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Streaming options for Week 8 - Who are you guys streaming next week? Here are my thoughts.
Ready to run over and crush your next week's opponent like a STREAMroller? You're in the right place! If you got a roster spot to spare or a guy you're not particularly fond of and wouldn't mind sacrificing him to the Waiver Wire Gods in return for some more games played next week, streaming is your cup of tea. I'm taking a look at which teams play on scarce gamedays next week, as their players should help most fantasy GMs fill out their starting rosters on those days, and analyzing which players could bring you some juicy stats and a W in the upcoming matchup. Here are my thoughts on the fantasy basketball streamers for Week 8. Just one word before we go deep into next week. I've been getting some amazing replies to my posts in the past few weeks, and thank you guys so much for this! I just wanted to let you know that the whole RotoBaller crew is working hard to help fantasy GMs out, and there is a ton of quality stuff on plenty of topics on our website, so if you're looking for information about something else as well, you can probably find it here:https://www.rotoballer.com/category/nba-fantasy-basketball-advice
NBA Schedule Guide - Week 8
Only Thursday and Saturday (with five games a piece) have fewer than seven games scheduled. There are five teams that play on both of these days, and their players will be the ones we will focus on here. Here's the low-down: Teams with 4 games: Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Washington Wizards Teams with 3 games: Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Miami Heat New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Sacramento Kings Utah Jazz Teams with 2 games: - Number of teams playing each day: Monday: 16 Tuesday: 14 Wednesday: 18 Thursday: 10 Friday: 22 Saturday: 10 Sunday: 20 Back-to-Backs (beware of older or banged-up players who might rest): Monday/Tuesday: GSW, HOU, SAS Tuesday/Wednesday: BKN, NOP Wednesday/Thursday: IND, TOR Thursday/Friday: BOS, DET, ORL, POR Friday/Saturday: ATL, NYK, UTA Saturday/Sunday: PHO Sunday/Monday the following: CLE, LAC, SAC Days with SIX or fewer games: Thursday: 5 games Saturday: 5 games Teams playing on both days: Golden State Warriors (4 games - Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat) Houston Rockets (4 games - Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat) Indiana Pacers (3 games - Wed, Thurs, Sat) Miami Heat (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Philadelphia 76ers (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Teams with a GOOD START to the week (three games from Monday to Thursday) Golden State Warriors (4 games - Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat) Houston Rockets (4 games - Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat) Toronto Raptors (4 games - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat) Teams with a GOOD END to the week (three games from Thursday to Sunday) Boston Celtics (4 games - Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Detroit Pistons (4 games - Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Orlando Magic (4 games - Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Portland Trail Blazers (4 games - Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Teams with a POOR START to the week (one or no games from Monday to Thursday) Atlanta Hawks (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Los Angeles Clippers (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sun) New York Knicks (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sat) Sacramento Kings (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sun) Utah Jazz (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sat) Teams with a POOR END to the week (one or no games from Thursday to Sunday) Brooklyn Nets (3 games - Tue, Wed, Sat) Chicago Bulls (3 games - Mon, Wed, Fri) New Orleans Pelicans (3 games - Tue, Wed, Fri) Washington Wizards (3 games - Mon, Wed, Fri)
Baller Streaming Strategy for Week 8
Thursday has only four, and Saturday only five games scheduled, while all other days have at least seven. So these are the two days most likely to bring empty starting spots for fantasy GMs. Five teams have games on both these days and their players could fill in these holes nicely. Primarily Golden State and Houston who have a four-game week, and also Indiana, Miami and Philadelphia who play one more time in addition to the two days mentioned above. Players from these five teams will be our focus. Fantasy managers with a bigger acquisition limit who need some help on other days as well could potentially try to maximize their games played by combining several players with different schedules throughout the week. For example, San Antonio has a back-to-back set on Monday and Tuesday, then Atlanta and Indiana play three games from Wednesday till Saturday, and 18 teams play on Sunday so you can have your pick. If you stream players from these teams in the correct order, you could potentially get a six-game week from just one streaming spot using three acquisitions. There are other options as well of course, but this is just one example.
Streaming Options for Week 8
Shallower League Streaming Adds for the Week (Rostered in 25-75 % of Yahoo leagues): Eric Gordon, SG/SF, HOU, (59% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% DeMarcus Cousins, PF/C, HOU, (67% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK/STL - positive circumstance: will get more minutes while Christian Wood is out Justin Holiday, SG/SF, IND, (42% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, a bit of everything Jeremy Lamb, SG/SF, IND, (53% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT%, a bit of everything Duncan Robinson, SG/SF, MIA, (70% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% Goran Dragic, PG/SG, MIA, (68% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, AST - buyer beware: sprained his ankle in the previous game and we don't have an update at the moment so be sure to check his status before adding him Kelly Olynyk, PF/C, MIA, (26% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, STL/BLK Seth Curry, PG/SG, PHI, (60% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT%, AST - buyer beware: an illness kept him out of his previous game
Shallower League Add
DeMarcus Cousins, PF/C, HOU, (67% Rostered) Strong Cats: REB, BLK/STL Positive circumstance: will get more minutes while Christian Wood is out Boogie Cousins is a household name, especially in fantasy basketball. A top-10 player for years while back in Sacramento, Cousins is known to be able to stuff the stat sheet when he hits his groove. And with Wood being out for some time, he should be getting enough playing time to really be fantasy relevant. You gotta take the good with the bad with Boogie, and he could be quite frustrating to have on your team, but when he shines, he shines brightly! Here is what I mean. He is second on the all-time ejections list behind only Rasheed Wallace (found this on several unofficial websites so if it's not correct I apologize, although it sounds legit) and he is starting to gain on Rasheed with a few ejections this season as well. Furthermore, Boogie doesn't care if he's got a cold hand as he is capable of shooting 2-of-16 from the field (in his first of three games that Wood has missed during January). But, then he steps up and hits 9-of-15 (4-of-8 from three-point range), and goes 6-of-7 from the charity stripe for 28 points, adds 17 boards and five assists the very next game. Then he follows that one up with 6-of-11 from the field for 19 points with 11 rebounds, five steals and a block. Very hot and cold. But that's Boogie for you. If you have nerves of steel, and you like having a high impact player (whether it's a positive or negative impact, only Boogie will tell), he is definitely worth a shout with Wood out. Especially with a four-game week with games on the scarce days.
Deeper League Add
T.J. McConnell, PG/SG, IND, (22% Rostered) Strong Cats: AST, STL I absolutely love McConnell! As I am a big fan of a three-way punt FT%, 3PM, PTS build, he is exactly my type of player in the final rounds of drafts (or off the waiver wire in most cases as well). He brings elite per minute assists and steals to the table, along with a few boards without hurting you FG% from the PG spot, which is quite useful in such builds. Now, T.J. is definitely an acquired taste, as he doesn't shoot or score much, is not too good from the free-throw line and doesn't get many threes or blocks. Furthermore, he might hurt you in the TO department as well on an off night. So, if these categories are important to you, McConnell is probably not your guy. However, in the previous month, he is averaging 5.5 PTS on 49.2 FG% and just 20.0 FT% (but on only 0.4 attempts per game), 0.3 3PM, 3.3 REB, 8.3 AST, 1.9 STL, 0.3 BLK and 2.3 TO in over 25 minutes a game. This is good enough for spot #118 in Yahoo rankings. So, if you don't need much help in his weak categories from your streamer, and you do anticipate a close matchup in AST, STL and FG%, McConnell is your guy! Furthermore, Indiana doesn't play before Wednesday, so if you're a gambling man, and you believe T.J. will be waiting for you, you could potentially get in a Houston, San Antonio or Golden State player for the back-to-back on Mon/Tue and then switch to McConnell for his three games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Insanely Deep League Add
Juan Toscano-Anderson, SF/PF, GSW, (10% Rostered) Strong Cats: FG%, 3PM, REB, BLK/STL The NBA is crazy, and this season is making it even crazier. Thus, it shouldn't come as too big a surprise that I am recommending a player here who has played just seven games from the start of the season until February and scored a total of 22 points in those seven games. He actually had 11 personal fouls in those seven games as well, so 2 points for every personal foul. Not quite what you want from your fantasy players. Juan Toscano-Anderson is buried in a crowded Warriors' rotation when everyone is healthy. But at this very moment, almost no one is. We got Marquese Chriss, James Wiseman and Kevon Looney already confirmed out for the next week (Chriss even longer of course), and Eric Paschall missing the previous game and questionable for the Week 7 Saturday game, so he could potentially also miss games in Week 8 as well. And in the two February games in these new circumstances, Juan has been quite good, averaging 15.0 points with 2.5 threes on 70.6% from the field and no misses (in just one attempt) from the line, 5.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 0.5 steals, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 turnovers in 33 minutes a night. I will just mention that this has him ranked at #30 on Yahoo, although this isn't a reliable indicator on such a small sample size. Nevertheless, Juan has been given a shot and has used it quite well. He even played 40 minutes in the previous game. And with so many players making way for him, and such a favorable schedule for GSW next week, Toscano-Anderson is someone who could really contribute to your fantasy team. Of course, he could do nothing as well, since he is a rotational player usually, but it seems he is as good a bet as any in deep leagues.
Other Deep League Options for the Week
Rostered in less than 25% of Yahoo leagues Juan Toscano-Anderson, SF/PF, GSW, (10% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FG%, 3PM, REB, BLK/STL Eric Paschall, SF/PF, GSW, (6% Rostered) - Strong Cats: PTS, REB - buyer beware: currently injured day-to-day Kent Bazemore, SG/SF, GSW, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL/BLK, REB Brad Wanamaker, PG/SG, GSW, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FT%, 3PM, AST, STL Damion Lee, SG/SF, GSW, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL P.J. Tucker, PF/C, HOU, (16% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, REB Jae'sean Tate, SG, HOU, (7% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, STL/BLK - positive circumstance: rookie factor; - buyer beware: also the rookie factor Sterling Brown, SG/SF, HOU, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, a little bit of everything David Nwaba, SG/SF, HOU, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: STL, a little bit of everything - buyer beware: missed a couple of games due to an ankle sprain and still hasn't returned Danuel House Jr., SF/PF, HOU, (11% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, a little bit of everything Doug McDermott, SF/PF, IND, (12% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT% Aaron Holiday, PG, IND, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, FT% T.J. McConnell, PG/SG, IND, (22% Rostered) - Strong Cats: AST, STL Goga Bitadze,C, IND, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FG%, REB, BLK Kendrick Nunn, PG/SG, MIA, (19% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, STL, FT% - buyer beware: his minutes are very dependable on whether Goran Dragic is playing or not Precious Achiuwa, SF/PF, MIA, (3% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK/STL, FG% - buyer beware: plays just 16 minutes a game so far this season Andre Iguodala, SG/SF, MIA, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: AST, STL, REB Shake Milton, PG/SG, PHI, (22% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT%, AST Danny Green, SG/SF, PHI, (23% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, a bit little of everything Tyrese Maxey, SG, PHI, (6% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS Matisse Thybulle, SG/SF, PHI, (7% Rostered) - Strong Cats: STL/BLK Dwight Howard, C, PHI, (16% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK, FG% - buyer beware: poor FT% Furkan Korkmaz, SG/SF, PHI, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL I hope this article helps you jump over your next obstacle on the way to the Fantasy ring! EDIT: If you read this post in the first 10 minutes of publishing, there were some mistakes in it. Thanks to u/dubious_dinosaur for pointing it out. I've corrected the mistakes. Two games have been added to Week 8 and some schedules have changed a bit. This resulted in an extra game for Boston, Detroit, New Orleans and Toronto. The article should be fully correct now.
A Draft Pick, Free Agent Signing and Trade Target for all 32 teams
Title says it all. Going to suggest a player to be drafted in either the first or second round (or third for HOU at the moment) for each team, along with a player to target in free agency, and a player to potentially trade for. Trying to avoid overlap as best I can, but some may have similar targets. Resources used include PFF, The Draft Network, and OverTheCap. Enjoy!
Arizona Cardinals (8-8)
Trade Target: DT J.J. Watt, Houston Texans - The last deal between Arizona and Houston worked out well. Why not try again and add a serious piece to their pass rushing arsenal in Watt. An ideal interior fit for Arizona, Watt would help them push for the playoffs in his final seasons in the league. Draft Pick: C Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma - Reuniting Kyler Murray with his old center for the Sooners would be an excellent move. The Cardinals currently have Mason Cole at center, but could easily slide him over to guard to make room for Humphrey if they wanted a significant upgrade at an underrated position. Free Agent Signing: TE Jonnu Smith, Tennessee Titans - Arizona would be wise to look at adding Jonnu Smith into the equation on offense. One of the NFL's best after the catch at the TE position, he'd be another fun weapon to slot alongside Murray and Hopkins.
Atlanta Falcons (4-12)
Trade Target: S Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions - With a new regime coming in, Detroit is headed towards an extended rebuild, and acquiring assets for up-and-down players like Walker could be a consideration. Now, still young, Walker has plenty of potential for the Falcons, and if the price is right, could be a tremendous bargain. Draft Pick: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State - While Matt Ryan will remain the QB of the Falcons next season, due to his contract, the Falcons should plan for the future and add a Georgia native in Fields, one of the better QB's out of college football in recent years. He'd be able to develop behind Ryan under the tutelage of new head coach Arthur Smith. Free Agent Signing: CB Mackensie Alexander, Cincinnati Bengals - The Falcons do not have positive cap space at the moment (currently projected $30 million over the limit) so even after reworking deals and cutting some players, they'll be bargain shopping more than anything else. PFF projects Alexander to fetch a deal of about 2-years, $6 million, which could be feasible for the Falcons. He'd be a solid veteran presence across from CB A.J. Terrell.
Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
Trade Target: OLB Whitney Mercilus, Houston - I list him in "trade target" as he's technically under contract in Houston going into 2021. However, it's 99% more likely that the Texans cut him and Baltimore pursues him as a newly released free agent. Kind of cheating on my listings, but I like the idea of Mercilus in Baltimore after Houston cuts him. It'd be a coup for Houston if they could get a pick for him. Mercilus is a veteran pass rusher who could step into a role in Baltimore should OLB Matt Judon depart for greener pastures...green meaning money of course. Draft Pick: WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota - The idea of Bateman in Baltimore remains one of my favorite potential pairings for any player likely to be selected in the first round of the draft. Similar to Keenan Allen in my opinion, Bateman could become the go-to wide receiver the Ravens lacked last season. Free Agent Signing: G Jon Feliciano, Buffalo Bills - The Ravens need to bolster the middle of their offensive line, and a tough veteran like Feliciano could be ideal target for the Ravens. With a big contract committed to LT Ronnie Staley, a cheaper veteran like Feliciano could match price tag with talent. Good value for the Ravens.
Buffalo Bills (13-3)
Trade Target: DT Malcom Brown, New Orleans Saints - The Saints are in cap space purgatory, and thus could be looking to offload some decent players like Brown simply to get back under the cap. He's a solid starting DT who could be available for cheap in the Saints push to real in their financial situation. A strong fit next to Ed Oliver on the inside. Draft Pick: LB Chazz Surratt, North Carolina - Given their limited cap space, the Bills may have to decide between re-signing OT Daryl Williams and LB Matt Milano. If so, a replacement like Surratt could be a smart move for Sean McDermott and co. as Surratt is a quick backer who excels in space and has shown plenty of promise in coverage. Free Agent Signing: DE Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions - The Bills aren't loaded with cap space (barely above 0 if the cap stays down at $175 million), but I'd imagine they'll find some ways to free some cap up. If they do, they may want to consider Okwara, a rising pass-rusher, as a replacement for some of their own departing edge rushers. He tallied 10 sacks this season after hitting 7.5 sacks in 2018 in Detroit. While not elite, Okwara's likely a solid value pass-rusher for a contender like the Bills.
Carolina Panthers (5-11)
Trade Target: DT Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears - The Panthers just drafted DT Derrick Brown, but pairing him and Hicks together could become a dominant duo in the middle of that defense. And with DT Kawann Short a likely cut candidate, Hicks could be an instant upgrade for Carolina. Draft Pick: LB Micah Parsons, Penn State - Forget the QB position, if the Panthers have the opportunity to land Parsons at 8th overall, they should pull the trigger. He'd be an immediate boost of speed, instincts and athleticism into their linebacker corps, a strong replacement for Luke Kuechly. Free Agent Signing: TE Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Rams - More of a move tight end than a traditional in-line blocker, Everett could be an exceptional value signing for someone, as he's not likely to command as much money as Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith, but is a very good player himself.
Chicago Bears (8-8)
Trade Target: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers - Unless the Bears are set to bring back Mitch Trubisky, who played a bit better to end the season but still not strong enough, the Bears should look at the veteran QB market. While Garoppolo has had some injury issues, he's a notable upgrade over Trubisky and could give them a steady veteran presence for a couple of more years. Draft Pick: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech - There's growing buzz that Rashawn Slater could join Penei Sewell in the top-10, leaving him just out of the Bears' grasp. But Darrisaw is quite the consolation prize as he's a first-round caliber offensive tackle himself who could fill a big need for the offense in the Windy City. Free Agent Signing: WR Sammy Watkins, Kansas City Chiefs - Watkins and Bears head coach Matt Nagy did not cross paths in Kansas City, but a recommendation from Andy Reid could push the two together. The Bears are another team facing some cap complications, and thus may need a cheaper replacement for Allen Robinson on the outside. If so, Watkins has been a strong complimentary receiver who could pair well with rising youngster Darnell Mooney.
Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1)
Trade Target: G Joe Dahl, Detroit Lions - Finding protection and weapons for QB Joe Burrow is the primary goal for Cincinnati this offseason before they enter the coaching carousel in 2022. Dahl is a strong pass protector who has grown into a quality starter. However, with large contracts for C Frank Ragnow coming up, along with big deals in place for Decker and Vaitai, Detroit may need to send Dahl out for picks. Draft Pick: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon - There is buzz that Northwestern's Rashawn Slater may be viewed as OT1, and I get the hype, however, I'm sticking with Sewell for now. The Bengals should draft Sewell and get him ready to go as their franchise left tackle in 2021. Free Agent Signing: CB Troy Hill, Los Angeles Rams - The Bengals have a healthy chunk of cap space, and should use of that to bring back CB William Jackson III. However, they should not stop there, they should also make a push for a quality veteran cornerback like Hill to bolster their defense in the meantime.
Cleveland Browns (11-5)
Trade Target: LB Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys - After looking like an elite linebacker from 2017-2019, Smith had a rough year under now fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. A fresh start in Cleveland could be ideal for both teams, as Smith is still young enough, 26 years, to be a strong piece to their defense for years to come. Draft Pick: DT Daviyon Nixon, Iowa - The Browns are in a strong position at 26th overall to sit and see who the top defensive lineman on the board is. If they're lucky enough for it to be a high potential defensive tackle like Nixon, it'd be an ideal situation to bring him in the replace Ogunjobi. A defensive end like Jayson Oweh or Jaelan Phillips could also work here. Free Agent Signing: S Marcus Williams, New Orleans Saints - The Browns could use a big upgrade on the back end, and Williams, at only 24 years old, would be a premium add for a team who finally broke through the playoffs. PFF projects Williams to command a deal around 4-years $57 million, and the Browns would likely have the money to make that happen, sitting tenth in cap space this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
Trade Target: CB Mike Hughes, Minnesota Vikings - Hughes was a first-round pick for the Vikings in 2018, but has not lived up to the billing so far. Dallas is in need of several new faces on its defensive backfield, and perhaps a new situation could be best for Hughes to turn his NFL career around. For Dallas, a cheap flier on defense. Draft Pick: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama - The Cowboys defense is a mess at many levels, and so picking a premium defensive player like Surtain would be a wise for Dallas to get things straightened out. He's consistently been pegged as the top corner of this draft cycle and makes a lot of sense in Dallas. Free Agent Signing: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, New York Giants - The Cowboys ranked 31st in total rushing yards surrendered in 2020, meaning they'll need to make it a priority to find a run-stuffer like Dalvin Tomlinson to get their defense back on track. While most teams are geared towards stopping the pass, you simply cannot be as bad in run stopping as Dallas was and expect to be competitive.
Denver Broncos (5-11)
Trade Target: QB Marcus Mariota, Las Vegas Raiders - An inter-divisional trade for a QB seems unlikely, but it's something for both sides to consider. The Broncos need to find a veteran QB to bring in to push QB Drew Lock, who has shown flashes in his first two years but has so far been too inconsistent to commit to long-term. Draft Pick: EDGE Joe Tryon, Washington - More likely a second-round selection here, the Broncos should consider finding a player to develop into Von Miller's replacement, given all the complications with their star pass-rusher recently. Tryon has a high motor and excellent athleticism to develop across from Bradley Chubb. Free Agent Signing: CB Quinton Dunbar, Seattle Seahawks - Dunbar was an excellent player for Washington previously, but did not meet expectations after getting moved to the Seahawks. Should he walk in free agency, perhaps putting him under a solid defensive coach like Vic Fangio could help him get back into the strong form that made him a coveted player in 2019.
Detroit Lions (5-11)
Trade Target: A Big Haul for Matt Stafford - We suggest one later on, but Detroit's in a full-on rebuild with Stafford wanting out. Peter King recently reported that at least five teams would be willing to offer their first-rounder for Stafford. Detroit should turn it into a bidding war and land as many draft picks as they can to bolster their rebuilding efforts. Draft Pick: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State - The Lions are moving on from QB Matthew Stafford after he understandably requested out. With Detroit picking at 7th, there's a very good chance that Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, and Zach Wilson are all off the board. Thus, unless Detroit makes a bold move up the board, chances are that they go with Lance, who has the potential to be available with their pick. He has plenty of upside to develop into a starting QB behind a veteran QB, say Tyrod Taylor, reuniting with new Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn? Free Agent Signing: LB Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills - If we were ranking worst position groups in the league, Detroit's LB corps is in strong contention. An outdated group of lethargic old-school thumpers, almost none of Detroit's LB's are capable of playing modern football at a high level. Detroit should invest some cash into someone who is, such as the Bills LB Matt Milano, an excellent backer with range and some ability in coverage.
Green Bay Packers
Trade Target: WR Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys - The Packers wide receivers performed quite well after all the criticism Green Bay received after not bringing in anyone for QB Aaron Rodgers. However, good is the enemy of great, and pairing Gallup with Davante Adams would give Green Bay an elite duo in terms of pass catchers. Draft Pick: LB Nick Bolton, Missouri - If Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was here as well, I think he could be another strong option, but Bolton is an excellent linebacker who can fill gaps inside and fly from sideline-to-sideline. Free Agent Signing: CB Gareon Conley, Houston Texans - Like the Falcons listed earlier, the Packers don't have positive cap space at the moment, and thus any free agent additions will likely be bargain bin deals. I like the example that PFF lists in their free agency preview, suggesting Conley could replicate Ronald Darby's return, taking a year deal with the aims of getting things turned around and landing a larger deal after that. An opportunity in Green Bay seems like a good start.
Houston Texans (4-12)
Trade Target: Every Pick they can get from the Jets - Even hiring a veteran coach like Culley to run the show and attempt to repair the relationship with Watson, it seems unlikely to me that Houston holds on, given the issues between Watson and owner Cal McNair. Thus, if forced to deal him, the Texans should aim to land at least three first rounders from a team like the Jets, who could see Watson as a better player than any of the QB's available behind Trevor Lawrence. Draft Pick: QB Zach Wilson, BYU - This obviously assumes a trade with the Jets sends #2 overall to Houston. If so, Wilson looks like the next best bet behind Lawrence in my opinion. He, along with the boatload of additional assets that would come along in this trade, should be a solid foundation for Culley and co.'s rebuild. Free Agent Signing: S Malik Hooker, Indianapolis Colts - The Texans will start their rebuild without any cap space, meaning that taking chances on younger guys like Hooker, 24 years old, to potentially find useful pieces is key. If they can land Hooker to play safety for them on a cheap 1-2 year deal, that'd be ideal for Houston.
Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
Trade Target: QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions - Easy one here. If the Colts had Stafford in 2020 they probably would have replaced the Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Stafford is only 32 years, meaning he still has a strong 4-5 years left to help the Colts' well-rounded roster make a championship push. Surrendering a first round pick and potentially a 2022 3rd (if there competition from others) is a gamble I'd definitely make if I were Chris Ballard. Draft Pick: DE Patrick Jones II, Pittsburgh - Assuming the Colts use their first on the aforementioned Stafford deal, then finding a balanced edge rusher like Jones would be a great move for Indy. With players like Denico Autry and Justin Houston headed to free agency (and getting old), the Colts would get a terror on the edge with a tremendous motor and tools to develop. Free Agent Signing: WR Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears - The Colts have a large amount of cap space, second in the league according to OTC's projections. Given that they will need to conserve some of that war chest for internal extensions, they would be wise to replace T.Y. Hilton with a more dominant receiver like Allen Robinson. An offseason adding Matt Stafford and Robinson together should make Frank Reich and Marcus Brady very excited for 2021.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15)
Trade Target: WR Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns - If the Browns are preparing to move on from Beckham Jr., then perhaps sending him down to Jacksonville to pair up with Urban Meyer could help get him playing elite football again. After posting 1,000 yard season in 3 of the previous 4 seasons, an injury once again cut his year short. Draft Pick: OT Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State - Not at #1 overall obviously. We all know that will go to QB Trevor Lawrence. However, with the Rams 1st round selection (acquired via the Jalen Ramsey trade), the Jaguars should look to use it on an upgrade to their offensive line in the form of Radunz. Free Agent Signing: OLB Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Provided new defensive coordinator Joe Cullen brings a Ravens style 3-4 defense with him, then adding a premier OLB like Barrett while K'Lavon Chaisson develops would be a great move for Jacksonville. With the NFL's lead in cap space, Jacksonville could afford Barrett along with some other instant contributors.
Kansas City Chiefs (14-2)
Trade Target: WR Anthony Miller, Chicago Bears - The Chiefs could easily lose WR Sammy Watkins to free agency, leaving an opening for another wideout to join the rotation. Miller has been fairly productive in Chicago, and could be a solid option to join Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce in Andy Reid's passing attack. Draft Pick: G Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC - Vera-Tucker gets mocked to the Chiefs a lot, and it makes perfect sense why. A premier offensive line talent, he has some versatility after playing tackle for the Trojans. While I think his best fit is inside, he'd be an ideal player for Kansas City to add to bolster their protection after investing so much in QB Patrick Mahomes. Free Agent Signing: C Ted Karras, Miami Dolphins - The Chiefs will also be bargain bin hunting, as they're currently over the cap by $18 million. Thus, a starting caliber center like Ted Karras could prove useful for the defending Super Bowl champs (at this point). Karras signed with the Dolphins for only $3 million last season, and a similar deal with KC could be an absolute bargain when all is said and done.
Las Vegas Raiders (8-8)
Trade Target: DT Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears - I mentioned Hicks for the Panthers as well, but he'd be a great add for either team, perhaps even more so for the Raiders, who could easily see DT Johnathan Hankins depart in free agency. A disruptive player in the middle, he'd be a nice add in Las Vegas. Draft Pick: EDGE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - After shockingly selecting DE Clelin Ferrell at fourth overall in 2019, the Raiders have still been searching for a game changer at DE to go alongside the productive efforts of Maxx Crosby. Ojulari profiles as a high potential pass rusher to scratch that itch for Jon Gruden and co. Free Agent Signing: S Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings - The Raiders may have to get creative to free up the cap space to land Harris, as they're currently over. But if they can do it, he'd be an ideal player to add to the Vegas' defense, now led by defensive coordinator Ken Whisen...uh...Gus Bradley. Harris is an elite free safety who would pair well with Jonathan Abram.
Los Angeles Chargers (7-9)
Trade Target: DT Danny Shelton, Detroit Lions - Shelton struggled in Detroit, but frankly, everyone on Patricia's defense did. Before that, Shelton posted strong results as a 3-4 interior gap-plugger, doing a quality job for both the Browns and Patriots before him. With Linval Joseph on the decline, adding a younger replacement for cheap could be in store. Draft Pick: G Wyatt Davis, Ohio State - LA needs a couple of new starters on its offensive line, and if the tackles fly off the board before they can get one at 13th overall, then perhaps a top notch guard could also suffice. Davis has been a consistent player for the Buckeyes and projects as an instant impact lineman for someone at the next level. Free Agent Signing: OT Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers - A sturdy, veteran left tackle should be a big priority for the Chargers, as the imperative to protect QB Justin Herbert is high. After a breakout season for Herbert, he gives the franchise a ton of optimism under new head coach Brandon Staley. Keeping him upright is something Villanueva would do well at.
Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
Trade Target: QB Gardner Minshew, Jacksonville Jaguars - The Rams are in a pickle with QB Jared Goff. He has not been a strong point for the team recently, but his contract is a bit too heavy to move right now. Thus, a cheaper way to acquire some genuine competition for Goff could be to trade for the affordable Minshew, a solid starter in his own right. Jacksonville will be bringing in Trevor Lawrence anyways to replace him, so perhaps acquiring a pick or so to send him out could be a wise move. Draft Pick: EDGE Quincy Roche, Miami - Provided that new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris isn't changing the scheme outright, Roche would be an excellent fit at 3-4 OLB in LAR. He's a dynamic pass rusher with excellent physical traits. If he falls to the Rams in the second-round they shouldn't think twice about selecting him. Free Agent Signing: LB Jarrad Davis, Detroit Lions - The Rams are another team already over the cap, so not a lot to spend on. However, they could use some help at inside linebacker, and Davis projects to be a relatively cheap piece to take a gamble on. Physically impressive, he's struggled with the mental side of the game. If Morris can get him sorted out, it could be excellent value.
Miami Dolphins (10-6)
Trade Target: WR Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons - The Dolphins will likely have the opportunity to draft a premier wide receiver in the first round, but could also use some of their stockpile to add an established star like Jones. Giving Tua as many options as you can is a wise move. Draft Pick: RB Najee Harris, Alabama - Reuniting Harris and Tua in a backfield would fill a big need for the Dolphins. Whether taking him with their second selection in the first round or hoping he drops to the second, Miami should get serious about finding a talented running back, Free Agent Signing: G Joe Thuney, New England Patriots - The Dolphins still have a decent amount of cap space (8th in the league) and could easily use some of that to target an upgrade to the interior of their offensive line by adding Thuney. Thuney crossed paths with Dolphins head coach Brian Flores in New England, and a reunion down south could be profitable for both parties.
Minnesota Vikings (7-9)
Trade Target: DT Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts - Lewis may not be on the trade block, but the Colts have both defensive tackles locked up ahead of him (Buckner, Grover Stewart). Perhaps they'd consider moving a young, promising 3-technique if Minnesota put together a quality offer for him. He'd instantly fill a need for the Vikings. Draft Pick: EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami - With the failed Yannick Ngakoue tenure, the Vikings still need to find a premium pass rusher. Rousseau sat out 2020, but was dominant the year before and projects as a highly athletic piece for Zimmer to develop. Free Agent Signing: OT Matt Feiler, Pittsburgh Steelers - Feiler offers a lot of versatility, which works great for Minnesota, as they could insert Feiler as a starting tackle, or slide G Ezra Cleveland into the LT position and put Feiler in at guard. Either way, a relatively affordable upgrade on the OL.
New England Patriots (7-9)
Trade Target: TE Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles are another team finding themselves in a less-than-ideal cap situation, and thus, will likely explore moving a top player like Ertz. While the Patriots have drafted a handful of decent role players at TE, they've lacked a player of Ertz's caliber. He'd be a nice upgrade to help whomever the Patriots land at QB. Draft Pick: WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama - It seems unlikely that Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase slip to New England, but I'd imagine they'd be perfectly content with a potential stud like Waddle to bolster their mediocre group of pass catchers. He's a very smooth player with a lot of potential. Free Agent Signing: QB Andy Dalton, Dallas Cowboys - Dalton got off to a rough start with Dallas in relief of QB Dak Prescott, scoring a total of 13 points in 2 games while throwing 1 touchdown to 3 interceptions. However, he was admirable after that, throwing 13 touchdowns to 5 interceptions while posting a 4-3 record over that stretch. Dalton could be an upgrade over Cam Newton for New England while they hunt for a new franchise QB to replace Tom Brady.
New Orleans Saints (12-4)
Trade Target: Draft Picks for Kwon Alexander, Nick Easton, or Latavius Murray - The Saints game isn't necessarily who they should bring in, but if they can get picks for some players with bloated contracts that they may need to cut. If they can score some late-round picks to move these guys (or others) elsewhere, they need to pull the trigger. Draft Pick: WR Kadarius Toney, Florida - While it seems like the hype train on Toney has left the station, it'd be incredible if he slipped to the Saints at 28th overall in this draft. An explosive player, he'd be an ideal partner for WR Michael Thomas, giving Taysom Hill or maybe Jameis(?) some excellent weapons. Free Agent Signing: TE Jacob Hollister, Seattle Seahawks - The Saints, as mentioned, are in cap purgatory. Their signings will be quite minimum once they make the trades, cuts, and restructures required to get them back under the cap. However, one cheaper option could be a solid TE like Hollister, as TE Jared Cook is set to depart. Putting up 25 catches including 3 touchdowns at a price tag a shade over $3 million could be in New Orleans price range.
New York Giants (6-10)
Trade Target: G Gabe Jackson, Las Vegas Raiders - Jackson has been rumored to be available for a little while now. Not yet 30 years old, he's a steady veteran option on the interior of any offensive line and would fit quite well with the Giants. Draft Pick: WR Devonta Smith, Alabama - If the Dolphins don't take Smith, the Giants certainly should. Ensuring that QB Daniel Jones has the weapons he needs to grow into the franchise QB role is pertinent. Smith is a stud pass catcher and would be an excellent pick if he were on the board at 10th overall. Free Agent Signing: EDGE Matt Judon, Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens have let a handful of pass rushers walk, and if they do so with Judon this year, the Giants should go get him. While Yannick could also be a Ravens OLB on the market, Judon fits Joe Judge's style a little bit more than Yannick does, and could be available for cheaper, which is important for another cap squeezed team like the Giants.
New York Jets (2-14)
Trade Target: QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans - As I do think Justin Fields or Zach Wilson can be good franchise QB's, Watson already is an exceptional one. The Jets should put together a package of picks to go land the beleaguered QB and unite him with Robert Saleh, whom he listed as one of the guys he originally wanted Houston to interview. Draft Pick: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC - Assuming the Jets send both first-round selections to the Texans in the hypothetical Watson trade, the Jets would still have a premium pick to start off the second-round, one they should use to add a top tier WR like St. Brown who could be a star quickly. Free Agent Signing: CB William Jackson III, Cincinnati Bengals - If the Bengals can't lock Jackson up to an extension before free agency, the Jets should throw some cash at him to be a foundational piece of Saleh's defense in the Big Apple.
Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1)
Trade Target: Draft Picks for Zach Ertz, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery - Like the Saints, the Eagles probably should focus on offloading bloated contracts rather than bringing anyone in. The cheap rookie contracts that draft picks provide will be needed to steer themselves out of cap purgatory. Draft Pick: WR Ja'Marr Chase, LSU - The Eagles and Chase are an ideal fit, and new head coach Nick Sirianni sure could use the big play ability that Chase provides. Whichever QB ends up getting the start, they'll be happy to have a guy like Chase to throw to. Free Agent Signing: CB Bashaud Breeland, Kansas City Chiefs - The Eagles have a horrific cap situation themselves, and thus, a lower-end veteran like Breeland can give them a solid starter at an affordable price as the Eagles try and sort out their defense.
Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
Trade Target: QB Sam Darnold, New York Jets - The Steelers may have brought in Dwayne Haskins, but frankly I have little faith there. Instead, they should call up the Jets to figure out what Darnold will cost them. One season behind Roethlisberger in his final go could be a great change of pace for Darnold before taking over. Draft Pick: RB Travis Etienne, Clemson - Everyone is too cool for elite running backs in the wannabe scouting world. But Etienne is a stud, and the Steelers need a big upgrade at running back. If they don't like their options for QB late into the first, they should give serious weight to taking Etienne and landing an elite player rather than reach for a lesser player elsewhere. Free Agent Signing: G Elijah Wilkinson, Denver Broncos - Wilkinson had a very rough 2019 season, but has been a good deal better in 2020. He's still on the younger end, not even 26 years old, and could be an affordable gamble for Pittsburgh, who also needs to find their way back under the cap ($35 million over).
San Francisco 49ers (6-10)
Trade Target: QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions - If the Colts don't land Stafford, the 49ers absolutely should. Pairing Stafford and Kyle Shanahan would be fun to watch, and he'd be a much most consistent player for the 49ers than the oft-injured Jimmy G. It's a big move, but one Shanahan may want to consider to make another championship run. Draft Pick: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech - If the 49ers don't move for Stafford and keep their first-round selection, they should target a top tier corner like Farley as they have a handful of corners (Sherman, Witherspoon, Williams) set to hit the open market. Free Agent Signing: DT Shelby Harris, Denver Broncos - The 49ers top priority should be retaining OT Trent Williams, but after that, adding a veteran pass rusher on the interior could be a good move. Harris has been a consistent player for Denver, but has yet to be rewarded with a big opportunity, something he could get here alongside Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead.
Seattle Seahawks (12-4)
Trade Target: DT Jonathan Allen, Washington Football Team - I'm not sure the Football Team would move him, but he is on the final year of his deal, and Washington's going to have weigh future deals for DE's Montez Sweat and Chase Young into the equation. If they aren't willing to pony up for three studs on the defensive line, they may look to add some picks in exchange for Allen. Draft Pick: CB Greg Newsome II, Northwestern - A late riser up the board after a stellar junior year in Evanston. Newsome has ideal size (6'1, 190 lbs) for Seattle and could help fill a gap if they have to choose between Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar. Free Agent Signing: DE Carl Lawson, Cincinnati Bengals - A really good fit here, as the Seahawks very much need some pass-rushing help. Lawson has been an excellent player for the Bengals and could find the chance to compete in the playoffs if he heads west for Seattle.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)
Trade Target: QB Sam Darnold, New York Jets - The Bucs are another team that should explore the asking price for Darnold. While Brady is still winning his battle against time, it seems unrealistic to expect it to continue for too much longer. The Bucs could potentially land his heir apparent in Darnold. Draft Pick: Christian Barmore, Alabama - Between Barmore and Daviyon Nixon, I think both have a case to make as DT1 in this class, but Barmore projects as a bit better fit to Todd Bowles' 3-4 defense than Nixon does. The Bucs add an impact defensive lineman to pair on the inside with Vita Vea, giving them flexibility in replacing Ndamukong Suh. Free Agent Signing: OLB Tyus Bowser, Baltimore Ravens - The Bucs have a good chunk of cap space available, but will need to prioritize some re-signings like LB Lavonte David, OLB Shaq Barrett, and TE Rob Gronkowski. Thus, they may not have a lot of cash to throw out there after bringing back some of their own. Bowser is a good value to add as a rotational pass rusher, scoring some decent grades from PFF as a backup for Matt Judon and Yannick in Baltimore. An expanded role in Tampa could pay off for both sides.
Tennessee Titans (11-5)
Trade Target: OLB Jacob Martin, Houston Texans - As sad as it is, Martin's 3 sacks in 2020 would have led the team for Tennessee. In a passing era, you need to get after the QB better than the Texans are doing. While team's are hesitant to trade within the division, the Texans should be more focused on acquiring picks to rebuild, which they could get by moving a decent rotational pass-rusher. Draft Pick: OLB Joseph Ossai, Texas - Really the Titans should be focused on landing a high potential pass-rusher, and Ossai figures to be a hot name in that range. He's a springy pass rusher who can inject some life into one of the league's worst team's at getting to the QB. Free Agent Signing: WR T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts - After a strong season in 2020, WR Corey Davis seems a bit unlikely to return, as he'll likely fetch more on the market than the Titans can afford to pay him. Thus, they should consider adding a veteran replacement to pair with budding star A.J. Brown at wide receiver.
Washington Football Team (7-9)
Trade Target: QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans - Another team I think should really make a push for Watson. It'll cost them at least a 2021 and 2022 first-round pick, along with probably another second and DT Jonathan Allen or some other player. It could definitely cost more than that! But Watson would solidify Washington as the top team in the NFC East for the next few years. With QB and DE locked in with Watson, Sweat, and Young, this could be a potential dynasty in the division. Draft Pick: OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State - A potential second-round target, Washington should look to find a developmental tackle to eventually slot into their lineup. Morgan Moses and Cornelius Lucas were a solid pairing last year, but both are about to turn 30 years old, and Jenkins has a lot of potential. A year to develop before taking a spot in the starting lineup would ideal for everyone involved. Free Agent Signing: WR Kenny Golladay, Detroit Lions - Washington managed to build a passing attack out of Terry McLaurin and a handful of role players at RB and TE. While it worked in 2020, it does not seem very sustainable, as Washington should use its cap space to bring in a premier WR to pair with Terry McLaurin. Pairing up McLaurin's speed with Golladay's ability to go win contested balls is an ideal complementary pairing.
1 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson - At this point, the only way Lawrence wont go first is if the Jags somehow write the wrong name on the card. 2 - New York Jets - Justin Fields, QB, OSU - Zach Wilson vs Justin Field has become a hotter debate in recent times, with mocks seems to split 50/50 on which of the 2 will go before the other. This one will likely end up coming down to preference, but personally I prefer Field’s upside and athleticism. Still, it’ll probably end up being a close call overall. 3 - Carolina Panthers (via MIA via HOU - sends 1.08, 3.73, 2022 CAR 1st, 2022 CAR 2nd, for 1.03) - Zach Wilson, QB, BYU - This seems like a lot at first glance, but I’d bet on the Panthers being much improved next year with the return of a healthy McCaffery and Joe Brady/Matt Rhule having another year to establish their system. What that means is that if the Panthers can improve at QB, they could be a legitimate playoff contender. Teddy Bridgewater is not the answer, and IMO when you have someone as good as CMC, you need to give him a good QB. The Panthers don't want to end up like the Vikings, sticking a bunch of mediocre at best QBs next to their stud RB. 4 - Atlanta Falcons - Trey Lance, QB, NDSU - I know there’s a large portion of Falcons fans who really want to go anywhere but QB here, but how much longer can Matt Ryan play at a high level? With the 2022 QB class still full of question marks, grabbing your guy of the future right now would be a prudent move. Its instant gratification vs long term strategy. And with the success of raw QBs at the next level under proper development, Trey Lance looks like a solid bet. He’s got a great arm, and plays smart enough to only have a single interception in his college career. There’s a serious ceiling here, and he could absolutely benefit from learning from Matt Ryan for a year. Arthur Smith completely revitalized Tannehill as well, so maybe he could turn Lance into a stud. 5 - Cincinnati Bengals - Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon - Seems like it ends up working out for the Bengals, who really need to protect Joe Burrow. There’s been whispers that teams have Rashawn Slater over Sewell currently, but I partially chalk that up to prospect fatigue. IMO Sewell’s the best OT in the class, and although he’s got areas he can improve, his body of work is utterly dominant currently. If he can polish up his technique and stay healthy, he’ll be a godsend to the Bengals OL. 6 - Eagles - Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU - DeVonta Smith has been crazy this year, but it seems like people have forgotten Ja’Marr Chase was just as dominant last year too. Honestly, the Eagles really can't go wrong here with either WR, but IMO Chase is more of a sure thing to be dominant in the NFL, as minute of a difference as that is. 7 - Detroit Lions - DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama - After that insane performance against Ohio State, I don't think the Lions can pass up on Smith here, even as bad as their defense is. With their entire WR corps being possible FAs, they need to find replacements ASAP, especially if they cannot find a way to agree to a deal with Kenny Golladay. As for Smith well, he’s a beast. Plain and simple. Y’all saw what he did to Ohio State in just one half. 8 - Houston Texans (Via MIA via DET - Sends Deshaun Watson, 2022 HOU 3rd for 1.08, 2.50, 2022 MIA first, 2023 MIA first, Tua Tagovailoa, salary fillers) - Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan - The Dolphins send away Tua + a ton of picks for a shiny new franchise QB, and the Texans begin their rebuild. First up is addressing the defensive line. JJ Watt is very likely gone, Whitney Mercilus is done, and Jonathan Greenard has disappointed. They need someone who can make a serious impact, now. Kwity Paye has been one of the most dominant players in college football, with an insane pressure rate, and is a supposed athletic freak who runs a sub 6.8 3 cone at 6’4’’, 272, with some claiming it being as low as 6.37. No matter what the time ends up being, it's utterly insane for someone of his size, and he could likely play the same role that Watt does for the Texans. 9 - Denver Broncos - Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State - The Broncos do really need CB, but there’s a pretty big hole in the middle of the defense next to Alexander Johnson. Josey Jewell isnt a 3 down LB, and it's really hard to pass up on Parsons here, an elite LB who can be the tonesetter of the Broncos defense from day one. Pairing up Parsons and Johnson should give Denver two monsters in the middle of the defense. 10 - Dallas Cowboys - Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech - Now that Dan Quinn’s the new DC, meaning that they’ll be running a ton of Cover 3. And with how much Quinn loves his physical/athletic CBs who can play both man and zone, Caleb Farley is the natural pick here IMO. He’s sticky as glue, with fluid hips and a size profile that NFL teams dream of, perfect for pattern-match that should be used a lot in Dallas next season. His zone coverage does need a little work, but the Cowboys will likely be doing mostly spot-drop zone, which is pretty simple to pick up, and outside of injury concerns, Farley should be a huge help for the Dallas defense. 11 - New York Giants - Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - The Giants love their press man coverage, but were forced to run zone a lot last year due to how bad their cornerbacks were outside of James Bradberry. Jaycee Horn fits their preferred scheme, and also shores up that huge hole at CB2 that they have. No CB in the class is as good as disrupting WRs at the LOS as Horn is, and he’ll be a great addition to what was a surprisingly good defense last year. 12 - San Francisco 49ers - Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama - The 49ers have 0 CBs under contract next year. They need building blocks now, especially with Robert Saleh now gone. Patrick Surtain fits into their zone heavy system perfectly. He’s got elite ball skills, is consistently disruptive, and can stick to WRs like glue. He’d be the perfect guy to replace Richard Sherman if the 49ers cant bring him back, and should be able to slot in at CB1 or CB2 immediately. 13 - LA Chargers - Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern - Slater’s a guy who's been getting a ton of hype in recent times, with some even putting him above Sewell. How much of that is real and how much of it is smoke? Hard to say at this point, but I do know that he’ll be an upgrade no matter where he slots in for the Chargers. Protecting Herbert should be there #1 priority right now, especially for the terrible LA OL. Slater should be a fantastic player for the Chargers from day 1. 14 - Miami Dolphins (Via Minnesota Vikings - sends 1.18, 3.82 for 1.14) - Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama - Miami goes ALL in here. With Watson now on the roster, their window is now, and they treat it with urgency, giving up some more draft capital to grab the last of the 3 main stud WRs in the class. Jaylen Waddle fits what Miami needs right now, a speed demon joystick who would be what Will Fuller was for Watson in Houston, a connection that was lethal even with Fuller being injured constantly. Watson to Waddle should be one of the deadliest partnerships in the league, turning the Miami offense into a high powered scoring machine. 15 - New England Patriots - Mac Jones, QB, Alabama - Mac Jones is a guy who’s worked his way from fringe QB prospect all the way up to R1 guy. I'm not sure if the NFL likes him as much as most people in the draft community do, but he’s a smart QB who was instrumental in leading the Crimson Tide to a National Championship. I’d say he grades out pretty well at all the important areas of being a QB, like his arm, going through progressions, that kind of thing. This only big flaw IMO is his ability to extend plays, but the Patriots have the OL to shore up that weakness. The main question here is how will Mac Jones play without any solid WRs? The Patriots receiving corps is barren, so that will be something that must be addressed soon. 16 - Arizona Cardinals - Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State - The Cardinals offensive line seems to consistently lose at the LOS, something that was a huge part in them not making the playoffs. With that in mind and all of the top 3 CBs long gone, they grab the mauling OG out of Ohio State, an absolute mauler who can hit hard to create space in the run game. He’s a great fit for the Cardinals run game, and should give them some of the nasty they’ve been lacking. 17 - Las Vegas Raiders - Jeremiah Owusu-Koromoah, LB, Notre Dame - It's hard to say what the Raiders will go with, as Mayock has not been on the job that long, but this is a pick that I agree with Daniel Jeremiah on. The Raiders lack that dynamic linebacker who can move around and cover everything, and JOK should be able to line up all over. He’s perfect for an NFL that seems to value positionless players more, and especially for a Raiders defense that’s going to be stuck against Travis Kelce for the near future. 18 - Minnesota Vikings - Gregory Rousseau, DE/DT, Miami - When your sack leader is a guy you traded away half way through the season, there's a problem. That Vikings defense was inexcusably bad this year, even with the loss of Danielle Hunter, and basically cost their offense a shot at the playoffs. They need to add some juice to the pass rush ASAP. Gregory Rousseau would be perfect, a raw and crazy athletic player who can line up all over the defensive line to wreak havoc. Considering Minnesota turned one athletic freak into a stud, they should have confidence that they can make Rousseau great too, and he’d be a wonderful addition, especially considering the fact that the Vikings have moved around their edge rushers to exploit mismatches, most notably against the Saints. 19 - Washington Football Team - Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech - There doesn't seem to be a solid answer at QB available here for Washington, so they look to bolster up their trenches in order to replace the departed Trent Williams. Darrisaw has the size and length to be a fantastic NFL tackle, along with an extremely strong anchor and some great agility for his size. His technique needs to be cleaned up a little, but he could easily lock down the LT spot for Washington in the future. 20 - Chicago Bears - Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota - Allen Robinson is gone, leaving a huge hole at WR1 for Chicago. Seeing as there’s not really a great way to fix Chicago’s QB situation, they instead look to try and make the most of their closing window. Rashod Bateman should come in and be the WR1 for Chicago, a great route runner with sure hands who can snag a ball and some more yards after the catch. Hopefully Trubisky builds a much better connection with him than he did with Arob. 21 - Detroit Lions (Via IND - sends Matthew Stafford for 1.22, salary filler) - Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa - The Lions defense really needs help at LB. Jarrad Davis is probably starting again, but Tavai really shouldnt be. Zaven Collins can step in and be the best LB in the Lions from day 1, an absolute freak athlete who can cover, can stop the run, and even has a pass rushing upside. He’s the perfect chess piece for the new Lions defense to build around, and should be an immediate impact player from day 1. 22 - Tennessee Titans - Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa - The Titans need pass rush in every capacity, and that includes from the defensive line. Jeffery Simmons is a monster, but he doesn't get much help. He’d pair up great with Daviyon Nixon, a freak athlete out of the B1G who excels most when he gets to pin his ears back and just attack the QB. His ability to cause issues down the middle should help alleviate the Titans pass rush issues somewhat. 23 - New York Jets (Via SEA) - Kyle Pitts, TE/WR, Florida - The Jets just need to add weapons to their team at this point. Their WR corps has little promise outside of maybe Mims, and their TE corps is equally barren. Pitts addresses both of those issues at once. Able to play all over the lineup, Pitts can work as both a huge WR and a TE, able to consistently beat coverages and get catches against defenses. He’ll be a great weapon for Fields to utilize, a truly dynamic threat who could be one of the best receivers on the Jets from day 1. 24 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Liam Eichenburg, OT, Notre Dame - A lot of the Steeler’s tackle depth, most notably starting LT Alejandro Villenueva, will be lost to FA, and Pittsburgh needs to address that ASAP. Liam Eichenburg isnt the most athletic OT with a crazy high ceiling, but he’s a solid technician who should be able to start from day 1, perfect for a contending team like the steelers. 25 - Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR) - Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas - The Jaguars need to protect their investment, especially with Cam Robinson a question mark to be back due to his poor play. Protecting a young QB should be the #1 priority after landing one, and Cosmi is a tantalizing prospect to add. He’s got plenty of athleticism and a frame that’s waiting to be filled out, a solid pass blocker who can deal with speed rushers really well. He’s a high ceiling prospect who could become a great LT and lock down Tlaw’s blind side for the future. 26 - Cleveland Browns - Jaelen Phillips, EDGE, Miami - Sometimes it just feels like the Browns defensive line is just Myles Garrett. That can't stand. The Browns need to give Garrett some help in the pass rush, and that's why they pick Jaelen Phillips. There’s a lot of injury concerns here, but if Phillips can stay healthy, he’s an absolute MONSTER in the pass rush, having notched 8 sacks in just 5 games this year. If he can stay on the field, he and Garrett should give opposing offensive lines some serious headaches. 27 - Baltimore Ravens - Alijah Vera-Tucker, iOL, USC - The Ravens need to bolster their offensive line more. After the loss of Marshall Yanda, the Ravens offensive line has taken a notable step back, and Ronnie Stanley’s injury certainly didn't help there. AVT’s easily BPA at this point, an interior beast who is a stone wall with excellent hand usage. He should be able to make the Ravens offensive line even better, and boost their already lethal run game to higher levels. 28 - New Orleans Saints - Kyle Trask, QB, Florida - Im sorry, I don't think Taysom Hill is an NFL level QB. Especially not for a title contender. Drew Brees is retired, and I doubt Winston will be back. That means QB is the most glaring hole in NO. Kyle Trask might never be Patrick Mahomes, but he’s a good solid player who can make accurate passes, adjusts to pressure well, and is willing to extend plays. With the Saints filled with weapons and talent, Trask should be a good enough game manager to help the Saints be contenders for the rest of their window. 29 - Green Bay Packers - Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington - Kenny Clark and Keke Kingsley are building blocks along the defensive line, but the Packers could afford to add some depth. Onwuzurike has been mocked in the first by DJ, and he tends to have his ear to most NFL team’s pulse. Onwuzuriki’s calling card is his length and athleticism, which combined with his explosiveness and motor results in him just running over people at times. He does need to improve his power and add more consistently, but the addition of Onwuzurike could make the Packers defensive line a force as good as the Steelers DL. 30 - Buffalo Bills - Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson - The Bills just need playmakers especially in the run game, and Etienne is one of the best pure playmakers in the class. He’s an explosive threat who must be addressed at all times, or else he could break free and gash the defensive for serious yardage. His acceleration and contact balance make him a problem to tackle, and with supposed 4.3 speed, defenders won't be able to catch him once he gets into open space. He’s no slouch in the pass game either, putting up solid production at Clemson and flashing the ability to run a few option routes. The Bills already have their Jim Kelly and Andre Reed in Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. Time to add the Thurman Thomas of the trio, and turn Buffalo into an offense that can toe to toe with the Chiefs. 31 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan - Donovan Smith is very likely gone this year, meaning that Tampa would have a hole at one of the tackle spots opposite of Wirfs. No matter if they move Wirfs to LT or keep him at RT, Mayfield would be a great get opposite of him. Mayfield’s a dependable run blocker who has good feet, and although he's not finished just yet, if Tampa can utilize his athletic gifts to the fullest, he’d be a great compliment to their current franchise OT. 32 - Kansas City Chiefs - Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington - Joe Tryon’s another player who is apparently well regarded according to DJ. He’s shown flashes of being a great pass rusher, but he’s really still a WIP in most areas, especially as a run defender. However, he does fit the mold of what the Chiefs want in their pass rushers, standing at 6’5 262. Kansas City does need the help on the EDGE, and they can afford to take a gamble here, considering the Mahomes led offense should be able to easily cover up any defensive deficiencies for the next few years.
Streaming options for Week 5 - Who are you guys streaming next week? Here are my thoughts.
Row, row, row your teamGently down the STREAMFantasy, fantasy, fantasy, fantasyTitle's not a dream In these crazy times, fantasy GMs need to be flexible and quick to react. Plenty of games are being postponed, and plenty of fantasy lineups are remaining unfilled. This is where streaming can come in handy and fill those holes left by poor schedules or game postponements. Here are my thoughts on the fantasy basketball streamers for Week 5. Just one word before we go deep into next week. I've been getting some amazing replies to my posts in the past few weeks, and thank you guys so much for this! I just wanted to let you know that the whole RotoBaller crew is working hard to help fantasy GMs out, and there is a ton of quality stuff on plenty of topics on our website, so if you're looking for information about something else as well, you can probably find it here: https://www.rotoballer.com/category/nba-fantasy-basketball-advice
NBA Schedule Guide - Week 5
Very obvious week for streaming. Tuesday with two and Thursday with three will be the days we focus on. All other days have between seven and 13 games played so fantasy GMs should have less difficulty filling up the lineups there. Here's the low-down: Teams with 4 games: Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets Dallas Mavericks Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New York Knicks Orlando Magic Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Teams with 3 games: Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder Philadelphia 76ers Sacramento Kings Utah Jazz Washington Wizards Teams with 2 games: None Number of teams playing each day: Monday: 20 Tuesday: 4 Wednesday: 22 Thursday: 6 Friday: 26 Saturday: 14 Sunday: 16 Back-to-Backs (beware of older or banged-up players who might rest): Monday/Tuesday: - Tuesday/Wednesday: - Wednesday/Thursday: GSW Thursday/Friday: MIL, NYK Friday/Saturday: BKN, CHI, DAL, DEN, DET, HOU, MIA, MIN, PHI, PHO Saturday/Sunday: - Sunday/Monday the following: BOS, CHA, CLE, IND, MEM, OKC, ORL, POR, SAC, SAS, TOR Days with SIX or fewer games: Tuesday: 2 games Thursday: 3 games Teams playing on both Tuesday and Thursday: New Orleans Pelicans (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Utah Jazz (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Teams playing on Tuesday: Denver Nuggets (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sat) New Orleans Pelicans (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Oklahoma City Thunder (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sun) Utah Jazz (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Teams playing on Thursday: Golden State Warriors (4 games - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat) Milwaukee Bucks (4 games - Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun) New York Knicks (4 games - Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Los Angeles Lakers (3 games - Mon, Thurs, Sat) New Orleans Pelicans (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Utah Jazz (3 games - Tue, Thurs, Sat) Teams with a GOOD START to the week (three games from Monday to Thursday) Golden State Warriors (4 games - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat) Teams with a GOOD END to the week (three games from Thursday to Sunday) Milwaukee Bucks (4 games - Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun) New York Knicks (4 games - Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Teams with a POOR START to the week (one or no games from Monday to Thursday) Boston Celtics (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sun) Charlotte Hornets (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sun) Chicago Bulls (3 games - Mon, Fri, Sun) Cleveland Cavaliers (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sun) Denver Nuggets (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sat) Indiana Pacers (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Los Angeles Clippers (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Oklahoma City Thunder (3 games - Tue, Fri, Sun) Philadelphia 76ers (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Sacramento Kings (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Washington Wizards (3 games - Wed, Fri, Sat) Teams with a POOR END to the week (one or no games from Thursday to Sunday) None
Baller Streaming Strategy for Week 5
Absolute stars of this week will be players from the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz. Although both teams have just three games this week, they play on both two-game Tuesday and three-game Thursday, along with Saturday which has the next fewest games with seven. Furthermore, streaming players from these teams potentially allows you to have a five-game week from the streaming spot. Now, this is in an ideal situation, but you could have a guy play on Monday, then cut him in favor of a player from NOP or UTA, keep him until Saturday and then drop for another player who has a game on Sunday. Keep in mind though that you're probably not the only one streaming in your league so these players won't just wait around for you to pick them up. So it might be worth more to pick one of these guys up before Tuesday if you think they could be gone by then. There are two more teams that play on Tuesday (Denver and Oklahoma City with three games apiece this week), and four more that play on Thursday (Golden State, Milwaukee and New York with four games and LA Lakers with three). We will be taking a look at their players as well. One important thing to remember here though is to always check whether any new games have been postponed before adding a player based on his schedule.
Streaming Options for Week 5
Shallower League Streaming Adds for the Week (Rostered in 25-75 % of Yahoo leagues): Josh Hart, SG/SF, NOP, (27% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, STL Bojan Bogdanovic, SF/PF, UTA, (71% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% Jordan Clarkson, PG/SG, UTA, (67% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% Will Barton, SG/SF, DEN, (56% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, a bit of everything Paul Millsap, PF/C, DEN, (40% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, FG%, BLK/STL Darius Bazley, SF/PF, OKC, (54% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK, a bit of everything Hamidou Diallo, SG/SF, OKC, (37% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS Luguentz Dort, OKC, (25% Rostered) - Strong Cats: PTS, REB George Hill, PG/SG, OKC, (25% Rostered) - Strong Cats: STL, AST, FT%, 3PM Donte Divincenzo, PG/SG, MIL, (70% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, REB Bobby Portis,PF/C, MIL, (60% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, STL Elfrid Payton, PG, NYK, (60% Rostered) - Strong Cats: AST, STL Alec Burks, PG/SG, NYK, (44% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% - buyer beware: still hasn't returned from injury at the moment of writing this Nerlens Noel, PF/C, NYK, (30% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, STL/BLK - buyer beware: plays very limited minutes Marc Gasol, C, LAL, (27% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF, LAL, (41% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS
Shallower League Add
Jordan Clarkson, PG/SG, UTA, (67% Rostered) Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS, FT% If by any chance you're in a league shallow enough that Clarkson is still sitting on your waiver wire, in case you need some help in threes, points and FT% and don't care too much about turnovers don't waste too much time pondering whether to pick him up or not. Clarkson is the offensive leader of Utah's second unit and is averaging 13.4 field goal attempts per game (6.9 from beyond the arc). He is using his 25 minutes a game quite effectively with averages of 17.1 points, 2.9 3-pointers, 48.4% from the field, 93.3% from the line, 4.8 boards, 1.8 dimes, 0.9 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.1 turnovers. This has him ranked inside the top 80 on Yahoo. These stats are not too much out of the ordinary for Jordan, although he is rebounding a bit more, but is also turning the ball over more than usual. Therefore, he should be on a similar level next week as well, and with games on such scarce days, he could prove vital to you winning your matchup. Furthermore, Utah plays two games against the Pelicans and one against the Warriors. Neither of these teams have had trouble with Covid so there is less risk of the games being postponed.
Deeper League Add
Royce O'Neale, SF/PF, UTA, (23% Rostered) Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, a bit of everything First of all, if someone told me that I would be recommending O'Neale as a pickup at the start of the season, I would have thought that Utah would have to have seven games that week, and he would still be in the "Insanely Deep" category. But lately, we are witnessing crazier things happen than O'Neale playing some of his best ball so far, so why the hell not? His role on the Jazz team is that of a three-and-D role player who usually just sits in the corner on offense and waits to launch a three, occasionally running down the court for a transition basket. Rarely is the ball in his hands to try to create a scoring opportunity for himself or others. The fact that he is playing close to 32 minutes a game and is averaging 5.0 shot attempts says it all. And that is completely fine, just not that attractive for fantasy purposes. Now, things didn't change drastically with Royce's role, but he is doing everything he does just a little bit better. Averages of 7.3 PTS with 1.8 3PM on 50.0 FG% and 62.5 FT%, 7.4 REB, 2.3 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.4 BLK and 1.1 TO are enough for him to be ranked at #103 in Yahoo leagues. If you like what O'Neale brings to the table, which is a little bit of everything, you could do worse in deep leagues. And with such a low usage rate, he is a pretty safe bet that he won't hurt your fantasy team too much even on an off night.
Insanely Deep League Add
Immanuel Quickley,PG, NYK, (9% Rostered) Strong Cats: 3PM, AST, FT% Immanuel could prove to be both a streaming, but also a season-long pickup. Elfrid Payton is the designated starter at the PG position in New York at the moment, and we all know how much their coach Tom Thibodeau likes to play his starters plenty of minutes, but Quickley has been outplaying Payton in their last two games. Even Thibs said that everything is under consideration, so if Quickley was to take over the starting role and get 30 minutes a night, that would be huge for him and his fantasy value. His upside was flashed quite brightly in the previous two contests with him scoring a combined 42 points (16-of-32 from the field, 4-of-5 from the line) with six 3-pointers, along with seven boards, seven dimes, two steals, a block and just one turnover in 25 minutes a game. With four games (one of which is on the scarce Thursday) next week, Quickley is worth a gamble in deep formats and could pay dividends on this investment for months to come.
Other Deep League Options for the Week (Rostered in less than 25% of Yahoo leagues)
Jaxson Hayes, C, NOP, (4% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FG%, REB, BLK Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG/SF, NOP, (21% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS - buyer beware: could see a drop in minutes upon Lonzo Ball's return J.J. Redick, SG, NOP, (12% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT%, PTS Royce O'Neale, SF/PF, UTA, (23% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, a bit of everything Joe Ingles, SG/SF, IND, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, AST, a little bit of everything - buyer beware: missed his previous couple of games due to Achilles soreness Georges Niang, SF/PF, UTA, (0% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, 3PM - buyer beware: should see a drop in minutes upon Joe Ingles' return Derrick Favors, PF/C, UTA, (11% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, BLK, FG% - buyer beware: plays just 16 minutes a game so far this season Gary Harris, SG/SF, DEN, (18% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL, a bit little of everything - buyer beware: missed his previous couple of games due to personal reasons Monte Morris, PG/SG, DEN, (20% Rostered) - Strong Cats: AST, FT%, 3PM P.J. Dozier, PG/SG, DEN, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, 3PM JaMychal Green,PF/C, DEN, (16% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, STL/BLK Facundo Campazzo, PG, DEN, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: AST, 3PM Mike Muscala,PF/C, OKC, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT% - positive circumstance: more minutes while Al Horford is out Theo Maledon,PG, OKC, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, AST - positive circumstance: rookie factor Isaiah Roby, PF/C, OKC, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: REB, 3PM, FG% - positive circumstance: more minutes while Al Horford is out Aleksej Pokusevski, SF, OKC, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, BLK - positive circumstance: rookie factor Kenrich Williams, SF/PF, OKC, (0% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB - positive circumstance: more minutes while Al Horford is out Kevon Looney, PF/C, GSW, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FG%, REB, BLK/STL Eric Paschall, SF/PF, GSW, (12% Rostered) - Strong Cats: PTS, REB Kent Bazemore, SG/SF, GSW, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL/BLK, REB Brad Wanamaker, PG/SG, GSW, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FT%, 3PM AST Damion Lee, SG/SF, GSW, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL Bryn Forbes,PG/SG, MIL, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT% D.J. Augustin,PG, MIL, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, AST Pat Connaughton,SG/SF, MIL, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB, FT%, STL Austin Rivers, SG/SF, NYK, (19% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, PTS Kevin Knox II, SF/PF, NYK, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM Immanuel Quickley,PG, NYK, (9% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, AST, FT% Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, PG/SG, LAL, (13% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, FT%, STL - buyer beware: sprained his ankle on Friday (Jan 1st), no news on his availability yet) Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF, LAL, (10% Rostered) - Strong Cats: FT%, REB, STL/BLK Wesley Matthews, SG/SF, LAL, (1% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, STL Alex Caruso, PG/SG, LAL, (4% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, AST, STL - buyer beware: is currently in COVID-19 protocols - check his availability before adding Markieff Morris, PF/C, LAL, (2% Rostered) - Strong Cats: 3PM, REB Hopefully, some of these guys will help you win your next week's matchup and get you that one step closer to winning the whole thing!
My Christian conspiracy enthusiast Dad in hospital with covid, won’t stop talking about after life
Hi, it’s been a rough month. Let’s start at Christmas. My 65 year old parents wanted us kids to come home for Christmas. They had been increasingly annoyed/passive with covid restrictions while us 3 (brother 31, sister 27, me 25) grown kids have been extremely careful. We decided my brother would have Christmas with them the week before and my sister and I would come Christmas Day, my sister only staying for a few hours and all of us kids wearing masks and not them because they didn’t think it was necessary. My mom was really precautious at the start of covid, but my dad slowly broke her down I think. He kept saying it didn’t really matter and was holding on to the fact that he was really healthy and in shape (side note: he has CLL but it doesn’t affect him in his daily life yet) and idk, it’s all so frustrating to even type out. On Christmas my sister and I are in the next room from them and my dad starts talking about how it’s evident he is the old one at ymca basketball.. and how a college student knocked him down really hard. My sister texts me, “do you think he wore a mask?” I reply, “I’m sure right?? I’ll ask”. When I ask him if he and everyone was wearing a mask he laughed and said “oh no. That would be impossible”. My sister and I are both stunned and pissed. We both don’t see anyone without a mask on and distanced. My mom had told us they only saw their close friends who are in their “bubble” and that it was so mean of us to consider not coming and we were being over dramatic. This whole Christmas was such a guilt trip and incredibly frustrating. And my mom was on this crazy new covid prevention kick acting like she had covid figured out from some “legit” group telling her to take ridiculous amounts of vitamins, melatonin, quercetin, etc. two days later, my dad had a cough and chest tightness, my mom has “allergies”. They claim dad has it from running outside in the cold and they still plan on going to Atlanta to see my aunt and then go to Florida for three months... that’s where I finally can’t watch them anymore. (I know I should have insisted on things earlier, but if you have guilting, obstinate, religious parents, you know you have to pick your battles) I tell her, “mom. This is not normal. It is a pandemic right now and you need to stop everything you are doing and get tested TODAY. Do not see anyone else and go now.” After some resistance she finally agrees just so I stop bothering her and her and my dad go to get tested. My dad is positive. Mom negative. A few days later my mom gets sicker. Gets tested again. My mom is positive. It’s a nightmare. My dad is sweating so much at night he has to change clothes three times. As days go on my mom gets better my dad gets worse. Weird things are happening like my dads temperature goes down to 94?? On day 11 I finally convince my mom the vitamins and melatonin aren’t working and in fact could be making things worse (I looked up that high doses of melatonin can cause hypothermia) and they need to seek professional care. they finally get a pulse ox meter. My dads oxygen level is at 78. They go to the doctor and a chest X-ray shows he now also has pneumonia. He is struggling to breath and is admitted to the hospital. It’s an absolute nightmare. He has now been in the hospital two weeks. The first 10 days were terrible and surreal. He came close everyday to being put on a ventilator but thank god hasn’t. My heart goes out to everyone in this situation and especially for people who have had to go on ventilators. It’s scary and heartbreaking. I’m so sorry. One of the hardest things for me has been knowing he is there alone and the things he has texted me and others and said on the phone (mainly to my mom). In the first two days he texted me that he was “really scared”, or to my mom that “he feels like he is drowning” or has the constant feeling that someone needs to “open a window”. This is incredibly hard to hear from your own dad. I don’t know how to handle it. I keep texting him acknowledging his fear and pain and reassuring him that we are all so sorry and praying for his pain and struggle to breathe to heal. I will send him texts here and there (he has been overwhelmed by how many ppl are texting him. -side tip don’t text ppl who are in the hospital right away. text a friend who is close with a family member, they will relay the message or let you know if it’s ok to text) and he won’t reply. Many days we had no idea how he was doing until the end of the day and we would get such varying responses, there was no pattern of good or bad. it felt like gambling in hell. But thankfully I think he is surely and slowly improving. One step forward, two steps back it seems. I can’t imagine how scary and depressing it has been for him. Feeling you are close to death is terrifying (he was sending my mom where his will information is at one point). ******** I get to the point here******** I have to admit though. I am upset. I am frustrated in this funked up trap my dad is in. My dad is a Christian, and in many ways it has brought him peace, joy, and love. But he is also a white Christian man in America. And he is brainwashed. There is another pandemic going on and it is that whole clump of right wing, Christian, crap. Even before this all happened I have missed my father, I have felt like in many ways he is gone :( . He raised me to be empathetic and loving. To care for the earth and be responsible. Now, He doesn’t even trust science. He screamed at me in the car about how climate change isn’t real as I sobbed and kept telling him to stop yelling at me. I took many classes in the college he helped me pay for and he still mocks me. Thinks my professors were all alarmist opportunists. And more upsetting he is apathetic about civil rights and believes BLM Is a leftist conspiracy. Im pretty sure in 2016 he voted for trump. I couldn’t even ask him this past year. It’s incredibly sickening and upsetting. Yet I think of everything he has taught me and I think, this can’t be? And this is a minor thing but weird to me, he won’t stop ranting about how wrong evolution is (I keep trying to tell him there’s a way god and evolution to exist as god “works in mysterious ways” but he doesn’t hear me out). Everything circles back to this somehow. He are having a nice day outside? “Look at all this, so much beauty and perfection, how could this EVER have been an accident or a series of mistakes?!!” ..I just want to talk with him about NORMAL THINGS. With sentient clarity!!! Everything circles back to something religious or a conspiracy theory. It’s not living. But back to the point, He could have avoided all this. Neither of my parents have said anything to the fact that a month ago they were making fun of me and my sister for being safe and precautious. I just talked to him on the phone for the first time since December..All he kept saying was he is so awakened and that he thinks this has happened to him for a reason to get closer to god. And how it has strengthened his trust in god and he is at peace with death and ready to die... and how he doesn’t wish this on anyone but he wishes everyone could experience this “awakening”. he almost didn’t even seem interested in me because I am just another “earthly thing”. No I miss you’s. Just very matter of fact. ...HELLO?!!! :(:( IM HERE!!!! YOUR FREAKING DAUGHTER WHOSE BEEN SOBBING EVERY NIGHT FOR YOU!?? I MISS YOU?? When I hung up and cried. I feel even further from him. Before I’m misunderstood, I know he has just experienced a traumatic event. I am giving him space to say what’s on his mind and I’m just listening and giving him love. But my heart is also aching. I miss my dad. I want him to miss me too. My mom even half mentioned he might have not called me yet (because he has talked to her and my sister more and I began to question it) because he is feeling so spiritual and I wouldn’t understand (I believe in god but I don’t go to church anymore) I’m sure I have a glamorized vision of my dad from when I was a child, but I just keep thinking of him and it’s like a different person. I feel like my dad is gone. And it’s made this whole thing even harder because I feel so guilty being frustrated when he is so sick. But at the same time it’s exacerbated everything. Much love to you all. Thanks for letting me vent Reddit.
Bring a snack, this'll take some time Recently, I've been kind of obsessed with the MLB amateur draft. That led me to make this post about the players who were traded before they played for the team that drafted them. But that wasn't enough. My penance is not yet complete. So, now, we're taking a look at all the players each team has drafted, and are seeing how good those teams would be. This is essentially a test of each team's scouting ability, regardless of what they did with the players once they signed. The MLB amateur draft began in 1965. Since then, 10 of the 30 teams in the MLB have been added to the league as expansions:
The Royals, Padres, Brewers (Pilots), and Nationals (Expos) in 1969
The Mariners and Blue Jays in 1977
The Rockies and Marlins in 1993, and
The Diamondbacks and Rays in 1998
As a result, the ranking will almost certainly be biased in favour of the other 20 teams. So, grain of salt taken, let's begin The Rules
Each team gets 9 players: 1 from offensive position, and 1 starting pitcher
I also recorded the best 4 remaining starters, but these players did not factor into the rankings or bWAR totals
The "best" player at each position will be determined by career bWAR
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by career fWAR
In order to qualify, a batter must have 500 PAs, and a starter must have 25 starts, as of Feb 1, 2021. These standards were slightly altered from the requirements for a batter (502 PAs) or a pitcher (162 IP) to be "qualified"
ONLY the team that signed a player has claim to them. If the player was not signed, they cannot be on that team
Each player's defensive position is determined by his designation in the "Positions" field on their baseballreference page (just below their name)
If a player is declared to be an "Outfielder", he is eligible for all 3 outfield positions
The player must have joined the team via the June amateur draft (primary or secondary phase), the January amateur draft (primary or secondary phase), or the August Legion Draft. No International Free Agents or Amateur Free Agents
The Rankings The teams are ranked by the cumulative bWAR of the best player at each position, from least to most WAR generated. Below the 9 best players are the best 4 remaining starters, and their respective career bWAR totals (these pitchers are not factored into the rankings or team WAR totals). Remember, the expansion teams are at a disadvantage of having less time to recruit players, with the newest teams getting the most severe handicap. If the type of round the player was drafted in is unspecified, he was drafted in the primary stage of the June amateur draft. At the end of the rankings is the "All-Star Team", the best player at each position from the whole group, as well as some general stats about the draft picks. Let's get started: 30. Miami Marlins (217.3 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Charles Johnson
22.6
1
1B
Adrian Gonzalez
43.6
1
2B
Austin Barnes
4.0
9
3B
Brian Anderson
8.7
3
SS
Robert Andino
1.9
2
LF
Christian Yelich
32.3
1
CF
Randy Winn
27.5
3
RF
Giancarlo Stanton
41
2
SP
Josh Beckett
35.7
1
Brad Hand (7.0)
Jose Fernandez (14.2)
Jason Vargas (17.5)
Josh Johnson (24.3)
29. Arizona Diamondbacks (226.5 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Chris Snyder
4.5
2
1B
Paul Goldschmidt
45.1
8
2B
Dan Uggla
18.2
11
3B
Jake Lamb
7.9
6
SS
Stephen Drew
15.9
1
LF
Justin Upton
33.9
1
CF
AJ Pollock
20.1
1
RF
Adam Eaton
18.6
19
SP
Max Scherzer
62.3
1
Josh Collmenter (7.3)
Trevor Bauer (17.5)
Brad Penny (18.9)
Brandon Webb (31.1)
28. Tampa Bay Rays (231.4 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
John Jaso
10.8
12
1B
Aubrey Huff
20.5
5
2B
Brandon Lowe
5.8
3
3B
Evan Longoria
56.7
1
SS
Tim Beckham
3.5
1
LF
Carl Crawford
39.1
2
CF
Kevin Kiermaier
27.4
31
RF
Josh Hamilton
28.2
1
SP
David Price
39.4
1
Jeremy Hellickson (11.7)
Alex Cobb (12.5)
Jason Hammel (12.8)
James Shields (31.0)
27. Colorado Rockies (282.7 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Chris Iannetta
15
4
1B
Todd Helton
61.8
1
2B
Craig Counsell
22.4
11
3B
Nolan Arenado
39.1
2
SS
Troy Tulowitzki
44.5
1
LF
Matt Holliday
44.4
7
CF
Chone Figgins
22
4
RF
Charlie Blackmon
17.9
2
SP
Aaron Cook
15.6
2
Jason Jennings (11.2)
John Thomson (12.3)
Kyle Freeland (12.8)
Jake Westbrook (13.1)
26. New York Mets (304.3 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Jody Davis
15.8
3 (January)
1B
Dave Magadan
21.1
2
2B
Daniel Murphy
19.6
13
3B
David Wright
49.2
1
SS
Hubie Brooks
13
1
LF
Greg Jefferies
19.6
1
CF
Lenny Dykstra
42.5
13
RF
Darryl Strawberry
42.2
1
SP
Nolan Ryan
81.3
1
A.J. Burnett (28.8)
Jacob DeGrom (38.1)
John Matlack (39.4)
Dwight Gooden (53.0)
25. San Diego Padres (321.6 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Nick Hundley
7.5
2
1B
Derrek Lee
34.6
1
2B
Trea Turner
16.6
1
3B
Chase Headley
25.9
2
SS
Ozzie Smith
76.9
4
LF
Kevin McReynolds
30.1
1
CF
Shane Mack
21.6
1
RF
Tony Gwynn
69.2
2
SP
Jake Peavy
39.2
15
Randy Jones (17.7)
Mike Caldwell (18.4)
Andy Benes (31.5)
Corey Kluber (32.3)
24. Toronto Blue Jays (330.4 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Yan Gomes
14.2
10
1B
John Olerud
58.1
3
2B
Orlando Hudson
30.9
43
3B
Jeff Kent
55.4
20
SS
Michael Young
24.7
5
LF
Shannon Stewart
24.9
1
CF
Vernon Wells
28.6
1
RF
Jesse Barfield
29.4
9
SP
Roy Halladay
64.2
1
Chris Carpenter (34.2)
Jimmy Key (48.9)
David Wells (53.5)
Dave Stieb (56.4)
23. Los Angeles Dodgers (335.5 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Russell Martin
38.8
17
1B
Mike Piazza
59.6
62
2B
Steve Sax
25.7
9
3B
Ron Cey
53.8
3 (June secondary)
SS
Bill Russell
31.3
9
LF
Matt Kemp
21.6
6
CF
Shane Victorino
31.5
6
RF
Davey Lopes
42.4
2 (January secondary)
SP
Clayton Kershaw
69.6
1
Rick Rhoden (35.4)
Charlie Hough (38.4)
Bob Welch (43.7)
Orel Hershiser (56)
22. Texas Rangers (337.6 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Jim Sundberg
40.5
1 (January secondary)
1B
Mark Teixeira
50.6
1
2B
Ian Kinsler
55.2
17
3B
Bill Madlock
28.2
5 (January secondary)
SS
Roy Smalley
27.9
1 (January)
LF
Mike Hargrove
30.4
25
CF
Pete O'Brien
19.2
15
RF
Jeff Burroughs
17.8
1
SP
Kevin Brown
67.8
1
Tom Henke (22.9)
Joe Coleman (23.2)
R.A. Dickey (23.7)
Kenny Rogers (50.5)
21. Chicago White Sox (358.2 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Ron Karkovice
14.6
1
1B
Frank Thomas
73.8
1
2B
Ray Durham
33.8
5
3B
Robin Ventura
56.1
1
SS
Randy Velarde
24.9
19
LF
Carlos May
10.5
1
CF
Mike Cameron
46.7
18
RF
Harold Baines
38.7
1
SP
Mark Buehrle
59.1
38
Gio Gonzalez (28.6)
Dough Drabek (29.2)
Rich Gossage (41.1)
Chris Sale (45.3)
20. Chicago Cubs (364.8 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Rick Wilkins
14
23
1B
Rafael Palmeiro
71.9
1
2B
DJ LeMahieu
24.8
2
3B
Josh Donaldson
41.5
1
SS
Scott Fletcher
32
1 (June secondary)
LF
Kris Bryant
24.3
1
CF
Bill North
26.8
12
RF
Oscar Gamble
22.9
16
SP
Greg Maddux
106.6
2
Joe Niekro (29.7)
Burt Hooton (35.6)
Jamie Moyer (49.8)
Rick Reuschel (69.5)
19. Los Angeles Angels (365.5 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Mike Napoli
26.3
17
1B
Carney Lansford
40.4
3
2B
Howie Kendrick
34.7
10
3B
Troy Glaus
38.1
1
SS
Damion Easley
20.5
30
LF
Darin Erstad
32.3
1
CF
Mike Trout
74.6
1
RF
Tim Salmon
40.6
3
SP
Chuck Finley
57.9
1 (January secondary)
Jered Weaver (34.6)
John Lackey (37.3)
Andy Messersmith (40.2)
Frank Tanana (57.2)
18. San Francisco Giants (380.0 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Buster Posey
41.8
1
1B
Will Clark
56.5
1
2B
Robby Thompson
33.9
1 (June secondary)
3B
Matt Williams
46.6
1
SS
Chris Speier
30.6
1 (January secondary)
LF
George Foster
44.2
3 (January)
CF
Garry Maddox
36.8
2 (January)
RF
Jack Clark
53.1
13
SP
Madison Bumgarner
36.5
1
Bob Knepper (21.9)
Joe Nathan (26.7)
Matt Cain (29.1)
Jim Barr (30.7)
17. New York Yankees (380.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Thurman Munson
46.0
1
1B
Fred McGriff
52.6
9
2B
Rex Hudler
6.3
1
3B
Mike Lowell
24.9
20
SS
Derek Jeter
71.3
1
LF
Brett Gardner
43.0
1
CF
Willie McGee
34.2
1 (January secondary)
RF
Don Mattingly
42.4
19
SP
Andy Pettitte
60.2
22
Stan Bahnsen (22.7)
Tim Belcher (26.0)
Mark Leiter (40.0)
Ron Guidry (47.8)
16. Seattle Mariners (401.4 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Jason Varitek
24.2
1
1B
Tino Martinez
29.0
1
2B
Bret Boone
22.9
5
3B
Kyle Seager
33.4
3
SS
Alex Rodriguez
117.5
1
LF
Raul Ibanez
20.9
36
CF
Ken Griffey Jr.
83.8
1
RF
Jose Cruz
19.6
1
SP
Mark Langston
50.1
2
Erik Hanson (22.1)
Mike Moore (27.9)
Mike Hampton (28.2)
Derek Lowe (34.3)
15. Cincinnati Reds (402.7 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Johnny Bench
75.2
2
1B
Joey Votto
62.1
2
2B
Justin Turner
29.5
7
3B
Todd Frazier
24.8
1
SS
Barry Larkin
70.5
1
LF
Eric Davis
36.1
8
CF
Reggie Sanders
39.8
7
RF
Paul O'Neill
38.8
4
SP
Gary Nolan
25.9
1
Mike Leake (16.9)
Don Gullett (18.2)
Tom Browning (19.8)
Charlie Liebrandt (33.3)
14. Milwaukee Brewers (422.7 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Darrell Porter
40.9
1
1B
Jeff Cirillo
34.5
11
2B
Paul Molitor
75.7
1
3B
Ryan Braun
46.9
1
SS
J.J. Hardy
28.1
2
LF
B.J. Surhoff
34.4
1
CF
Robin Yount
77.3
1
RF
Gary Sheffield
60.5
1
SP
Chris Bosio
24.4
2 (January Secondary)
Moose Haas (17.3)*
Bill Wegman (17.8)
Yovani Gallardo (22.1)
Ben Sheets (23.2)
*Moose Haas tied with Jim Slaton for 17.8 bWAR. However, Haas has 22.7 fWAR, whereas Slaton has 15.8 fWAR 13. Houston Astros (424.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Craig Biggio
65.5
1
1B
Lance Berkman
52
1
2B
Bill Doran
32.9
6
3B
Ken Caminiti
33.5
3
SS
Carlos Correa
26.3
1
LF
Luis Gonzalez
51.7
4
CF
Kenny Lofton
68.4
17
RF
Ben Zobrist
44.6
6
SP
Roy Oswalt
50.0
23
Darryl Kyle (20.2)
J.R. Richard (22.2)
Ken Forsch (26.0)
Floyd Bannister (26.4)
12. Detroit Tigers (425.0 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Lance Parrish
39.5
1
1B
Jason Thompson
25.0
4
2B
Lou Whitaker
75.1
5
3B
Travis Fryman
34.4
1
SS
Alan Trammell
70.7
2
LF
Bobby Higginson
23.1
12
CF
Curtis Granderson
47.0
3
RF
Kirk Gibson
38.4
1
SP
Justin Verlander
71.8
1
Dan Petri (17.1)
Rick Porcello (19.9)
Jack Morris (43.5)
John Smoltz (69.0)
11. Cleveland Indians (427.4 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Ron Hassey
14.7
19
1B
Jim Thome
72.9
13
2B
Jason Kipnis
21.8
2
3B
Buddy Bell
66.3
16
SS
Francisco Lindor
28.7
1
LF
Albert Belle
40.1
2
CF
Brian Giles
51.1
17
RF
Manny Ramirez
69.3
1
SP
CC Sabathia
62.5
1
Jeremy Guthrie (18.4)
Charles Nagy (24.8)
Greg Swindell (30.5)
Dennis Eckersley (62.1)
10. Kansas City Royals (435.8 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Mike Sweeney
24.8
10
1B
George Brett
88.6
2
2B
Mark Ellis
33.5
9
3B
Alex Gordon
35.1
1
SS
Bill Pecota
9.1
10 (January)
LF
Johnny Damon
56.3
1
CF
Carlos Beltran
70.1
2
RF
Willie Wilson
46.1
1
SP
Zack Grienke
72.2
1
Mark Gubicza (37.4)
Kevin Appier (54.5)
Brett Saberhagen (58.9)
David Cone (62.3)
9. St. Louis Cardinals (441.0 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Ted Simmons
50.3
1
1B
Keith Hernandez
60.3
42
2B
Matt Carpenter
28.3
13
3B
Andy Van Slyke
41.3
1
SS
Placido Polanco
41.9
19
LF
Albert Pujols
100.7
13
CF
Ray Lankford
38.2
3
RF
J.D. Drew
44.9
1
SP
Jerry Reuss*
35.1
2
Lance Lynn (24.2)
Bob Forsch (24.6)
John Denny (32.2)
Dan Haren* (35.1)
*Jerry Reuss and Dan Haren tied with 35.1 bWAR, but Reuss has 11.3 more bWAR than Haren 8. Atlanta Braves (444.4 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Brian McCann
31.9
2
1B
Freddie Freeman
28.8
2
2B
Ron Gant
34.1
4
3B
Chipper Jones
85.3
1
SS
Andrelton Simmons
36.8
2
LF
Dale Murphy
46.5
1
CF
Brett Butler
49.7
21
RF
David Justice
40.6
4
SP
Tom Glavine
80.7
2
Zane Smith (20.2)
Jason Schmidt (29.5)
Kevin Millwood (29.8)
Adam Wainwright (41.0)
7. Minnesota Twins (466.6 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Joe Mauer
55.3
1
1B
Gary Gaetti
42.1
1 (June secondary)
2B
Brian Dozier
23.1
8
3B
Graig Nettles
68.0
4
SS
Jay Bell
37.2
1
LF
Chuck Knoblauch
44.6
1
CF
Kirby Puckett
51.1
1 (January secondary)
RF
Torii Hunter
50.7
1
SP
Bert Blyleven
94.5
3
Dave Goltz (23.1)
Scott Erickson (24.8)
Brad Radke (45.4)
Frank Viola (47.0)
6. Philadelphia Phillies (468.7 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Bob Boone
27.4
6
1B
Mike Schmidt
106.9
2
2B
Ryne Sandberg
68.0
20
3B
Scott Rolen
70.1
2
SS
Jimmy Rollins
47.6
2
LF
Lonnie Smith
38.5
1
CF
Marlon Byrd
25.8
10
RF
Larry Hisle
25.0
2
SP
Cole Hamels
59.4
1
Aaron Nola (21.7)
Randy Wolf (22.8)
J.A. Happ (22.9)
Kevin Gross (27.7)
5. Baltimore Orioles (485.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Matt Wieters
18.3
1
1B
Eddie Murray
68.7
3
2B
Bobby Grich
71.1
1
3B
Doug DeCinces
41.7
3 (January secondary)
SS
Cal Ripken Jr.
95.9
2
LF
Jayson Werth
29.2
1
CF
Steve Finley
44.2
13
RF
Nick Markakis
34.0
1
SP
Mike Mussina
82.8
1
Ben McDonald (20.8)
Mike Flanagan (25.5)
Jake Arrieta (25.9)
Mike Boddicker (31.3)
4. Pittsburgh Pirates (490.8 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Jason Kendall
41.7
1
1B
Richie Hebner
33.0
1
2B
Willie Randolph
65.9
7
3B
Jose Bautista
36.7
20
SS
Freddie Patek
24.1
22
LF
Barry Bonds
162.8
1
CF
Andrew McCutchen
44.6
1
RF
Dave Parker
40.1
14
SP
John Candelaria
41.9
2
Rick Honeycutt (21.6)
Bronson Arroyo (23.4)
Gerrit Cole (26.0)
Tim Wakefield (34.4)
3. Washington Nationals (493.5 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Gary Carter
70.1
3
1B
Tim Wallach
38.5
1
2B
Tony Phillips
50.9
1 (January secondary)
3B
Ryan Zimmerman
38.5
1
SS
Mark Grudzielanek
26.5
11
LF
Tim Raines
69.4
5
CF
Andre Dawson
64.8
11
RF
Bryce Harper
33.7
1
SP
Randy Johnson
101.1
2
Stephen Strasburg (33.3)
Cliff Lee (43.2)
Steve Rogers (44.7)
Javier Vazquez (45.6)
2. Oakland Athletics (515.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Gene Tenace
46.8
20
1B
Mark McGwire
62.2
1
2B
Phil Garner
29.7
1 (January secondary)
3B
Sal Bando
61.5
6
SS
Mike Gallego
17.0
2
LF
Rickey Henderson
111.2
4
CF
Chet Lemon
55.6
1
RF
Reggie Jackson
74.0
1
SP
Tim Hudson
57.9
6
Mike Morgan (26.2)
Kevin Tapani (29.2)
Barry Zito (31.9)
Vida Blue (45.1)
1 Boston Red Sox (641.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
ROUND DRAFTED
C
Carlton Fisk
68.4
1 (January)
1B
Jeff Bagwell
79.9
4
2B
Dustin Pedroia
51.6
2
3B
Wade Boggs
91.4
7
SS
Nomar Garciaparra
44.3
1
LF
Ellis Burks
59.8
1 (January)
CF
Fred Lynn
50.2
2
RF
Dwight Evans
67.1
5
SP
Roger Clemens
139.2
1
Bruce Hurst (34.1)
John Tudor (34.2)
Jon Lester (44.6)
Curt Schilling (79.5)
THE ALL-TIME DRAFTED ALLSTARS (921.9 bWAR)
POSITION
PLAYER NAME
bWAR
DRAFTING TEAM
C
Johnny Bench
75.2
Cincinnati Reds
1B
Mike Schmidt
106.9
Philadelphia Phillies
2B
Bobby Grich
71.1
Baltimore Orioles
3B
Wade Boggs
91.4
Boston Red Sox
SS
Alex Rodriguez
117.5
Seattle Mariners
LF
Barry Bonds
162.8
Pittsburgh Pirates
CF
Ken Griffey Jr.
83.8
Seattle Mariners
RF
Reggie Jackson
74.0
Oakland Athletics
SP
Roger Clemens
139.2
Boston Red Soc
Mike Mussina (82.8)
Bert Blyleven (94.5)
Randy Johnson (101.1)
Greg Maddux (106.6)
Overall Statistics So, there you go. Boston is apparently full of scouting gods (or at least used to be), and the newest teams get hit really hard by having fewer years to draft. Mostly out of personal curiosity, I also decided to track some general statistics about the entirety of the project:
POSITION
TOTAL bWAR
bWAR PER PLAYER
AVERAGE ROUND DRAFTED
C
1007.4
33.58
5.50
1B
1685.1
56.17
6.22
2B
1071.7
35.72
7.65
3B
1341.0
44.70
4.60
SS
1185.6
39.52
5.23
LF
1370.8
45.69
4.75
CF
1321.2
44.04
7.40
RF
1273.3
42.44
5.34
SP
2044.2
68.14
5.70
TOTAL
12300.3
45.56
5.71
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