Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down the latest NFL news before taking a second look at Pat’s recent coach rankings. On the news front, they discuss C.J. Stroud’s fifth-year team option, De’Von Achane’s contract situation, and Malik Nabers’ ACL recovery. For the coaches, they debate Andy Reid vs. Sean McVay at No. 1, Jim Harbaugh vs. Sean Payton in the top five, Nick Sirianni’s standing and much more. That includes Ben Johnson and Liam Coen being outside the top 10. They end the show highlighting draft prospects from Denny’s recent piece on tight ends, including Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers. 

(1:45) – Denny gives his Masters update and takes issue with the ceremonial tee shot

(7:00) – Top Headlines: C.J. Stroud’s fifth-year option picked up by Texans, De’Von Achane does not report to OTAs, Malik Nabers injury timeline revealed by John Harbaugh

(25:10) – Coach Rankings, Pt 1.: Sean McVay vs Andy Reid for the #1 spot, Sean Payton vs Jim Harbaugh,

(40:15) – Coach Rankings, Pt. 2: Proper ranking of Nick Sirianni, should Ben Johnson and Liam Coen be in the top 10?

(51:50) – Kyle’s favorite and least favorite ranking on Pat’s list

(54:45) – Denny details why he’s intrigued with Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers and skeptical about George TE Oscar Delp

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news, beginning with the surprising tidbit that Rashee Rice has avoided league discipline for his latest off-the-field issues. Pat and Denny debate his fantasy fit for 2026 before moving on to Ben Johnson’s glowing words on Luther Burden and the latest A.J. Brown trade rumors. They spend the second half of the show breaking down the back half of Pat’s just-released coach rankings. Who are they most bullish and bearish on amongst the new hires? They also debate Mike McCarthy’s Steelers landing spot, if Brian Schottenheimer was actually that bad, and if there’s any hope for Dan Quinn in Washington.  

(2:45) – Denny gives his latest update on his Fantasy Baseball journey this season

(5:55) – Top Headlines: Tank Dell reportedly in line to return in Week 1, league rules Rashee Rice didn’t violate personal conduct policy

(18:30) – More News & Notes: Ben Johnson foreshadows more Luther Burden III touches, latest on A.J. Brown saga

(32:00) – New Coaching Hires: Examining the hot/cold meter on Kevin Stefanski, Robert Saleh, and Mike McCarthy

(49:35) – Coach Rankings #11-22: Brian Schottenheimer, Dan Quinn, Aaron Glenn

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) welcome in special guest Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) with Mr. Denny Carter on vacation. They begin by discussing Kerrane’s favorite and least favorite free agent fits, with a particular focus on Mike Evans. Next, Kerrane lays out his favorite rookie receiver and running back picks in best ball, with Ohio State WR Carnell Tate leading the way. Pat also makes the case for an inevitable Jeremiyah Love. Elsewhere, they ponder Fernando Mendoza’s “savior status” in Las Vegas after the Raiders signed Kirk Cousin, and Kerrane takes issue with Daugherty’s Nick Sirianni logic in his upcoming coach rankings. They end with Kerrane evaluating candidates for this year's "legendary running backs" article.

(2:10) – When April fool’s day goes wrong

(7:15) – Favorite and least favorite Free Agency signings

(23:05) – Rookie WRs to target in drafts

(41:45) – Is there Rookie RB relevance outside of Jeremiyah Love?

(49:00) – Projecting Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders after Kirk Cousins’ reported signing

(56:50) – Kerrane’s questions for Pat’s upcoming coach rankings column

(1:06:00) – Potential candidates for “legendary RBs” in 2026

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter welcome in NBC draft expert Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) to break down some of this year’s biggest prospects. Is there a spreadsheet disconnect with Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love? What about Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq? Connor also provides his thoughts on Alabama QB Ty Simpson and potential sleepers at both running back and wide receiver. Before Connor joins, Pat and Denny break down Matt LaFleur’s pledge to remake the Packers’ offense, as well as Christian McCaffrey’s potentially diminishing workload and Chris Olave’s long-term WR1 status.  

(2:50) – Pat and Denny react to a eyebrow-raising comment from Aaron Glenn regarding Geno Smith

(9:00) – Top Headlines: Matt LaFleur acknowledges unhappy offensive players in 2025, Kyle Shanahan hints at change in Christian McCaffrey’s workload

(22:25) – More News & Notes: Browns owner details Deshaun Watson’s chances at starting this season, Chris Olave back on WR1 radar?

(28:40) – Connor Rogers joins the show

(33:00) – Why Jeremiyah Love is #1 on Connor’s big board

(38:20) – Analyzing Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq

(46:10) – Ty Simpson’s draft ceiling

(50:25) – Projecting Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.

(53:30) – Notable under-the-radar prospects

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down all the latest NFL news, beginning with the scuttlebutt over Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s draft status. Is he actually a first-round talent, and would he be a disastrous fit with the Jets, for whom he will work out? They then ponder Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s ADP following his record-setting extension, Ladd McConkey’s bounce-back odds and much more. That includes Zay Flowers’ ceiling or lack thereof, Jauan Jennings and Stefon Diggs’ quiet free agency, RJ Harvey’s upside, and Brian Robinson’s new home. 

(2:00) – Denny details his excitement returning to Fantasy Baseball

(6:30) – Top Headlines: Jets bring in Ty Simpson for private workout, Jaxon Smith-Njigba signs 4-year extension

(24:00) – WR News & Notes: Potential bounce-back year for Ladd McConkey, timeline for Zay Flowers extension, Jauan Jennings or Stefon Diggs in FA?

(40:20) – RB Roundup: Brian Robinson signs 1-year deal with Falcons, Najee Harris visits Seahawks, RJ Harvey reportedly ready for “jump” in 2nd season, navigating the Jaguars’ backfield

(54:00) – Favorite and Least Favorite Best Ball draft picks from Tuesday’s show

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter take advantage of a slow news period to get in their first best ball draft of the 2026 offseason. They debate which teams to stack before settling on the Bears and Giants. Along the way they have no shortage of player debates, including Colston Loveland vs. Tyler Warren, CeeDee Lamb vs. George Pickens, and so much more. They end up with slam dunks like Lamb and Malik Nabers, and less sure things, like Malik Willis and Rome Odunze. 

(1:50) – Denny reveals his process for drafting his Fantasy Baseball team

(8:00) – Potential teams to stack: 49ers, Bears, Saints, Bucs

(13:35) – Draft begins, Pat and Denny secure 9th pick

(17:25) – CeeDee Lamb drafted in the 1st Round

(19:15) – Malik Nabers selected in the 2nd Round

(24:00) – 3rd, 4th, and 5th Round Picks: Josh Jacobs, Coleston Loveland, and Rome Odunze

(31:20) – 6th, 7th, and 8th Round Picks: Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Kyle Monangai

(40:10) – 9th, 10th, and 11th Round Picks: Kenneth Gainwell, Michael Pittman Jr., and Mike Washington Jr.

(47:55) – 12th, 13th, and 14th Round Picks: Malik Willis, Juwan Johnson, Emanuel Wilson

(55:15) – 15th, 16th, and 17th Round Picks: Adonai Mitchell, T.J. Hockenson, Theo Johnson

(1:01:00) – 18th, 19th, and 20th Round Picks: Emari Demercado, Sean Tucker, and Treylon Burks

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news before diving into some favorite and not-so-favorite free agency player fits. On the news front, they debate: Is De’Von Achane going to be traded or not? They also break down Carson Wentz’s Vikings return, Jeremiyah Love’s draft ceiling, Tyler Warren’s 2026 ceiling and more. That includes items on Isaiah Likely and Oronde Gadsden. On the free agency beat, they praise the landing spots for Keaton Mitchell and Jaylen Waddle before lamenting them for Rashid Shaheed and Alec Pierce.

(2:25) – Denny reveals his Final Four picks

(7:40) – Top Headlines: Vikings bring back Carson Wentz, De’Von Achane reportedly not on trade block, Jeremiyah Love’s reported “draft window” in Round 1

(26:20) – TE News & Notes: Reported roles for Tyler Warren, Isaiah Likely, and Oronde Gadsden II in 2026

(39:25) – Is the arrow pointing up for Isaac TeSlaa?

(42:25) – Favorite Player-Specific Free Agency fits: Keaton Mitchell, Emari Demercado, Jaylen Waddle

(51:05) – Least Favorite Player-Specific Free Agency fits: Rashid Shaheed, Alec Pierce

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down the latest NFL news, including Jaylen Waddle’s surprising trade to the Broncos. Can Waddle supplant Courtland Sutton as Denver’s WR1? Next, they assess Kyler Murray’s fit in Minnesota before examining the landing spots for Justin Fields and Christian Kirk. They debate Dallas Goedert’s Eagles return, the Commanders’ crowded backfield, Chris Rodriguez’s starting odds and more before getting into Kyle and Denny’s recent free agency articles. Who has done the best on the open market, and who has done the worst?

(2:00) – Pat, Denny, and Kyle detail their St. Patrick’s Day traditions and uncover a new trend

(6:10) – Top Headlines: Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle, Kyler Murray signs with Vikings, Chiefs trade for Justin Fields

(25:25) – More News & Notes: Christian Kirk lands with 49ers, Dallas Goedert returns to Eagles

(33:30) – RB Roundup: Commanders add to their RB room, Chris Rodriguez’s role with Jaguars, Emari Demercado joins Chiefs, Zach Charbonnet injury update

(48:45) – Best NFC and AFC grades in free agency

(55:35) – Worst NFC and AFC grades in free agency

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down a newsy “second wave” of free agency, beginning with Daniel Jones’ official return to the Colts. Do we at least like this move in fantasy football? Next, they dig under the hood at running back, debating the signings of Tyler Allgeier, Kenneth Gainwell, Rachaad White and much more. That includes Chris Rodriguez’s fit in Jacksonville, J.K. Dobbins’ return to Denver, and Keaton Mitchell’s Chargers arrival. Along the way they also find time to talk about Isaiah Likely and Chig Okonkwo’s new homes.

(2:00) – Pat, Denny, and Kyle deconstruct the curious cancellation of the Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby

(8:25) – Top Headlines: Daniel Jones re-ups with Colts, Tyler Allgeier joins Cardinals backfield, Kenneth Gainwell lands with Bucs

(26:30) – More RB Moves, Pt 1: Chris Rodriguez links with Jaguars, Rachaad White joins Commanders, J.K. Dobbins returns to Broncos

(38:15) – More RB Moves, Pt 2: Keaton Mitchell signs with Chargers, Isiah Pacheco added to Lions

(49:20) – TE Free Agency Moves: Isaiah Likely signs with Giants, Chig Okonkwo heads to Commanders

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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) break down a wild first two days of free agency, beginning with Kenneth Walker III’s impact move to the Chiefs. How high is too high for the Super Bowl MVP in fantasy? Next, they assess Travis Etienne’s move to New Orleans, Mike Evans’ shock 49ers signing, Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons flier and much more. That includes debates on Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs, Michael Pittman Jr., Geno Smith, and Rico Dowdle.

(2:40) – Denny questions the report that Patrick Mahomes “has a chip on his shoulder” entering 2026

(3:55) – RB FA Headlines: Kenneth Walker III lands with Chiefs, Travis Etienne joins Saints

(21:20) – WR FA Headlines: Mike Evans links with 49ers, Wan’Dale Robinson agrees to deal with Titans, Romeo Doubs joins Patriots, Michael Pittman Jr. traded to Steelers

(39:45) – QB FA Headlines: Malik Willis heads south to Dolphins while Tua Tagovailoa lands with Falcons, Jets trade for Geno Smith

(55:10) – Why Pat and Kyle are bullish on Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers

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