🏈 Offseason Uncut Gems

Haskins Episode III: The League Strike Back - Dec 24

Good morning and Merry Christmas Eve. Where did 2020 go??

In all seriousness, Dwayne Haskins was fined $50,000 for hiring 6 strippers to party with him. The funny part is, it’s mainly because he didn’t wear a mask. How’s a guy supposed to party with a mask on??

Let’s get into it:

Deep Dives - Offseason Gems

His girlfriend in this movie tho…

These are guys who you want to grab in keeper/dynasty leagues, as things could happen this offseason (i.e. FA’s leave, injured/washed guys retire) to open huge opportunities:

QB: Jacob Eason / Jordan Love - Grab them where you can. The rookie QBs are behind solidified starters but opportunities may arise in 2021/2022. In Indy, Eason will be the primary backup to Rivers as Jacoby Brissett is a FA this offseason. Rivers is 38.

In GB, Love, the 26th overall pick, is clearly behind Rodgers without any shot at starting…Just like Jalen Hurts was this season. Brett Favre was 35 when the Pack drafted Rodgers - Rodgers was 35 when the Pack drafted Love…

RB: AJ Dillon - This is a no-brainer. In any “keep where you drafted” league that AJ Dillon is available, GRAB HIM. Aaron Jones is in a contract year (and could very well be gone) and so is Jamaal Williams. Dillon has looked great this year and has huge quads. Don’t be afraid to spend what it takes to get AJ Dillon this offseason.

WR: Denzel Mims / Laviska Shenault - In terms of Mims, the Jets can’t get worse (right?).

For Shenault, the Jags could actually be GOOD (if they get Trev Lawrence). Shenault is built like a Chase Claypool - now he needs the opportunity (and a decent QB). The Jags WR room will look completely different next year - led by Shenault. Shenault also leads rookies in average separation per route run.

Better without you - OBJ

Dalton Kates @DaltonGuruFF

Here's Baker Mayfield's per game stats with and without Odell Beckham in his career. With -60.5 Comp % -1.6 Pass TDs -1.2 INTs -7.2 Y/A -227 Pass Yards -17 PPR points Without -64.1 Comp % -1.8 Pass TDs -0.7 INTs -8.0 Y/A -258 Pass Yards -20 PPR points Makes you think.

Also - the Browns are the #1 streaming DST this week against Adam Gase’s squad. Despite the offensive shock last week, they are still the JETS.

For all the info you need to stream D/STs for a title - check this article.

Houston, you (might) have a problem

After being an amazing coach for the Bengals, Marvin Lewis was fired. Now, because Marvin was such a great coach for the Bengals, the Texans thought he’d be a great fit for them. That’s how it works right?

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

The #Texans announced they completed their head coach interview with former #Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. The #Lions announced they interviewed former #Texans GM Rick Smith, former #Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and former #Chiefs and #Patriots exec Scott Pioli.

Grab George Kittle

Not only will this legend play, but he will BALL. Grab him and start him this week.

Ian Hartitz @Ihartitz

George Kittle (foot, chance to play Week 16) missed Weeks 2-3 with a knee injury. His first game back: 99% snaps 15 targets 15 receptions 183 yards 1 TD Start the man if active.

He’ll win you titles.

JuJu on the Block

JuJu Smith-Schuster says his pregame routine of dancing on the midfield logo is no more - and Jerry Jeudy isn’t impressed, blaming the media for distorting reality. JuJu was dancing all season - it was only brought up when the 3 game skid happened.

It’s a beef thing after some DL on the 49ers slide into JuJu’s DMs to chirp:

⚡️𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇 ⚡️ @The_Killswitch5

@MySportsUpdate It get better

Route Running God - Adam Theilen

Watch him turn around Marshon Lattimore

Ian Hartitz @Ihartitz

Adam Thielen vs. Marshon Lattimore usually works out for the Vikings

Oh and the other Vikings WR is really good too

PFF @PFF

Most yards in a season by rookie WRs: 1. Anquan Boldin ('03) - 1,377 2. Randy Moss ('98) - 1,313 3. Odell Beckham Jr ('13) - 1,305 4. Michael Clayton ('04) - 1,193 5. Justin Jefferson ('20) - 1,182* *through 15 games

BONUS

• You’re starting Jalen Hurts over Josh Allen this week. Trust.

• Why Josh Gordon was a more dominant version of DK Metcalf

• How the Ravens revamped O-Line turned their year around

• Some LT respect - 2300 yards and 31 TDs in one season? I’d still lose in the playoffs.

RussellJClay @RussellJClay

I feel confident in saying we'll never see a career like LaDainian Tomlinson again.

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