🏆 5 RBs to Buy In Dynasty Before NFL Free Agency

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[] --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Week in NFL News - 3/2]() by Sigmund Bloom Exclusive to Footballguys.com --------------------------------------------------------------- AFC Buffalo Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will take the 2023 season off and return to the team in 2024 Why It Matters: The team could promote from within and have head coach Sean McDermott call the defense for minimal disruption as the temporary nature of the job could turn off any external candidate. It’s not a good thing for the Bills defense in any event. The team also has cornerstones LB [Tremaine Edmunds](=) and S [Jordan Poyer]( headed to free agency. There haven’t been any details as to why Frazier is taking a year off. General manager Brandon Beane said he is looking forward to what RB [James Cook](=) can do with “an expanded workload and more touches.” Why It Matters: Don’t assume Cook was a disappointment of a draft pick because the team didn’t use him much in his rookie year. The Bills are notoriously slow to trust rookies. [Devin Singletary](=) is a free agent, and it’s possible that the Bills don’t add any back of note, leaving Cook and [Nyheim Hines]( as the top two backs. It’s also possible that the team adds a name as big as [Bijan Robinson]() (Texas) in the first round at pick 27. Cincinnati Jay Morrison of the Athletic believes that [Joe Mixon](’s release as a cap casualty “is closer to a certainty than a mere possibility.” Director of player personnel Duke Tobin said, “I don’t know” when asked if Mixon will be with the team next season. Why It Matters: [Chris Evans]() is the top back under contract after Mixon, whose release would free up at least $7.3 million and as much as $10 million in cap room if it is designated as coming after June 1. [Samaje Perine](=) is also a free agent, but he is a top candidate to lead the backfield if he returns and Mixon is released after Perine outplayed Mixon at times last season. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin said, “trading [Tee Higgins]() is not on my mind” and “I’m not in the business of making other teams better” Why It Matters: After the flurry of wide receiver trades and big contracts last season among players headed into their fourth season, it’s natural to expect Higgins to be the subject of trade rumors with every passing day that he continues to play on his rookie contract. The Bengals seem set on maximizing the Super Bowl window while [Joe Burrow](=) is on his rookie deal, so we believe Tobin on this subject. Denver General manager George Paton said RB [Javonte Williams](=) is on track to play in Week 1 Why It Matters: An absence that lasts into the regular season a la 2022 [J.K. Dobbins]( is considered much more likely in other reports, so we wouldn’t use Paton’s words as a yardstick of how Williams' recovery is going. [Chase Edmonds](=) will probably stay on a renegotiated contract after the Broncos claimed him during the season following a release by the Dolphins, and the team will also draft or add another back during the offseason. Williams may not be much of a fantasy factor this year, and dynasty teams should tread with caution. Jacksonville The Jaguars are expected to use the franchise tag on TE [Evan Engram]() Why It Matters: Engram would cost a modest $11.3 million on the franchise tag, a well-earned raise of over two million. [Calvin Ridley](=) will likely get reinstated from his suspension soon and replace free agent Marvin Jones, making this one of the most potent pass offenses in the league. [Trevor Lawrence]( is a quarterback on the rise in fantasy leagues and among NFL power rankings. Engram should be a top 6-8 tight end in fantasy drafts after a strong finish to the season. Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid said wide receivers [Skyy Moore](=) and [Kadarius Toney]() will probably have bigger roles next season. Why It Matters: [JuJu Smith-Schuster](=) and [Mecole Hardman]() are free agents, so this probably means that at least one will not return next season. We call players “boom-bust” a lot, but few have lived up (or down) to the moniker more than Toney, who is still going in the 8th round in early Underdog best ball drafts. Moore is going in the 13th/14th round and is probably the better investment if you want to dabble in this situation. Los Angeles Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco said WR [Keenan Allen]( “isn’t going anywhere” Why It Matters: Allen’s cap hit this year is $21.7 million, so he might not be going anywhere, but his current contract terms for 2023 are likely going in the trash. The Chargers pass offense definitely suffered when Allen was out last season, so the Chargers should retain him as long as they can push some of that cap number to future years. Allen’s early Underdog ADP around the 5th/6th round is reasonable and bakes in the smallish risk that he won’t be back with the Chargers. De[Andre Carter II]( and Josh Palmer helped replace Allen when he was hurt last year, but Carter is a free agent this year. Miami CB [Byron Jones]() posted that he “can’t run or jump because of injuries sustained playing the game.” He also posted “it was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL, but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee,” but then quickly deleted both posts. GM Chris Grier said in regard to Jones that the team will let Jones “continue to rehab and see what happens” Why It Matters: Jones was supposed to give the defense two shutdown corners along with [Xavien Howard](=), who is turning 30 this year and wasn’t as impactful as years past in 2022. The Dolphins pass defense remains one of the more vulnerable units in the league. GM Chris Grier said the team is open to re-signing RBs [Raheem Mostert]() and Jeff Wilson Why It Matters: Mostert and Wilson are both thoroughly familiar with Mike McDaniel’s offensive system. They will play for a small salary in 2023, so it makes sense to bring one or both back. Even though they don’t have a lot of cachet in fantasy circles, either or both would be a flex play in Miami next season if the Dolphins don’t add a big name back this offseason. GM Chris Grier said that he “can not lie and say no” when asked if he’s concerned about QB [Tua Tagovailoa]()’s health Why It Matters: Tagovailoa’s concussion issues are reminiscent of Austin Collie, among others, and should definitely be considered career-threatening unless we hear otherwise. Even if Tagovailoa has an uneventful offseason, camp, and preseason, the team would be unwise to treat his concussion how they treated the prior ones. It’s still not certain that Tagovailoa will play next season. The team could tip its hand when they decide whether to guarantee his $23 million fifth-year option after the draft. Tennessee General manager Ran Carthon said QB [Ryan Tannehill]() “is a Titan and will be a Titan” Why It Matters: Carthon is the new personnel sheriff in town, and we’ll take him at his word. Tannehill is due 27 million, which is more reasonable than it looked when he signed his current contract in 2020. With an 18.8 million cap hit if he’s released, the Titans wouldn’t gain that much flexibility if they drop Tannehill, although they did take the Chiefs to overtime with [Malik Willis]( at quarterback last year. For now, we’ll write Tannehill as the Titans 2023 starter in pencil. --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. We have the secret weapon you need in a Footballguys Premium Subscription. We do the work so you can do the winning. And as always, we have a 30-day Moneyback Guarantee so there's zero risk. [Join Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, DLF, and more at a steep discount. 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Carolina The Panthers hired Adrian Wilson to be their Vice President of Player Personnel Why It Matters: Many thought the Cardinals, who Wilson played for during most of his career and worked for in all of his post-playing career, should have hired him as general manager. This is a good get for the Panthers organization, which appears to be getting the ship turned around after a regrettable turn during the Matt Rhule era. Dallas Head coach Mike McCarthy said, “I just want to run the damn ball,” when comparing himself to former offensive coordinator and current Chargers OC Kellen Moore Why It Matters: The team should be considered almost certain to bring back free agent [Tony Pollard]( on the franchise tag (10.1 million) or under a new deal and retain [Ezekiel Elliott]( on a reduced salary. This doesn’t bode well for [Dak Prescott](’s fantasy prospects or the team’s ability to advance deep in the playoffs. Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said the team is not philosophically opposed to taking a running back in the first round Why It Matters: [Bijan Robinson]() (Texas), the clear #1 back in this draft, has been a possibility for the Cowboys from day one. Robinson is a good enough overall prospect to go in the Top 10. Still, teams are reluctant to pay for running backs in almost any way, so falling all the way to 26 (or a trade-up as he falls out of the top 10-15) is possible, so don’t assume [Tony Pollard]( will be an uncontested lead back until after the draft. Detroit Head coach Dan Campbell said the team was comfortable with their workload plan for RB D’Andre Swift in 2022, but multiple injuries would require a reassessment. He also said there is mutual interest in free agent RB [Jamaal Williams]( returning to the team. Why It Matters: Don’t expect Swift’s value to grow in 2023. Williams and the Lions would be smart to have a reunion this year, so a backfield like the 2022 version is probably the outcome here. Los Angeles Rams The Rams released LB [Bobby Wagner]( Why It Matters: IDP teams need to give [Ernest Jones]( a big upgrade, as he’ll be taking over for Wagner, who only lasted one year with the Rams after his long-time team, Seattle, released him last offseason. Wagner could return to Seattle and should find a new home soon, as his signing will not count against the compensatory pick formula. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that the Rams have had trade talks about CB [Jalen Ramsey](, adding it’s “very likely” he’s traded Why It Matters: This era for the Rams is coming to a close sooner or later, and this news is just another milestone along the way to a complete rebuild, which will include a new quarterback eventually and maybe a new head coach. Mike Florio, of Pro Football Talk, believes Ramsey wants a new contract, which will make the market for his services and compensation for him in a trade smaller. New Orleans RB [Alvin Kamara]( pled not guilty to conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm charges. His trial is set for July 31. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that means if found guilty, his discipline would “likely” come this year. Why It Matters: Kamara isn’t a lock to be with the Saints next season. But the team’s running back cupboard is bare, so they might have no choice but to suffer through a partial season. Kamara’s current Underdog ADP in the seventh round might still be too optimistic. NY Giants The Giants released WR [Kenny Golladay]() Why It Matters: Let this signing be a new benchmark for terrible free-agent deals. Golladay caught 43 balls for 602 yards and one score in two years with the Giants, which cost them $36 million. Dave Gettleman missed on this one. Philadelphia The Eagles promoted [Brian Johnson](=) to offensive coordinator and hired Seattle associate head coach Sean Desai as their defensive coordinator Why It Matters: Johnson was a big factor in [Jalen Hurts]()' breakout, so this shouldn’t be disruptive for the offense. Desai has been a name on the rise in coaching circles and is considered a great add to a defense looking for answers after a complete failure in the Super Bowl. The Eagles did as well as they could have after having two coordinators hired away as head coaches. San Francisco General manager John Lynch said the team would have to consider adding a veteran quarterback this offseason Why It Matters: [Brock Purdy]()’s return is uncertain, while [Trey Lance](=) should be ready for OTAs in May, so the team would be smart to add someone to back up Lance and be waiting in the wings if he fails while Purdy rehabs his elbow injury. Lance will have a top 3-5 fantasy ceiling this year but won’t be on solid ground until he strings a few good games together. Tampa Bay Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that head coach Todd Bowles hopes that new offensive coordinator Dave Canales can “bring the Seahawks efficient run game with him.” Why It Matters: Don’t expect a big season from [Mike Evans](=) or [Chris Godwin](, as [Kyle Trask](=) is the favorite to start right now in what should be a run-first offense. Look for the Bucs to add a back or two this offseason. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the Buccaneers will release RB [Leonard Fournette]() Why It Matters: Fournette is simply too expensive at $6.5 million to keep with his limited effectiveness in 2022. [Rachaad White](=) will start, and the team still has Ke’Shawn Vaughn. But there will be an addition or two here this offseason. Washington Washington released QB [Carson Wentz]( Why It Matters: The team has said 2022 fifth-round pick [Sam Howell](=) is the #1 but not the starter in a confusing development. There won’t be many options in free agency or the draft with the team picking 16th, but they could bring back [Taylor Heinicke]( to push Howell. [Terry McLaurin]() is likely to languish in fantasy mediocrity. Wentz’s future is completely uncertain, although there are enough quarterback-needy teams for him to possibly get another shot to start this season. Washington used their franchise tag on DT [Daron Payne]() Why It Matters: If this team is successful in 2023, it will be on the back of their defensive line, which missed 2020 #2 pick [Chase Young]() after he had a slow recovery from a 2021 ACL tear. Payne has lived up to his #13 pick cost in 2018. Federal prosecutors are investigating a $55 million loan taken out by team owner Daniel Snyder in 2020 Why It Matters: Many have assumed that Snyder selling the team was a foregone conclusion, but it hasn’t happened yet. If federal prosecutors are closing in on him, then his problems with other NFL owners are the least of his worries. The team’s ability to make any moves of consequence might be hamstrung until their ownership issues are resolved. They were also embarrassed with an “F” in a recent release of [Team Report Cards](=) based on player surveys. --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for this week, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you Tuesday morning with the next Update. Peace, J [Win More At Fantasy Football With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]( Thank you for subscribing to Footballguys Premium Content! 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