IDP Nation
By IDP Nation
IDP-centric show. We are your hosts Darrell Winstead and Kyle Bellefuel. Are you ready for some tenacious IDP discussion? We’ve got you covered from your LB1 to your taxi squad. This is IDP Nation!
IDP NationOct 18, 2020
IDP Nation # 207 Combine Review
In this episode we review the combine results of the top IDP rookies in this draft class
IDP Nation #206 Black Monday
In this episode, we discuss the dreaded Black Monday in the NFL. Which coaches are out, which are staying put, and who's on the fence? We also discuss an early IDP Buy Low Stock and a handful of IDP Off Season Stock market investments.
IDP Nation Update: Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline just a day away, I wanted to discuss the two IDP trades that just recently took place. The Titans traded away star safety Kevin Byard to the Eagles for 4th & 5th round picks and safety Terrell Edmunds. Then today the New York Giants traded DE Leonard Williams to the Seahawks in return for a 2nd & 5th round picks. The Giants also agreed to pay a large portion of Williams's contract for the earlier pick.
IDP Nation #205 Guess Who's Back?
IDP Nation EP #205
The Miami Dolphins scored the 3rd most points (70) in league history
The Baltimore Ravens signed OLB Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad
The New Orleans Saints signed DE Carl Granderson to a 4-year $52m deal
The Denver Broncos SAF Caden Sterns is expected to miss the ROS with a torn patellar tendon. Justin Simmons was also inactive this week with a hip injury.
The Carolina Panthers lost LB Shaq Thompson for the season with a broken fibula & could lose SAF Xavier Woods for 4-6 weeks. Frankie Luvu also exited this week’s game early with a hip injury.
The Arizona Cardinals placed SAF Budda Baker on the IR (hamstring). He won’t be eligible to return until week seven.
Texans beat writer Aaron Wilson says S Jalen Pitre is expected to return to practice this week.
Josey Jewell exited Denver’s Week 3 game early with a groin injury, leading to rookie Drew Sanders seeing his most game action.
De’Vondre Campbell was forced out of Green Bay’s Week 3 in the first half with an ankle injury and was unable to return.
Atlanta has placed second-year linebacker Troy Andersen on IR with a pectoral injury.
Derwin James was forced from Los Angeles’ Week 3 game against the Vikings with a hamstring injury.
Hollywood Titan:
Myles Garrett (5 tackles, 4 solos, 80% solo rate, 3 TFLs, 5 QB hits, 3½ sacks, 1 forced fumble)
Alontae Taylor (5 tackles, 5 solos, 100% solo rate, 2 TFLs, 1 QB hit, 1 sack, 5 PBUs)
Kyle Bellifuel:
Kyle Hamilton: 9 tackles (7 solos), 2 TFLs, 3 sacks, 3QBH, 1FF, 1PD
Terrel Bernard: 7 tackles (5 solos), 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QBH, 1int, 1PD, 1FR
Rashan Gary: 3 solos, 3TFLs, 3 sacks, 4QBH
Shawn Teague:
Levi Wallace: 6 tackles (4 solo), 4 PD, 2 Int
Zaire Franklin: 15 tackles (11 solo), 1 TFL, 1QBH, 1 sack
Jarran Reed: 8 tackles (4 solo), 1TFL, 1 PD, 3QBH, 1.5 sacks
Tackles: LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (45)
LB, TJ Edwards, Chicago (43)
LB, Foyesade Olukun, Jacksonville (37)
Solo Stops: LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (29)
SAF, Jevon Holland, Miami (23)
LB, Quincy Williams, NY Jets (23)
Sacks: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (6)
DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota, (5)
DE, Myles Garrett, Cleveland (4½)
QB Hits: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (12)
DE, Myles Garrett, Cleveland (10)
EDGE, Micah Parsons, Dallas, (8)
TFLs: DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota (7)
EDGE, Micah Parsons, Dallas (5)
OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (5)
INTs: SAF, Jordan Whitehead, NY Jets (3)
SAF, Jessie Bates, Atlanta (3)
LB, Logan Wilson, Cincinnati (2)
PBUs: CB, Alonte Taylor, New Orleans (7)
CB, Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans (4)
CB, Denzel Ward, Cleveland (5)
Fantasy Pts: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (98) 2nd overall
DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota (88.9) 5th overall
LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (87.5) 7th overall
Hot Off the Waiver Wire
Geno Stone, SAF, Baltimore Ravens
Kei’Trel Clark, CB, Arizona Cardinals
Deion Jones, LB, Carolina Panthers
Brian Branch, SAF, Detroit Lions
Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, LA Chargers
Christian Izeien, SAF, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Byron Young, DE, LA Rams
Darnell Savage, SAF, Green Bay Packers
Josh Metellus, SAF, Minnesota Vikings
Reddit u/JurassicCrum
What’s the deal with the Texans LBs? Is Harris worth anything moving forward with his snap % going down and Too Too’s role increasing every week?
Reddit u/Steelfox7
In redraft leagues - Is Jaelen Phillips breakout season postponed another year? Shallow benches so stashing players very costly!
Reddit u/Rad_Centrist
When will the Lions finally wake up and make Campbell a full time player? He has consistently outperformed his playing time, which has increased every week.
Is all hope finally lost for Jeremy Chinn? What are the Panthers thinking keeping him at NB and reducing his snap %?
Is Terrel Bernard for real?
Kyzir White hype finally coming to bear? Has his game truly elevated this year?
IDP Nation #204 Prediction Show
IDP Nation EP #204
The San Francisco 49ers signed DE Nickolas Bosa to a 5 year/$170m deal with $122.5m guaranteed
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the contract of OLB Shaquille Barrett freeing up $10.5m in cap room
Buffalo Bills DE Von Miller says he’s unsure if he will be able to return from the PUP list (knee) in week 5
Las Vegas Raiders Edge Chandler Jones is out for week 1. Could we see Tyree Wilson make the start?
Prediction Show
Defensive Player of the Year
Darrell - Micah Parsons, EDGE, Dallas
Shawn - Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Darrell - Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Houston
Shawn - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seattle
IDP Player of the Year
Darrell - Nick Bolton, LB, Kansas City
Shawn - Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore
IDP Comeback Player of the Year
Darrell - TJ Watt, OLB, Pittsburgh
Shawn - Shaq Leonard, LB, Indianapolis
IDP Bust of the Year
Darrell - Alex Anzalone, LB, Detroit
Shawn - Nakobe Dean, LB, Philadelphia
Reddit u/burnabybambinos
The starting ILB for Seahawk's Game 1 playoff game is not Brooks, Wagner, or Bush. I predict it's Drake Thomas. Brooks is tender, Wagner's slow, and Bush isn't good.
Reddit u/utocmc2020
Troy Andersen finishes as LB1 this season. And I have Foyesade Olukun as the top tackler, which may not be as bold
Reddit u/AlexanderHamildong
How high will Ernest Jones finish and why will it be LB1
Reddit u/CWill4
LB’s rule the way….EDGE players get all the hype….talk to us about the young safeties and how they will be deployed….the year 2’s Brisker, Hamilton, Pitre, and Hill
IDP Nation #203 Training Camp Review
IDP Nation EP #203
The Cleveland Browns restructured the contract of DE Myles Garrett clearing $12.8m in cap room.
LB Myles Jack is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons. Finishes career with 617 tackles, 22 TFLs, 6½ sacks, three INTs, and 18 PBUs.
The Baltimore Raven's preseason win streak snapped at 24. Lost to the Washington Commanders
The Baltimore Ravens signed DE Jadaveon Clowney to a one-year deal
Free agent LB Anthony Barr visited with the New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagle OLB Haason Reddick injured his thumb on Monday and will have surgery to repair it. He’s expected to be ready for the start of the season.
Miami Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins is sitting out practice as it’s related to him wanting a new contract
Las Vegas Raiders activated rookie DE Tyree Wilson off the non-football injury list (NFI)
New York Jets DE Carl Lawson is still out of practice with a back injury. HC Robert Saleh says they are being diligent with it. Second-year star Jermaine Johnson is listed as his initial backup.
Training Camp Review
Are we getting nervous about San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa's preseason absence? Who fills that spot if he holds out?
New England Patriots SAF/LB Marte Mapu has been lining up at safety. What should fantasy managers expect? NB Myles Bryant has been really good this preseason (one INT & one PBU today on back-to-back plays)
Green Bay Packers DE Rashan Gary is officially back to work
LB Jack Gibbens ahead of Monty Rice on the Tennessee Titans depth chart?
Facebook u/Cole Blenner
Rookie IDP sleepers to target late in a start-up draft?
Facebook u/Michael Neagle
Which IDP players to trade before it’s too late?
Which IDP players are destined for a breakout year?
Which IDP player is taking the next step in year 2?
Facebook u/Derek Gielarowski
Is Jordyn Brooks better to sell now or hold onto?
Twitter u/Sal Cusmano
How you would go about picking rookies in a rookie draft with IDP and offense? For example, with all things being equal when do you draft Will Anderson or Jack Campbell (among others) when you are choosing between Zay Flowers or Josh Downs or other players like that?
Twitter u/Nick Brugnoli
What should we expect from rookie defenders such as Myles Murphy, Lukas Van Ness, and Will McDonald? What second-year IDPs are you high on?
IDP Nation #202 Defensive End Training Camp Battles
IDP Nation EP #202
The Minnesota Vikings signed DE Danielle Hunter to a 1y/$20m deal with a no-tag clause. He has 71 sacks & 85 TFLs since entering the league in 2015
The New England Patriots signed DE Trey Flowers to help with their pass rush
The Green Bay Packers activated DE Rashaan Gary off of the PUP list
The Philadelphia Eagles signed LBs Zach Cunningham and Myles Jack to one year deals
The Carolina Panthers signed OLB Justin Houston and signed ILB Deion Jones to one year deals
The Cincinnati Bengals signed LB Logan Wilson to a 4y/$37.3m contract extension
The New Orleans Saints signed DE Cameron Jordan to a 2y/$27.5m contract extension
The Chicago Bears signed DE Yannick Ngakoue to a one year deal worth $10.5m
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed LB Kwon Alexander to a one year deal
Denver Broncos LB Jonas Griffith suffered a torn ACL and will miss significant time
Will the Washington Commanders' LB Jamin Davis face jail time? Speeding - 114 mph in a 45 mph zone during the day
Training Camp Battles (DE’s)
New York Jets (Carl Lawson, Jermaine Johnson, Will McDonald IV)
Chicago Bears starter opposite of Yannick Ngakoue? (Trevis Gipson, Demarcus Walker, or Dominique Robinson)
Atlanta Falcons (Bud Dupree, Lorenzo Carter, Arnold Ebikite, Deangelo Malone, Kemoko Turay)
Houston Texans (Jerry Hughes, Jonathan Greenard, Will Anderson Jr)
Tennessee Titans starter opposite Harold Landry? (Arden Key or Rashad Weaver)
Reddit u/BLAMMITYblamblam
Thoughts on the Miami Dolphins pass rush group? Will anyone eclipse 12 sacks this year? Who will lead the team? Is Emmanuel Ogbah dead?
Reddit u/Aron834
Would like us to do a show on IDP rookies in starting roles after training camp? Some deep sleepers in bigger leagues?
Reddit u/Gcates1914
Thoughts on Boye Mafe if he can win the starting job in Seattle?
IDP Nation #201 Safety Training Camp Battles
This week the guys take a look at some potential SAF Training Camp Battles that everyone should be paying close attention to.
IDP Nation EP #201
DT Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t report to camp and begins holdout. The last report is negotiations are far apart
SAF Budda Baker of the Arizona Cardinals is expected to report to camp despite contract negotiations
Green Bay Packers placed EDGE Rashan Gary on the PUP list. The organization has until cutdowns to remove him or he’ll miss the first four weeks of the season
Free Agent CB Marcus Peters signed with the Las Vegas Raiders
Free agent LB Kyle Van Noy is visiting the Baltimore Ravens this week
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran DT Duwanne Smoot to a
one-year deal
The Tennessee Titans & SAF Kevin Byard agreed to a restructured contract
Detroit Lions Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was carted off after a non-contact knee injury. Update: No structural damage and is considered day-to-day.
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa is not expected to attend training camp until contract negotiations get done
Minnesota Viking DE Danielle Hunter is at camp but is not expected to practice until his contract is resolved
The Seattle Seahawks signed OLB Uchenna Nwosu to a 3-year $59m deal
Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey suffers a meniscus injury during practice and will undergo surgery. Expected to miss 6-8 weeks.
Training Camp Battles (SAF’s)
Kansas City Chiefs (Bryan Cook or Mike Edwards)
New York Jets (Ashtyn Davis or Adrian Amos) lost Chuck Clark for the season due to an injury
Los Angeles Rams (Russ Yeast or Jason Taylor II or Quentin Lake)
New England Patriots (Adrian Phillips & Kyle Dugger are starters) with (Jabril Peppers & Jalen Mills as backups)
Green Bay (Rudy Ford or Jonathan Owens)
Cincinnati Bengals (Nick Scott or Jordan Battle)
Detroit Lions (CJ Gardner-Johnson, Brian Branch, Tracy Walker, or Kerby Joseph)
Los Angeles Chargers (Alohi Gilman or JT Woods)
Carolina Panthers (Jeremy Chinn, Vonn Bell, Xavier Woods, Eric Rowe)
Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy
Which Detroit Lions SAF would you want for this season?
Reddit u/Maximum-Examination1
I think it's too early to see the 3rd thru 5 round rookies that beat out incumbent starters. I like NE Marte Mapu. Brian Branch of the Lions' 1st safety is probably high. Jammie Robinson if Jeremy Chinn is more big Nickel or both see the field. Chris Smith LVR. Antonio Johnson if he can beat Rashawn Jennings and love Andre Cisco. Sydney Brown Eagles lost the secondary player's 2nd safety was probably high. Camarillo Cornee on KC if good news teams got to play catchup. Brandon Hill if he wins Texans suck. It's more about reading camp news. Looking for nickel safety players to see the field?
Facebook u/Andrew
I'm curious about whether you should be getting any New York Giants linebackers not named Bobby Okereke. I believe that because the Giants are investing so little into the inside linebacker position and they might give Xavier McKinney the green dot, he's one of the top safeties to pick up. I'll take your thoughts on that.
IDP Nation #200 Linebacker Training Camp Battles
In this episode, the guys discuss some upcoming LB training camp battles to watch and who they like to win the job.
News & Notes
New York Jets SAF Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending injury (ACL)
Arizona Cardinals LB Isaiah Simmons is making the switch to defensive back
Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins has been switched to DE on MFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers SAF Antoine Winfield Jr agreed to a restructured contract with voidable years, which means Winfield could be a free agent as early as 2024
Carolina Panthers signed DT Taylor Stallworth to a 1-year deal
New England Patriots sign LB Ja’Whaun Bentley to a 2-year extension thru 2025
Training Camp Battles (LB’s)
Buffalo Bills (Dorian Williams, Terrell Bernard, or Tyrel Dodson)
San Francisco 49ers (Oren Burks or Dee Winters)
Baltimore Ravens (Patrick Queen or Trenton Simpson)
Detroit Lions (Alez Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, or Derrick Barnes)
Listener Questions
Reddit u/DynastyZeaLot
I'd love to hear your take on the linebacking situation in Chicago. Sanborn came from nowhere last year, but now Edmunds and Edwards have joined the team and muddied the waters. What can owners of each of the three players expect for the coming season? Thanks!
Reddit u/powerbrows
I'd be curious how people are approaching Micah Parsons this season. Last year, he lined up almost exclusively as an Edge rusher and his overall numbers took a hit with the lack of tackles. Where are people ranking him this season?
Reddit u/SternFlamingo
I'd like some insight into what's happening in Houston. A great defensive coach now runs things and they saw an infusion of young talent. But they also hired a bunch of veterans who have turned in both good seasons and bad, at least from a fantasy perspective.
Can Denzel Perryman and Cory Littleton return to form?
Does Henry To'o To'o have a chance to follow in the path of fellow Bama alumni DeMeco Ryans?
Does their secondary have a chance to become elite?
And how long will it take for Will Anderson to start putting up numbers?
Reddit u/Astralnaut
Would love to hear about rookie prospects, who to be on the lookout for, and any fliers to target. Additionally, any thoughts on Anderson and Campbell, do you look for proven talent over premium prospects?
Reddit u/Deep-Court-2755
Is Campbell a taxi candidate this year or will he be a candidate to start in start 2 LB IDP leagues?
Reddit u/deleeeeeeeeeted
Should I/we get out from under Shaq Leonard or have faith he'll return to form? His first year was his best year, and with all the injuries, I'm thinking I should try and sell now while there's still hope. Thanks, guys.
IDP Nation #199 Early Defensive Rookie of the Year Prediction
In this episode, HollywoodTitan rolls solo and discusses his early Defensive Rookie of the Year Predictions. He gives you his Top 5, plus six popular names and a few long shots. See how he feels about this year's rookie class and the betting odds that are available right now.
IDP Nation #198 Answering the Listener Questions
IDP Nation EP #198
The Browns are acquiring Za'Darius Smith via trade with the Vikings. The full trade will see the Browns acquire Smith and 2025 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks in exchange for sending 2024 and 2025 fifth-round picks to the Vikings, Pelissero reported. Smith has also reworked his contract, which guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 and he'll be a free agent in 2024
Cowboys DC Dan Quinn told reporters that LB Micah Parsons is not making a full time move to DE. “He’s a pass-rushing linebacker. If you ever need position changes, come to me"
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the Ravens “want to keep Patrick on this team. We will, at some point, try to get him signed.” They didn’t pick up his 5th year option.
The sale of the Washington Commanders, for $6.05B a new NFL record, is currently waiting on approval by the owners. To become official 24 of 32 NFL owners must approve.
The NFL released it’s schedule for the 2023 season
Main Event
Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins now has dual eligibility on Sleeper. Does this help his value overall? Which position is he best played at in Fantasy?
With the trade of Za’Darius Smith to the Browns, does this help the value of Marcus Davenport in Minny?
Favorite IDP DL for the Jets? Carl Lawson? Jermaine Johnson? Will McDonald? Quinnen Williams?
Listener Questions
Twitter @Justice_2318
What are your thoughts on Jonathan Owens in Green Bay?
Redditt u/Franklin_the_Turtle
Best rookie ILB after Jack Campbell?
Redditt u/Acekingspade81
He wants to hear why I don’t believe there is any real difference between, Simpson, Sanders, and Henley?
Redditt u/Hatemail375 (new follower)
Which rookie CB puts together the best year this season?
Redditt u/Thanatos_Marathon
Dynasty IDP: Who are your top 2 favorite rookies at DE, LB, SAF?
Potential waiver wire SAF targets with breakout potential, likely dropped due to injury that are back?
Who are some offensive rookies that we like and dislike?
Favorite appetizer when you’re watching games?
Thoughts on Aaron Rodgers as the QB of the New York Jets?
Favorite band or song?
Thoughts on Myles Sanders to the Carolina Panthers?
Favorite Movie?
Late round steals
IDP Nation EP #197 Rookie Landing Spots
In this episode, now that we know the landing spots for all the rookies, we discuss which players were winners and which one's value took a hit. An action-packed and information-filled IDP rookie episode!
IDP Nation EP #196 Defense Wins Championships Draft Recap
In this episode, we discuss the full ten-round IDP-only draft of the league, Defense Wins Championships. A grand total of 141 IDP picks were made by some of the brightest minds on the IDP circuit.
IDP Nation EP #195 Return of Razor
IDP Nation #195News and Notes
The Titans signed DT Jeffery Simmons to a four-year, $94 million contract extension.
The Jets signed DL Quinton Jefferson who will enter the mix along their interior unit.
The Panthers bring in another safety after agreeing to terms with Eric Rowe.
The Bears signed EDGE Rasheem Green, formerly of the Texans, to a one-year contract.
The Buccaneers signed safety Ryan Neal to a one-year deal. Neal made 10 starts for Seattle in 2022 and recorded 66 tackles (45 solos) and 4 tackles for loss.
The Jaguars restructured SS Rayshawn Jenkins' contract and freed up $5.1 million in cap. Jenkins had a career-high 116 tackles (73 solos) in 2022.
The Panthers signed LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, and the 2021 waiver wire darling finds another new home.
- The Falcons acquired DB Jeff Okudah from the Lions in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick.
ESPN's Jenna Laine reports Buccaneers LB Devin White has requested a trade. Per Jeremy Fowler, White has been frustrated with Tampa in extension talks. Adam Schefter says the Bucs don't want to trade White.
Who was the best free agent signing this off-season?
Which free agent signing did you hate most? Value down?
Who’s your top IDP rookie?
Do have a sleeper IDP rookie? Someone drafted in 5-7 rounds of the NFL draft.
Who is your most overrated IDP rookie?
What is your IDP hot take for the upcoming draft next week?
What are doing with Jack Sanborn now that the Chicago Bears added Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards?
Reddit u/mapes1024
What to do/expect from LB, Shaquille Leonard, Indianapolis Colts?
In a rookie draft, 8 offense & 8 defense, that is SF, ½ point TE premium, 123 IDP scoring, what range would you think the first defender gets drafted?
Reddit u/Jordanbuttstuff
What’s the outlook on Kenneth Murray since Drue Tranquill is gone?
What’s to be expected of Brian Asamoah in Minnesota?
What do we make of Marcus Jones? Does the offensive production continue? How should he be valued in IDP?
Reddit u/YourUncleDodge
Is Jordyn Brooks coming back from that knee injury going to seriously affect Bobby Wagner's ADP value? Or is Bobby Wagner going to be Top 10 regardless of when Jordyn Brooks gets back?
Which Denver Broncos linebacker would you prefer to own between tackle-happy Alex Singleton and well-rounded Josey Jewell? What happens to their ADP value if the Broncos pick up Budda Baker at safety with this pair?
IDP Nation EP #194 Rookie Talk
IDP Nation Ep. 194
w/ our good friend and the Shawn
News & Notes
Free agent LB Deion Jones is set to meet with the New Yor Giants
Seattle Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks is out for most if not all of 2023 with a knee injury
Seattle Seahawks withdrew their restricted free-agent tender on SAF Ryan Neal making him a free-agent
Los Angles Chargers HC Brandon Staley says there is no timetable for the return of CB JC Jackson. They hope he will be ready for week one
Suxsonville Jaguars hope to re-sign DE Dawuane Smoot
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed SAF/LB Keanu Neal to a 2-year contract
The Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Kentavius Street to help replace the departure of Javon Hargrave who went to San Francisco
Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says re-signing DT Christian Wilkins is a top priority. He'd earn $10.753 million on his fifth-year option, but Miami wants to lock him up on a long-term deal
Buffalo Bills re-signed DT Jordan Phillips to a 1-year deal of $3m
Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent DT Calais Campbell to a 1-year deal of $7m
MAin Event
IDP Rookie Discussion
How far do feel that DT Jalen Carter will slide in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Where do you want to see EDGE Will Anderson Jr land?
Who is the best CB in this draft class?
Who is your top Safety in this draft class?
Of the top 3 consensus rookie LBs (Campbell, Sanders, Simpson), who is your guy? Outside of those 3, is there another LB you are excited about?
Which rookie will get drafted way too high?
Listener Questions
Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy
Would you expect Will Anderson to have enough tackles each week to have a decent floor, or is he a pocket-crusher ceiling play?
IDP Nation EP #193 Free Agent Fallout
IDP Nation Update: Safety First
In this update, I talk about the impact of a couple of recent player movements at the safety position. The Ravens traded Chuck Clark to the Jets and the retirement of the New England Patriots Devin McCourty. Who wins and what can fantasy managers expect with these new moves?
IDP Nation EP# 192 NFL Combine IDP Review
News and Notes
- Vikings released LB Eric Kendricks. Kendricks was in the final season of a five-year extension, but the Vikings opted to move on from the 31-year-old.
- Rams released LB Bobby Wagner, Wagner's release will free up at least $5 million in cap savings.
- The Titans released LB Zach Cunningham. Cunningham's release saves Tennessee $8.9 million while incurring a $4.5 million dead cap hit. They also released EDGE Bud Dupree
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs are expected to release EDGE Frank Clark.
- The Rams are expected to release EDGE Leonard Floyd. Per ESPN's Field Yates, releasing Floyd would clear $3 million in cap space if done now. However, with a post-June 1 designation, they could spread out his dead money over two seasons and create $15 million in 2023 cap space. The Rams will reportedly look to trade Floyd if possible, but his time with the team appears to have come to an end.
- Commanders released DB Bobby McCain. McCain's release saves the team $4.42 million, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that McCain was the "odd man out" with the Commanders having young talent in the secondary.
- The Athletic's Jeff Howe reports a trade of Rams CB Jalen Ramsey to Dallas is "picking up steam in league circles."
- The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes Chiefs DT Chris Jones wants an extension "that will make him at least the second-highest player at his position."
- As expected, the Commanders assigned the franchise tag to DL Daron Payne.
- The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes he expects the Bills to "put their best foot forward" to retain LB Tremaine Edmunds.
- The Score's Jordan Schultz reports Colts LB Bobby Okereke "has a significant market" and could sign a deal "in the $12-14M range, per season."
- The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes it is "unlikely" the Chargers will exercise Kenneth Murray's fifth-year option.
- Big Shoutout to MFL for the move towards true position with the IDP position designations.
- Who was an LB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was an LB you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there an LB who surprised or caught your attention?
- Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there an EDGE and/or IDL who surprised or caught your attention?
- Who was a safety and/or CB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was a safety and/or CB who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there a safety and/or CB who surprised or caught your attention?
Twitter u/@Justice_2318
- What do you make of Adetomiwa Adebawore's combine performance versus his college production and film?
Twitter u/@Shawn8386
- Was there anybody that made a significant rise or drop in your rankings after the combine?
- -Who stood out the most, good or bad?
- -Should Taylor Tuesday be celebrated every week on Twitter?
Twitter u/@PeterPetera
- If I was going to invest in a position in this draft what would it be?
IDP Nation EP #191 w/Sean Dujay Let the Off Season Begin
League Openings
We have one opening in an IDP-only league with a $55 buy-in. We draft before the NFL Draft and currently entering season three of this dynasty league. If you are interested or want more details please reach out to me (@HollywoodTitan) or @KBellf54.
We also have an opening in one of our listener leagues. It's free but a very competitive league. Offense & defense dynasty league looking for a good owner.
News and Notes
Two Eagles have flown away as former Philadelphia OC Shane Steichen was recently hired as the Colts' new Head Coach while former DC Jonathan Gannon was hired as the Cardinals' Head Coach.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports the Eagles are expected to "make a big push" to keep S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson this offseason.
The leader for the Denver Broncos' open DC job is Rex Ryan, followed by Vance Joseph and Kris Richard.
49ers EDGE Nick Bosa has been named the Associated Press 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. Bosa produced 51 tackles (41 solos), 19 TFL, a league-leading 18.5 sacks, and 48 QB hits this season.
Jets CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner has been named the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Gardner had a stellar rookie season compiling 75 tackles (51 solos), 3 TFLs, a league-leading 20 passes defended, and 2 interceptions.
ESPN's Rich Cimini expects the Jets to release DE Carl Lawson. The Jets have $37 million tied up in Lawson ($15M) and LB C.J. Mosley ($22M). Releasing Lawson would clear his entire $15 million salary while Mosley could be asked to restructure.
Washington coach Ron Rivera said the team has opened contract talks with DT Daron Payne. The Commanders didn't extend Payne last offseason, letting Payne play out his fifth-year option. Payne went on to produce career-highs in tackles (64), sacks (11.5), TFL (18), QB hits (20), and passes defended (5).
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes "it feels like" John Johnson won't be back with the Browns in 2023. Johnson had a down season and is one of Cleveland's best avenues to clear cap space this offseason. He's got a $13.5 million cap number and the Browns can save $12.6 million by cutting him.
The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes the 49ers are "unlikely" to pick up Javon Kinlaw's fifth-year option in May. Ravens DE Calais Campbell announced he would return for a 16th season in 2023.
Main Event
Off-Season Prep Questions
Which is the best way to build your teams that are contending, pretending, or no chance?Draft or Trades?
Now that the season is over, what types of players are you looking to acquire or move?
Listener Questions
Twitter NickBrognoli@NickBrugnoli
What are some second-year IDPs you project to take a big leap? Can you also go into free agents and list which ones you are excited to see move?
Twitter Justice2318@Justice_2318
Who is this year's Lumbumbashi (Frankie Luvu)?
Reddit u/Kelldon83
What is a top 3 defender at each position(DL/LB/DB) worth in draft picks?
Reddit u/rollin20s
Will Pitre finish top 12 at DB next year? Is Luke Masterson going to start in Vegas? Thoughts on Azeez Ojulari, Robert Spillane, Devin Lloyd, and Brandon Jones?
Twitter Fritzy7@Steelervet7
Which Texans LB do you think performs better with Rex Ryan as HC?? Kirksey or Harris?? Also, rank these young LBs in dynasty: Zaven Collins Twitter u/Cowboys_Lakers How concerned are you with Micah Parsons slow finish, and with rumors of Parsons playing more linebacker next year will that yield more points?
Twitter u/goose1463Thoughts on Noah Sewell (I'm an Oregon fan) and Rookie production
IDP Nation EP #190 Super Bowl Week
News and Notes
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Vikings are hiring Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator.
- The 49ers hired former Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
- The Denver Broncos signed HC Sean Payton to a five-year deal. They gave up 1st & 2nd round picks to New Orleans
- The Athletic's Joseph Person believes Panthers LB Shaq Thompson could be a potential cap casualty this offseason. Person points out in his article on The Athletic that the Panthers are $9.5 million over the cap and that cutting Thompson would result in $13.2 million in cap savings -- and an $11.3 million hit in dead money.
- Bengals S Jessie Bates said he'd "love to" return to the Bengals in 2023. Bates was franchise tagged by the Bengals for the 2022 season and is once again set to hit free agency.
- ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques writes Miami could save $13.6 million in cap space by releasing Byron Jones with a post-June 1 designation.
- WR AJ Green is retiring after 11 seasons and QB Tom Brady after 23 seasons
Main Event
Super Bowl Picks
Hollywood - Philadelphia Eagles 29-26
Kyle - Philadelphia Eagles 27-24
Recent Articles
-Hollywood discusses his latest articles on the Hula Bowl, Collegiate Bowl, and IDP Devy.
Senior Bowl IDP standouts
- Ivan Pace Jr. - Pace earned Defensive MVP honors after his game-high 10 tackle performance. Pace was also named the National team’s Practice Player of the Week by his peers.
- JL Skinner - Voted as the National team's defensive specialist of the week. Unfortunately, Skinner had to miss the game to attend to a family matter.
- Will McDonald - McDonald was a handful off the edge all week, using his speed, athleticism, and spin move to consistently win in drills. McDonald is a player on the rise after a good week in Mobile.
- Daiyan Henley - Henley is an athletic LB who was praised for his ability to hold up in coverage during practices throughout the week.
- Big fellas Keeanu Benton & Karl Brooks both had solid practice weeks with Brooks getting home for a sack in the game.
Listener Questions
Two questions from our buddy Shawn @shawn8386
- Who are the top XFL and USFL IDPs?
- How hard would Hollywood be if the Titans drafted Hendon Hooker?
Question from our good friend and DIG Co-host Justice
-Who is next season’s Lumbumbashi!!
IDP Nation EP #189 Wild Card Round
Welcome back to another episode of IDP Nation, which is one of the best IDP information podcasts on the market. We deliver the news and notes of the past week and look at what's ahead, with a main event topic followed by some awesome listener questions. Kyle and Darrell co-hosting at its best! You can also find their written work at IDPNation.com and if you're looking for even more content that you can't find anywhere else, try out their patron.
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Listener League Winners 2022
Listener League #1 - Peter Randall
Listener League #1 - Todd Fink
Devy IDP Grind (Campus side) - Dwight Peebles
Devy IDP Grind (Canton side) - Todd Foster
News & Notes
- Seattle Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn right ACL that he injured on New Year's day during week 17
- Baltimore Ravens GM Eric Decosta wouldn’t commit to saying whether or not the team would pick up LB Patrick Queen’s 5th-year option
- HC Sean Payton is reportedly seeking between $20-$25m a year for his next gig
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Shaq Barrett (Achilles) told reporters that he will be ready for the start of the 2023 season.
Playoff Picks
Darrell: Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Kyle: Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Main Event
PFF's Top Free Agent LBs
Lavonta David, Tremaine Edmunds, David Long, Germaine Pratt, Leighton Vander Esch, Bobby Okereke, TJ Edwards
Listener Questions
Twitter u/DanCook@seahawksdan8
- Is Chicago Bears LB Jack Sanborn a one-year wonder or $$$$?
Twitter u/SalCusamano@cusamano_sal
- Favorite type of IDP scoring?
- Who are the top 2-3 rookies in this class at each position for fantasy football purposes?
Twitter u/ToddFoster@FF_banterman
- Who are some EDGEs & LBs that you see gaining a significant increase in snaps for 2023?
- Who are some of your IDP rookie sleepers?
Reddit u/reaction-jackson
- Which Jack will score the most fantasy points for the 2023 season? Jack Sanborn, Myles Jack, or Jack Gibbens?
Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy
- How do you rank the Tennessee linebackers heading into next season?
- What are some potential open slots in defenses that a free agent or draft pick could slide into and produce?
IDP Nation EP #188 Happy Holidays
The guys are back after a short absence but they are better than ever! They start out with the News & Notes of the week and for the Main Event, they discuss how their fantasy season has gone so far. Lots of fun to be had in this episode and be sure to tune in for the Patron afterward.
IDP Nation EP #187 Friday Night Fun (Trade Talk)
As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. For the main event, we discuss all the recent IDP trades in the NFL. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.
IDP Nation Update: Keeping Up with the Jones
Here is a quick update on the trade between Cleveland and Atlanta that saw the Falcons ship LB Deion Jones to the Browns for late draft capital. Hear my thoughts on the deal and its impact on all parties affected. Is he a buy or a sell? What does this mean for your fantasy rosters?
IDP Nation EP #186 Titan Up & Go Pack Go
As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. The guys give you their Defensive Players of the week and for the main event, we bring you a three-up & three-down segment. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.
IDP Nation EP #185 Big Smile Kyle (Destroyer of Defensive Players)
As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. For the main event, we bring you a three up & three down segment. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.
IDP Nation EP #184 We Just Loiter Around on Twitter
We discuss the news and notes of the past week and for the main event we talk about rookies and how they have done to start the season.
IDP Nation EP #183 Sech Tavy Week 1
This week Kyle and I recap week one and go over all the news and notes of the week. We pick our IDP players of the week, as well as discuss the trade of the week and all of the listener questions. An information-packed episode that you don't want to miss. be sure to check out our Patron and our website, IDPNation.com
IDP Nation Update: Loss of Wattage
late in the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati game, the Steelers lost their star pass rusher, TJ Watt, with a torn pectoral muscle. He is expected to miss 3-4 months with the injury. Tune in and see who I believe is the top option as his replacement.
IDP Nation Update: The Young and the Rest
The Washington Commanders placed DE Chase Young on the PUP list to begin the season which means he will miss at least the first four games to start the 2022 season. Who will replace him? What is his current fantasy value? Should you buy or sell? A quick breakdown of what fantasy managers should know and do.
IDP Nation EP #182 Who's John Rattigan w/ Johny the Greek & Shawn
This week we're back with not one but two special guests, Johny the Greek & Shawn. We cover all the big news of the week, including the trade request by LB Roquan Smith and the injured Darius Leonard. We recap week 1 of the pre-season and give you our thoughts on what we saw. We also give you our favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year.
IDP Nation Patron: Breaking LB news
Here are my thoughts I recorded on our IDP Nation Patron about the breaking news on LBs Darius Leonard & Roquan Smith.
IDP Nation EP #181 w/ Bob Lung - FF Expo
We're back again and have our great friend Bob Lung joining us this week. We discuss all things FF Expo related and his award-winning consistency guide. Bob even had some breaking news that we are the first to break!
IDP Nation #180 w/ Dynasty Tripp Camp Battles
This week we set down with our great friend Dynasty Tripp as we discuss some of the potential upcoming camp battles.
IDP Nation #179 Rookie Talk w/ Shane P Hallam
This week we are joined by our friend Shane P Hallam who is a writer for DLF, co-host of the Devy Market Place, and managing partner of the Draft Countdown website. In this episode, we continue with some rookie talk and what that means for your fantasy teams.
IDP Nation #178 w/ Calvin
In this episode, Kyle and I are joined by our good friend Calvin. We ran a little longer than normal but it was a great time all around. Is Gregory Rousseau the next Bruce Smith? We also play a little game of who would you rather have. So much great info in this show!
IDP Nation #177 Happy Father's Day w/JoeytheTooth
Happy Father's Day and we are joined by JoeytheTooth! We talk all things draft and the news and notes of the week
IDP Nation #176 There's One Good Kyle
In this episode, Kyle and I discuss the news and notes of the past week. Then for our Main Event, we get down to business breaking down all of the IDPs selected in the 1st round of the 2022 NFL Draft. We finish up with our Trade Central segment and listener questions. Still want more of IDP Nation, then be sure to check out our IDP Nation Patron.
IDP Nation #175 We're Not Russian
Kely and I are back this week, as we are getting ready for the NFL draft which is just weeks away. In this episode, we take a look at Lance Zeirlien's 1st round mock and discuss his picks, and what we like or dislike. We also discuss who and what prospects go possibly in the 1st round. It's a fun episode that you don't want to miss
IDP Nation #174 Hold On to That Feeling
In this episode, Kyle and I are joined once again by our good friend Zmags, as we finished discussing the wild and crazy free agency period. An information-packed episode that you definitely don't want to miss.
IDP Nation #173 Free Agency
The free agency period kicked off earlier this week and it's been wild and crazy. Kyle and I discuss where the biggest defenders on the market landed and the impact ahead.
IDP Nation #172 Combine Rewind
In this episode, Kyle and I discuss and break down the combine! Winners and losers, along with the hidden gems of the class. We also have the weeks news and notes, trade breakdowns and listener questions
IDP Nation #171 Not Completely Horrible
This week we are once again joined by our good friend Sean Dujay! In this episode, we discuss the top 10 rookie safeties from the 2021 season. See who we liked, disliked, and why! An information-packed show that you don't want to miss.
IDP Nation #170 Super Bowl Weekend w/ Sean Dujay
We're back with another fire episode and this time we brought a friend, Sean Dujay. So much great info packed into one show, it's absurd. We hit the news and notes first, then follow that up with the coaching changes around the league. For the Main Event we breakdown the Top 15 rookie DE/Edge from this past season.
IDP Nation #169 The Divisional Round
This week we breakdown the top 15 rookie LBs from this past season. We review each one and give our thoughts on them going forward. We also discuss the divisional round matchups and who we think will win.
IDP Nation #168 A New Year
It's a new year and after a couple of weeks off, Kyle and myself are back and better than ever. In this episode, we hand out our IDP award winners in several different categories and then we make our picks for the 1st round of the playoffs.
IDP Nation #167 Christmas Eve
In this episode, we are joined by our buddy Dan Cook and discuss our listener leagues and brag about some of our best personal leagues.
IDP Nation #166
Join me, Kyle, and special guest Zach as we discuss all the week's news and notes. We discuss trades and answer a number of listener questions. Help us spread the word about our great podcast, as well as our Patreon.
IDP Nation #165 Thanksgiving Special
It's Thanksgiving Eve and we are joined by our friend Zach Magley and we get you set for the Turkey Day slate of games. We give you some of our favorite deep options for the week and so much more!
IDP Nation #164 Trade Deadline Talk
First, no you didn't miss a bunch of episodes, we just updated to include the first 54 shows we did as IDP Edge Crushers! In this episode, we are joined by @Zmgas as we talk everything trade deadline news! We break down some disappointing IDP assets and what to do with them.