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Most of today’s top college football players enter the NFL with a higher level of training in pro-style offenses and defenses and the nuances of their positions. This is reflected in their early success on the field. There are nine wide receivers on my list, which confirms the dominance of the passing game with so […]
Tracking NFL Contract Incentives Heading Into 2023 Season
When NFL contracts are signed, the initially reported numbers are inflated. We usually are told the max amount a player could make during the life of the contract before being told how much is fully guaranteed and how much of the money comes via incentives. The 33rd Team has obtained incentives in player contracts signed […]
Every NFL Team’s OTA, Mandatory Minicamp Dates
The NFL offseason tends to slow down following the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the start of OTAs and mandatory minicamps signals the slow ramp-up to the start of the season. Here’s a look at each NFL team’s dates for OTAs and mandatory minicamps. Offseason Workout Dates Arizona Cardinals OTA Offseason Workouts: May 22, May 24-25, […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football: 2023 NFL Wide Receiver Tier Rankings
Building your dynasty squad around wide receivers is a double-edged sword. The pro side is receivers have longer shelf lives and are more predictable on a year-to-year basis. In other words, they provide stability and flexibility to build your dynasty squad because you don’t have to be as worried about high-value risk. On the flip […]
Expectations High for QBs Anthony Richardson, Desmond Ridder in ’23
Eric Mangini discusses the high expectations in 2023 for rookie QB Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts and second-year QB Desmond Ridder of the Atlanta Falcons. Can either or both become the franchise quarterback their teams seek?
NFL Head Coaching Rankings: Which Team’s Coach Reigns Supreme?
I know exactly how this goes. You ignore these introductory paragraphs, look at the rankings, identify a coach that is too low, probably the coach of “your” team, and then criticize the entire list as being stupid without looking at the reasons why he is ranked where he is and the logic behind the selection. […]
2023 Best Ball: Top 250 Underdog Rankings With Confidence Ratings
Our Top-250 Underdog best ball rankings have a new format. Players are ranked by ADP (average draft position), and for each ranking, Josh Larky and Ryan Reynolds rate from 1-5 how interested they are in that player at their given ADP. Additionally, you’ll find dozens of player write-ups throughout to provide additional context behind the […]
Not So Random Thoughts On Anthony Richardson, QB Play
2009: I was explaining how we cracked the code on the unique Oregon defense, but my eyes purposely moved back to see how our quarterback was internalizing all this information and our shift in strategy – a hint of body language or maybe a facial expression. Because if he wasn’t down with the plan and […]
Buying or Selling NFL’s Latest Storylines in Every Division
Even in the offseason, opinions vary regarding whether teams and players will have successful seasons. Certain storylines are talked about throughout the offseason, but which ones are worth believing in? Matt Cassel and Eric Mangini offer their thoughts on topics — one for each of the NFL’s eight divisions — letting you know if there […]
NFL Rookies in Best Position for Immediate Success in 2023
Not every landing spot is created equal in the NFL. Some rookies from the 2023 NFL Draft class went to teams where they won’t be primed for early success. However, a lucky few will have an opportunity to succeed early with their new teams. Charles Davis and Paul Burmeister look at six rookies who could […]