2024 Schedule Release on Best Ball Draft Strategy + Reaction to Lions and Dolphins’ slate(14:15) – Players We’re Avoiding, Pt. 1: Saquon Barkley, Brandon Aiyuk, Stefon Diggs, and C.J. Stroud(46:00) – Players We’re Avoiding, Pt 2: Josh Jacobs, Rachaad White, Alvin Kamara, and Najee Harris

May 14: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) break down the latest NFL news, beginning with the announcement Chiefs/Ravens will kick off the 2024 season. They examine Jared Goff’s massive extension in Detroit, Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s Bills arrival and Zay Jones in Arizona. Next they conduct another rookie check-in, examining coach quotes on Blake Corum/Kyren Williams, J.J. McCarthy/Sam Darnold, Bo Nix, the Broncos’ backfield and more. That includes Will Levis expecting a more pass-heavy system in Tennessee.   (1:45) – Top Headlines: Ravens at Chiefs kickoff 2024 season, Jared Goff signs 4-year contract extension, Bills sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Cardinals bring in Zay Jones(23:40) – More News & Notes: Sean Payton hints at RB competition and praises Bo Nix, Rams GM Les Snead comments on Kyren Williams’ workload, Will Levis expects more passing in 2024(45:45) – Rookie Roundup: Xavier Legette opens up about route running skills, J.J. McCarthy vs Sam Darnold vs in Week 1 of the r