Eric Hardter looks ahead to next year's free agent running backs.
We examine the history of mid-fourth-round rookie picks and what you can expect this year.
We break down some of your top waiver wire options after another intriguing week of football.
We break down your rookie draft options with a late third-round pick.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We break down all the important usage data from each team.
We break down some of the more interesting usage numbers.
We pick out some moves you could make this week to improve your rosters.
We examine some players who you might want to buy or sell based on their current values.
We pick out your waiver wire options who popped up this week.
Which players should you be looking to acquire after the week one action?
We pick out some players from the NFC West to buy, sell or hold.
We examine the intriguing backfield situations around the NFL.
We look at some running backs to consider making moves for or away from.
How should you approach James Conner in dynasty leagues and what does his future hold?
We take a look at the options from the 3rd spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
What will the Cardinals look like under Jonathan Gannon and his staff?
We round up the latest injuries and possible returns for the last week of the regular season.
We look ahead to the off-season - which players are worth picking up right now?
We identify a couple of options for week 17 and look ahead to the off-season.
Who are some players who still might be available to help you in the fantasy playoffs?
Are there any players who could help you secure that championship?
Who are your top waiver wire options as the fantasy playoffs approach?
We examine the latest big injuries in the dynasty world.
We look at a pair of rookie backs thrust into larger roles.
We cover all the news and notes from the final week of the preseason.
We look at this year's handcuffs and assess who could help you win your league.
Mike Havens picks out some potential 2022 late-round gems.
We look at little further down the draft at some players who could make a significant dynasty impact early on.
Desperate for a running back this year? We outline your potential rookie draft options.
We begin our divisional rundowns with a stroll through the NFC West.
We review the intriguing prospects from the draft's final day.
Mike Havens offers his view of this year's running back class by dishing out post-draft grades.
We put together the best in the business for a pre-draft mock.
We look at some of this year's deeper running back prospects.
We offer up another mock draft, imagining rookies in their landing spots.
We review some of last week's performances and pick out some top receivers in the 2023 class.
The Devy 100 continues! Which college stars are next on the list?
As we know, there are a number of different approaches in dynasty football. Some owners like to come hot out of the gates with a “win now” paradigm, while others are content punting a few seasons in an attempt to build a long-lasting dynasty in the years subsequent. Forward-thinking “windows” may then subsequently be defined, be it one year, three years, or even farther out.
Regardless of tact, there is one commonality with any vision of the future – to some extent, you still need to plan ahead! None of us is Nostradamus, and there is always risk with making longer-term investments predicated upon scenarios for which you have no control. As an example, a prospective free agent may eschew goodness of team fit for greatness of money, thereby failing to provide return upon fantasy investment.
But this is no reason to play scared! To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, “there is no knowledge that is not power.” With that in mind, this miniseries seeks to provide information and assessment on the 2026 crop of free agents – yes, a full year in advance, such that you can stay ahead of your league mates. Let’s continue with the running back position!
As we know, every rookie drafted into the NFL is placed on a four-year contract, with a team option for a fifth year for those selected in the draft’s first round. Given this, there exists the potential for members of the 2021 and 2022 rookie classes to join the ranks of free agency.
For the 2021 rookies, Najee Harris already had his fifth-year option declined and he’s currently an unrestricted free agent. The player picked immediately behind him, Jacksonville’s Travis Etienne, did have his option picked up, though the team may now be second-guessing that decision following a middling 2024 campaign.
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