Month: July 2020

NFL Roster Cut Down Tracker

By James Layton

The NFL has reduced the amount of players you can have on your roster for Training Camp from 90 players to 80. Most teams had 90 or close to 90 players on the roster.

Here are the cuts so far.

Bears

  1. Ben Braunecker, TE
  2. Devante Bond, LB
  3. Kentrell Brice, S
  4. Alex Wesley, WR

Bengals

  1. Isaiah Swann, CB

Cardinals

  1. Vontarrious Dora, CB
  2. Drew Anderson, QB
  3. T.J. Carter, DE
  4. Jackson Dennis, OL
  5. Drew Dickinson, OL
  6. Parker Houston, TE
  7. Shane Leatherbury, WR
  8. Devin Phelps, WR
  9. Jarren Williams, CB
  10. Bejour Wilson, CB

Chiefs

  1. Javaris Davis, DB
  2. Alex Wesley, WR

Dolphins

  1. Ray Lima, DT
  2. Jake Rudock, QB
  3. Ricardo Louis, WR
  4. Trent Harris, LB
  5. Avery Moss, DE

Eagles

  1. Alex Ellis, TE
  2. Khalil Tate, WR
  3. Keegan Render, C
  4. Trevor Williams, CB
  5. Shelton Gibson, WR
  6. Marcus Green, WR
  7. Daeshon Hall, DE
  8. Albert Huggins, DT
  9. Tremon Smith, CB

Giants

  1. Aldrick Rosas, K

Packers

  1. Gerald Willis, DT

Patriots

  1. Lenzy Pipkins, CB
  2. J’mar Smith, QB
  3. Brain Lewerke, QB
  4. Isaiah Zuber, WR
  5. Sean Riley, WR
  6. Will Hastings, WR
  7. Kyahva Tezino, LB
  8. Courtney Wallace, DT
  9. Adarius Pickett, S
  10. Malik Grant, S

Rams

  1. Jake Gervase, S
  2. Ethan Wolf, TE
  3. Greg Dortch, WR
  4. Nate Trewyn, C

Ravens

  1. Michael Onuoha, DE

Seahawks

  1. Patrick Carr, RB
  2. Seth Dawkins, WR
  3. Kahlil McKenzie, G
  4. Josh Norwood, DB
  5. Jordan Roos, G
  6. Sutton Smith, OLB
  7. Dominick Wood-Anderson, TE
  8. Joey Hunt, C
  9. Brandon Jackson, DE

Steelers

  1. Christian Scotland-Williamson, TE

Texans

  1. Nick Tiano, QB
  2. Anthony Kukwa, LS

Titans

  1. Amani Bledsoe, DL
  2. Nigel Harris, LB
  3. Cole Hardman, TE
  4. Trevion Thompson, WR
  5. Zac Kerin, G
  6. Shaun Wilson, RB (Injured)

Washington

  1. Jeremy Vujnovich, G
  2. Emanuel Hall, WR

Top 50 Fantasy Football Players

By Barb Layton

I love fantasy football. I love giving my opinion when it comes to picking a good team. I generally go for a good RB. So that is why my first 3 players are all RBs. I hope you will enjoy my top 50 players.

  1. Saquon Barkley, RB Giants
  2. Christian McCaffrey, RB Panthers
  3. Ezekiel Elliott, RB Cowboys
  4. Michael Thomas, WR Saints
  5. De Andre Hopkins, WR Cardinals
  6. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  7. Julio Jones, WR Falcons
  8. Tyreek Hill, WR Chiefs
  9. Joe Mixon, RB Bengals
  10. Derrick Henry, RB Titans
  11. Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens
  12. Austin Ekeler, RB Chargers
  13. Chris Godwin, WR Buccaneers
  14. Nick Chubb, RB Browns
  15. Devante Adams, WR Packers
  16. Amari Cooper, WR Cowboys
  17. Kenny Golladay, WR Lions
  18. Mike Evans, WR Buccaneers
  19. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  20. Aaron Jones, RB Packers
  21. Russell Wilson, QB Seahawks
  22. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  23. Drew Brees, QB Saints
  24. George Kittle, TE 49ers
  25. Alvin Kamara, RB Saints
  26. Melvin Gordon, RB Broncos
  27. D.J. Moore, WR Panthers
  28. A.J. Brown, WR Ravens
  29. Deshaun Watson, QB Texans
  30. D.J. Chark, WR Jaguars
  31. Courtland Sutton, WR Broncos
  32. Allen Robinson, WR Bears
  33. Josh Jacobs, RB Raiders
  34. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Steelers
  35. Odell Beckham, Jr., WR Browns
  36. Tom Brady, QB Buccaneers
  37. Adam Thielen, WR Vikings
  38. Kenyan Drake, RB Cardinals
  39. Chris Carson, RB Seahawks
  40. Robert Woods, WR Rams
  41. Clyde Edward-Helaire, RB Chiefs
  42. Devin Singletary, RB Bills
  43. Tyler Lockett, WR Seahawks
  44. James Conner, RB Steelers
  45. Cooper Kupp, WR Rams
  46. Todd Gurley, RB Falcons
  47. Keenan Allen, WR Chargers
  48. Jonathan Taylor, RB Bills
  49. D’Andre Swift, RB Lions
  50. Zach Ertz, TE Eagles

So this is my list. Let me know what you think. Should some be higher or lower?

Steelers 2021 Free Agents

By James Layton

With the Steelers players starting to report to Training Camp tomorrow, I thought of taking a look at the their upcoming Free Agents for the 2021 Season.

They have some key players that this could be their last season in a Steelers uniform like Bud Dupree, Juju Smith-Schuster, James Conner, and Cameron Heyward.

Tier 1 Free Agents (7)

  1. Bud Dupree, OLB
  2. Cameron Heyward, DE
  3. Alejandro Villanueva, OT
  4. Juju Smith-Schuster, WR
  5. James Conner, RB
  6. Mike Hilton, CB
  7. Jordan Berry, P

Tier 2 Free Agents (13)

  1. Matt Feiler, OT
  2. Cameron Sutton, CB
  3. Zach Banner, OT
  4. Tyson Alualu, DL
  5. Chris Wormley, DL
  6. Ryan Switzer, WR
  7. Devlin Hodges, QB
  8. Ola Adeniyi, OLB
  9. Jordan Dangerfield, S
  10. Cavon Walker, DE
  11. Kerrith Whyte, RB
  12. Robert Spillane, LB
  13. Deon Cain, WR

Tier 3 Free Agents (25)

  1. Breon Borders, CB
  2. Paxton Lynch, QB
  3. Trey Edmunds, RB
  4. Marcus Allen, S
  5. Amara Darboh, WR
  6. Anthony Coyle, OT
  7. Christian Kuntz, LB
  8. John Keenoy, C
  9. Aarion Springs, CB
  10. Saeed Blacknall, WR
  11. Tyree Kinnel, S
  12. Jarron Jones, OL
  13. Dwayne Hendrix, OLB
  14. Quadree Henderson, WR
  15. JC Hassenauer, C
  16. Derwin Gray, OT
  17. Christian Scotland-Williamson, TE
  18. John Battle, S
  19. J.T. Barrett, QB
  20. Anthony Johnson, WR
  21. Alexander Myres, CB
  22. Kevin Rader, TE
  23. Christian Dilauro, OT
  24. Ralph Webb, RB
  25. Henry Mondeaux, DT

The Steelers have a total of 45 Free Agents.

Let me know who you would resign and who you let walk.

2021 NFL Draft Top 10 Running Back Prospects

By James Layton

With College Football hopefully starting soon, I started to think of the top prospects for the 2021 Draft. This yeas prospects class is headlined by Travis Etinne, Chuba Hubbard, Najee Harris, and Master Teague.

Here are my top 10 Prospects:

  1. Travis Etinne, Clemson Senior 5’10 210
  2. Chubba Hubbard, Oklahoma State Junior 6’0 207
  3. Najee Harris, Alabama Senior 6’2 230
  4. Zamir White, Georgia RS Sophomore 5’11 215
  5. Master Teague, Ohio State RS Sophomore 5’11 220
  6. Max Borghi, Washington State Junior 5’9 195
  7. Pooka Williams, Kansas Junior 5’10 170
  8. C.J. Verdell, Oregon Junior 5’9 210
  9. Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma Junior 5’11 216
  10. Kylin Hill, Mississippi State Senior 5’11 215

During the Season this list might change, but for right now these are the ones I’ll be watching.

Top 10 Quarterback & Wide Receivers Duos for the 2020 Season

By James Layton

With NFL training camps starting tomorrow, I started to think of the top Quarterback and Wide Receivers duos before I knew it I had 10 wrote down. Some of these duos have the ability to have a lot of exciting plays this Season.

  1. Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill
  2. Aaron Rodgers and Devanta Adams
  3. Drew Brees and Michael Thomas
  4. Tom Brady and Mike Evans
  5. Ben Roethlisberger and Juju Smith-Schuster
  6. Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel
  7. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones
  8. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs
  9. Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett
  10. Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp

Let me know what you think of these duos and who you would add or remove.

Top 10 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers

By Barb Layton

Fantasy football is a great way to spend time with your friends. I have always enjoyed the competition and excitement in picking a winning team. Today I am giving my top 10 wide receivers.

  1. Michael Thomas, Saints
  2. Julio Jones, Falcons
  3. Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
  4. Davante Adams, Packers
  5. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals
  6. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  7. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  8. Kenny Golliday, Lions
  9. D.J. Moore, Panthers
  10. Adam Thielen, Vikings

Let me hear your comments.

Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs

By Barb Layton

I am ranking running backs today. I think you need to choice a good running back over most positions first. So this is the order I would have them.

  1. Saquon Barkley, Giants
  2. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
  3. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
  4. Nick Chubb, Browns
  5. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  6. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  7. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  8. Aaron Jones, Packers
  9. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  10. Miles Sanders, Eagles

I would like to hear your comments and we can have a good healthy discussion.

Top 10 Fantasy Footballs Quarterbacks

By Barb Layton

I love fantasy football especially picking the top 10 in each position. Today we are starting with Quarterbacks. I hope this will be helpful in your drafting your teams this year.

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  3. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
  4. Deshaun Watson, Texans
  5. Kyler Murray, Cardinals
  6. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  7. Carson Wentz, Eagles
  8. Drew Brees, Saints
  9. Josh Allen, Bills
  10. Matt Ryan, Falcons

I would like to get your feedback on what you think of my top 10 QBs

NFL Top 10 Head Coaches

By Barb Layton

My take on the top 10 NFL Head Coaches. So many analysts give their top 10 at this time of year. So I decided to do list too.

1. Patriots Bill Belichick: This was a no brainer. No one else belongs in the top spot.

2. Chiefs Andy Reid: He has always been a top coach, but winning the Super Bowl last year gives him the 2nd spot in my rankings.

3. Saints Sean Peyton: He has been an excellent coach for many years. He just continues to win. In my book that gives you the 3rd spot.

4. Steelers Mike Tomlin: He is the 4th best coach in the NFL for 3 reasons. He never had a losing season. He has been in 2 Super Bowls and won 1. Like Belichick and his talent evaluation in the draft process Mike Tomlin is just like him.

5. Ravens John Harbaugh: He has changed his offensive thinking and is still winning. Lamar Jackson is a very good QB/RB. He build the offense around his QB. His running attack is better than most teams.

6. Eagles Doug Pederson: He went from a high school coach to NFL coach. He had a super bowl victory with a back up QB. One more thing he beat Bill Belichick with a backup QB that contemplated retirement the season before.

7. Seahawks Pete Carroll: He can have a team on paper that looks mediocre and will take them to the playoffs. Could it be him or the greatness of QB Russell Wilson? Only time will tell.

8. 49ers Kyle Shanahan: I feel there is not a long enough history to rank him higher than 8th at this time. He has proved that he does belong in the top 10. He is building a very good offense and has one of the best defenses in the league.

9. Rams Sean McVay: I feel the same way about McVay as I did Shanahan. He is a very good coach with the talent he has around him. He has regained the respect in the league for the Rams. They are a very talented team and the credit goes to Sean McVay.

10 Titans Mike Vrabel: It was a genius idea to use Ryan Tannehill as QB. He proves he is a good coach by knocking off both Belichick and Harbaugh in the playoffs last season.

I would like to hear your thoughts on my head coach rankings.