It’s training camp season! This is the third entry into my training camp series catching you up on all the important news that affects your Dynasty roster management.
You can find part 1 in the training camp series here .
You can find part 2 in the training camp series here.
So, let’s get into it.
1. Jets HC Robert Saleh on Breece Hall‘s expected workload after drafting two RBs:
“Breece is the unquestioned bell cow, but even then, you’re still talking 20, 25 touches.”
Per Coachspeak Index
Reaction:
20 to 25 touches are rare for a running back in today’s NFL, making the ones who do it even more valuable. Hall possesses true league-winning upside in the same vein as Christian Mccaffrey, who has been the RB1 or RB2 in fantasy for five of the past six years. The Jets offense should be markedly better with Aaron Rodgers at the helm vs. Zach Wilson, leading to a significant increase in touchdown opportunities for Hall.
2. “My expectation for him, he meets and exceeds it thus far,” Gannon said of Marvin Harrison Jr, per team reporter Darren Urban.
This high praise comes after Harrison was selected as the No. 4 pick in April’s NFL draft.
Initially, Harrison started OTAs in the middle of the receiver group during drills. However, by the team’s final offseason workout on Tuesday, he had advanced to the top spot, demonstrating his rapid development and strong work ethic. Urban observed Harrison started OTAs “in the middle of the group of the receivers when it came to the lines for wide receivers drills,” but by the team’s final offseason workout on Tuesday, he “had graduated to No. 1.”
Reaction:
It was widely expected Harrison would assume the alpha role early as the 4th overall pick in the NFL draft. However, receiving confirmation that it happened this early in camp is certainly a good sign. Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers should challenge for the rookie lead in Fantasy production.
3. Per Greg Auman, Buccaneers beat reporter, the Bucs have said they’ll use Godwin in the slot.
Last year, Godwin played primarily on the outside to avoid injuries. This is the same role Cooper Kupp had with the Rams when Coen was there.
Reaction:
Typically, this would not be considered good news. However, Godwin’s best fantasy production has come from the slot. Godwin had four straight top 20 Fantasy point-per-game finishes from 2019 to 2022. Cooper Kupp finished as the back-to-back WR1 in Fantasy ppg in 2021 and 2022 in the role master-minded by Liam Coen. If Godwin is fully healthy, he has significant upside to his current WR42 Keep Trade Cut Dynasty community value.
4. Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill agreed on a new contract for three years, worth $90M, including $65M guaranteed.
Reaction:
This is significant news in Dynasty circles. Previously, Hill was quoted as saying he planned to retire at the end of his current contract. A Tyreek Hill extension significantly delays any Jaylen Waddle ascension to Dynasty royalty. It accordingly gives a nice boost to Hill’s value, and he is now a great target for teams in their contending window.
5. Broncos HC Sean Payton on how he views RB Audric Estime:
“The first vision would be first and second down runner… We’ll kind of see how that unfolds, but he’s strong. I think he has real good vision and contact balance.”
Reaction:
I personally drafted quite a bit of Audric Estime in my Dynasty rookie drafts. Javonte Williams was not drafted by Payton and is not the same player he was before he tore his ACL. Estime was 2nd in Power 5 Fantasy PPG last year among drafted players. Only Jonathan Brooks and Tyrone Tracy generated more yards after contact. This is not to indicate that Payton’s statement is saying Estime will start. That is not the case. But he will get his chances, and Javonte Willaims is far from entrenched.
6. Per Chargers beat reporter Daniel Popper, the Chargers RB depth chart looks like this:
JK Dobbins
Kimani Vidal
Jarret Patterson
“I see Edwards as the clear lead back. The secondary touches are open for competition, though if Dobbins is healthy, he wins that job.”
Reaction:
What is not to like about Edwards in Dynasty? He is incredibly cheap for a starting RB on what is expected to be one of the most run-heavy offenses in the NFL. He is currently valued as the RB40 for Dynasty. He lacks any receiving upside but should provide a decent floor as a cheap depth running back. I am trying to get him on all my rosters at that price.
7. Per Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens, Greg Dulcich was one of THE stories of the first day of Broncos camp… in a great way.
He was fast, explosive, healthy, and the receiving threat the team hoped he would be.
Dulcich had a 15-yard catch from Bo Nix in 7on7, then exploded downfield after a catch from Stidham in team.
Reaction:
Dulcich had a very efficient and productive rookie year, posting the 12th-highest receiving yards ever for a rookie tight end. However, Dulcich could never break Sean Payton’s rotation last year. He battled injuries early and just never got right. The Dynasty community values him as the TE25. He represents one of the biggest ceilings of any TE below TE15 if he gets his opportunity to shine.
8. Bengals HC Zac Taylor places a “big emphasis” on Chase Brown‘s role
“I think he’s earned that. I think he’s worked the right way. He’s what we hoped we were drafting.”
Reaction:
With Joe Mixon‘s exodus to Houston, this backfield is wide open for the taking. Will it be Zach Moss or Chase Brown leading the way? Brown had his moments last year but did grade out very poorly in success rate and PFF rush grade. Zach Moss is also the superior pass blocker, and the Bengals need to keep Joe Burrow healthy for any chances at their lofty goal of a Superbowl. Brown certainly seems to be the option receiving out of the backfield though. His 81.1 pff receiving grade ranked 4th among running backs.
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