NFL Draft Fantasy Preview: QBs and TEs (aka Pitchers and catchers report)
Apr 06, 2021, 08:09 AM
Marcas Grant is joined by resident fantasy nerd, Matt Okada, for a special new edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! This episode marks the start of a four-part series where Marcas and Matt discuss the fantasy potential of incoming NFL players who are likely to be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft. Before getting into that, the hosts react to the fantasy implications of the blockbuster trade sending quarterback Sam Darnold from the New York Jets to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for three draft picks (1:48). Then, Marcas and Matt dive into the incoming rookie QB class and discuss how players such as Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones might perform on fantasy rosters in 2021. (8:44). Next, tight ends take center stage, specifically Kyle Pitts, as the fantasy gurus discuss exactly how far ahead of the pack the Florida prospect is entering the 2021 draft (46:21). Finally, the show wraps with a recap of Aaron Rodgers debut as guest host on Jeopardy! (1:00:09 ).
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