RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into several topics in this week's episode ranging from the drama in Atlanta and Green Bay to Mario's Best Ball Draft Strategy, along with a look at how the early round ADPs are shaping up for wide receivers. 00:00-2:00 Intro 2:00-5:00 AJ Brown's Recruiting Efforts of Julio Jones5:00-13:00 The Latest with Aaron Rodgers and The Packers13:00 Mario's Strategy with Underdog Best Ball18:30 Roster construction 22:00 Austin Ekeler25:00 Targeting Justin HerbertEarly WR Strategy 30:0032:30:: DJ Moore slot/scheme fit35:00 Allen Robinson and Terry McLaurin as Draft Targets40:00Michael Thomas 45:00-49:00 Keenan Allen 49:00-End: Justin Herbert and Regression Narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into a variety of topics in this week's podcast, including the Julio Jones trade rumors along with a breakdown of the RotoWire PPR Mock Draft and a look at early running back strategy. 00:00-1:30 Intro1:30-7:00 Julio Jones Trade Rumors and Atlanta's Plans8:30-34:00 RotoWire PPR Mock Draft Recap9:00-15:00 John's Team: Darren Waller as TE2 and a first-round pick; Austin Ekeler next pick18:00- 26:00 David Montgomery & Cooper Kupp & Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Herbert26:00 Zack Moss 30:00 Hunter Henry/ NE Tight Ends; RB Tiers 35:00 -End 35:30-43:00  Alvin Kamara vs. Saquon Barkley vs. Jonathan Taylor43:30-48:00 Ezekiel Elliott Bounce Back48:00-53:00 Aaron Jones vs. J.K. Dobbins53:00-end Joe Mixon vs. Antonio Gibson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig give a rundown of the notable picks from RotoWire's Staff Dynasty Draft with analysis on DeVonta Smith, Trey Lance, and a trio of rookie receivers who went back-to-back-to-back in this league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down Atlanta's new offense under Arthur Smith, who previously deployed a run-heavy scheme in Tennessee. How will he adjust to the Falcons' personnel when he doesn't have a Derrick Henry type but does have a combination of Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan? 00:00-1:25: Opening1:25-2:00: Ja'Marr Chase goes 1.12:00-5:00: QB Strategy in a 14-Teamer5:45-10:00: DeVonta Smith goes 3rd overall/Philly Offense10:00-15:25: Jalen Hurts Dynasty Trade/Kyler Murray Discussion16:00-18:50: Javonte Williams Outlook18:50-24:30: Trey Sermon25:00-38:00: Terrace Marshall vs. Rashod Bateman vs. Rondale Moore in Dynasty43:20-57:55: Atlanta Offense Deep Dive    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John and Mario examine the full fallout from the NFL Draft, discussing the best and worst picks and team drafts from around the league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down the 2021 values for the rookie running backs like Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams, as well as the rookie quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance and Justin Fields.  Opening-11:30 -- Surprising picks from the first round 11:30-25:00: Best picks from the first round (Travis Etienne) 25-30:00 Rashod Bateman's fit with the Ravens 30:47: Rookie Redraft Rankings 31:00-42:00 Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Offense 44:00-49:00 Javonte Williams in Denver 49:00-54:00- Trey Sermon in San Francisco 54:00-59:00-Kenny Gainwell in Philly 58:00 Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Offense 1:02: Trevor Lawrence is a QB1 for Fantasy This Year 1:05-end: Justin Fields, Trey Lance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig get you set for the first round of the NFL Draft with a look at how all 32 picks could shake out Thursday night. The guys get into needs, fits and predictions for each team and each draft slot while also identifying some teams that could trade up or down. The guys round out the show by looking at the betting market for the draft and identifying some wagers with value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig sift through the latest rumors as the draft approaches. Is Mac Jones at risk of sliding out of the first round? How do we project DeVonta Smith in light of his latest weigh-in? Where does JaVonte Williams fit in the broader running back picture for fantasy drafts? All of that, plus a deep dive into John's strategy for a recent Best Ball Draft where the player pool is only Rookies and Second-Year players. Can you win without drafting quarterback early? The guys round it off with a look at a pair of playmaking receivers who could be steals in the upcoming draft in Nico Collins and Tamorrion Terry. 1:25 Is Mac Jones at risk of slipping in the draft?11:25 How do we evaluate an unprecedented case like DeVonta Smith?23:00 Where does JaVonte Williams fit in the broader running back picture for fantasy drafts?30:30 Is Zack Moss undervalued?35:40 Rookie and Second-Year Best Ball Draft Strategy48:50 Nico Collins and Tamorrion Terry vs. Michael Pittman and Denzel Mims  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig dive deep into two teams with plenty of question marks but plenty of intrigue as well, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The guys examine whether Denver's star-studded group of pass-catchers headlined by Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant can elevate Drew Lock's level of play and turn the Broncos into a fantasy goldmine. Carolina is next up as John and Mario discuss how the Panthers' offense can help Sam Darnold and help raise the passing game's floor from 2020. In the second half of the show, the guys run through a two-round rookie draft to help paint a picture of how home dynasty leagues should approach that part of their offseason.Previewing the Broncos 1:00Drew Lock Breakdown 2:30What will translate from 2020 to 2021 in Denver? 7:00Courtland Sutton return, Jerry Jeudy development, Tim Patrick's presenceJerry Jeudy Breakdown 11:00Denver Running Backs: Is Melvin Gordon a value at ADP? 16:55Previewing the Panthers 19:30Sam Darnold Breakdown 24:00Rookie Draft 33:00-EndFirst Round 33:30Kyle Pitts 33:40Second Round 49:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down Mario's top players to fade at ADP in Best Ball Drafts, headlined by the perils of drafting Joe Burrow ahead of Trevor Lawrence and Derrick Henry over Saquon Barkley in PPR. The guys also dive into Diontae Johnson, Brandon Aiyuk, Logan Thomas and more.00:00-3:00 Why you should fade Joe Burrow at current ADP03:20 Daniel Jones is a better Best Ball option that Burrow at 4 rounds cheaper in terms of draft acquisition. 5:00 Trevor Lawrence should not be going later than Joe Burrow in drafts8:45 Derrick Henry is not a good pick at ADP (4.7) in PPR Formats11:29- Derrick Henry vs Saquon Barkley15:45: Diontae Johnson should not be drafted ahead of Julio Jones16:45: Why Brandon Aiyuk is being overvalued in Best Ball18:00: Tyler Lockett, Cooper Kupp and DJ Chark are better options than Aiyuk in same ADP Range28:00 Michael Pittman ADP Debate31:30 Are we paying for last year's production with Tonyan? Is he maxed out?39:30: Kyle PItts' ADP will only go up from here42:00 Logan Thomas is an obvious trap at ADP48:30: Rashod Bateman reframing after his pro day54:00 Javonte Williams discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McKechnie and Mario Puig run through Mario's most recent mock draft in light of the blockbuster trades that shook up the order for the first round of the upcoming draft. The guys lead things off with a recap of the trades that moved San Francisco up to the No.3 spot, Miami to the 12th spot and ultimately the 6th spot while Philadelphia dropped down to 12th (00:00-10:00) while weaving in analysis of how the Mac Jones/Justin Fields/Trey Lance tier of quarterbacks will shake out. Cincinnati's dilemma at tackle takes center stage next (16: with what to do if Oregon's Penei Sewell is there at No.5. Would adding Ja'Marr Chase make more sense? The guys then break down Kyle Pitts (22:30-31:00), the Alabama receivers (31:40-36:00) and Travis Etienne (36:00-39). Rounding it out, John and Mario identify some potential landing spots for the likes of Rondale Moore, Kadarius Toney, Terrace Marshall and Nico Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John and Mario dive into the biggest pro days from around the football landscape and sift through the cases to be made for and against high-profile prospects like Alabama's DeVonta Smith and Purdue' Rondale Moore. The guys also get into some lesser-known prospects like Kylin Hill and Jaelon Darden before analyzing the fits for Kenny Golladay with the Giants and Will Fuller with the Dolphins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.