IDP Training Camp News & Observations (1 Viewer)

[MAC_32]

trying to trade IDP for offense is near impossible to get appropriate value in return

I've experienced the same and adapted. Others plainly won't trade defense for offense unless they're both jammed and have a flimsy piece on O that's also not essential. All I got for McFadden last year was a 3rd rd pick and all I got for Payton Wilson this spring (this is the other move I mentioned) was Brian Robinson (that turned out great!). I've generally shifted to trades like the one for McFadden - it's not directly defense for offense, but it does position me to make another trade to get up high enough in the draft to consider one or get someone that slips. This year it ended up being Fannin. I'm hoping to do something similar again if I feel like I have enough hits come October, we'll see...

That To'oTo'o, Speights, and Milano were free agents in your league is something that probably wouldn't happen in our league.

Just an aside, you mentioned it's 40 keepers then 50 active, right? That's how To'oTo'o and Speights ended up available May 2024 - the former was cut pre rookie draft and the latter wasn't picked. I think I got Milano via similar means as To'oTo'o and know I did Luvu, but that was so long ago I don't remember specifics. I did get Simon via the exact same scenario as Speights though.

 

[J Giles Band]

Myles Garrett did not practice today (hip).

Hopefully he returns to practice tomorrow. Any Cleveland homers (MAC_32?) are welcome to pitch in.

 

[J Giles Band]

Update: Myles Garrett practiced on Friday.

Garrett (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 1 game against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

 

[DonFue]

Titans have apparently just signed Kyzir White. Not sure what that means for Gray and Williams.

I don’t get why they would wait so long to sign him.

Anyone who makes the initial 53 man rosters, gets their entire contract guaranteed. The vet minimum for Kyzir is a lot more than some late round pick. They want to start Gray/ Williams, they think. They WANT one of them to win the job, and be a long term answer. They don't want to start Kyzir.

So after final cuts, they sign him to the practice squad, which i think they did, he practices, learns the system, and if both the kids suck, they break the emergency glass.

I wouldn't be shocked if this was worked out with him a while ago, he probably had a few offers like this, and like his odds with the two young guys.


Just a guess

Good guess.

 

[Gatorade]

LB T.J. Edwards doubtful for this week's game

 

[rockaction]

Devin White with 10 tackles, seven of which are solo, and one for a loss already in the third?

Didn't start him and hope he holds the job and can I get a "yes, please and more."

We will see if he can hang on to this dot.

 

[Tick]

It's going to take all my self control to not order PFF tomorrow when the Macri snaps/deployment article comes out.

 

[rockaction]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

 

[Tick]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

I left that site a few years ago. He and Woellert are the only things I miss from it. It's mainly DB info I'm after - what percentage isn't deep.

ETA: Scanning through now, https://x.com/PFF_Macri/status/1964817575621382649 is good to see for Tykee.

 

[rockaction]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

I left that site a few years ago. He and Woellert are the only things I miss from it. It's mainly DB info I'm after - what percentage isn't deep.

ETA: Scanning through now, https://x.com/PFF_Macri/status/1964817575621382649 is good to see for Tykee.

Gotcha. The DB snap share and box percentage is a huge benefit to having PFF.

eta* I’ve left that site twice. Not good for my disposition but FF has taken precedence and I’ve tuned back in and have reset my mind to deal with even the FF bro garbage.

 

[massraider]

Dee Winters and Ced Gray look like a GO.

Who else?

 

[Gally]

Dee Winters and Ced Gray look like a GO.

Who else?

Here are a couple:

• Devin White
• Sirvocea Dennis
• Pete Werner
• Devine Deablo

 

[rockaction]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

I left that site a few years ago. He and Woellert are the only things I miss from it. It's mainly DB info I'm after - what percentage isn't deep.

ETA: Scanning through now, https://x.com/PFF_Macri/status/1964817575621382649 is good to see for Tykee.

Hey Tick, I'm getting the rundown and I don't have a subscription. I hope this works for you.

Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP Report

Stay on top of your IDP fantasy football lineups this year with Jon Macri's IDP Report — a comprehensive look at each team's roster performance.

www.pff.com

 

[JoeSteeler]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

I left that site a few years ago. He and Woellert are the only things I miss from it. It's mainly DB info I'm after - what percentage isn't deep.

ETA: Scanning through now, https://x.com/PFF_Macri/status/1964817575621382649 is good to see for Tykee.

Hey Tick, I'm getting the rundown and I don't have a subscription. I hope this works for you.

Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP Report

Stay on top of your IDP fantasy football lineups this year with Jon Macri's IDP Report — a comprehensive look at each team's roster performance.

www.pff.com

Nice. IIRC from last year, the first couple weeks are free.

 

[massraider]

Eric Wilson may be a FA move this week. Check Cashman

 

[JoeSteeler]

Damn I didn’t know Blackmon got hurt. Will be adding Sanker.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Blackmon (shoulder) could be sidelined "for a long time" and possibly the entire 2025 season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Blackmon suffered the injury during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals. Ian initially reported that Blackmon is feared to have suffered a torn labrum, which would put the 2020 third-rounder in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season. Jordan Howden (oblique) and Jonas Sanker would be the top candidates to start alongside Justin Reid at safety if Blackmon is sidelined.

 

[rockaction]

@Tick Are you looking for linebackers or all IDP? His Twitter feed is replete with LB snap percentage and recommendations.

I left that site a few years ago. He and Woellert are the only things I miss from it. It's mainly DB info I'm after - what percentage isn't deep.

ETA: Scanning through now, https://x.com/PFF_Macri/status/1964817575621382649 is good to see for Tykee.

Hey Tick, I'm getting the rundown and I don't have a subscription. I hope this works for you.

Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP Report

Stay on top of your IDP fantasy football lineups this year with Jon Macri's IDP Report — a comprehensive look at each team's roster performance.

www.pff.com

Nice. IIRC from last year, the first couple weeks are free.

I think you're exactly right. It'll be too bad when it goes behind the wall. Their subscription got too expensive for me. Over one hundred dollars is just not what I'm looking to spend.

 

[warpig33]

 

[massraider]

• LB Kenneth Murray, Dallas Cowboys: Murray earning the lone green-dot linebacker spot was the likely outcome back in May, but offseason reports began to point toward Jack Sanborn in that role, given his experience in Matt Eberflus’ defense. However, Week 1 provided our first surprise of the season with Murray taking on that role, making him the most relevant Cowboys linebacker for IDP going forward.
• LB Justin Strnad, Denver Broncos: Strnad can be used in deep IDP leagues for as long as Dre Greenlaw is out. Strnad only played about two-thirds of the defensive snaps, which isn’t the expectation for Greenlaw when he’s back but will be exclusive to Strnad when he’s filling in.
• LB Troy Dye, Los Angeles Chargers: Dye filled in for the injured Denzel Perryman, though he’ll only be a deep IDP league option, as he played just 63% of the snaps once Perryman was out of the game. If/when Perryman returns, neither player will be usable in most IDP formats.
• LB SirVocea Dennis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dennis played a full-time role and delivered a strong IDP performance. Dennis can now be added and trusted in most IDP formats with this encouraging usage.
• LB Cedric Gray, Tennessee Titans: Gray worked as the clear LB2 option next to Cody Barton. While Gray was not a full-time player, he also had no competition for that role with Kyzir White remaining on the practice squad and James Williams relegated to playing exclusively on special teams. Gray can be utilized in deeper IDP leagues.
• S Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers: With Nate Hobbs out for this game, Bullard assumed the primary slot duties while also sharing time at safety with Evan Williams. While this usage is likely to change with Hobbs back in the lineup, Bullard can be a streaming option in the meantime.
• S Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints: If Julian Blackmon is out for any length of time, rookie Sanker should be the next man up and worth a shot in IDP leagues as a prospect with ability around the line of scrimmage.
• S Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins, New England Patriots: Both Hawkins and rookie Woodson were 100%-snap safeties for the Patriots this week, and both players delivered strong IDP performances. Woodson’s box usage will push him up the rankings as the primary target in IDP leagues, though Hawkins can still be an option as well.
• S Chuck Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers: Clark filled in for the injured Elliott and played 28% of his snaps in the box. Clark can be an IDP option for us for as long as Elliott is out.
• S Marques Sigle and Jason Pinnock, San Francisco 49ers: Sigle surprised and emerged as a full-time starting safety for the 49ers this week. Sigle landed six total tackles and a fumble recovery, but more importantly, he played every snap and over 60% of his snaps in the box, making him a top IDP target for teams in need of safety help. Pinnock is also an option because he gets the same usage.
• ED Marcus Davenport, Detroit Lions: Davenport operated as the second starting edge next to Hutchinson, and while he didn’t play nearly as much, his near 70% snap share was solid enough to land a sack. He can be a potential streaming option as needed this season, as long as he stays healthy.
• DT Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay Packers: With Kenny Clark off to Dallas, Wyatt took on a larger role and was able to deliver a sack in this game. Wyatt had moments of IDP relevance last season, and if he’s now able to sustain that level of play across an entire season and larger snap share, he’ll be a starting option in DT-required leagues.
• ED Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints: With Chase Young out for this game, Jordan played a larger workload and got home for 1.5 sacks. He also has DT-eligibility on MFL and can be an option in DT-required leagues for as long as Young is out.

Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP Report

Stay on top of your IDP fantasy football lineups this year with Jon Macri's IDP Report — a comprehensive look at each team's roster performance.

www.pff.com

 

[JoeSteeler]

DeShon Elliott to miss “a couple weeks”.

Steelers signed Jabril Peppers.

 

[massraider]

@JoeSteeler can you change title, we will just keep this one going?

 

[massraider]

Here are a couple:

• Devin White
• Sirvocea Dennis
• Pete Werner
• Devine Deablo

The lesson that I am taking away from week 1 is I need to remember patience with young LBs on my dynasty roster.

If you play in short bench IDP, this doesn't apply. But in deep leagues that I play, LBs are clearly scarce, and their trade value is high. 2nd and 3rd round picks are on the table. Usually, the owners who don't pay quite as much attention as others. I assume this is true in a lot of leagues. I never draft the flashy rookies, because I won't draft LB early.
We've had a bunch of low profile guys take over high volume jobs this year, and some of them, like Dennis and Winters, you could see coming. Winters was buried behind two good LB when he was drafted, but it was clear, financially, SF couldn't keep both. And Winters, athletically, had all the tools. Sirvocea Dennis, it was always likely Britt wasn't going to be re-signed.

I'm looking for young LBs, who are behind a JAG on a one year deal. I want to draft them later in rookie drafts, and stick them on my taxi squad. And in my leagues, sometimes these guys are dropped during the season. I could probably trade Winters and Dennis for 3rd rounders right now. Far as I am concerned, that's trading an unknown quantity for an extra chance at Harold effing Fannin.

Off the top of my head, this year, Marist Liufau and Tommy Eichenberg come to mind this season.
I had Liufau on taxi last year, and almost cut him this year, seems like a crowded room. Murray, Sanborn, Damone Clark are all FA after the season. Room is empty after this season, aside from Overshown. Stuck him on taxi one more year.
Eichenberg is behind Elandon, Devin White, Pratt, Jamal Adams. All one-year deals. And the new staff hasn't buried him on the depth chart, he got good work on preseason.
3rd season for both these guys next year, with a LB room that clears out, and if the team thinks they can fill a starting spot with a rookie contract, they will do so.