2013 NFL Scouting: Ranking the Top Five Fantasy Football Tight Ends

Written by Walker Rhodes on .

 

Tyler EifertRunning backs are often considered to be the most scare of fantasy football resources, but the reality is that productive tight ends are few and far between as well. With only a handful of elite tight ends out there, some members of your fantasy league will look to this crop of rookie tight ends to take a prominent roll in their line-ups.

Will that be a wise decision, or will this class of tight ends largely prove to be a fantasy disappointment in 2013?

 

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Scouting Notebook: Johnny Manziel Isn’t NFL Ready Now, But Don’t Count Him Out as an NFL Quarterback Yet

Written by Eric Galko on .

Johnny ManzielAs a redshirt freshman, Johnny Manziel became the first Texas A&M Aggie to win the Heisman trophy. What he’s done for his school and for himself after just two college years is remarkable, and he’s become the new role model for high school athletes hoping to see the “riches” of being a college football star.

Manziel, who has taken full advantage of his national attention to enjoy himself this off-season, has accomplished so much in a short time in his football career. Outside of a national title and a handful of school records, there isn’t much more he can accomplish as a Texas A&M Aggie.

Can Johnny Manziel make it at the NFL level? My evaluations thus far say that he can. But it’s going to be a long road of mental, physical, and technical development before he can reach those dreams.

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2013 NFL Scouting: Ranking the Top Ten Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receivers

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Tavon AustinIt used to be that rookie wide receivers had little to no fantasy value. It was a widely held view that most young receivers needed three years in the league before they would adjust to the speed of the game. Clearly, there wasn't much use in having a rookie wideout on your fantasy roster. 

That may not be the case this year, as it's likely we'll see rookie wide receivers become the focal point of more than one offense. Who could help out your fantasy squad?

 

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2013 NFL Scouting: Ranking the Top Ten Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs

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Gio BernardThe NFL Draft not only changed the make-up of all the league's 32 rosters, but it also will likely shake up your fantasy football team's line-up as well. Will there be a rookie that makes an impact like Doug Martin and RGIII did last season, or will this class of rookies provide less of an impact than did 2012's class?

We'll start by looking at this year's class of rookie running backs. This wasn't a particularly talented class as compared to years past, but there's still some fantasy value nonetheless. Which players could help bring you a championship in 2013?

 

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Scouting Notebook: Junior Teddy Bridgewater Assumes Top QB Spot, Senior David Fales a Work in Progress

Written by Eric Galko on .

Teddy BridgewaterThe 2013 draft class will forever be remembered as the “Year of the Anti-Quarterback”. Teams refused to value the top quarterbacks in the class as franchise-level talents despite multiple showing that ability in college.

With just one quarterback going in the 1st round and another in the 2nd, the eight or so quarterback-needy teams delayed the inevitable search for a franchise quarterback in 2013, putting added pressure on the 2014 class. 

Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater’s impressive freshman and sophomore year is what has lead him to be the top draft eligible quarterback in the 2014 class (if he chooses to declare). San Jose State’s David Fales has been the recipient of national exposure in recent weeks, but the non-BCS prospect still has ample work to do before he’s a 1st round talent.

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Our 2013 NFL Draft "Grades" By Division

Written by Eric Galko on .

New York Jets Draft

After one of the more unique, fun, and difficult to get a handle on drafts in recent NFL history, our staff has teammed up to grade each team (by Division) on how they did, focusing on the reasons for their moves as opposed to strict "letter grades".

If you're curious to learn even more about each of your teams' new players, purchase our 2013 NFL Draft Propsect Guide.

AFC DIVISIONS NFC DIVISIONS
AFC East NFC East
AFC North NFC North
AFC South NFC South
AFC West NFC West

Best NFC Undrafted Free Agent Signings
Best AFC Undrafted Free Agent Signings

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC North

Written by Jared Counterman on .

 

 

Kyle LongFor the final division in this series, Jared Counterman takes a look at one of the most interesting divisions in this draft, the NFC North. Whether it was the Vikings making a big splash in the first round, Green Bay grabbing two starting quality running backs, or Chicago making a surprising first round selection, the NFC North added quite a few new faces that will likely be making an early impact. 

Which team put together the best class?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the AFC East

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Between the quarterback drama in New York, the rebuilding projects in Miami and Buffalo, and the never-ending reign of the Patriots at the top of the AFC, there's rarely a dull moment in the AFC East. That was true during the draft as well, as both the Bills and the Jets made some surprising moves that shake up the division for years to come. 

How did each of these teams do during the draft? Jared Counterman examine's each of the AFC East draft classes. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC South

Written by Alex Brown on .

 

Star LotuleleiIn the NFC South, there's no shortage of superstars on the offensive side of the ball. Between players like Cam Newton, Drew Brees, Julio Jones, and Doug Martin, it's rare to see a divisional match-up with out the potential for some serious fireworks. 

It appeared as though the entire division had that in mind when they entered the draft, as each team put an emphasis on the defensive side of the ball. Was each team able to acquire weapons that will help slow down those high powered offenses in 2013?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC East

Written by Alex Brown on .

 

Travis FredrickThere may not have been more interesting division to follow during the draft than the NFC East. What strategies would the new look Eagles employ? Who would Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have their eyes set on? Would it be the Giants or Redskins that would find the pieces to get them to the next level? 

Alex Brown takes a look at these draft classes and how the players selected will impact 2013 and beyond. 

 

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