Author name: Andy Miley

23 year FF vet, IDP Analyst, Internet Scout & Writer for Dynasty Football Factory, FSWA member, HS football coach O-line & D-line.

Player Profile: RB Marshaun Coprich

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Everyone in the fantasy football business loves a good sleeper and by extension, the bigger the scandal makes an even better story. Today, I will be discussing the Giants free agent pickup and former Illinois State Redbirds rusher, Marshaun Coprich, who has made some major headlines over the last fourteen months or so. On the great news side, Coprich was the only FCS running back invited to the NFL Combine and got signed after the draft because of his amazing physical attributes, while certainly his collegiate production was a factor as well. However, last May, Coprich was arrested and charged for felony pot possession. Fortunately, his college team allowed him to return and play the 2015 season, so that is a positive sign. As with most small school prospects, I get limited access of film to view. However, Draftbreakdown.com had his Iowa game (which I saw) and I also watched two different highlight reels via youtube.com (one was over 15 minutes long with some all-22 views) in order to see what all the fuss was about. This is what I saw: RB – Marshaun Coprich, New York Giant former Illinois State 5′ 8″ 207 lbs. Cons: The felony pot charge, in addition to being a small school prospect, doesn’t help this young man’s chances of staying on the Giants post cuts. Therefore, we must ask ourselves, will Coprich enter the NFL with a strike against him, making his first possible drug offense a higher suspension? I certainly can’t answer that question. Although, similar to fellow small school back, Kenneth Dixon (current Raven), Coprich […]

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DE Owa Odighizuwa, New York Giants

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The IDP world is always changing and owners need to keep their eyes open for value. Last year the Giants invested a third round pick in former UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. He came into the league a bit banged up and ended his rookie season quite early on injured reserve with a foot injury, although the Giants called it a hamstring issue. There is something of great value there buried behind a newly beefed up New York defensive line. I decided to re-review five of his 2014 collegiate games against Virginia, USC, Utah, Texas, and Arizona State, and it was clear this Giant has the skill set to wreak havoc in the NFC East and beyond. Here are my thoughts: DE – Owamagbe Odighizuwa, NY Giant formerly of UCLA 6’ 3” 267 lbs. Cons: Although, the aftermath did not show on the game tape I viewed, the former Bruin had hip surgeries in 2013, which caused him to miss that entire year. This injury may have affected his last season’s performance and might sap his fluidity. Once Odighizuwa comes out of his stance in pass rushing situations, he can get tunnel vision on the quarterback and tends to over pursue, while getting much too high, letting blockers into his body. Pros: The Giant defensive lineman lined up at both defensive end spots and occasionally kicked inside to defensive tackle. He mostly used a four-point stance off the line of scrimmage, but sometimes would stand up like a linebacker near the line. Odighizuwa has a quick first step and gets great

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Player Profile: RB DeAndre Washington

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The 2016 rookie running back class was chock full of surprises. One of the biggest stories in the Oakland camp was that former Texas Tech back, DeAndre Washington is getting some first team reps. Some fantasy pundits may discount him due to his size, but this is a talented back who might be poised to make an impact in year one. After reviewing his games against TCU, Oklahoma State (2014), UTEP (2014), and the Senior Bowl game and practices, here are my thoughts him. RB – DeAndre Washington, Oakland former Texas Tech 5′ 8″ 204 lbs. Cons: The first thing that jumps out is his size. Washington is not a large man at 5′ 8″ 204 lbs. and he is physically maxed out of his frame. Will he have enough quicks at the NFL level to make up for his size? He has some ball security issues as well, fumbling five times his senior year. Although, that wasn’t an issue until this past season (one fumble per season before this one), but it is still a concern and something to monitor as he makes his transition. How much of his production is a result of the Texas Tech offensive scheme versus the back’s natural talents? The major thing that concerns me is Washington goes down quickly once a defender makes contact. At the NFL level, rushers need to always keep their legs churning. Pros: Washington has amazing balance with great body bend that makes it easy for him to squirt out of small openings at the line of scrimmage and

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LB Reggie Ragland, Buffalo Bills

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Every so often a player comes along who could have played a few decades ago, old school as it were; that guy is former Bama backer Reggie Ragland. His physical, no-nonsense style translates to the modern-day smash mouth defense that the Ryan brother like to run. I reviewed his 2015 performances against Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas A&M, Clemson, and his Senior Bowl game and practices to get a better understanding of the skill set this young backer will bring to the Bills. This is what I saw: LB – Reggie Ragland, Buffalo formerly Alabama 6′ 1″ 247 lbs. Cons: Although, the former Crimson Tide member varied where he lined up, this defender is an inside backer in the NFL. He is not a fluid athlete and possesses limited quickness and speed. Ragland, at times, has a bad habit of trying to take on multiple blockers and will get overpowered, instead of taking a more direct angle. The backer is more of a true thumper at heart and will struggle if forced into man to man coverage. This is because he is clunky, mirroring looser hipped play makers. As it stands today, I have my doubts Ragland will be a three down linebacker, but you never know with those wiley Ryans’ in charge. Pros: Despite some limitations, the backer is quite athletic with great balance. He sees the entire field well and is very instinctive with amazing football intelligence. Ragland steps up to take on blockers and can quickly disengage them with a strong, powerful punch, then flows to the ball carrier. The

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