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John Wood calls in to talk about the value of caddie Ted Scott to Scottie Scheffler, Scheffler’s toughness to battle through a neck injury at The Players Championship and more.
Coco Gauff mathematically clinched a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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  • FA Tackle #77
    The Bengals again find themselves in need of veteran help along their offensive line after Jonah Williams departed for Arizona earlier this offseason. Brown played the last three seasons in New England, starting 33 games across 37 appearances for the Patriots. The nine-year veteran tackle has performed extremely well when healthy throughout his career but has also struggled to stay on the field, playing more than 11 games just once in the previous five seasons.
  • SF Quarterback #15
    The four-year veteran joins his fifth NFL franchise and should immediately become the primary backup behind quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco. Another wonderlic test standout, Dobbs should make any transition at quarterback less involved for the 49ers should Purdy miss any time in 2024. That said, Dobbs displayed issues with ball security with the Vikings and Cardinals last season, something that likely kept him from earning a starting gig with another team this offseason.
  • DET Guard #70
    The 12-year veteran made his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2023 as a member of the Ravens. Zeitler has started 181 games across 182 professional appearances and brings size and veteran savvy to a retooled Lions offensive line. It remains to be seen whether or not Zeitler displaces Graham Glasgow on the right side or Kayode Awosika on the left side, but Zeitler has played almost exclusively right guard during his illustrious career.
  • DAL Running Back #23
    We’re less than a week into the new league year, but Dowdle’s return could prove important for fantasy purposes. While it’s possible the Cowboys will use an early pick on a running back in the draft, the free agent market has already seen its top players sign with new teams. Dowdle, who totaled 505 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns as Tony Pollard’s backup, could be asked to play a larger role in 2024. It’s too early to suggest Dowdle would be anything more than a fringe RB3/RB4 at this point, but his ability to work on early downs and passing downs would make him an interesting option late in drafts if the Cowboys don’t add any running backs of note.
  • LV Running Back #2
    Mattison’s visit with the Raiders apparently went well, as the two sides are reportedly set to join forces for this season. Mattison rushed for 700 scoreless yards last season, but the real winner in this deal may be Zamir White. Josh Jacobs is in Green Bay, and while Mattison has proven to be a solid backup, he shouldn’t threaten White for significant touches. Assuming the Raiders don’t invest major draft capital at running back, White will have high-end RB2 upside, with Mattison serving as his handcuff.
  • NO EDGE #99
    Young’s contract is fully guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former No. 2 overall pick split time with the Commanders and 49ers last season and finished the year with 25 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and seven TFLs. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year has dealt with a torn ACL and questions about his efforts on and off the field in recent years, but now has a chance to begin anew in New Orleans. Pairing with veteran Cameron Jordan, Young will look to bolster a Saints pass rush that ranked 29th in total sacks (34) last season.
  • FA Linebacker #55
    Due to medical concerns over a neck injury, Vander Esch, who was a Pro Bowler and Second-team All-Pro in 2018, has opted to call it a career. The former first-round pick, who turned 28 in February, was limited to only five games in 2023 due to his neck injury and has battled neck injuries dating back to his days at Boise State. Vander Esch totaled 469 tackles, 13 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks for his career and had signed a two-year deal with the Cowboys last offseason after playing in 14 games.
  • BUF Cornerback #7
    Johnson is now the NFL’s highest-paid nickel back, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Now under contract through the 2027 season, Johnson, who was named as a Second-team All-Pro last season, will be one of the more veteran players in a Bills secondary that recently released safety Jordan Poyer and cornerback Tre’Davious White and appears unlikely to re-sign safety Micah Hyde. Johnson received a PFF coverage grade of 81.7 for his efforts last season and allowed 60 receptions for 480 yards and three touchdowns while breaking up four passes.
  • FA Running Back #2
    The Raiders need a backup behind Zamir White, which is a role Mattison should have no trouble occupying. His lone season as a starter didn’t go well last season, as the five-year vet rushed for 700 scoreless yards while averaging 3.9 YPC and added another 30-192-3 through the air. Mattison hasn’t averaged more than 3.9 YPC in any of his last three seasons but has proven serviceable as a backup when needed. Schultz said “multiple teams” are in play for Mattison’s services, so it’s possible we learn of more visits before he finds a new home.
  • DAL Quarterback #4
    As ESPN’s Field Yates notes, this conversion cuts Prescott’s salary cap number to $55.455 million for the year — a number the Cowboys would still like to make lower. A new deal between Dak and the Cowboys could still be in the works, although it doesn’t appear one will be immediately coming down the line. Prescott reworking his deal provides the Cowboys some momentary cap relief while they work to figure things out beyond this season.

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Steelers send mixed messages on long-term starter
Mike Florio and Chris Simms sift through a report the Steelers plan to sign Russell Wilson to a longer deal after 2024 and question if Justin Fields could step into a starting role if he proves himself.

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Premier League

The American playmaker is enjoying his first campaign in Serie A, and Milan boss Stefano Pioli keeps starting the USMNT leader.
Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth straight title?
The Premier League title race is a remarkable three horse race (at least) as we enter the final 10 games of the 2023-24 season.
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season

NFL

Free agent defensive lineman Jonah Williams has agreed to terms with the Vikings on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with $350,000 guaranteed, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
The Packers have re-signed cornerback Robert Rochell, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
Forner NFL cornerback and current Amazon and FS1 personality Richard Sherman was arrested last month for DUI.
Fantasy Baseball 2024
Knock your draft out of the park with the Rotoworld Baseball Draft Guide, which features rankings, player profiles, projections, expert mocks and more to get you ready. Don’t forget to use code BASEBALL24 for 10% off.
Jorge Montanez grades each roster from the 2024 Rotoworld Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Show.
Eric Samulski breaks down his top 100 (and more) starting pitchers for 2024.
The Rotoworld Baseball staff addresses a wide variety of topics to help you prep for your upcoming drafts.
Eric Samulski analyzes the fantasy fallout from the Padres’ blockbuster deal for Dylan Cease.
There’s plenty of reason to believe top outfield prospect Wyatt Langford can become a “20-20 guy” right away if he earns a spot on the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster.

Rotoworld

Lawrence Jackson explains why Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry will find new life in their new homes, but Tony Pollard and Aaron Jones may struggle.
Eric Samulski breaks down his 2024 AL Tout Wars team.
The shorthanded Celtics saw multiple players step up in Sunday’s blowout victory.
In many fantasy leagues, Week 21 marks the beginning of the playoffs, and there are some significant storylines to be mindful of.
Live From The Players
Scottie Scheffler joins Live From The Players to discuss his historic win at TPC Sawgrass, where he became the first player to claim back-to-back titles at The Players Championship.
Check out the best moments from the final round of The Players Championship, where Scottie Scheffler became the first back-to-back winner at TPC Sawgrass.
Wyndham Clark thought he had it, and so did everyone else. Instead, he falls one shot short in The Players Championship with an all-time painful lip-out on hole 72 that you’ll have to see to believe.
Following the dramatic final round of The Players Championship, hear from Wyndham Clark, who said he’s “shocked” his putt on the 72nd hole didn’t fall.
Golf Central reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s “virtuoso performance” to become the first golfer to win The Players in consecutive years and showing no signs of slowing down.
Johnson Wagner breaks down Scottie Scheffler’s strategy in his key sand shot on the 16th hole of The Players Championship Round 4, before attempting to recreate the shot himself.
Look back on the best -- and worst -- shots from the iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass over the course of the 2024 Players Championship.

NBA

Coulibaly was one of the few bright spots for the Wizards this season.
It worked, Kuminga has broken out in the second half of this season and is a Most Improved Player candidate.
“I didn’t have a bed for quite some time. I was on an air mattress. Just trying to figure this out.”

College Football

The College Football Transfer Portal is underway. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Scruggs, a former NFL defensive end, coached Wisconsin’s defensive line last season.
Bill Hancock said the agreement doesn’t lock in a format for the CFP for 2026 and beyond, but it guarantees at least a 12-team field and five conferences having annual access to the playoff through 2031.
Trev Alberts would replace Ross Bjork, who was Texas A&M’s athletic director for five years before recently being hired away by Ohio State.

College Basketball

McNeese State and UVA are Popular Plays Among Bettors
Jay Croucher and Matthew Berry break down their methods for filling out their March Madness brackets and take a look at Berry’s picks for this year.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite Round of 64 bets for the NCAA Tournament, including Drake vs Washington State, Dayton vs Nevada, and more!

MLB

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Blake Snell highlight this year’s class of free agents.
Matthew Pouliot offers rankings and writeups of MLB’s top 111 free agents, from Shohei to Shelby.
Victor Scott II hasn’t made a name for himself yet in AAA, but his batting progression and stolen base performance could make him a strong fantasy investment for a cheap sum.

Motor Sports

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto analyze Chase Sexton’s comments surrounding his performance with Red Bull KTM as well as if this will be Eli Tomac’s final drive with his championship hopes seemingly over.
Cameron McAdoo: “I’m the same person whether I have success on Saturday night or not” and that has been a hard lesson to learn.
Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell won the three dirt races at Bristol.
While Denny Hamlin celebrated the win, Brad Keselowski enjoyed another top-five finish.

Betting

Jay Croucher and Matthew Berry break down their methods for filling out their March Madness brackets and take a look at Berry’s picks for this year.
Jay Croucher and Robbie Hummel talk about Purdue’s path in the NCAA Tournament and break down other Big Ten teams’ outlook for March Madness.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick survey the NBA futures betting markets, diving into the Denver Nuggets’ role players, the last few seeds in the Western Conference and more.
Drew Dinsick gives his best advice for betting on March Madness, spotlighting the importance of forcing turnovers on defense, before offering some of the teams he’s eyeing as strong bets in the tournament.

Golf

Relive some of the best shots from The Players Championship 2024 at TPC Sawgrass, where Scottie Scheffler willed his way to victory.
Woods and other player directors will be meeting PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for the first time, according to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis.
Brad Faxon joins the show to talk about how Scottie Scheffler’s low-key approach helped him become the first golfer to repeat at The Players Championship, Scheffler’s improved putting stroke and more.
John Wood calls in to talk about the value of caddie Ted Scott to Scottie Scheffler, Scheffler’s toughness to battle through a neck injury at The Players Championship and more.
The Golf Today roundtable breaks down Scottie Scheffler’s dominance on the PGA Tour, questioning how far the world No. 1 can take his game.
From 1934 to 2023, here’s a look at the players who have prevailed at the Masters Tournament.

Brother From Another

Michael Smith and Michael Holley discuss why players of different positions cannot be compared because Tom Brady might be the best QB of all time, but Aaron Donald’s resume also can’t be matched.
Michael Smith and Michael Holley discuss the Bears’ options in the 2024 NFL Draft, including a potential trade with Washington or another QB-needy team in order to acquire more “generational wealth.”
Michael Smith and Michael Holley discuss whether Pittsburgh should sit Justin Fields on the sidelines or give him the chance to compete for the starting role against Russell Wilson.
Michael Holley and Michael Smith analyze the Pittsburgh Steelers additions of Patrick Queen and Russell Wilson, discussing why it shows a sense of urgency for the franchise.

Local coverage

The decision capped off months of speculation and new details continued to come out in the hours since the trade was first reported.
New England fills key offensive needs with its first four picks.
After the first flurry of free agency, here’s the latest Eagles mock draft roundup.
Why Jonathan Kuminga believes Steve Kerr coaches him harder than other Warriors youngsters.

Latest

Offensive tackle Trent Brown is one of the top remaining free agents.
Veteran tackle Tyron Smith is leaving the Cowboys for the Jets.
The Panthers have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Yosh Nijman, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
Simmonds will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Flyers and be honored by the franchise during an April 13 game against the New Jersey Devils.
The Lions are set to add Kevin Zeitler to their offensive line.