It’s the ultimate counting stat sport, where piling up yards and touchdowns matter and nothing else even exists. And fantasy football is nothing if not a sport that rewards gaining. I was a big fan of the Kenneth Gainwell pick at the time, and I’ve only grown more enamored with the pick since the draft. If you’re the kind of person who likes to take the top-ranked fantasy defense/special teams unit every single time, the idea of naming your team after a straight jacket has to be appealing, right? I’m sold. Jacquet played 159 defensive snaps last year for the Eagles, and he figures to be in a training camp competition for a spot in the secondary again this year. This one hinges on Michael Jacquet, an otherwise fringe football player, earning playing time this season. That’s how you should feel about your players. The stuff you know you’re going to need, and don’t want to be separated from. What do you put in your carry-on luggage on a flight? The absolute essentials. We all know that Kerryon Johnson’s name turns into “Kerryon My Wayward Son”, but if you don’t actually draft Kerryon Johnson… the name kind of doesn’t make any sense for your fantasy team? Instead let’s go with Kerryon Luggage, where you get to capitalize on Johnson’s fantastic and unique first name while also making it clear that the guys you draft are the creme de la creme. It’s your team name! If your friends get mad at you for screaming and celebrating a fifth-round sleeper pick, it sounds like you need new friends. You’ve got the player tie-in with Rodney McLeod you’ve got the theme song in Jennifer Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud” and you’ve got a reason to just yell way louder than you need to at your league’s fantasy draft. This name is an all-encompassing brand opportunity. If you’re focusing your fantasy team on your wide receivers and quarterbacks, this one is a no-brainer. Talk about speaking something into existence. His name is awesome for so many reasons, but the fact that he literally puts the ball into the air and his name is Arryn? Phenomenal. The Cam Johnston era is over in Philly and Arryn Siposs is the new punter in town. MORE FANTASY: Sleeper picks | Top 9 Eagles | DeVonta | Goedert | Sanders | HurtsĪ punter pun? A PUN-ter?! Sorry, this one is a lot. Combining Hurts’ name with the film The Hurt Locker gives you a pretty intimidating title: opponents coming into your house know they’re going to be dealt some serious pain. It’s an unbelievable scenario, but fans are leaning into the idea of Hurts as The Guy, so maybe you should do the same. Looking for a name that’ll have your roster laid-back as you enter the year? Trying to establish a Sean McVay-like culture of cool and relatable winning for your squad? Don’t Sweat It, fellas - we’ve got this.īills-Steelers playoff game postponed to Monday due to weather conditionsīarring a blockbuster trade, Jalen Hurts will begin his second year in Philly as the Birds’ QB1. The 24-year-old Florida State product racked up 6.0 sacks and three forced fumbles last year and is in line for an explosive fourth year with the Birds, particularly considering it’s a contract year and he stands to make big bucks next offseason. Josh Sweat is quietly one of the more exciting young players on the Eagles’ roster. And if he doesn’t do anything again this year, just say you were making a Killers reference and you’re safe. But! If your fantasy team has been a little rough over the last couple years, why not buy low on a guy who (maybe? possibly?) has some upside left in him? Roll with it. The guy has 14 catches in two seasons with the Birds not exactly second-round stuff. Look, it’s hard to get excited about JJ Arcega-Whiteside right now. Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Philadelphia sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter.
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