TEAM GRADES
Gators:
Quarterback: A+
Andrew Luck is arguably the number one Quarterback to have whether you are talking redraft or, in this case, dynasty. The Gators will have no worries at the QB position as long as they have Luck.
Running back: D+
The Gators own a lot of young exciting players at the RB position but at this point Lamar Miller is the only comfortable fantasy starter...
Wide receiver: C+
Not a bad duo of Patterson and Watkins with Hunter and Da'Rick on the bench. If Josh Gordon is playing this core gets at least a B+.
Tight Ends: D-
As of now the only Tight End on the Gators roster is Panthers up and comer Brandon Williams who is in no way ready to be a fantasy starter. However, I have seen Brandon Williams to Julius Thomas comparisons!
Future: A+
Gators own a great amount of future draft picks and have a great young core to build around with many upside players on the bench. If Josh Gordon and Justin Blackmon are playing he has one of the best groups of WRs in the future.
Rayz:
Quarterback: B+
Kaepernick is a good weekly fantasy starter and won't hold the Rayz back this year. The 49ers run first offense keeps Kap from being an A.
Running back: A-
Strong running back core led by Jamaal Charles. Joique Bell is a good RB2 and the Ridley/Vereen combo should serve as a workable flex if T-Ray can figure out that NE offense. Great young potential with Bryce Brown, T-West, and James White.
Wide Receiver: A-
MEGATRON and Randall Cobb is a very exciting duo.. Whats keeping the grade down is a lack of depth at the position. When a bye week comes around next into the rotation is Jermaine Kearse or Aaron Dobson..
Tight End: A+
Assuming Gronk will return to his dominant self I would give this group an A. Ladarius Green bumps it to an A+.. Young star in the making, Tray has his butt covered if Gronk misses any games.
Future: B+
Rayz aren't an old team and they have some young and rookie talent.
Pirates:
Quarterback: A+
Drew Brees as your current starter with the young and exciting Manziel on the bench? Can't get much better than that!
Running Back: B-
Not an exciting starting group with three serviceable backs in Sankey, TRich, and Mathews however all are mid to low end RB2s. Vogler has built a good bench of back up runners with potential (Pierce, CJ Anderson, Ingram, Starks). Hopefully one of these guys can break out and help his running back situation.
Wide Receiver: C+
Exciting young talent but as for production this year I see this group struggling. Good depth in Tate and TWill.
Tight End: B-
Vogler won't have trouble with Tight end while playing the matchups between Bennett and Gates.. Maybe even Rodgers will get some love in GB.
Future: A
Evans, Cooks, Manziel, Beckham, Sankey.. Enough said.
Panthers:
Quarterback: A
Cam Newton as your starter and a serviceable Eli Manning on the bench. Teams will have a tough time hanging with the Panthers at the QB slot.
Running back: A-
Two projected top 8 runners in Foster and Ball could be a scary duo.. Depth is decent in Hyde, JStew, Knile and Sproles.
Wide Receiver: B
Mike's least exciting position but he masked that with great depth. Cooper, VJax, Crabby, Jennings, Britt, Maclin, Lee.. Lots of match ups to pick between.
Tight End: A
The stud in Julius Thomas and the serviceable back up in Garrett Graham. Mike will have big advantage at TE.
Future: B+
Panthers are not old and have brought in some potential impact rookies in Lee and Hyde.
Classics:
Quarterback: A+
Not only does he have the number one guy in Peyton Manning but he has paired him with Tony Romo who is also capable of being a top 10 passer.
Running back: A-
Led by top back Forte this group could be a nightmare for opponents this year. CJ, Forte, and Gore all have potential to be top 10 backs. A spotty CJ and an aging Frank Gore could play any way though. Decent back ups with Pierre Thomas and Roy Helu.
Wide Receiver: A
Marshall and AJ Green may be the best WR duo in the league. Add in Welker as a flex option and the Classics group is looking good. Solid depth on the bench as well.
Tight End: B-
Classics will have to play the match ups between Fleener and Pitta. Not an exciting group but we could see some consistent production from either.
Future: C
WIN NOW! The Classics have some aging studs in their core including their leader Peyton. Have a few young guys.
Little Giants:
Quarterback: B
A regressing Tom Brady with Tannehill as the back up isn't the best group but it shouldn't hurt Dan too much. Could see Brady having a couple more top 10 seasons.
Running back: B+
Strong duo in Lynch and Bush. Should find a good flex play out of Gerhart and Woodhead as well.
Wide Receiver: B+
Dez Bryant will hold this group together. Dan may struggle to find consistent WR2 with Colston as his next best guy.
Tight End: A+
Jimmy Graham will win weeks for the Giants and Dan has paired him with a young and talented back up in Dwayne Allen.
Future: B-
Some aging studs with not much young talent to talk about.
Nutrients:
Quarterback: B+
Russell Wilson is a great QB to have in real football but when it comes to fantasy he is held down by the Seattle offense. If he can put up the same numbers as last year or better Jonny will have no issues here at QB.
Running back: A+
Very impressive young group. This core would be almost impossible to land in a start up draft but with the art of swap Jonny has built a monster. Very good depth as well in Bradshaw, JHill, and Dunbar.
Wide receiver: A
Very strong one-two punch in Julio Jones and Keenan Allen. With Andre coming off the bench this group is scary.
Tight End: B-
Nutrients least exciting position but with good management Jonny can find consistent production playing the match ups of Rudolph, Clay and even the up and coming Kelce.
Future: A-
The best thing about the Nutrients is not only can they be a top team right now but they are also very young in their core. Not much young talent on the bench and an aging Andre keeps them down to an A-. JHill is a guy to watch though!
Dream Killers:
Quarterback: B+
Depending on how well Miles can play the match ups of RG3 and Rivers this group could struggle or be great. RG3 must stay healthy as well.
Running back: A
McCoy will hold this group together and Rashad Jennings is looking like a good RB2 option. Can't complain about Ray Rice at Flex (or he will hit you). Couple good back ups with the ? Moreno and the RBBC Donald Brown.
Wide Receiver: B+
No stud in this group but Roddy, Jordy, and Garcon is in no way a bad trio. Serviceable depth with Steve Smith and some young guys.
Tight End: A
Miles has loaded up at Tight End snagging Vernon Davis, Jason Witten, and the young UNC standout Eric Ebron. Should have no worries here.
Future: B
The DKs aren't too old by any means and have a few exciting rookie prospects.
Blazers:
Quarterback: A+
Aaron Rodgers is arguably the best guy to have here and Matt Ryan is also a strong starter. Tyler will see great production in the QB slot.
Running Back: B
I like the potential in his RB duo. I would not be shocked if both Tate and Ellington finished as top 10 backs. However, they are both still a little unproven. The depth is unexciting but not bad.
Wide Receiver: B+
If this were a real team defenses would have to play their Safeties 50 yards back. The Blazers will be relying on the deep ball with T.Y, DJax, and Mike Wallace. Inconsistency could haunt the Blazers at WR. Good depth and young talent on the bench.
Tight End: A-
Jordan Cameron is a great Tight End to have and Tyler has paired him with Greg Olsen who is also a strong starter. Cameron has potential to hang with the top guys like last year. Amaro is a plus on the bench as well.
Future: B+
Pretty young team and some potential impact rookies.
Oilers:
Quarterback: B-
I believe in Cutler but for now he is a shaky starting QB for fantasy football.
Running Back: B-
Gio has potential to be a strong RB1 but after him this team gets ugly.. Oilers will struggle finding production out of DMC and KRob. Hopefully one of the young backs on this team will step up.
Wide Receiver: A+
The duo of DT and Alshon should put up great numbers along with a great flex option in Victor Cruz. Couple good back ups and great young depth at position as well.
Tight End: B
Oilers are confident in Zach Ertz but he is an unproven fantasy starter. ASJ will need to put up a strong rookie year and help out.
Future: A
Very young team with many exciting rookies.
Fore the Belt:
Quarterback: A-
I could see Foles being the number 1 QB or I could see him being outside of the top 10. Strong back up in Big Ben.
Running Back: A-
The duo of Stacy and Doug Martin will put up strong numbers for FtB. Not bad flex/backups with DWill, SJax, and FJax on the bench.
Wide Receiver: B+
Another strong duo Will has put together. Antonio Brown isn't the most exciting WR1 but as we've seen he can get the job done. Fitz has to put up better numbers than last year and I believe he can. Boykin and Wayne are good bench guys as well.
Tight End: B+
I like Jordan Reed a lot to break out with year at TE and Will has paired him with a consistent Heath Miller.
Future: B
The owner of FtB just now found out this was a Dynasty League which may explain the lack of rookies on the team.. No fear, this is not a terribly old team and with good offseason management Will will continue to keep this team competitive.
Copperheads:
Quarterback: A
Stafford is a great QB with one of the easiest jobs in the NFL: Throw the ball up to Calvin and dump it off the Reggie Bush. Lions brought in some more weapons for him as well.
Running back: A+
This group is different from the A+ group owned by the Nutrients but Adam too has a strong 1-2-3 punch. Peterson, Alfred Morris, and Leveon Bell will give opposing teams nightmares trying to keep up. Man Adam loves his RBs.
Wide Receiver: B+
Floyd, Torrey, Percy, Randle, Edelman, Pants, Boldin.. if Adam can pick the right starters weekly this group can hang with almost any.
Tight End: B-
Jared Cook was hyped last year but still unproven. I like the duo of him and Eifert though.
Future: A-
Adam will marry and have 3 children: A young basketball phenom son, a diligent working housemaid daughter, and a third daughter who plays the clarinet beautifully.
