Fantasy For Real

Today's episode looks through the results of early rookie drafts (6:50) before starting a two-part segment to be finished Thursday going through the RB Rooms for all 32 teams including contract details. On today's show, the AFC RB Rooms are discussed (29:00). Thank you and I hope you enjoy the content! Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

An in-depth look at the top QB, RB, WR, and TE prospects in the upcoming 2025 draft class. Spreadsheet linked below and posted with the Podcast at various locations. QBs (13:30) | RBs (60:40 / 1:00:40) | WRs (101:00 / 1:41:00) | TEs (144:50 / 2:24:50). I don't know how easily accessible this will be, but hopefully the following spreadsheet link can give access to the spreadsheet for this show. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ruV4xwEqzcb1mFxxdSbQth0y353OunXNVRKpAKc8b4U/edit?usp=sharing Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Today's show features some of the most controversial talking points for Rookie Drafters now that Dynasty Rookie Drafts are underway. Additionally, I update my Rookie SF Big Board from 1 to 48. Timeline: Maye v McCarthy (4:00) | Penix Jr. (10:25) | Bo Nix (14:40) | Brooks & Benson (17:15) | WRs Drafted #28-#52 (23:20) | Brock Bowers (38:00) | Burton & Franklin (42:45) | SUPERFLEX BIG BOARD #1 - #48 (49:15) | Ending (65:50) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Primarily recorded after pick 100 on Friday night, my reactions to the first 2 days of the NFL Draft for Fantasy Positions. I doubt too much changes, but these are some raw thoughts. No time stamps this time. Main show begins within 3 minutes, and primarily I go 1 through 29 discussing each player drafted in the first two days. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Oops! Should've sent this out Thursday morning at latest. This podcast may only have a short shelf life, but there are some intriguing conversations about positions and the players involved before the 2024 NFL Draft. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Sorry for the delay! On today's show, I break down everything I've learned from studying the last 10+ years of NFL Draft capital at the various fantasy positions. QB (4:25) | RB (16:20) | WR (29:45) | TE (44:00) | Situation (48:00) | End (63:35) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

The focus on today's who is my final big board with my 30 fantasy relevant Day 2 or higher grades in the 2024 class. I also put 2024 into context with my own 2022 and 2023 grades. Open/#2 Pick Odds (1:20) | SuperFlex Big Board (8:40) | WRs 1-3 (13:00) | QBs 1-4 (21:45) | TE 1 (31:35) | RBs 1-3 (33:30) | WRs 4-7 (37:30) | QBs 5-6 (39:20) | RBs 4-6 (42:15) | WRs 8-15 (44:30) | TEs 2-3 (46:30) | End (51:00) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

A deep dive into the 2024 Rookie WR class starting with a look into the Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Intro/Bias (0:00) | Trade Package (4:05) | Stroud (7:30) | Diggs (8:55) | Collins (12:00) | Tank (14:15) | Talent v Situation (16:50) | Rookies / WR Position (21:45) | Marvin Harrison Jr. (30:25) | Malik Nabers (32:15) | Rome Odunze (34:00) | AD Mitchell (39:15) | Troy Franklin (45:00) | Keon Coleman (49:45) | Brian Thomas Jr. (56:00) | Ja'Lynn Polk (62:15) | Roman Wilson (65:20) | Ladd McConkey (68:00) | Xavier Worthy (73:45) | Malik Washington (77:45) | Ricky Pearsall (82:40) | Malachi Corley (85:30) | Xavier Legette (87:30) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

A deep dive on the 2024 Rookie RBs. Small intro before some brief scouting notes at around (9:30). Afterwards Players: Trey Benson (16:00) | Jonathon Brooks (19:50) | Jaylen Wright (28:00) | Ray Davis (34:45) | Marshawn Lloyd (41:30) | Blake Corum (45:45) | Tyrone Tracy (53:15) | Isaac Guerendo (54:45) | Will Shipley (57:00) | Rasheen Ali (59:30) | Audric Estime (61:15) | Braelon Allen (64:15) | Bucky Irving (68:30) | Dylan Laube (70:45) | Kimani Vidal (72:15) | Jaden Shirden, Cody Schrader, Kendall Milton, and Jase McClellan (73:30) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

It's almost April, the Combine is behind us, and so it is time to start dishing out Final positional rankings starting with the QB and TE positions. RB and WR should be coming the next two weeks! QB Rankings (7:00) | Caleb Williams (11:15) | Drake Maye (21:45) | Jayden Daniels (31:00) | J.J. McCarthy (38:30) TE Rankings (54:15) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Fantasy for Real Podcast, (2:40) what are we supposed to make of Jerry Jeudy and the Browns extension? (10:15) On top of that, the market has started to settle after Free Agency. Who should you Buy and who should you Sell? + Rookie Profiles for (42:45) Tyrone Tracy and (50:00) Xavier Legette. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Free Agency is starting to settle down, but there is still a lot to discuss. Today, I talk about the late week and weekend news (11:00), some of the biggest Winners and Losers of the week (30:30), and breakdown Troy RB Kimani Vidal (48:45). The opening segment deals with understanding the fact that we can never know everything or be perfect in this game. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Discussion of all big early Fantasy Free Agency topics including a look over each RB room that either changed or may be positioned still to add a rookie. | Justin Fields (3:00) | QBs (13:00) | RBs w/ RB Room Discussion (20:30) | WRs (46:30) | Endnotes (52:30) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

On the eve of Free Agency, a look into SF Rankings based on a selective expert ADP & a deep dive into Ray Davis. Timeline: Rushing QB Stats v. Production for WRs (3:30) || Reacting to Rumor Based on Mock Draft ADP (12:00) || Select Mock Draft ADP (17:35) || SF Rankings Based on ADP (20:55) || Ray Davis Profile (28:20) || The END (39:20) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

On a shorter show today, I get into yet another WR I'm intrigued to buy in Dynasty Leagues (2:30), discuss how I'm valuing late-1sts in a SF league (10:05), and go deeper into X. Worthy (22:30) and I. Guerendo (33:35). I also revise previous mistakes on Guerendo. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Mostly recorded Saturday night, these are my most raw reactions to the combine as I look over the data and information of the day and make instant ranking adjustments on the fly. Justin Fields (7:00) Quarterbacks (11:00) Running Backs (15:20) Wide Receivers (41:20) Tight Ends (76:10 | 1:16:10) Sunday Endnotes (85:30 | 1:25:30) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

A look at who is undervalued on KTC (pt. 2) and some deep dives on prospects like Jayden Daniels and Ladd McConkey Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Looking at some market evaluations for certain NFL players, a tier-focused look at the 2024 Rookie Class, and what to look out for at the NFL Scouting Combine. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Is the talk around J.J. McCarthy hype or substance? This episode digs into the reasons around the league and within McCarthy's profile for his recent rise. I also finally profile Javon Baker, the most asked about player I've had. Finally, I take on a bit of controversy with a pattern around Sophomore WRs. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

A Deep Dive with statistical and film analysis into four of the most controversial Wide Receiver Prospects in the 2024: Troy Franklin, Keon Coleman, Brian Thomas Jr., and Adonai Mitchell Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

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Malik Washington on the rise, using Nico Collins 2022 to look for Sleeper WRs, and a look into WR size and what matters most to smaller WRs. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Reactions to Senior Bowl Risers & Fallers, a discussion on WR size, and a few takes that may come off like a wet blanket. Tez Walker and Xavier Legette are discussed at around 10:00, while Ricky Pearsall and Dylan Laube are discussed starting around 13:30 - 15:00. Thank you and enjoy the show! Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Comprehensive Primer for the 2024 Dynasty Rookie Class. Tier 1 QBs begin at ~13 MinutesTier 1 RBs begin at ~48-49 MinutesTier 1 WRs begin at ~1 hour 19-20 minutes Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe