Trivia: May 17, 2024
What university’s students, including members of the football team, rioted against the Ku Klux Klan 100 years ago today, inspiring the school’s nickname? answer »
Trivia: May 16, 2024
Marvin Harrison was the fourth pick of the draft. Who is the only other active wide receiver who was a top-4 pick overall in the draft? answer »
Factoid: Garrett Wilson
I am ready to double down on Garrett Wilson. He was supposed to be the breakout receiver last year, and I think all of that reasoning still applies. Pair him with an adequate quarterback, and I think he’ll be just fine. more »
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Trivia: May 15, 2024
Jacoby Brissett likely will be starting for the Patriots in Week 1. He last started for them in 2016 – eight years ago. What quarterback once went 14 years between starts for a team? This other quarterback was a third-round pick; he did his most notable work with a different franchise, in one season throwing a team-record 29 touchdown passes. answer »
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Around the NFL: Jahmyr Gibbs
After poking and adjusting the numbers, I decided to make Jahmyr Gibbs the No. 4 running back on my board (for PPR scoring, anyway). I think he’s the safest choice. And I think he’s looking a little safer today after comments made by the team’s GM, Brad Holmes. more »
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Around the NFL: Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Bills signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling yesterday, which means it's time for my annual post expressing bafflement as to how this guy keeps getting new contracts. Seldom has there been a wide receiver to do less while continuing to see opportunities in favorable situations, year after year. more »
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Trivia: May 14, 2024
Who was the last tight end chosen with a top-15 overall pick who caught more than 3 touchdowns in his rookie season? answer »
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Factoid: Rookie receivers
With Puka Nacua and Amon-Ra St. Brown having had big rookie seasons in recent years, I’m guessing there will be more willingness in fantasy drafts to use some picks on lightly regarded receivers. One need not be a first-round pick to thrive right away at the position. more »
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