The Extra Point: Mike Evans vs. Chris Olave + Is C.J. Stroud Ready to Take the Leap? (Ep. 1281)

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This week, we compare the fantasy value of veteran Mike Evans against rising star Chris Olave. Plus, we discuss the potential of C.J. Stroud, tackle more rookie draft questions, and explain how to leverage trades to maximize your team's potential. Are Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence being slept on? The Pros will tell you!

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
Which quarterbacks could break into the top tier? - 0:03:27
CJ Stroud & Brock Purdy - 0:04:22
Trevor Lawrence - 0:05:03
Caleb Williams - 0:06:09
Jalen Hurts - 0:06:33
DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:09:38
Who provides more value at their cost: Mike Evans or Chris Olave? - 0:10:47
FantasyPros Draft KIt - fantasypros.com/kit - 0:17:12
Austin Ekeler - 0:20:58
Trade rookies in dynasty for established talent? - 0:22:59
Rhamondre Stevenson contract extension - 0:24:57
FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator - fantasypros.com/simulator - 0:25:47
Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta & Ja'Marr Chase - 0:26:35
Win a FREE 1-year Premium Subscription to FantasyPros - 0:31:39
Keep CJ Stroud as a late-rounder or DJ Moore as a mid-rounder? - 0:35:38
Who should be kept: Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua, or Jahmyr Gibbs? - 0:39:57
Jaleel McLaughlin and Chase Brown - 0:47:22
Who to get at the 1.06 and 1.10 in a single-QB rookie draft? - 0:48:06
Jonathon Brooks - 0:48:41
Ricky Pearsall and Ladd McConkey - 0:49:40
Trade back at the 1.10? - 0:51:09
Trade AJ Brown for Joe Burrow? - 0:53:38
Ja'Lynn Polk - 0:54:48
Do we trust Justin Herbert and Dallas Goedert? - 0:55:18
Calvin Ridley & DJ Moore - 0:56:01
Favorite way to pick the draft order? - 0:57:37
Outro - 1:00:08

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