Footballguys #16 - 5/7 - Detailed Stat Projections, ADP, News and Notes and More

To unsubscribe {EMAIL} from these mailings, click [here](. --- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 20, #16 -- Monday Night, May 7th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]() Hi {NAME}, Good Tuesday to you. I hope you're having as much as fun as [Jared Goff impersonating a college transfer...](=) We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Detailed Stat Projections Are Live](=) We love rankings like everyone else. We do a ton of them at Footballguys. But if you want to take your game to the next level, you need detailed stat projections for every single player that matters. And that's what we do at Footballguys. Our first cut of projections are live and ready for you. Dig in. B. [Average Draft Position]( You need to know where you want to draft a player but you also have to know where others in your league are likely to draft a player. Our Average Draft Position is your answer. C. [Average Draft Position - PPR](=) You need to know where you want to draft a player but you also have to know where others in your league are likely to draft a player. Our Average Draft Position is your answer. This one is for Point Per Reception (PPR) leagues. D. [Instant Impact IDP Rookies]( Our Dave Larkin identifies defensive rookies who can be a factor from day one. E. [Top 100 Devy College Prospects]( Our Dan Hindery ranks the top college prospects for dynasty leagues. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NO - TE Coby Fleener let go](#1) 2. [SEA - Rashaad Penny may be three-down back](#2) 3. [NFL - TE Coby Fleener still wants to play](#3) 4. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski may rework deal](#4) 5. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz's throwing motion intact](#5) 6. [GB - GB high on QB DeShone Kizer](#6) 7. [CLE - Baker Mayfield working under center](#7) 8. [PHI - Josh Adams to help fill void?](#8) 9. [OAK - More roster moves for Raiders](#9) 10. [MIN - Two options for Vikings No. 3 receiver](#10) 11. [OAK - Oakland signs Chris Warren](#11) 12. [BUF - Tremaine Edmunds likely will start](#12) 13. [ARI - Arizona waives two quarterbacks](#13) 14. [IND - Quenton Nelson to start at LG](#14) 15. [HOU - TE Stephen Anderson may be on bubble](#15) 16. [PIT - WR Justin Hunter may be deep threat](#16) 17. [PIT - Two QBs may compete for one spot](#17) 18. [BAL - Robert Griffin could make team](#18) 19. [BAL - Jordan Lasley performs well](#19) 20. [DET - WR Marvin Jones expanding his game](#20) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NO - TE Coby Fleener let go]( Source: The Boston Globe - Ben Volin New Orleans Saints TE [Coby Fleener]( was released Monday, May 7, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The writing was on the wall for quite some time. In fact, we're shocked it took this long but Fleener is still recovering from a concussion he sustained last year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [SEA - Rashaad Penny may be three-down back](=) Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Gregg Bell Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny will work on pass protection this offseason because the team wants to see if he will able to be a three-down running back, according to head coach Pete Carroll. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Penny is likely to be the lead back for the Seahawks...and he has a skill set where he doesn't need to come off the field. The Seahawks have been looking for a quality RB for some time now and that's one of the reasons why they selected Penny in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NFL - TE Coby Fleener still wants to play]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent TE [Coby Fleener]( (Saints) would like to continue his NFL career if he can get back to full health. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fleener did not impress during his time with the Saints and never established much chemistry with QB Drew Brees. Some team may give him a shot when he's fully recovered. He is still recovering from a concussion. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski may rework deal]() Source: Boston Herald - Karen Guregian New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]('s agent has been talking with the Patriots about reworking Gronkowski's contract, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski has been hinting at retirement, so the Patriots may want to put in some incentives that make him happy to stay. It shouldn't take long to get something done if both sides are serious about reworking his deal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz's throwing motion intact]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) sent video to quarterback gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux, and his mechanics are sound, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for the Eagles here. Wentz is working his way back from the knee injury that cut his season short last year. His availability for Week 1 of the regular season is up in the air but things seem to be trending in the right direction. He is throwing the same or better than before the knee injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [GB - GB high on QB DeShone Kizer]( Source: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin - Ryan Wood Green Bay Packers QB [DeShone Kizer]( has starter ability and franchise potential, according to Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. Kizer will compete with QB [Brett Hundley]( for the backup job. 'In my opinion, if he was in that class this year,' McCarthy said, 'he would've been part of that group of first four guys, or first five. I always felt there were five, the five quarterbacks, first-round guys.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kizer would have easily been sixth out of the 'big 5' at quarterback this year. We might even rate him behind Mason Rudolph (Steelers) if Kizer was in this draft class. While he thinks he's part Cam Newton and Tom Brady, Kizer played more like JaMarcus Russell last year. Perhaps a change of scenery will do him some good. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CLE - Baker Mayfield working under center]( Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield has spent the first two days of rookie camp taking a majority of his snaps from under center. 'We are going to hammer that until I am good and it feels natural,' Mayfield said. 'That is the way it should be because I can play out of the 'gun. Everybody here knows that.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's something Mayfield needs to work on as he only had three passing attempts from under center in 2017. Mayfield worked diligently on his footwork in the predraft process, and that should help when working from under center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PHI - Josh Adams to help fill void?]( Source: The Morning Call - Nick Fierro Philadelphia Eagles RB Josh Adams will likely be 'no higher' than fourth on the running back depth chart, according to Nick Fierro of the Morning Call, but Fierro believes Adams could help fill the void left by RB [LeGarrette Blount]('s departure to the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adams is a one-speed runner, measuring in at 6'2" and 213 pounds. He is comfortable working between the tackles and engaging contract. That sounds like a perfect back to replace what Blount brought to the table. We're not expecting much from him, but do monitor this backfield as touches/carries are worked out for guys like Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement and Darren Sproles (in addition to Adams). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [OAK - More roster moves for Raiders]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Undrafted free-agents TE Paul Butler (California, Pa.) and FB Henry Poggi (Michigan) were signed by the Oakland Raiders Monday, May 7. Additionally, RB [Elijah Hood](, DE Joby Saint Fleur and FB Nick Sharga were waived. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hood is a player we were monitoring in super deep dynasty leagues. He's a power back in the classic sense, so perhaps he'll get a shot elsewhere. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [MIN - Two options for Vikings No. 3 receiver]() Source: ESPN.com - Courtney Cronin Minnesota Vikings WRs [Kendall Wright]( and [Laquon Treadwell]( likely will compete for the No. 3 receiver job during training camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's not much to go around for the Vikings no.3 WR because of TE Kyle Rudolph...and the fact that Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs get most of the looks. We'll see if new starting QB Kirk Cousins grows attached to Wright or Treadwell, but they shouldn't have too many looks coming their way in 2018. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [OAK - Oakland signs Chris Warren]( Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Undrafted free-agent RB Chris Warren III (Texas) was signed by the Oakland Raiders Monday, May 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll watch Warren in super deep dynasty leagues. He's a big back, measuring in at 6'2" 247 pounds. Warren needs to work on his speed if he's going to stick at running back. The Longhorns moved him to H-back in 2017 and he was so unhappy about it that he turned pro instead. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BUF - Tremaine Edmunds likely will start](=) Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds likely will be the starting middle linebacker this upcoming season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That is a great move for the Bills. Edmunds is a physical freak with the upside to be one of the best in the league at his position. General manager Brandon Beane said he has been impressed with Edmunds' maturity even though he is only 20 years old. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - Arizona waives two quarterbacks](=) Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Arizona Cardinals QB Brandon Doughty and Alek Torgersen were waived Monday, May 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals have a trio of quarterbacks to get by through camp. Sam Bradford was added on a one-year contract in free agency to be a safeguard as the team's starter. Mike Glennon was brought in for veteran depth as a backup. Josh Rosen was the team's first-round pick and should be seen as the QB of the future in Arizona. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - Quenton Nelson to start at LG]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Indianapolis Colts OG Quenton Nelson is expected to be the starting left guard this upcoming season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nelson is a generational talent at the guard position. He's big, physical, mean and nasty on the football field. Protecting Andrew Luck has been a huge problem for the Colts in the past. Drafting Nelson will help that and he'll also blast open holes for the rushing attack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [HOU - TE Stephen Anderson may be on bubble]() Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop Houston Texans TE [Stephen Anderson]( is expected to compete with TE Jordan M. Thomas for a spot on the roster during training camp because the Texans likely will only keep three tight ends on the 53-man roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas is a converted wide receiver and moves well for a big man at 265 pounds. He's got the ability to create mismatches as a pass catcher but needs to work on his technique and 'want to' as a blocker. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PIT - WR Justin Hunter may be deep threat]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Justin Hunter]( could be used as a deep threat in the passing game this upcoming season since the team traded WR [Martavis Bryant]( to the Oakland Raiders. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A second-round pick in 2013, Hunter has always had the physical ability to do more. He's definitely got the speed to take the top off the defense, but with only 82 career receptions Hunter is not a lock for the 53-man roster...even with Bryant traded away. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PIT - Two QBs may compete for one spot]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Landry Jones]( and Joshua Dobbs likely will compete for one roster spot during training camp and the preseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones has struggled as a backup to Ben Roethlisberger, but Dobbs doesn't really have the skill set you can trust right now as a no.2 QB. Rookie Mason Rudolph should be groomed behind Roethlisberger as the team's QB of the future. They might trust him enough as a rookie to be the primary backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [BAL - Robert Griffin could make team]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens QB [Robert Griffin III]( has a chance to make the 53-man roster depending on how QB Lamar Jackson progresses during training camp and the preseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson has great upside as a quarterback in the NFL. However, his skill set may require some sharpening at the pro level. Griffin has the veteran experience like the guarantee on the box on 'Tommy Boy' and he could easily be the primary backup to Joe Flacco while Jackson develops. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BAL - Jordan Lasley performs well]( Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens WR Jordan Lasley was the most impressive receiver at the team's rookie minicamp because he used his speed to gain separation and ran good routes, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A fifth-round pick out of UCLA this year, Lasley has an impressive size/speed combination at 6'1" 203 pounds. He can make defenders miss in the open field and Lasley does a good job of coming back to the ball, squaring up to the line of scrimmage and creating the biggest possible target for his quarterback on comeback routes. He was suspended multiple times in college and needs to stay out of trouble in order to play up to his potential in the NFL. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DET - WR Marvin Jones expanding his game]() Source: MLive.com - Nate Atkins Detroit Lions WR [Marvin Jones]( said he has been adding muscle this offseason to make himself harder to tackle and increase his yards after catch. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones was a fantasy stud last year, going for over 1,000 yards receiving with nine touchdowns and finishing as the no.5 fantasy WR in standard-scoring leagues. He should be seen as having WR1 upside (with a WR2 price tag) for fantasy owners once again this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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