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Top 25 Fantasy Football Sleepers

by James Layton

Fantasy Football is soon to be in full affect. I thought I would do my top twenty-five fantasy sleepers for this season.

Some of these players did have some playing time last season, but it was only a sample size for them. These players will have an expanded workload this season, so they more in likely will be mid to late round picks.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Trey Lance, QB 49ers
  2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB Chiefs
  3. Kenneth Walker III, RB Seahawks
  4. JK Dobbins, RB Ravens
  5. Quez Watkins, WR Eagles
  6. Bryan Edwards, WR Falcons
  7. Travis Etienne, RB Jaguars
  8. Ashton Dulin, WR Colts
  9. Matt Breida, RB Giants
  10. Equanimeous St. Brown, WR Bears
  11. Cedrick Wilson, WR Dolphins
  12. Justin Fields, QB Bears
  13. Ray-Ray McCloud, WR 49ers
  14. Rondale Moore, WR Cardinals
  15. Michael Carter, RB Jets
  16. Amari Cooper, WR Browns
  17. Tyler Conklin, TE Jets
  18. Chubba Hubbard, RB Panters
  19. Austin Hooper, TE Titans
  20. Justin Watson, WR Chiefs
  21. Calvin Austin III, WR Steelers
  22. Nick Vannett, TE Saints
  23. Mitchell Trubisky, QB Steelers
  24. Tyler Johnson, WR Buccaneers
  25. Zach Wilson, QB Jets

Top 10 Fantasy Football Kickers

by James Layton

Today I got my top 10 kickers for fantasy football this season. After the top two it was a little tough to rank them because they are so similar. Some of these players could have been ranked higher, but due to injuries and age they have fallen.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Justin Tucker, Ravens
  2. Chris Boswell, Steelers
  3. Ryan Succop, Buccaneers
  4. Harrison Butker, Chiefs
  5. Daniel Carlson, Raiders
  6. Evan McPherson, Bengals
  7. Randy Bullock, Titans
  8. Mason Crosby, Packers
  9. Ka’imi Fairbairn, Texans
  10. Matt Prater, Cardinals

Top 10 Fantasy Football Kickers

By Barb Layton

Today I am posting my top 10 in kickers and defense.

I love the kickers. They are not on the field much, but their job is very important. They can win or lose it in the final seconds of the game. So, you definitely want a reliable kicker.

Let’s get started:

  1. Justin Tucker, Ravens
  2. Chris Boswell, Steelers
  3. Harrison Butker, Chiefs
  4. Daniel Carlson, Raiders
  5. Nick Folk, Patriots
  6. Matt Gay, Rams
  7. Matt Prater, Cardinals
  8. Even McPherson, Bengals
  9. Greg Joseph, Vikings
  10. Jake Elliott, Eagles

Top 15 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks

by James Layton

Today we take a look at my top fifteen quarterbacks for fantasy football this season. Some players have moved up my list from last season.

I only have two quarterbacks that I would take in the first two rounds of a fantasy draft.

Let’s get into the fifteen.

  1. Josh Allen, Bills
  2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  3. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  4. Matthew Stafford, Rams
  5. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  6. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  7. Tom Brady, Buccaneers
  8. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  9. Derek Carr, Raiders
  10. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  11. Russell Wilson, Broncos
  12. Matt Ryan, Colts
  13. Kyler Murray, Cardinals
  14. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  15. Jalen Hurts, Eagles

I would like to know who you think my two Quarterbacks are that I would draft in the first two rounds. Comment below your guess.

Top 25 Fantasy Football Players

by James Layton

With fantasy football drafts starting soon, and training camp right around the corner. Over the next few days, I’m going to be taking a look at the top fantasy players for this season.

Today we start with my top twenty-five players. Like the past few seasons Running backs are going lead the list.

Let’s get into it.

  1. Derrick Henry, RB Titans
  2. Jonathan Taylor, RB Colts
  3. Dalvin Cook, RB Vikings
  4. Davante Adams, WR Raiders
  5. Cooper Kupp, WR Rams
  6. Austin Ekeler, RB Chargers
  7. Najee Harris, RB Steelers
  8. Jamar Chase, WR Bengals
  9. Christian McCaffrey, RB Panthers
  10. Justin Jefferson, WR Vikings
  11. Josh Allen, QB Bills
  12. DK Metcalf, WR Seahawks
  13. Tyreek Hill, WR Dolphins
  14. Stefon Diggs, WR Bills
  15. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  16. Leonard Fournette, RB Buccaneers
  17. Darren Waller, TE Raiders
  18. Deebo Samuel, WR 49ers
  19. Diontae Johnson, WR Steelers
  20. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  21. Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens
  22. Joe Mixon, RB Bengals
  23. Juju Smith-Schuster, WR Chiefs
  24. James Conner, RB Cardinals
  25. Justin Herbert, QB Chargers

Top 10 NFL Head Coaches

by Barb Layton

I am doing a power ranking of NFL top 10 head coaches. I do not have Bill Belichick as the number 1 head coach. He is ruining his ability to be a good head coach by being mediocre general manager.

The first year or second year coaches are not included in the top 10. Let’s get started.

  1. Andy Reid, Chiefs
  2. Sean McDermitt, Bills
  3. Mike Tomlin, Steelers
  4. Sean McVey, Rams
  5. John Harbaugh, Ravens
  6. Bill Belichick, Patriots
  7. Kyle Shanahan, 49ers
  8. Matt LaFleur, Packers
  9. Kliff Kingsbury, Cardinals
  10. Pete Carroll, Seahawks

Top 10 Positional Rankings: Defense

by Barb Layton

So, with training camp looming in the horizon, I am going to give my first rankings on defense. Once the season begins, I will be doing one every week.

Yesterday I posted the top 10 positional groups rankings on offense. So today is the defense turn. Let’s get started

Edge Rushers

  1. T.J. Watt, Steelers
  2. Micah Parsons, Cowboys
  3. Myles Garrett, Browns
  4. Maxx Crosby, Raiders
  5. Khalil Mack, Chargers
  6. Joey Bosa, Chargers
  7. Nick Bosa, 49ers
  8. Brian Burns, Panthers
  9. Chase Young, Commanders
  10. Rashan Gary, Packers

Interior Defensive Line

  1. Aaron Donald, Rams
  2. Cam Heyward, Steelers
  3. DeForest Buckner, Colts
  4. Chris Jones, Chiefs
  5. Grady Jarrett, Falcons
  6. Vita Vea, Buccaneers
  7. Kenny Clark, Packers
  8. Jonathan Allen, Commanders
  9. Leonard Williams, Giants
  10. Jeffrey Simmons, Titans

Linebackers

  1. Fred Warner, 49ers
  2. Darius Leonard, Colts
  3. Eric Kendricks, Vikings
  4. Demario Davis, Saints
  5. Lavonte David, Buccaneers
  6. De’vondre Campbell, Packers
  7. Bobby Wagner, Rams
  8. Matt Milano, Bills
  9. Alexander Johnson, Broncos
  10. Zach Cunningham, Titans

Safeties

  1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
  2. Marcus Williams, Ravens
  3. Jessie Bates, Bengals
  4. Kevin Byard, Titans
  5. Jordan Whitehead, Jets
  6. Budda Baker, Cardinals
  7. Derwin James, Chargers
  8. Micah Hyde, Bills
  9. Adrian Amos, Packers
  10. Tyrann Mathieu, Saints

Slot Corners

  1. Kenny Moore, Colts
  2. Jonathan Jones, Patriots
  3. Mike Hilton, Bengals
  4. Taron Johnson, Bills
  5. Chancey Gardner-Johnson, Saints
  6. Bryce Callahan, Chargers
  7. Troy Hill, Rams
  8. Avonte Maddox, Eagles
  9. Nate Hobbs, Raiders
  10. Tavierre Thomas, Texans

Outside Corners

  1. Jalen Ramsey, Rams
  2. Jaire Alexander, Packers
  3. J.C. Jackson, Chargers
  4. Marshon Lattimore, Saints
  5. A.J. Terrell, Falcons
  6. Tre’Davisius White, Bills
  7. Xavian Howard, Dolphins
  8. Darius Slay, Eagles
  9. Marlon Humphrey, Ravens
  10. Denzel Ward, Browns

Chiefs 2022 Football Operations Staff

by James Layton

The chiefs announced Wednesday their football operation staff for 2022.

They hired former Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern Madison Aponte as their Player Personnel Assistant.

They have two Norma Hunt Fellowship interns for Training Camp this season with Leesa Rockhold and Janae Simmons.

Here is the complete staff.

  • Madison Aponte, Player Personnel Assistant
  • Mike Borgonzi, Assistant GM
  • Mike Bradway, Senior Director of Player Personnel
  • Greg Castillo, West Regional Scout
  • Will Christopherson, NFS Scout
  • Cade Ciarrocca, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Willie Davis, Senior Personnel Executive
  • Terry Delp, Senior College Scouting Executive
  • David Hinson, Co-Director of College Scouting
  • Jonathan Howard, National Scout
  • Chandler Jones, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Cassidy Kaminski, Northeast Area Scout
  • Jason Lamb, Southwest Area Scout
  • Anthony McGee, Player Personnel Assistant
  • Jalen Myrick, College and Pro Scout
  • Ryn Nutt, Director of Player Personnel/College Scout
  • Leesa Rockhold, Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern
  • Chris Shea, VP of Football Operations/Team Counsel
  • Janae Simmons, Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern
  • Brain Smith, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Pat Sperduto, Co-Director of College Scouting
  • Kunal Tanna, Assistant to the GM
  • Tim Terry, Director of Player Personnel/Pro Scout
  • Brandt Tilis, VP of Player Personnel
  • Jack Wolov, Football Administration Coordinator

Top 10 Positional Rankings: Offense

by Barb Layton

This is my first positional rankings of the year. I do one before training camp starts. When the season begins, I will be doing one every week.

Some of the positions are not easy to determine who will be number one. Let us get a glimpse of what will be happening in the NFL this year.

Today we will just be doing the offense and tomorrow, I will rank the defense

Quarterbacks

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  4. Josh Burrow, Bengals
  5. Tom Brady, Buccaneers
  6. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  7. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  8. Russell Wilson, Broncos
  9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  10. Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Running Backs

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Nick Chubb, Browns
  3. Derrick Henry, Titans
  4. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
  5. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  6. Nagee Harris, Steelers
  7. Aaron Jones, Packers
  8. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  9. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  10. Alvin Kamara, Saints

Wide Receivers

  1. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  2. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  3. Davante Adams, Raiders
  4. Deandre Hopkins, Cardinals
  5. Ja’marr Chase, Bengals
  6. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  7. A.J. Brown, Eagles
  8. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  9. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  10. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Tight Ends

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. George Kittle, 49ers
  3. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  4. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  5. Darren Waller, Raiders
  6. Dalton Schultz, Cowboys
  7. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  8. T.J. Hockenson, Lions
  9. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
  10. Hunter Henry, Patriots

Centers

  1. Corey Linsley, Chargers
  2. Frank Ragnow, Lions
  3. Creed Humphrey, Chiefs
  4. Ben Jones, Titans
  5. Jason Kelce, Eagles
  6. Ryan Jensen, Buccaneers
  7. David Andrews, Patriots
  8. Rodney Hudson, Cardinals
  9. Chase Roullier, Commanders
  10. Ryan Kelly, Colts

Guards

  1. Zach Martin, Cowboys
  2. Quenton Nelson, Colts
  3. Joel Bitonio, Browns
  4. Shaq Mason, Buccaneers
  5. Chris Lindstrom, Falcons
  6. Michael Onwenu, Patriots
  7. Wyatt Teller, Browns
  8. Brandon Scherff, Jaguars
  9. Joe Thuney, Chiefs
  10. Laken Tomlinson, Jets

Tackles

  1. Trent Williams, 49ers
  2. Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers
  3. David Bakhtiari, Packers
  4. Lane Johnson, Eagles
  5. Ryan Ramczyk, Saints
  6. Terron Armstead, Dolphins
  7. Tyron Smith, Cowboys
  8. Jack Conklin, Browns
  9. Rashawn Slater, Chargers
  10. Ronnie Stanley, Ravens

2022 1st Round Mock Draft 1.0 Post Super Bowl

By James Layton

The NFL Draft is the highlight of my year. I enjoy looking for the diamonds in the rough and turning them into stars.

Many today are in the win it now mode. This way of thinking can come back to bite them. I still like building a team from the ground up. Draft picks are the way for most teams to be a champion.

So, let’s get started on my first round 1 draft. See how I feel the first round could fall.

  1. Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  2. Lions: Aiden Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan
  3. Texans: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE Oregan
  4. Jets: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  5. Giants: Derek Stingley, CB LSU
  6. Panthers: Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M
  7. Giants: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  8. Falcons: Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  9. Broncos: George Karlaftis, EDGE Purdue
  10. Jets: Andrew Booth, CB Clemson
  11. Commanders: Malik Willis, QB Liberty
  12. Vikings: DeMarvin Lewis, DT Texas A&M
  13. Browns: Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  14. Ravens: Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
  15. Eagles: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
  16. Eagles: Tyler Linderbaum, C Iowa
  17. Chargers: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  18. Saints: Drake London, WR USC
  19. Eagles: Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
  20. Steelers: Matt Corral, QB Ole Miss
  21. Patriots: Daxton Hill, S Michigan
  22. Raiders: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
  23. Cardinals: Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  24. Cowboys: Jordan Davis, DT Georgia
  25. Bills: Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
  26. Titans: Chad Muma, LB Wyoming
  27. Buccaneers: Kenny Pickett, QB Pittsburgh
  28. Packers: David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan
  29. Dolphins: Kenneth Walker, RB Michigan State
  30. Chiefs: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  31. Bengals: Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT Ohio State
  32. Lions: Jahan Dotson, WR Penn State