Fantasy football experts Erik Beimfohr & Rob Coakley debate on players (e.g., Curtis Samuel, Tyler Boyd) for the 2024 season. They analyze player values, discuss drafting uncertainties with players like Derek Henry, and contemplate Pittsburgh Steelers' players. The podcast also touches on the potential impact of Russell Wilson joining the Steelers and nostalgic memories of VHS tapes.
Debate over player evaluations highlights contrasting views on potential performance and roles in fantasy football.
Analysis of Curtis Samuel's potential success reveals differing opinions on situational challenges versus efficiency metrics.
Discussion on Jauan Jennings' fantasy viability emphasizes continuity, potential value, and concerns over lackluster performance.
Deep dives
Debating Fantasy Football Players for 2024 Season
The podcast episode delves into a heated debate between the hosts regarding specific players for the 2024 fantasy football season. They discuss their disagreements on player evaluations, referencing past mistakes like the host's Rashad Penny pick. The conversation revolves around contrasting views on players like Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid, and Jauan Jennings, highlighting differing perspectives on their potential performances and roles within their teams.
Curtis Samuel's Potential and Contingent Value
The hosts engage in a detailed analysis of Curtis Samuel's potential impact in the upcoming season. They evaluate his historical performance, including his yardage and touchdown statistics over the years. While one host sees Samuel's situational challenges as hindering his success, the other emphasizes his efficiency metrics and success rates, suggesting that Samuel's value could thrive in a new environment with better opportunities.
Discussion on Jauan Jennings' Fantasy Prospects
The discussion shifts to Jauan Jennings, focusing on his viability as a fantasy football option. While one host emphasizes Jennings' continuity on the 49ers and his potential contingent value due to injuries on the team, the other raises concerns about Jennings' lackluster performance despite past opportunities. They debate the significance of his role within the team and the likelihood of his emergence as a more impactful player in the upcoming season.
Analyzing Player Outcomes and Potential Upsides
The episode delves into the complexities of player outcomes and potential upsides in fantasy football, highlighting instances where players may not meet expectations despite ideal circumstances. Examples like AJ Dillon's viability in best ball and struggles in performance despite opportunities are discussed, emphasizing the unpredictability of player success.
Evaluating Team Offenses and Draft Strategies
The conversation shifts towards evaluating team offenses and draft strategies, particularly focusing on the Tennessee Titans. While there is excitement around certain players like Will Levis, DeAndre Hopkins, and Calvin Ridley, concerns are raised about the team's potential pitfalls and the challenge of balancing optimism with realistic assessments of player performance. The discussion touches on the nuances of drafting strategies, managing expectations, and the unpredictability of player performances in fantasy football.
Assessing Player Risks and Skepticism
The podcast touches on assessing player risks and skepticism regarding certain players like Gus Edwards and George Pickens. Concerns are raised about drafting players with uncertainties in roles or performance expectations, highlighting the impact of team dynamics, historical performances, and drafting strategies on player evaluation and decision-making in fantasy football leagues.
Erik Beimfohr & Rob Coakley square off in a debate over the players they disagree on for 2024 fantasy football.
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