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How NFL Offseason
Moves Will Affect Fantasy Football
Author: Will McMillan
The NFL Free Agency period is currently ongoing, and many of
the game's top stars have switched teams. For Fantasy Football fans, their
primary concern is whether these players helped or hurt their value during the Fantasy Football season.
Cooks is one of the fastest players in the NFL, and his
arrival in New England will provide a new look for quarterback Tom Brady and
that Patriots offense that has primarily relied on the short passing game.
Cooks will likely have a strong season, but is a sure bet to regress for a few
reasons. Besides the fact that Cooks will be playing in an entirely new system,
he will be leaving the New Orleans Superdome, which no doubt aided his
tremendous deep speed. Cooks has yet to play in the cold temperatures that are
in New England, which means that there will be an adjustment period that could
impact his play. Cooks will also have to compete with a lot of different players
for catches; including Rob Gronkowski, Chris Hogan, Dwayne Allen,
and Julian Edelman, among others.
DeSean Jackson to the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Even as Jackson enters his 30s, he remains one of the top
deep threats in the NFL. Jackson heads to Tampa Bay as the ideal complementary
receiver opposite Mike Evans, and when you combine that with another year of
growth from quarterback Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay should have one of the best
offenses in the NFL next season. Of course, many fantasy football fans are concerned about
Jackson's durability, as he has missed multiple games over the past few seasons.
Jackson should get his fair share of catches, however his touchdowns will
likely decrease, as Evans will be the primary target throughout the season.
Latavius Murray to
the Minnesota Vikings
Murray seemed to be heading for stardom after the 2014 season,
but the last two years have left fans curious about how Murray's career will
end up going. Murray will be counted on the replace some of the production left
behind from Adrian Peterson's departure. Murray will complement the agile Jerick McKinnon in
the Vikings’ backfield. Murray's role will be to supply the short yardage power
threat, and much of the success he has this season will depend on the Vikings'
offensive line improving. Murray is worth a look on your fantasy team as a
second running back.
Terrelle Pryor to the
Washington Redskins
Terrelle Pryor used the nice season he had for the Cleveland
Browns to land a better opportunity with the Washington Redskins. Pryor will be
tasked with replacing the production that left when DeSean Jackson and Pierre
Garcon departed this off-season. Pryor will receive an upgrade at QB, as he
will now be catching passes from Kirk Cousins, a Pro Bowl talent. Pryor should
have a nice season, as there are pieces around him such as Jordan Reed and
Jamison Crowder that should take pressure off and allow him to make plays.
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