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Jeff Janis and Friday’s Top Daily Fantasy Football Preseason Targets

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Half the battle when trying to figure out which NFL players to use for DraftKings’ daily fantasy football preseason games is simply figuring out who is or isn’t playing. That can be difficult, as anyone who is remotely injured won’t play in a meaningless game and any starters are subject to either being sat or played for a short amount of time.

The decision-making does start to get a little easier when you hear about specific guys behind held out, other players needing to prove themselves for a role or roster spot and a lack of depth at a position pointing to someone getting a good amount of reps.

On Thursday night, we got some crazy production out of some odd places. It’s preseason daily fantasy football, so that’s to be expected and we can probably bank on the unthinkable again on Friday. We can’t predict any of that, though. Instead, all we can do is go with what we’re told by teams and the media, and hope for the best. With that, let’s take a look at Friday’s NFL preseason slate and see which players might make for interesting DFS options at DraftKings:

QB: Ryan Nassib (Giants), Joe Callahan (Packers), Landry Jones (Steelers), A.J. McCarron (Bengals), Cody Kessler (Browns) and Connor Cook (Raiders)

Two of last year’s best preseason quarterbacks hit the field on Friday, with Ryan Nassib and Landry Jones both likely to see about a half of football. Both passers were solid in August last year, finishing inside the top-5 for passing yardage in preseason play. Neither is actually technically a good player, but the playing time should be there.

Nassib specifically should play a good deal, as the Giants are expected to hold starter Eli Manning out. That does put Nassib against Miami’s first team defense, but he should play a good deal and could make for a solid DFS play. The same goes for Jones, but these guys really only get the initial edge based on what they did a year ago.

There might actually be more attractive options. Green Bay third stringer Joe Callahan, while as unproven and raw as a quarterback can get, could play an entire half or much more, should Aaron Rodgers and Brett Hundley both sit out. That was the expectation going into last week’s Hall of Fame game, but then that game got cancelled. Callahan was a stat-stuffer at Wesley College, so with some interesting talent around him and a beatable Browns defense across from him, he might be the most fun to be had in daily fantasy football tonight.

He could also be a total disaster. That’s why we need to also consider other rookies like Kessler and Cook, both of which are easily more polished and may play just as long.

It’s McCarron that excites us the most, though. He has experience as a starter now and with Andy Dalton playing little to no time tonight, he could be in for a good chunk of playing time.

RB: Zach Zenner (Lions), Paul Perkins (Giants), John Crockett (Packers), Duke Johnson (Browns) and DeAndre Washington (Raiders)

Zenner stands out without a doubt, as he was a monster DFS preseason asset last year and made the Lions’ 2015 roster because of it.

He’s in heavy contention for a solid role again in 2016, but surely needs another strong August run to stave off Stevan Ridley. You could also add Ridley to the mix here, but he seems a little washed up. I’ll be using Zenner confidently tonight.

Rookis Paul Perkins and DeAndre Washington are going to be fun tries tonight, simply because they’re very talented and should see the field a good chunk of the night. Neither are safe options based on their inexperience, but they can make some noise tonight and will be worth using.

Duke Johnson is probably not running with Cleveland’s first team, but either way he isn’t a safe bet to see a ton of action in Cleveland’s first preseason game. That being said, he’s really explosive and versatile, so forever long he’s playing, he’s a threat to spring some big plays. Even if it’s a quarter, he could be worth rostering.

Crockett is my dark horse, as the Packers aren’t likely to play their top rushers much and they seem to be high on him. He still needs to prove he is deserving of a roster spot, though, and he gets to attempt to do that against a bad Browns run defense. I like his chances to get around 10 touches and maybe find the end-zone.

WR: Jeff Janis (Packers), Jared Abbrederis (Packers), J.J. Nelson (Cardinals), Sammie Coates (Steelers), Sterling Shepard (Giants), Laquon Treadwell (Vikings), Tyler Boyd (Bengals), Terrelle Pryor (Browns), Corey Coleman (Browns) and Max McCaffrey (Raiders)

Wide receiver is all over the place, but I don’t see how you can make a team without Janis, who burst onto the scene the last two preseason and was huge in Green Bay’s playoff loss last year. He still has work to do, but he should get ample playing time and is so explosive that he only needs one touch to pay off.

Teammate Abbrederis should also play a ton and although he doesn’t have the same big play upside, he’s been impressive in camp and could see a lot of balls come his way.

I’m also looking at some interesting backups in good offenses, with Coates and Nelson taking the cake. Both guys can spring big plays and will need some time to prove themselves tonight. Tyler Boyd, Sterling Shepard, Laquon Treadwell and Corey Coleman are all uber-hyped rookies that have the talent to kill it tonight, as well.

Pryor seems like a gimmick to this point, but maybe he’ll really start turning heads tonight.

One other guy I’m interested in is Oakland’s Max McCaffrey. He was a solid receiver at Duke and has blazing speed. The difficult part will be trusting his playing time, as he’s reportedly gotten inconsistent opportunities in camp. Still, I’m interested in his speed and he could potentially see the field a good amount to close out the night.

TE: Jesse James (Steelers), MarQueis Gray (Dolphins), MyCole Pruitt (Vikings), Ryan Hewitt (Bengals), Justin Perillo (Packers) and Troy Niklas (Cardinals)

Tight end is one of the worst positions to try to predict during preseason games. James could be a good try with LaDarius Green possibly set to retire, though. The Steelers may need him to be their starter in 2016, so getting him a lot of extra work would probably be a good idea.

Ryan Hewitt and Justin Perillo doesn’t promote a ton of upside (or confidence), but Jared Cook, Tyler Eifert and Tyler Kroft are all banged up. Based on sheer playing time, these guys are in the mix. I’m not overly into Troy Niklas just because Arizona doesn’t properly utilize the tight end position, but he’s actually quite talented and has been drawing “rave reviews” this summer. He should see the field a good amount and isn’t a terrible try at a weak DFS position.

Gray and Pruitt are no more stable than the other guys we touched on, but they both have found some success during past preseason games. With both guys being backups and playing for a roster spot, it wouldn’t at all be shocking to see either (or both) deliver solid performances, possibly out of pure desperation.

DEF: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals

Defense is a total toss-up most weeks even during the regular season, but in preseason play, forget about it. We love the Jaguars yesterday, only to see the first and second team Jets’ units to fare pretty well. Not seeing Christian Hackenberg hit the field also hurt our upside with that particular unit.

Tonight we should just play the initial matchup odds, here, and all of these defenses have some potential. Cincinnati and Arizona are simply good defense in general, so maybe they can get some sacks or turnovers early and put you in a good spot. The Steelers can also do that, plus they’ll be facing a mostly drab Lions offense once the starters leave the field.

Cleveland is the dark horse here, as they’re facing mostly Joe Callahan. Callahan does have weapons and some upside, but he’s also super inexperience and could struggle mightily. You’ll need to pick a side here, but if you get the right one you should be rather pleased.

Got your own daily fantasy football preseason targets to share with us? Tell us all about them in the comments below!

10 Reasons You Need to Watch Thursday’s NFL Preseason Games

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We took a close look at Thursday’s NFL preseason slate earlier this week, largely to assist any of our readers that planned on conducting any NFL betting or playing in any daily fantasy football preseason leagues. With tonight’s action upon us, we thought we’d now simply ignite the excitement in every pro football fan by pointing out the numerous reasons to simply watch the games – regardless of personal attachment or bias.

Yes, watching meaningless NFL games can still be fun even if you’re not betting on them or playing fantasy football. And we can prove it! Well, at least in our opinion we’ve got some interesting things that should garner your attention during Thursday’s slate.

Whether you just like football, your favorite team is playing or you’re studying for your upcoming fantasy league draft, there’s plenty to draw you in tonight. Let’s take a look at the top-10 reasons for you to tune into Thursday’s NFL preseason action:

Jimmy G Starts

Easily the top story-line going into Thursday’s NFL preseason games is Jimmy Garoppolo preparing to start the first four games of the 2016 season for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady won’t play in this game, either, so we’ll get a huge dose of Garoppolo, as the Pats try to figure out what they’ve got under center in real game situations.

Garoppolo’s playing time could actually go either way, as  a strong start could have the Patriots get him out on a high note. That being said, he’s likely to play about a quarter, and possibly even the entire first half. Garoppolo has a brutal week one matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, so he’ll need all the practice he can get to be ready. Unfortunately, he’ll be without his top two weapons tonight, as both Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman will sit this one out.

Carson Wentz Debut

Wentz’s NFL debut probably ranks second on the list of must-see elements for Thursday’s preseason slate. Sam Bradford and Chase Daniel will play the first and second quarters to start the night, but all eyes will be on the #2 overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft when Wentz plays the entire second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It’s true that Wentz will be working against scrub defenders for his first NFL snaps, but that could actually tell us a lot about his development. If he balls out, fans will be screaming for him to climb up the depth chart, but if he struggles the Eagles could be validated for bringing him along slowly. Overall, the hope is Wentz comes out and moves the offense and maybe even entertains with an exciting run or deep pass.

Paxton Lynch Debut

Wentz isn’t the only rookie quarterback under the bright lights tonight, as Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch will also be playing a ton. Mark Sanchez figures to start the game against the Chicago Bears, but it will be all Lynch after the break, as the rook is slated to take the field for the entire second half.

It’s tough to know what Denver has in Lynch just yet, but we should get a pretty good idea of what he brings to the table as he faces Chicago’s spare defenders for the final two quarters tonight.

Quarterback Battles

Quarterback battles in general could be worth watching throughout the preseason, and that could be the case for teams that aren’t even actively holding a competition. Denver seems to be, so all eyes will be on Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian tonight, while a good performance by Paxton Lynch could even potentially get his name thrown in the hat.

The Eagles aren’t expected to be entertaining a quarterback competition either, but the play of Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel and the aforementioned Wentz could certainly change that tonight, depending on what goes down.

Elsewhere, the Jets still need to figure out which quarterback they’re cutting loose ahead of the 2016 NFL season. With Ryan Fitzpatrick locked in as the team’s starter, it’s an open competition between Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg.

Mike Glennon Showcase

While some guys are playing for a specific role or to make a final roster, Mike Glennon may be playing to get traded. Mike Glennon has constantly been a hot name in trade rumors pretty much ever since he was drafted and the Bucs have no plans of starting him ever with Jameis Winston in town.

The team is also said to be high on third string passer Ryan Griffin, so if Glennon plays well and can drum up trade interest, he could quickly find himself on the move.

Return of KB

Kelvin Benjamin was dangerous as a rookie and was looking to break out in 2015, but ended up having his second NFL season derailed by a torn ACL. He returns this week and although we shouldn’t see much of him, Panthers fans will get excited to see their star wide receiver back in uniform.

ASJ Maturation?

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was once a highly touted tight end prospect and certainly flashed upside in 2015, but has quickly fallen out of Tampa Bay’s good graces due to a poor attitude and shaky work ethic. The early word has been the Bucs favor Cameron Brate’s dedication and consistency, and they may be trying to light a fire under the talented third-year tight end.

It’s anyone’s guess if it will work, but ASJ has the size and athleticism to be special. It will be interesting to see how much the Bucs play him tonight and if he responds with a strong performance.

Kevin White’s Debut

Kevin White joins a growing list of highly anticipated NFL debuts, and he’s truly one of the better ones to look out for. A first round draft choice a year ago, White missed his entire rookie season due to a leg injury and will finally hit the field for the Bears tonight.

White probably won’t play much, but he’s supremely explosive and it will be interesting to see if he can put up a big play or two before exiting tonight.

Dante Fowler Hits the Field

Fowler is another big name that will make his pro debut, as he also missed his entire rookie season last year due to injury. Jacksonville can’t wait to see what the explosive Fowler can bring to their defense on the edge, and seeing how he fares in his debut could go a long way in deciding where he fits in their system.

We probably can’t expect to see Fowler stay in the game too long, but if he registers a sack or a big play, you can bet Jaguars fans will go nuts.

Football is Back!

Oh, you needed more? Sorry, the generic (yet best) reason of pro football being back on TV caps out top-10 list, and why shouldn’t it? These games mean nothing and we can’t expect to see much of the biggest names, but we do get to see hard-hitting football and hopefully some exciting plays.

While the NFL preseason doesn’t touch the regular season, Thursday symbolizes the unofficial start of the new season. We’ll see star players, guys fighting for a specific role and others merely battling to make the final roster. It’s an exciting time of the sports year and we wouldn’t miss it for anything.

Enjoy the games tonight and if you’re betting or playing preseason DFS, good luck!

2016 Rio Olympics Basketball: Can Anyone Stop Team USA?

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Olympics basketball has been a place where the United States tends to shine. Everyone remembers the “Dream Team”, the modern teams and a history of excellence that stretches all the way back to 1936. The men’s USA team started things off right with a gold medal then, and found a way to win gold in their first seven tries in the Olympics.

USA Has Dominated

In fact, had it not been for an extremely controversial 51-50 last-second loss to the Soviet Union in 1972, the U.S. may have ripped off nine gold medals in a row to open up their run in the Olympics. That wasn’t to be, but Team USA has still dominated throughout Olympics history, securing 14 of a possible 18 gold medals. In the four times the United States team didn’t win first place in the Olympics, they at least placed three times, winning silver twice and bronze once.

Team USA has returned to dominance again in recent years, rostering some of the best teams in the world and claiming two straight gold medals and five of the last six. Heading into Rio’s Olympics, there was little doubt the United States would once again run through all challengers and take again what they felt was rightfully theirs. To this point, they’ve done just that, ripping through China and Venezuela by 57 and 43-point margins.

Easy Path

Wednesday night offers up United States’ first true challenge of their run through Group A run, with a showdown with Australia ahead.

The odds suggest Team USA will win again, although the win margin should be down considerably in comparison to their first two contests. From there, they’ll be tasked with taking down Serbia and France ahead of the Olympics men’s basketball tournament.

It’s entirely probably that they will get there completely unscathed and without a loss. It’s not until the tournament that the men’s basketball team will be truly tested, and then there it is fair to wonder if there is a team that could actually threaten them for the gold medal.

Biggest Threat?

At first glance, no one feels like a realistic threat to USA getting it’s third consecutive gold medal in Olympic play. Spain appeared to be one of the deeper, more talented teams, but they’ve struggled to this point in Group B, losing both of their first two games in close contests. Seeing as Spain lost to Team USA in each of the last two Olympic finals, they were once again seen as the top threat to potentially give them a fight deep into the tournament.

With that reality slowly fading, it’s looking like Australia, Argentina and Lithuania are basketball bettors best chances. Now, it’s not very USA of us to be betting against our own country, but if someone sees a betting opportunity, we can see the upside in either picking against the United States straight up or at least picking one of their upcoming opponents to beat the spread.

The former probably is asking for trouble, though, as each of their remaining threats have some very key flaws and lack the star power USA provides each time out.

Of those three 2-0 squads, however, the team that stands out the most is Argentina.

Case For Argentina

Argentina, other than Spain, may host the most talented roster behind USA, with current or former NBA stars like Luis Scola, Manu Ginobili, Carlos Delfino and Andres Nocioni powering them up as a realistic threat.

Argentina has displayed fantastic team chemistry to this point, showing their ability to dominate in a 28-point drubbing of Nigeria, as well as their clutch ability in a fairly tight 90-82 win over a solid Croatia team.

Experience is a huge factor here, as Scola, Ginobili and Nocioni specifically have all been playing together for years and also know what it takes to go up against top shelf NBA talent. This is a team with Olympic gold on it’s resume, too, as this team won first place in the 2004 Olympics and has at least placed in the top three in each of the last three seasons.

Throw in an impressive Facundo Campazzo, and there is an argument for Argentina to make a deep run yet again in 2016.

This is USA’s Olympics

Ultimately, we’re still picking the United States to win gold. Kevin Durant has been insanely unstoppable and USA didn’t even need Kyrie Irving on the court to crush Venezuela in their last game. This team is too deep, too talented and too well coached to seriously bet against.

That being said, if you’re looking for a feisty team with the talent, experience and drive to pull off the impossible, take a good, hard look at Argentina.

Week 1 NFL Preseason: Daily Fantasy Football and Betting Advice For Thursday’s Games

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The 2016 NFL preseason was supposed to start this past Sunday night, where the Green Bay Packers were slated to face off with the Indianapolis Colts in this year’s Hall of Fame game.

Delayed Preseason

Bad field conditions had other plans, however, and the game was subsequently cancelled.

Football is Back

That pushed on the wait for pro football’s return, but we finally get some real, live NFL action this Thursday night when 12 teams take the field for six entertaining games.

Well, hopefully entertaining. These are still preseason football games we’re talking about, and we’re probably not going to see much (if any) of the star players for the 12 respective franchises.

Still, that’s six games we can scout and potentially even bet on, which could make our Thursday a lot more interesting. Should you plan to watch, bet on or take your hand at DFS fantasy football, we’ve got your full week one NFL preseason guide when it comes to Thursday night’s action. Let’s break it down by game and see what you should consider for NFL betting and daily fantasy football purposes:

Buccaneers @ Eagles

The highlight of this game without a doubt will be rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, who is scheduled to play the entire second half on Thursday night. That makes Wentz a fun DFS play on paper, especially since he’ll be taking on Tampa Bay backups for his first NFL action.

The Bucs look like the poor bet here when it comes to preseason NFL betting, and Vegas agrees, as they come in with a +3 line per Bovada. They’re on the road and Philly (-3) is stacked with competent quarterback play, with Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel and Wentz all seeing action. We’d take the Eagles here and try Wentz with maybe Josh Huff and/or Nelson Agholor in daily fantasy football preseason leagues.

Just make sure any and all guys you use in preseason DFS games are active, and keep in mind that not everyone will play normal snaps in an exhibition game.

Redskins @ Falcons

This game offers the same line, with the Redskins hitting the road as the underdog (+3) against the Falcons (-3). This one is a total toss up, as both teams are balanced enough to put up some points early, but neither have an obvious edge in the depth department.

It will be interesting to see how long the starters stay out, but it’s tough to imagine guys like Jordan Reed, DeSean Jackson and Julio Jones playing much. We’ll have to give ATL the mild edge here, simply because they’re at home and maybe partially because Ric Flair got them going recently in practice:

For daily fantasy football purposes, keep your eye on Rashad Ross, who is Washington’s primary return specialist, but also destroyed opposing defenses as a wide receiver last preseason.

Panthers @ Ravens

Since it’s the first preseason game of the year, we can’t expect to see much out of the starters from either side. Cam Newton is a historically slow starter, too, so even if he stayed out there a bit, I’m not sure I’d be enamored with him against a healthier Baltimore defense.

It may be about the backups in this one, and Baltimore may have the depth edge under center and in the offensive backfield. The Ravens are also playing in front of their home crowd, so we like them as the -1.5 favorite.

Due to Baltimore’s deep running back stable, you could pick and choose one to use out of their lineup. Terrance West has had a great camp and could be worth a look.

Jaguars @ Jets

This could be a nightmare game for the Jets, who probably won’t push Ryan Fitzpatrick out with the starters for too long. If that’s the case, we may see way more of Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg that we ever wished to. They haven’t exactly torn it up and camp and Hackeberg has been specifically brutal, so you’ll want to avoid Jets passers entirely in this one.

Matt Forte has also been banged up, so New York will be operating well under 100% offensively in this one. This all could give the Jaguars (+3 underdogs) a shot at pulling off the mild preseason upset (is there such a thing?), while their defense could be the one to target in daily fantasy football games due to the matchup.

Saints @ Patriots

This may be the best preseason game on Thursday night, as we may see Drew Brees and we’ll definitely get a decent dose of Jimmy Garappolo. The rest of the Pats’ top offensive players are either going to sit or be limited, while #1 receiver Julian Edelman just got hurt again in practice.

Needless to say, as attractive of a DFS flier as Jimmy G figured to be for Thursday night, he may be a tough sell. Still, New England could offer some DFS upside on the ground, where Brandon Bolden could see a solid amount of touches. Aaron Dobson is also still trying to carve out a spot with New England, so he’s another guy to consider.

New England plays host and comes in as the -3 favorite, but with injuries and possibly inactives, we like the Saints as an upset pick in week one.

Broncos @ Bears

The last game of the night pits the Broncos against the Bears in a true pick’em at Bovada. That figures, since we know very little about a Super Bowl champ that has a shaky quarterback situation and a Bears team that keeps getting rid of star offensive talent with each passing year.

A lot of questions should begin to be answered on both sides, as Chicago looks for a new starting running back, a new starting tight end and hopes second-year receiver Kevin White can rise up and snag a big role. That could put Bears tight ends, White and any of their running backs in play against Denver in daily fantasy football leagues.

The real interest for DFS purposes is on the Broncos’ side, however. Paxton Lynch is locked into the entire second half, which gives us certain playing time.

If he can connect with guys like Cody Latimer and Jordan Taylor – two able bodied receivers – he could be a fun DFS play. We’re also interested in Denver tight end Virgil Green and running backs Devontae Booker, Juwan Thompson and Kapri Bibbs.

Overall, Denver has the more interesting talent and the deeper roster (other than quarterback) so we’ll take them on Thursday.

Got a different take when it comes to preseason daily fantasy football or Thursday’s preseason bets? Tell us all about it in the comments below!

2016 NFL Odds: Can Browns Push For Playoffs With Robert Griffin III as Starter?

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The Cleveland Browns are officially moving forward with Robert Griffin III as their new starting quarterback. Head coach Hue Jackson announced the decision early on Monday, suggesting “it’s time” for RG3 to lead the team in a position he has “earned”.

RG3 Era Begins

The move anoints Robert Griffin III as Cleveland’s starter months after the franchise started over in the front office and parted ways with former first round draft pick, Johnny Manziel. Not long after cutting ties with Johnny Football, RG3 was signed on to compete with 36-year old veteran, Josh McCown. Despite mixed reports in regards to both quarterback’s performances throughout camp, the Browns have opted to roll with the former #2 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Right Move?

There’s little arguing that now is the right time to announce the team’s starter with week one of the preseason coming later this week, but it’s still worth wondering if Jackson and co. picked the right guy for the job. Per numerous reports out of camp, RG3 was inconsistent at best and had the same issues with pocket presence, timing and awareness that he had when with the Washington Redskins.

McCown also wasn’t perfect, but he exhibited much more polish and by most accounts, was the team’s best passer all summer.

Upside could be the name of the game here, however. Hue Jackson is operating in his first season on the job, he has a young receiving corps and for the most part, expectations are low. RG3 gives the offense more potential with the deep ball, he’s a more explosive athlete than McCown and at just 26 years old, there is still room for him to grow as a natural pocket passer.

At least on the surface, going with RG3 is a win-win proposition. if RG3 succeeds, the Browns look like geniuses and Cleveland’s offense could very well be one of the more unpredictable and dangerous units in the league. Should he struggle or get hurt, the Browns could always turn back to McCown or even hand the offense over to rookie passer, Cody Kessler.

Browns’ Playoff Odds

No matter who the Browns put under center, they were facing an uphill battle in the deep and competitive AFC North. The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to be as good as ever going into the 2016 NFL season, and after a ruthless bout with injuries a year ago, a now healthy Baltimore Ravens squad could also be out for blood.

No one is shocked to see Cleveland start the year as vast underdogs to steal the division, while Bovada gives them +2000 odds to win the division. There is just too much competition to even have that look like a fun bet, and judging on what we’ve seen from RG3 in the last few years, it’s increasingly dangerous to generate much optimism.

The division is probably off limits here, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Cleveland has no shot at the playoffs. Their ridiculous +10000 Super Bowl odds have them as one of the weakest title threats around, but if RG3 can regain his rookie form and Cleveland’s defense can come to life after a down year, there is sleeper appeal in the Browns.

Everything needs to break right, of course. That doesn’t make the Browns a good bet to do many positive things in 2016, but it at least keeps them relevant for the moment. RG3 could potentially play a huge hand in that, too, and at the very worst keeps things interesting in Ohio.

Bovada has a bet going currently as to whether or not Cleveland will make the playoffs:

  • Yes +600
  • No -1000

The “yes” bet offers some solid payout potential and if you believe RG3 can be his old self again, there is some reason to go for it here. On the flip side, the odds are certainly against Cleveland cracking the AFC’s top-six teams and betting against them doesn’t exactly go against the grain. Needless to say, they probably won’t make the playoffs, but you’d have to lay down a ton of cash for a bet against the Browns to actually end up being worth it. Ultimately, the Browns are probably a bet to stay away from in 2016.

3 Teams That Could Use Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre Right Now

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Former Green Bay Packers star quarterback Brett Favre was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday, officially ending his first-year wait to get in as a first ballot candidate. Everyone knew Favre would get in once he retired with the Minnesota Vikings back in 2010, and here he is, listed among the greats forever.

As glorious as Favre’s eternal place in NFL annals will be, die hard Favre and football fans alike can’t help but wonder if the ol’ gunslinger would be willing to come back to the league. Favre has stated repeatedly in the years since his last (and final) retirement that he’d never return, but now that his Hall of Fame spot is secured, he may not have much to lose.

Provided the money and situation makes sense, could we see a 46-year old Favre back in the NFL?

Probably not. Favre cites “time” he’d have to give up as the main reason he hasn’t explored coaching or a continued television role, and his desire to be close to family as he ages almost certainly extends to the playing field.

There is also the argument that Favre’s legacy was a tad tarnished in his final three years, spent with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, respectively. His final season was even a waste, as he returned to try to get the Vikings to the Super Bowl but ended up having easily one of his worst seasons of his entire career.

Still, we can’t help but think, if Favre wanted to return, could there be a place he could go?

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are the first team that pops up, as they’re looking for a new backup passer with Kellen Moore possibly done for the year with a lower leg injury. Nick Foles already latched on with the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnny Manziel doesn’t seem ready to return to the league and a trade for Josh McCown is far from certain.

Favre isn’t returning, but if he did, what would be more cushy than backing up Tony Romo, a life long Favre fan? It’d be fun and interesting, and Dallas would be a fun team to watch if Romo were to suffer a devastating injury again like he did a year ago.

Green Bay Packers

Favre could return and back up the man he once feuded with in Aaron Rodgers. This time around Favre would have no real intention to take A-Rod’s job, yet the Packers could get (on paper) a competent backup and also allow their one-time hero to put a fitting close to his storied career.

Green Bay doesn’t want that type of distraction, to be sure, but it sure would be a nice gift to Packers fans everywhere.

Denver Broncos

Denver may be the only team that stands out for Favre to have a true chance to shine as a starter. It’s obviously debatable that a 46-year old Favre has no place in the NFL anymore, but Favre did say as recently as 2015 that he still thinks he could play.

What better team to give it one more go with, than the squad that just won a Super Bowl despite a severely regressing Peyton Manning being under center? Favre’s competition at hand would be weak, too, with really just Mark Sanchez standing in the way of him and the starting gig.

Injured Star

The only truly likely option, should Brett Favre ever actually consider returning to the NFL, is a top contender losing it’s starting quarterback. Teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and the like could potentially be desperate enough to give Favre a call, and if the situation is right and he feels up to it, it’s tough to say Favre wouldn’t at least listen.

In all actuality, we have seen the last of Brett Favre the player. He sounds plenty busy with his family life and doing a whole lot of relaxing in retirement. We wish him well, as well as a heart-felt congratulations on an epic career and being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

NFL Preseason Week 1: Fantasy Football Options to Use at DraftKings

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Fantasy Football is back. Sort of. We’re still over a month away from regular season action and true daily fantasy football as we’ve grown to know it, but DraftKings know how much we love it, so they’ve pushed out some daily fantasy football leagues for NFL preseason games.

It’s a glorious thing, indeed. Week one is the toughest week to gauge in NFL preseason play, whether it be due to injuries, which players are even active, how long players play and the list goes on. We may see starters for one series, or we may not see them at all. Other teams are crazy and push their starters out there for a quarter or longer right away in week one.

Those are things we can’t really bank on, so at least for the first week, the best thing to do is target guys we are assuming will at least be active and then probably will get several opportunities out on the field to show what they can do.

The first week of preseason fantasy football includes a solid 7-game slate, starting with this Saturday’s Hall of Fame game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts. From there we get six Thursday night games, and then we’re sure to get more DFS leagues for games later in the weekend.

For now, we’ll help you warm up with that initial 7-game slate. Let’s see who could be worth targeting in your DFS lineups at each position at DK this week:

Quarterback

With most of the starters seeing little to no action, we’re probably going to see a lot of time on the field from second and third string quarterbacks. Some could see more time than others, of course, as they need to be evaluated as they learn/run the offense and face NFL defenses.

The list of competent options is actually fairly long, but the guys we’re eyeing the most are Brett Hundley (Packers), Scott Tolzien (Colts), Mike Glennon (Buccaneers), Chase Daniel (Eagles), Carson Wentz (Eagles), Ryan Mallett (Ravens), Jimmy Garoppolo (Patriots) and Paxton Lynch (Broncos).

Narrowing that list down, we would imagine Jimmy G is near the top of the list, as he needs to prepare to start for the Patriots for the first four weeks of the season due to a Tom Brady suspension. He’ll likely see a lot of playing time throughout the preseason and a good chunk of it could come here in week one.

The same should go for rookies Lynch and Wentz, who actually could be playing with a few talented receiving options and just as importantly, could see 1-2 quarters of action. Lynch has also specifically been improving at a rapid pace in Denver’s camp, so he could potentially have a big first showing.

My favorite pick of the lot here could be Green Bay backup Brett Hundley, however. The Packers shouldn’t play Aaron Rodgers much (if at all), so we should see a ton of Hundley, who was a bit of a sensation last year during the preseason. He’s big, athletic and can chuck the rock, plus he’ll have some solid receivers like Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis to work with.

Just make sure Hundley (and everyone you use) is active, as he has an ankle injury and the preseason is the most difficult time of year to trust NFL injury news.

All of these guys could be suitable picks, but if you want some real upside, roll with one of Lynch, Wentz, Jimmy G or Hundley.

Running Back

Running back is similar, but there are way more bodies and you don’t know what level of defense some of these guys will be facing or what situations they’ll be in. That makes any of them risky plays, but the first trick is to steer clear from the main starter and maybe even his top backup. Teams aren’t going to risk the health of their best two running backs very deep into the first preseason game – at least not normally.

Instead, you’re looking for young, unproven backs who bring some solid talent to the table and/or should see the field a good amount as they try to win a role or roster spot.

That is going to put a ton of guys on the radar, but the backs we like the most for week one are John Crockett (Packers), Storm Johnson (Buccaneers), Terrance West (Ravens), Jonas Gray (Jets), Daniel Lasco (Saints), Jordan Howard (Bears), Juwan Thompson (Broncos) and Devontae Booker (Broncos).

Booker is a mild question mark as he continues to rehab a February knee surgery, but he’s super talented and could get some good run here if active. Thompson and maybe even fellow Bronco Kapri Bibbs could be worth a longer look if Booker is held out.

Chicago’s running game appears pretty fluid behind expected starter Jeremy Lanford, so we could see a lot of rookie Jordan Howard. He’s one of our favorite week 1 preseason plays and Ka’Deem Carey could even be worth a look, although he’s failed to impress in the past.

Jonas Gray has routinely impressed in camp and preseason play in the past, and we all remember him for his insane 200+ yard and 4-score game with the Pats a couple years back. He could be worth a cursory glance, while Terrance West has really turned heads as a slimmed down, productive options in camp with the Ravens.

Storm Johnson is close to flaming out of the league, but he gets a crack with Tampa Bay and could see the field a bit to try to prove himself. The same goes for Green Bay’s Crockett, who has impressed in camp in the past and should see a ton of field time with Eddie Lacy either limited or out.

Our favorite plays are Howard, Crockett and Booker (if he plays), and you could package all three in the 2RB and Flex spots.

Wide Receiver

Once again, we’re staying away from the star names, as we can’t have any clue how much they’ll play – or if they’ll play at all. In other words, use the Randall Cobb’s and Julio Jones’ at your own risk.

With that said, there are a lot of solid secondary options to consider, with guys like Jeff Janis (Packers), Phillip Dorsett (Colts), Josh Huff (Eagles), Ryan Grant (Redskins), Charone Peake (Jets), Michael Thomas (Saints), Cody Latimer (Broncos), Kevin White (Bears) and Jordan Taylor (Broncos) leading the way.

There is some very hit or miss talent here, but Janis, Dorsett, Huff, White and Latimer offer major big play upside. Taylor has also been a camp hero, making insane catches like this look normal:

We like all of these guys, but Janis has been a huge preseason guy in the past and is playing for a bigger role. It’d be shocking if he didn’t play a good amount to get the preseason started and if he’s on the field, he’s likely to produce. It’s unclear how much Kevin White (a projected starter) would play, but if he’s set to knock the rust off, he could be a fun try. We also don’t mind using Thomas, Huff and Taylor, as they’re all talented and still need to prove themselves within their respective offenses.

Tight End

This is an impossible position to gauge during preseason play. Tight ends don’t light it up during preseason and the starters never seem to stay on the field long or make a big impact. You’re firing in the dark here, but a few guys stand out.

Trey Burton scored twice last year, rookie Austin Hooper brings upside to the table for the Falcons, Ed Dickson could see some playing time in Carolina with Greg Olsen limited or out and Denver’s Virgil Green could be prepping a breakout season with a nice run in August. He’s already been crushing it in camp, so he may be the top tight end to consider on this 7-game slate.

Defense

Defense is even worse than tight end, as you don’t know how long the starting unit will play or how long the opponent’s starting unit will play. Beyond that, it’s virtually impossible to predict how backups will fare against each other. All you can do is gauge a team’s backup talent and try to use a solid defense against an opponent that looks weak on paper.

For this 7-game slate, the Packers, Redskins, Panthers, Ravens, Jaguars, Patriots and Broncos all feel like decent tries. Jacksonville may lead the way for us, just because New York’s quarterbacks are dreadful. It’s tough to imagine the Jets generating a ton of interest with such flawed passers.

Got your own favorite options for this first slate of preseason DFS action? Tell us all about them in the comments below!

Nick Foles and 6 Quarterbacks the Cowboys Should Consider Adding

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The Dallas Cowboys haven’t enjoyed the best stability under center lately. Last year starter Tony Romo succumbed to two breaks in his collarbone, and the team suffered through a losing season while the likes of Matt Cassel, Brandon Weeden and Kellen Moore tried to run the offense.

Down Goes Moore

Playing without Romo hasn’t gone well for the Cowboys (1-13 when Romo is out), but until Monday, Dallas seemed intent on going into the new year with Moore as his main backup and rookie Dak Prescott as the third stringer. Things changed when Moore had his ankle rolled up in during practice, resulting in a fracture that could end his season.

Seemingly content with their quarterback situation prior to Moore’s untimely injury, Dallas is suddenly staring even more instability under center in the face.

The plan in 2016 is to have the 36-year old Romo healthy and as good as ever, but if that doesn’t work out, where do the Cowboys turn? Right now it’d be too a raw Prescott, who virtually no one feels would be ready to run the offense and win games.

Needless to say, Dallas is in the market for a new backup, whether it be finding someone off the streets or in a trade. Let’s take a look at their six best bets and they look to bring someone in to slide behind Romo:

Josh McCown (Browns)

McCown has to be at the top of the list, as he’s the consummate teammate, has proven time and again he can master new systems and can start for lengthy periods of time and actually produce. He’s also as old as Romo and is fine with holding a clipboard if that’s what his team wants him to do.

McCown may still have a shot at starting in Cleveland, but if the Browns want to get rid of him and bring back something in return, this is the team to move him to. The only real issue is Dallas would have to give up a draft pick in order to land a backup that may never play a down – or at least they hope. Still, the ‘Boys haven’t been properly protected under center for years, so this could be an insurance move worth making.

Mike Glennon (Buccaneers)

Glennon isn’t a bad fallback plan, as the Bucs have moved on with franchise quarterback Jameis Winston in place. Glennon has also been in the midst of trade rumors pretty much ever since he was drafted, so even though Tampa Bay doesn’t mind having a capable starter backing up their main guy, they’ll listen to Dallas for the right price.

Glennon is younger than McCown and offers more upside, so Tampa Bay’s asking price should be more than Cleveland’s. That could be up to a second round pick or as low as a fourth rounder. It’s unlikely Dallas is willing to give that up for Glennon, but he’s still someone to consider.

Nick Foles (Free Agent)

Foles has certainly been shaky over the last two years, where he’s been exposed as an erratic passer who struggles with decision-making. That being said, he crushed it as recently as 2013 and still has the size, arm strength and (at times) pocket presence to be a quality NFL starter.

People focus too much on his flaws as a starter, however. As a backup, he is perfectly fine, as he’s competent enough to improve a quarterback room, learn an offense and step in as needed for short bursts. No team wants to lean on Foles for long stretches, but as a backup on the street, he figures to be the Cowboys’ best bet, far and away.

Johnny Manziel (Free Agent)

That, or Jerry Jones could take the dive many feel is coming, whether Dallas truly wants it to or not. Manziel played college ball in Texas, recently stated the Cowboys are the team he’d most like to play for and there has been a loose connection between the player and franchise ever since he left school.

Of course, there is the issue of Manziel’s substance abuse problems, his domestic violence case that is still unresolved and a four-game ban stemming from his drug and alcohol abuse. As he stands, Manziel is young and talented, but he’s a headcase that can’t be trusted. If it’s Jerry’s call, there is still a chance the ‘Boys bring in Johnny Football and see if they can save him. If they’re smart, however, they take a pass until Manziel is on the straight and narrow.

Tim Tebow (Free Agent)

Tebow stated recently he still believes he could be an “effective” NFL signal caller, and he’s once again just awaiting one more chance to prove his worth to someone. Dallas could be that someone, as they clearly have a need behind Romo and are running out of answers.

It’s tough to imagine it actually working out, but Jerry Jones likes a good splash and with all of the suspensions coming out of Dallas, they could use a high character guy for a change. Tebow wouldn’t be a great fit or likely to stick as the top backup, but he’d sell some preseason tickets and it’d be interesting to see if he got any better over the past year.

Michael Vick (Free Agent)

Vick may be the last ditch effort to get Romo a competent backup. Like any of these guys, you’re hoping you never see Vick on the field for meaningful snaps. Still, he has a ton of experience, still has the jets to spring big plays with his legs and has always been able to take shots deep down the field.

Should Romo miss a few games, Vick could still be good enough to get Dallas by on a short-term basis. He’s recently suggested he’d like to play one more year and for a contender, so this could actually be the perfect fit for both sides.

Ultimately, the guy that makes the most sense here is Nick Foles. He can be a decent pocket passer, Dallas gives up nothing but money to bring him in and his game is actually similar to the injured Kellen Moore’s. Dallas still doesn’t want to have Foles seeing the field much in 2016, but they should feel better having him than Prescott or some other unproven commodity.

Who do you think the Cowboys should sign to backup Romo? Manziel? Tebow? Foles? Someone else? Let us hear all about it in the comments below!

2016 Fantasy Football ADP: Best Wide Receiver Values to Target

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Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner, which has everyone in a frenzy to prepare for their league’s draft. That’s especially the case for PPR (points per reception) leagues, where extra emphasis is placed on the wide receiver position.

It gets even trickier when you get past the first few rounds, as the top wide receivers are quickly flying off of draft boards and league managers start wondering which options in the middle and late rounds represent the most value. We’ve looked over the latest ADP (average draft position) results at FantasyFootballCalculator.com to see which wide receivers are flying a little under the radar and could potentially return serious value:

Jordy Nelson – Packers (Round 2)

Nelson missed all of last season with a torn ACL and is battling some tendinitis in his other knee, but he’s quickly looking like a major steal in drafts. Once a top-five fantasy receiver, Nelson is still in his prime and promises to be Aaron Rodgers’ top dog in Green Bay’s passing game.

The beauty here is that many fantasy owners will pass on Nelson because of his injury risk, and that could actually equate to him falling down draft boards even further. Ideally he can slide to you in round three, but either way he’s shaping up as a massive steal if he can stay healthy and return to form.

Mike Evans – Buccaneers (Round 2)

Evans might even pack more value, as he’s currently available at the very end of round two and in some mocks can slide even further. There is a negative stigma around him, both because Tampa Bay ran a lot last year and because he dropped a ton of passes.

The Bucs promise to balance things out more, however, and it’s tough to imagine Evans scoring just three times again – especially after finding the end-zone 12 times as a rookie. Evans is a scorer and Tampa Bay’s best weapon in the passing game. He’s going to crush his price tag in drafts this year.

Demaryius Thomas – Broncos (Round 3)

Is Demaryius Thomas the first round lock he was a couple of years ago? Apparently not, as fantasy managers are allowing him to slide to round three and later. DT’s scores did come down in 2015 due to a regressing passing game, but his role and production remains. He still hauled in 105 balls for 1,304 yards and six scores.

Thomas may not be a lock for 10+ touchdowns, but he’s going to get the ball and do good things with it. He’s a flat out steal right now in round three.

Golden Tate – Lions (Round 4)

Tate is another steal one round later, and for obvious reasons. Not only do a ton of receptions have to go somewhere with Calvin Johnson retiring, but Tate has already proven his worth with 189 catches in Detroit over the past two years. He did regress a bit in the system last year, but he turned things around beautifully, scoring five times over the last six games.

Now as the team’s locked-in top receiver, Tate could vie for hos best season yet. Even if he doesn’t, Tate is still part of an offensive system that thrived down the stretch in 2015. He could return crazy value out of the fourth round.

Jeremy Maclin – Chiefs (Round 5)

Maclin is going even later than Tate, likely because most fantasy owners don’t respect the huge season he enjoyed in KC last year. Well, they should. Maclin showed how valuable his jets and role are, turning 87 catches into 1,088 yards and 8 scores.

Maclin is well past his knee injury he sustained in Philly and he’s now put up back to back stellar fantasy campaigns, despite playing for two different teams over the past two years. Alex Smith handcuffs him a bit, but Maclin has a big role and can break big plays with ease. You can’t let him get past you in round five.

Larry Fitzgerald – Cardinals (Round 6)

Fitzgerald may have to continue to prove his worth in the fantasy football community, as fantasy owners clearly don’t think he’s going to repeat his amazing 2015 run. Fitzgerald did slow down a bit late in the year, but he actually showed up big time in the playoffs and ended up turning in arguably his best fantasy run ever.

Repeating that could be tough, but Fitzgerald is clearly still a big piece of Arizona’s offensive puzzle. He’s going to be a threat for 80+ catches, 1,000 yards and 8-10 scores. That kind of value is hard to come by in round six usually.

Josh Gordon – Browns (Round 7)

Trusting Josh Gordon is impossible and we do need to consider his four-game ban. However, if the Josh Gordon of 2013 returns (87-1,646-9 line) then we have something to talk about. That’s no lock and the Browns have concerns at quarterback, but the mere possibility makes him an interesting mid-round pick.

Ideally you’re waiting to nab Gordon in round 8 or later, but if he’s there in round seven and you feel he’s worth the risk, he could be a fun gamble.

Marvin Jones – Lions (Round 8)

Jones was seemingly always held back in Cincinnati playing second fiddle to A.J. Green, yet he found a way to make an impact (14 touchdowns over the last two years). Heading into 2016, he’s set to have a big role with Megatron gone and it could end up being a huge season if all goes well.

We already know Jones is a red-zone threat, but he hasn’t had a chance to prove himself with a consistently large role. Betting on him with an 8th round pick isn’t much of a risk.

Markus Wheaton – Steelers (Round 9)

Martavis Bryant is gone for the entire 2016 season due to suspension, which means someone in Pittsburgh has to try to make up for his absence. Considering Bryant was a big play maestro, that could mean the guy who steps up opposite of Antonio Brown enjoys a career year.

Wheaton is still pretty erratic and at best unproven, but he has the speed and play-making ability to turn into a fantasy dynamo.

Vincent Jackson – Buccaneers (Round 11)

V-Jax is aging and had a rough 2015, but he’s still been a huge part of Tampa Bay’s passing game when healthy. With Jameis Winston set to take a step forward in year two, the Bucs could blow up in the passing game. Jackson could be a big part of that, even at age 33. In round 11, you’re taking chances on backups that may never amount to anything. Why not bet a small chip on V-Jax turning in a strong season before his career winds down?

Victor Cruz – Giants (Round 12)

The story could be similar for Cruz, who can be found one round later in fantasy football drafts, yet could potentially yield even more value than Jackson.

Cruz is obviously a major injury risk after missing most of the last two seasons, but he also is a former speedster who can spring big plays. With defenses dialed in on Odell Beckham Jr., we could see Cruz open a ton in 2016. Whether or not he stays healthy and keeps a big role is open for debate, but in round 12 it’s a risk worth taking.

Got some sleeper wide receiver values of your own for the 2016 fantasy football season? Tell us all about them in the comments below!

6 Teams That Could Give Tim Tebow One More Chance

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Tim Tebow has made headlines for his charitable acts and potential interest in politics. He also happens to think he could still play in the NFL. The former Bronco, Jet, Patriot and Eagle quarterback still believes he could be an “effective” quarterback in the NFL, and appears to be keeping the door open to a return to pro football.

Tebow Time?

Tebow doesn’t have any public suitors at the moment, but with preseason action just around the corner, the soon-to-be 29-year old could be vying for one last shot in someone’s training camp. Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles gave Tebow his most recent shot in 2015, but the team opted to keep just two quarterbacks and cut him before the regular season.

Tebow tried to latch on with the Patriots the year before, but found himself in a similar situation and again out of a job. While Tebow has shown some improvement with his enlongated throwing motion, he hasn’t played a meaningful NFL down since 2012 and faces long odds to make it back into the league.

What Does Tebow Have to Offer?

His new role would almost certainly be as a backup or third stringer, while Tebow would undoubtedly bring a media circus that not many teams would be willing to welcome into their training camp.

There is no denying the strengths Tebow does bring to the table, however. Blessed with solid size, quality arm strength and above average mobility, Tebow is still an interesting project that a few teams could consider kicking the tires on. Throw in his leadership and the positive energy he brings to the table, Tebow is at the very worst a good chemistry guy to add to a roster, regardless of how long his stay is.

So, is Tebow out of NFL chances, or are there some teams that could give him one last look? We think five teams should at least consider adding him:

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are an interesting possibility for several reasons. The most important, naturally, as their lack of suitable options behind the often banged up Ben Roethlisberger. Landry Jones and Bruce Gradkowski offer little upside in the event of an injury to Big Ben, so bringing Tebow in to see if his throwing motion and accuracy have improved may not be a bad idea.

Tebow’s game is similar to Roethlisberger’s, too, as he can evade pressure, throw deep down the field and also use his physicality as a runner. His accuracy and decision-making will need to show marked improvement if brought into camp, but the Steelers should be looking for ways to improve their quarterback depth.

There is also the case of Pittsburgh growing more and more infatuated with going for two after scoring a touchdown. Tebow has long been known as an “automatic two points” from the goal-line, and with extra points being pushed back last year, Tebow could add some value in those situations.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville already has a solid backup in Chad Henne and Blake Bortles is the unquestioned future of the franchise, but everyone knows Tebow and the Jaguars would be a fun fit. Tebow played at Florida and even if the Jags had no intention of keeping him around, they could at least do Tebow and the Jacksonville fans a favor by letting him show his worth in a Jaguars uniform.

The worst case scenario is Jacksonville sells more preseason tickets and gives a hometown hero a stage to show how he’s improve. Best case, the Jags bring on a third string passer who can be used in special packages, including two-point conversion plays.

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas has done a better job of late with their decision-making, but their backup quarterback situation still remains a dumpster fire. Tony Romo is aging and increasingly an injury risk, yet all the Cowboys have behind him are the noodle-armed Kellen Moore and a rookie in Dak Prescott. The team has even been loosely tied to both Nick Foles and Johnny Manziel, which could mean they’d be open to anyone they believed could help their team.

That isn’t to say Tim Tebow would be the answer to their backup woes, but it’s hard to believe he’s a worse option than Moore. He also has more polish and experience than Prescott, and could also offer upside as a dual threat. Dallas owner Jerry Jones also likes to make big splashes, to if he still wants to add a quarterback and wants a positive move to detract from all of the Cowboys’ bad suspensions, bringing in Tebow would be a multi-layered good move.

Green Bay Packers

The Packers seem pretty set at quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers, but they can never be too careful with A-Rod dealing with an injury just two years ago. Brett Hundley is a very interesting prospect and is almost guaranteed to be Green Bay’s #1 signal caller, but Tebow’s game is very similar and could provide the Packers with a slightly more prepared backup.

On top of backing up Rodgers, Tebow could give the Packers a two-point conversion threat, as well as a guy to throw around in special packages. Instead of putting Rodgers in danger, Green Bay could utilize Tebow’s strengths as needed.

San Francisco 49ers

Chip Kelly gave Tebow his most recent chance, so why not turn back to him for one last crack at the NFL? It’s doubtful with Kelly trying to decide between Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert, but Kelly saw enough in Tebow to give him a chance last year and could conceivably give him one more try.

There is no doubt Tebow’s strength and athleticism fit Kelly’s system, but if his accuracy and decision-making have gotten better, he might even be a viable threat to add to the quarterback competition. Even if he’s not, he fits the system and he could be an interesting backup option, should the Niners opt to trade either Gabbert or Kaepernick.

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle is one other team we need to consider, as Tebow’s skill-set is similar to Russell Wilson’s and Seattle has clearly tried to place backups behind him that could step in and run the offense. Rookie passer Trevone Boykin is currently slated to backup Wilson, but his lack of polish or experience could force the Seahawks to consider bringing in a talented veteran.

In addition, Tebow would provide a positive locker room presence and join a title-contending team.

Tim Tebow Prediction

Any of these teams could give Tebow his last chance in the NFL, but it’s likely he’s run out of opportunities. Tebow is moving toward coaching or a career in politics and as much as he’d probably be open to one last shot, even if he does get a call, it’s unlikely to end with a full-time job.

Don’t be too shocker to see Tebow in the rumor mill over the next few weeks, but the odds are very much against him to finally stick with anyone after being out of football for the past four seasons.