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This week kicks off the official start of the preseason with the Arizona Cardinals vs. the Carolina Panthers. We have special guest Mike Woellert from the IDP Show & Fantasy Life joining us, as we discuss some of the must-watch training camp battles.

Wth training camps starting to kick off, we decided it would be a great time to discuss some IDP Redraft. Here who we like and dislike for this season.

We are joined by Michela Pelton (@IDPelton) on this week's show! The Cleveland Browns trade DE Myles Garrett to the LA Rams and get DE Jared Verse in return. What's the impact and fallout from that trade? Who won and who lost? Thoughts on the AJ Brown trade? Then we discuss this year's IDP rookie class.

In this episode, we talk IDP rookies with the IDP Hunter (Steve Hungarter) & Mase Riney. See who we like and don't like in this year's draft class.

This week, we do a recap on the IDP of the NFL Draft & a look at the Freea Agent Leftovers

Hollywood & Shawn do a review of the biggest IDP name changes of the offseason

Happy Halloween! What to do with Logan Wilson & Devin Lloyd? Who are the league leaders in IDP stats? Viable rookie options

Safety Rankings & Tiers for the 2025 season

Special guest Dynasty Tripp drops by as we discuss rookies, buy/sell redraft options

Tonight hosts @Shawn_8386 & @HollywoodTitan are joined by special guest @Mike_Woellert in a discussion about the IDP rookies of the 2025 draft class!

Tonight we were joined by special guests @IDPHunter & @caliking49er17 as we recap all of the big IDP names and landing spots of the 2025 NFL Draft

The guys discuss the fantasy impact of some of the biggest IDP free-agent signings!!

This week the fellas talk IDP pre-free agency. See who they like to go where and why.

IDP Nation #214 Crowning a New Champion. The guys go live on YouTube for the 1st time

Week 17 News and Notes. Listener questions and more

All you need to know for Week 16

What is the impact of losing Aiden Hutchinson for the season and the top 20 IDP scorers from last week

In this episode, the discussion is about week one of the preseason and all of the IDP players to watch for.

In this episode we review all the IDP rookies taken in the 1st & 2nd rounds of the NFL Draft.

In this episode we review the combine results of the top IDP rookies in this draft class

In this episode, we discuss the dreaded Black Monday in the NFL. Which coaches are out, which are staying put, and who's on the fence? We also discuss an early IDP Buy Low Stock and a handful of IDP Off Season Stock market investments.

With the trade deadline just a day away, I wanted to discuss the two IDP trades that just recently took place. The Titans traded away star safety Kevin Byard to the Eagles for 4th & 5th round picks and safety Terrell Edmunds. Then today the New York Giants traded DE Leonard Williams to the Seahawks in return for a 2nd & 5th round picks. The Giants also agreed to pay a large portion of Williams's contract for the earlier pick.

IDP Nation EP #205

• The Miami Dolphins scored the 3rd most points (70) in league history

• The Baltimore Ravens signed OLB Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad

• The New Orleans Saints signed DE Carl Granderson to a 4-year $52m deal

• The Denver Broncos SAF Caden Sterns is expected to miss the ROS with a torn patellar tendon. Justin Simmons was also inactive this week with a hip injury.

• The Carolina Panthers lost LB Shaq Thompson for the season with a broken fibula & could lose SAF Xavier Woods for 4-6 weeks. Frankie Luvu also exited this week’s game early with a hip injury.

• The Arizona Cardinals placed SAF Budda Baker on the IR (hamstring). He won’t be eligible to return until week seven.

• Texans beat writer Aaron Wilson says S Jalen Pitre is expected to return to practice this week.

• Josey Jewell exited Denver’s Week 3 game early with a groin injury, leading to rookie Drew Sanders seeing his most game action.

• De’Vondre Campbell was forced out of Green Bay’s Week 3 in the first half with an ankle injury and was unable to return. 

• Atlanta has placed second-year linebacker Troy Andersen on IR with a pectoral injury.

• Derwin James was forced from Los Angeles’ Week 3 game against the Vikings with a hamstring injury.

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Hollywood Titan:

Myles Garrett (5 tackles, 4 solos, 80% solo rate, 3 TFLs, 5 QB hits, 3½ sacks, 1 forced fumble)

Alontae Taylor (5 tackles, 5 solos, 100% solo rate, 2 TFLs, 1 QB hit, 1 sack, 5 PBUs)

Kyle Bellifuel:

Kyle Hamilton: 9 tackles (7 solos), 2 TFLs, 3 sacks, 3QBH, 1FF, 1PD

Terrel Bernard: 7 tackles (5 solos), 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QBH, 1int, 1PD, 1FR

Rashan Gary: 3 solos, 3TFLs, 3 sacks, 4QBH

Shawn Teague: 

Levi Wallace: 6 tackles (4 solo), 4 PD, 2 Int

Zaire Franklin: 15 tackles (11 solo), 1 TFL, 1QBH, 1 sack

Jarran Reed: 8 tackles (4 solo), 1TFL, 1 PD, 3QBH, 1.5 sacks

Tackles: LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (45)

LB, TJ Edwards, Chicago (43)

LB, Foyesade Olukun, Jacksonville (37)

Solo Stops: LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (29)

SAF, Jevon Holland, Miami (23)

LB, Quincy Williams, NY Jets (23)

Sacks: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (6)

DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota, (5)

DE, Myles Garrett, Cleveland (4½)

QB Hits: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (12)

DE, Myles Garrett, Cleveland (10)

EDGE, Micah Parsons, Dallas, (8)

TFLs: DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota (7)

EDGE, Micah Parsons, Dallas (5)

OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (5)

INTs: SAF, Jordan Whitehead, NY Jets (3)

SAF, Jessie Bates, Atlanta (3)

LB, Logan Wilson, Cincinnati (2)

PBUs: CB, Alonte Taylor, New Orleans (7)

CB, Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans (4)

CB, Denzel Ward, Cleveland (5)

Fantasy Pts: OLB, TJ Watt, Pittsburgh (98) 2nd overall

DE, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota (88.9) 5th overall

LB, Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis (87.5) 7th overall

Hot Off the Waiver Wire

• Geno Stone, SAF, Baltimore Ravens

• Kei’Trel Clark, CB, Arizona Cardinals

• Deion Jones, LB, Carolina Panthers

• Brian Branch, SAF, Detroit Lions

• Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, LA Chargers

• Christian Izeien, SAF, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Byron Young, DE, LA Rams

• Darnell Savage, SAF, Green Bay Packers

• Josh Metellus, SAF, Minnesota Vikings

• Reddit u/JurassicCrum

• What’s the deal with the Texans LBs? Is Harris worth anything moving forward with his snap % going down and Too Too’s role increasing every week?

• Reddit u/Steelfox7

• In redraft leagues - Is Jaelen Phillips breakout season postponed another year? Shallow benches so stashing players very costly!

• Reddit u/Rad_Centrist

• When will the Lions finally wake up and make Campbell a full time player? He has consistently outperformed his playing time, which has increased every week.

• Is all hope finally lost for Jeremy Chinn? What are the Panthers thinking keeping him at NB and reducing his snap %?

• Is Terrel Bernard for real?

• Kyzir White hype finally coming to bear? Has his game truly elevated this year?

IDP Nation EP #204

• The San Francisco 49ers signed DE Nickolas Bosa to a 5 year/$170m deal with $122.5m guaranteed

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the contract of OLB Shaquille Barrett freeing up $10.5m in cap room

• Buffalo Bills DE Von Miller says he’s unsure if he will be able to return from the PUP list (knee) in week 5

• Las Vegas Raiders Edge Chandler Jones is out for week 1. Could we see Tyree Wilson make the start?

Prediction Show

• Defensive Player of the Year

Darrell - Micah Parsons, EDGE, Dallas

Shawn - Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas

• Defensive Rookie of the Year

Darrell - Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Houston

Shawn - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seattle

• IDP Player of the Year

Darrell - Nick Bolton, LB, Kansas City

Shawn - Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore

• IDP Comeback Player of the Year

Darrell - TJ Watt, OLB, Pittsburgh

Shawn - Shaq Leonard, LB, Indianapolis

• IDP Bust of the Year

Darrell - Alex Anzalone, LB, Detroit

Shawn - Nakobe Dean, LB, Philadelphia 

• Reddit u/burnabybambinos

• The starting ILB for Seahawk's Game 1 playoff game is not Brooks, Wagner, or Bush. I predict it's Drake Thomas. Brooks is tender, Wagner's slow, and Bush isn't good.

• Reddit u/utocmc2020

• Troy Andersen finishes as LB1 this season. And I have Foyesade Olukun as the top tackler, which may not be as bold

• Reddit u/AlexanderHamildong

• How high will Ernest Jones finish and why will it be LB1

• Reddit u/CWill4

• LB’s rule the way….EDGE players get all the hype….talk to us about the young safeties and how they will be deployed….the year 2’s Brisker, Hamilton, Pitre, and Hill

IDP Nation EP #203

• The Cleveland Browns restructured the contract of DE Myles Garrett clearing $12.8m in cap room.

• LB Myles Jack is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons. Finishes career with 617 tackles, 22 TFLs, 6½ sacks, three INTs, and 18 PBUs.

• The Baltimore Raven's preseason win streak snapped at 24. Lost to the Washington Commanders

• The Baltimore Ravens signed DE Jadaveon Clowney to a one-year deal

• Free agent LB Anthony Barr visited with the New York Giants

• Philadelphia Eagle OLB Haason Reddick injured his thumb on Monday and will have surgery to repair it. He’s expected to be ready for the start of the season.

• Miami Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins is sitting out practice as it’s related to him wanting a new contract

• Las Vegas Raiders activated rookie DE Tyree Wilson off the non-football injury list (NFI)

• New York Jets DE Carl Lawson is still out of practice with a back injury. HC Robert Saleh says they are being diligent with it. Second-year star Jermaine Johnson is listed as his initial backup.

Training Camp Review

• Are we getting nervous about San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa's preseason absence? Who fills that spot if he holds out?

• New England Patriots SAF/LB Marte Mapu has been lining up at safety. What should fantasy managers expect? NB Myles Bryant has been really good this preseason (one INT & one PBU today on back-to-back plays)

• Green Bay Packers DE Rashan Gary is officially back to work

• LB Jack Gibbens ahead of Monty Rice on the Tennessee Titans depth chart?

• Facebook u/Cole Blenner

• Rookie IDP sleepers to target late in a start-up draft?

• Facebook u/Michael Neagle

• Which IDP players to trade before it’s too late?

• Which IDP players are destined for a breakout year?

• Which IDP player is taking the next step in year 2?

• Facebook u/Derek Gielarowski

• Is Jordyn Brooks better to sell now or hold onto?

• Twitter u/Sal Cusmano

• How you would go about picking rookies in a rookie draft with IDP and offense? For example, with all things being equal when do you draft Will Anderson or Jack Campbell (among others) when you are choosing between Zay Flowers or Josh Downs or other players like that?

  
  

• Twitter u/Nick Brugnoli

• What should we expect from rookie defenders such as Myles Murphy, Lukas Van Ness, and Will McDonald? What second-year IDPs are you high on?

IDP Nation EP #202

• The Minnesota Vikings signed DE Danielle Hunter to a 1y/$20m deal with a no-tag clause. He has 71 sacks & 85 TFLs since entering the league in 2015

• The New England Patriots signed DE Trey Flowers to help with their pass rush

• The Green Bay Packers activated DE Rashaan Gary off of the PUP list

• The Philadelphia Eagles signed LBs Zach Cunningham and Myles Jack to one year deals

• The Carolina Panthers signed OLB Justin Houston and signed ILB Deion Jones to one year deals

• The Cincinnati Bengals signed LB Logan Wilson to a 4y/$37.3m contract extension

• The New Orleans Saints signed DE Cameron Jordan to a 2y/$27.5m contract extension

• The Chicago Bears signed DE Yannick Ngakoue to a one year deal worth $10.5m

• The Pittsburgh Steelers signed LB Kwon Alexander to a one year deal

• Denver Broncos LB Jonas Griffith suffered a torn ACL and will miss significant time

• Will the Washington Commanders' LB Jamin Davis face jail time? Speeding - 114 mph in a 45 mph zone during the day

Training Camp Battles (DE’s)

• New York Jets (Carl Lawson, Jermaine Johnson, Will McDonald IV)

• Chicago Bears starter opposite of Yannick Ngakoue? (Trevis Gipson, Demarcus Walker, or Dominique Robinson)

• Atlanta Falcons (Bud Dupree, Lorenzo Carter, Arnold Ebikite, Deangelo Malone, Kemoko Turay)

• Houston Texans (Jerry Hughes, Jonathan Greenard, Will Anderson Jr)

• Tennessee Titans starter opposite Harold Landry? (Arden Key or Rashad Weaver)

• Reddit u/BLAMMITYblamblam

• Thoughts on the Miami Dolphins pass rush group? Will anyone eclipse 12 sacks this year? Who will lead the team? Is Emmanuel Ogbah dead?

• Reddit u/Aron834

• Would like us to do a show on IDP rookies in starting roles after training camp? Some deep sleepers in bigger leagues?

• Reddit u/Gcates1914

• Thoughts on Boye Mafe if he can win the starting job in Seattle?

This week the guys take a look at some potential SAF Training Camp Battles that everyone should be paying close attention to.

IDP Nation EP #201

• DT Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t report to camp and begins holdout. The last report is negotiations are far apart

• SAF Budda Baker of the Arizona Cardinals is expected to report to camp despite contract negotiations

• Green Bay Packers placed EDGE Rashan Gary on the PUP list. The organization has until cutdowns to remove him or he’ll miss the first four weeks of the season

• Free Agent CB Marcus Peters signed with the Las Vegas Raiders

• Free agent LB Kyle Van Noy is visiting the Baltimore Ravens this week

• The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran DT Duwanne Smoot to a 

• one-year deal

• The Tennessee Titans & SAF Kevin Byard agreed to a restructured contract

• Detroit Lions Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was carted off after a non-contact knee injury. Update: No structural damage and is considered day-to-day.

• San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa is not expected to attend training camp until contract negotiations  get done

• Minnesota Viking DE  Danielle Hunter is at camp but is not expected to practice until his contract is resolved

• The Seattle Seahawks signed OLB Uchenna Nwosu to a 3-year $59m deal

• Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey suffers a meniscus injury during practice and will undergo surgery. Expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

Training Camp Battles (SAF’s)

• Kansas City Chiefs (Bryan Cook or Mike Edwards)

• New York Jets (Ashtyn Davis or Adrian Amos) lost Chuck Clark for the season due to an injury

• Los Angeles Rams (Russ Yeast or Jason Taylor II or Quentin Lake)

• New England Patriots (Adrian Phillips & Kyle Dugger are starters) with (Jabril Peppers & Jalen Mills as backups)

• Green Bay (Rudy Ford or Jonathan Owens)

• Cincinnati Bengals (Nick Scott or Jordan Battle)

• Detroit Lions (CJ Gardner-Johnson, Brian Branch, Tracy Walker, or Kerby Joseph)

• Los Angeles Chargers (Alohi Gilman or JT Woods)

• Carolina Panthers (Jeremy Chinn, Vonn Bell, Xavier Woods, Eric Rowe)

• Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy

• Which Detroit Lions SAF would you want for this season?

• Reddit u/Maximum-Examination1

• I think it's too early to see the 3rd thru 5 round rookies that beat out incumbent starters. I like NE Marte Mapu. Brian Branch of the Lions' 1st safety is probably high. Jammie Robinson if Jeremy Chinn is more big Nickel or both see the field. Chris Smith LVR. Antonio Johnson if he can beat Rashawn Jennings and love Andre Cisco. Sydney Brown Eagles lost the secondary player's 2nd safety was probably high. Camarillo Cornee on KC if good news teams got to play catchup. Brandon Hill if he wins Texans suck. It's more about reading camp news. Looking for nickel safety players to see the field?

• Facebook u/Andrew

• I'm curious about whether you should be getting any New York Giants linebackers not named Bobby Okereke. I believe that because the Giants are investing so little into the inside linebacker position and they might give Xavier McKinney the green dot, he's one of the top safeties to pick up. I'll take your thoughts on that.

In this episode, the guys discuss some upcoming LB training camp battles to watch and who they like to win the job.

News & Notes

• New York Jets SAF Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending injury (ACL)

• Arizona Cardinals LB Isaiah Simmons is making the switch to defensive back

• Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins has been switched to DE on MFL

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers SAF Antoine Winfield Jr agreed to a restructured contract with voidable years, which means Winfield could be a free agent as early as 2024

• Carolina Panthers signed DT Taylor Stallworth to a 1-year deal

• New England Patriots sign LB Ja’Whaun Bentley to a 2-year extension thru 2025

Training Camp Battles (LB’s)

• Buffalo Bills (Dorian Williams, Terrell Bernard, or Tyrel Dodson)

• San Francisco 49ers (Oren Burks or Dee Winters)

• Baltimore Ravens (Patrick Queen or Trenton Simpson)

• Detroit Lions (Alez Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, or Derrick Barnes)

  
  

  Listener Questions

• Reddit u/DynastyZeaLot

• I'd love to hear your take on the linebacking situation in Chicago. Sanborn came from nowhere last year, but now Edmunds and Edwards have joined the team and muddied the waters. What can owners of each of the three players expect for the coming season? Thanks!

• Reddit u/powerbrows

• I'd be curious how people are approaching Micah Parsons this season. Last year, he lined up almost exclusively as an Edge rusher and his overall numbers took a hit with the lack of tackles. Where are people ranking him this season?

• Reddit u/SternFlamingo

• I'd like some insight into what's happening in Houston. A great defensive coach now runs things and they saw an infusion of young talent. But they also hired a bunch of veterans who have turned in both good seasons and bad, at least from a fantasy perspective.

• Can Denzel Perryman and Cory Littleton return to form?

• Does Henry To'o To'o have a chance to follow in the path of fellow Bama alumni DeMeco Ryans?

• Does their secondary have a chance to become elite?

• And how long will it take for Will Anderson to start putting up numbers?

• Reddit u/Astralnaut

• Would love to hear about rookie prospects, who to be on the lookout for, and any fliers to target. Additionally, any thoughts on Anderson and Campbell, do you look for proven talent over premium prospects?

• Reddit u/Deep-Court-2755

• Is Campbell a taxi candidate this year or will he be a candidate to start in start 2 LB IDP leagues?

• Reddit u/deleeeeeeeeeted

• Should I/we get out from under Shaq Leonard or have faith he'll return to form? His first year was his best year, and with all the injuries, I'm thinking I should try and sell now while there's still hope. Thanks, guys.

In this episode, HollywoodTitan rolls solo and discusses his early Defensive Rookie of the Year Predictions. He gives you his Top 5, plus six popular names and a few long shots. See how he feels about this year's rookie class and the betting odds that are available right now.

IDP Nation EP #198

• The Browns are acquiring Za'Darius Smith via trade with the Vikings. The full trade will see the Browns acquire Smith and 2025 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks in exchange for sending 2024 and 2025 fifth-round picks to the Vikings, Pelissero reported. Smith has also reworked his contract, which guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 and he'll be a free agent in 2024

• Cowboys DC Dan Quinn told reporters that LB Micah Parsons is not making a full time move to DE. “He’s a pass-rushing linebacker. If you ever need position changes, come to me"

• Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the Ravens “want to keep Patrick on this team. We will, at some point, try to get him signed.” They didn’t pick up his 5th year option.

• The sale of the Washington Commanders, for $6.05B a new NFL record, is currently waiting on approval by the owners. To become official 24 of 32 NFL owners must approve.

• The NFL released it’s schedule for the 2023 season

  
  

  Main Event

  Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins now has dual eligibility on Sleeper. Does this help his value overall? Which position is he best played at in Fantasy?

• With the trade of Za’Darius Smith to the Browns, does this help the value of Marcus Davenport in Minny?

• Favorite IDP DL for the Jets? Carl Lawson? Jermaine Johnson? Will McDonald? Quinnen Williams?

  
  

  Listener Questions

• Twitter @Justice_2318

• What are your thoughts on Jonathan Owens in Green Bay?

• Redditt u/Franklin_the_Turtle

• Best rookie ILB after Jack Campbell?

• Redditt u/Acekingspade81

• He wants to hear why I don’t believe there is any real difference between, Simpson, Sanders, and Henley?

• Redditt u/Hatemail375 (new follower)

• Which rookie CB puts together the best year this season?

• Redditt u/Thanatos_Marathon

• Dynasty IDP: Who are your top 2 favorite rookies at DE, LB, SAF?

• Potential waiver wire SAF targets with breakout potential, likely dropped due to injury that are back?

1. Who are some offensive rookies that we like and dislike?

2. Favorite appetizer when you’re watching games?

3. Thoughts on Aaron Rodgers as the QB of the New York Jets?

4. Favorite band or song?

5. Thoughts on Myles Sanders to the Carolina Panthers?

6. Favorite Movie?

7. Late round steals

In this episode, now that we know the landing spots for all the rookies, we discuss which players were winners and which one's value took a hit. An action-packed and information-filled IDP rookie episode!

In this episode, we discuss the full ten-round IDP-only draft of the league, Defense Wins Championships. A grand total of 141 IDP picks were made by some of the brightest minds on the IDP circuit.

    IDP Nation #195News and Notes

• The Titans signed DT Jeffery Simmons to a four-year, $94 million contract extension.

• The Jets signed DL Quinton Jefferson who will enter the mix along their interior unit.

• The Panthers bring in another safety after agreeing to terms with Eric Rowe.

• The Bears signed EDGE Rasheem Green, formerly of the Texans, to a one-year contract.

• The Buccaneers signed safety Ryan Neal to a one-year deal. Neal made 10 starts for Seattle in 2022 and recorded 66 tackles (45 solos) and 4 tackles for loss.

• The Jaguars restructured SS Rayshawn Jenkins' contract and freed up $5.1 million in cap. Jenkins had a career-high 116 tackles (73 solos) in 2022.

• The Panthers signed LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, and the 2021 waiver wire darling finds another new home.

• The Falcons acquired DB Jeff Okudah from the Lions in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick. 

• ESPN's Jenna Laine reports Buccaneers LB Devin White has requested a trade. Per Jeremy Fowler, White has been frustrated with Tampa in extension talks. Adam Schefter says the Bucs don't want to trade White.

1. Who was the best free agent signing this off-season?

2. Which free agent signing did you hate most? Value down?

3. Who’s your top IDP rookie?

4. Do have a sleeper IDP rookie? Someone drafted in 5-7 rounds of the NFL draft.

5. Who is your most overrated IDP rookie?

6. What is your IDP hot take for the upcoming draft next week?

7. What are doing with Jack Sanborn now that the Chicago Bears added Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards?

Reddit u/mapes1024

• What to do/expect from LB, Shaquille Leonard, Indianapolis Colts?

• In a rookie draft, 8 offense & 8 defense, that is SF, ½ point TE premium, 123 IDP scoring, what range would you think the first defender gets drafted?

Reddit u/Jordanbuttstuff

• What’s the outlook on Kenneth Murray since Drue Tranquill is gone?

• What’s to be expected of Brian Asamoah in Minnesota?

• What do we make of Marcus Jones? Does the offensive production continue? How should he be valued in IDP?

Reddit u/YourUncleDodge

• Is Jordyn Brooks coming back from that knee injury going to seriously affect Bobby Wagner's ADP value? Or is Bobby Wagner going to be Top 10 regardless of when Jordyn Brooks gets back?

• Which Denver Broncos linebacker would you prefer to own between tackle-happy Alex Singleton and well-rounded Josey Jewell? What happens to their ADP value if the Broncos pick up Budda Baker at safety with this pair?
  

IDP Nation Ep. 194

w/ our good friend and the Shawn

News & Notes

• Free agent LB Deion Jones is set to meet with the New Yor Giants

• Seattle Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks is out for most if not all of 2023 with a knee injury

• Seattle Seahawks withdrew their restricted free-agent tender on SAF Ryan Neal making him a free-agent

• Los Angles Chargers HC Brandon Staley says there is no timetable for the return of CB JC Jackson. They hope he will be ready for week one

• Suxsonville Jaguars hope to re-sign DE Dawuane Smoot

• The Pittsburgh Steelers signed SAF/LB Keanu Neal to a 2-year contract

• The Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Kentavius Street to help replace the departure of Javon Hargrave who went to San Francisco

• Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says re-signing DT Christian Wilkins is a top priority. He'd earn $10.753 million on his fifth-year option, but Miami wants to lock him up on a long-term deal

• Buffalo Bills re-signed DT Jordan Phillips to a 1-year deal of $3m

• Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent DT Calais Campbell to a 1-year deal of $7m

MAin Event

IDP Rookie Discussion

• How far do feel that DT Jalen Carter will slide in the 2023 NFL Draft?

• Where do you want to see EDGE Will Anderson Jr land?

• Who is the best CB in this draft class?

• Who is your top Safety in this draft class?

• Of the top 3 consensus rookie LBs (Campbell, Sanders, Simpson), who is your guy? Outside of those 3, is there another LB you are excited about?

• Which rookie will get drafted way too high?

  
  

  Listener Questions

• Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy

• Would you expect Will Anderson to have enough tackles each week to have a decent floor, or is he a pocket-crusher ceiling play?

IDP Nation Ep. 193 w/ our good friend and the Mad Scheme Scientist @DynastyTripp News and Notes Vikings restructured LB Jordan Hicks' contract. Hicks signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings last offseason. The Vikings previously released Eric Kendricks last week. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports LB Shaq Thompson will remain with the Panthers on a restructured two-year deal. Thompson was previously rumored as a cut candidate due to his $24.5 million cap hit in 2023. Matt Milano signed a 2-year extension through 2026, he was previously under contract until 2024 Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Signed a two-year, $6 million extension that includes $2.5 million fully guaranteed. After receiving the franchise tag, Washington defensive lineman Daron Payne signed a massive 4yr/$90 million deal w/ $45 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees and a $28 million signing bonus. The Los Angeles Rams traded Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins for 2023 3rd (77th overall), and TE Hunter Long. The Jets acquired SAF Chuck Clark from the Ravens for a 2024 7th-round pick. The Cowboys acquired CB Stephon Gilmore from the Colts for a 2024 5th-round pick The Chicago Bears traded the 1st overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for the 9th overall pick, DJ Moore, plus. What impact does that trade have in the NFL Draft, IDP-wise? Main Event IDP Free Agency Frenzy & Reactions w/ Tripp Linebackers The Bears address the LB position in a BIG way, Tremaine Edmunds gets 4yrs/$72 million w/ $50 million guaranteed and TJ Edwards gets 3yrs/$19.5 million w/ $12 million guaranteed The Giants sign Bobby Okereke to a 4yr/$40 million w/ $22 million guaranteed. The Chargers sign Eric Kendricks to a two-year, $13.25M deal. Miami signs David Long to a 2yr/$11 million deal. The Falcons sign Kaden Ellis to a 3yr/21.5 million deal w/ $11 million guaranteed The Jets re-sign Quincy Williams to a three-year, $18 million deal that maxes out at $21 million with incentives. The Bengals re-sign Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million deal. Pratt receives $10.35 million in Year 1 and $15.15 million over two years. Denver brings back Alex Singleton on a 3yr/$18 million deal w/ $9 million guaranteed. Washington signs Cody Barton to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract. Detroit re-signs Alex Anzalone to a three-year, $18.75 million deal. Steelers sign Cole Holcomb to a three-year $18m deal & Kyle Van Noy to a two-year contract Titans sign Azeez Al-Shaair to a-one year $6m contract Patriots sign Mack Wilson to a one-year deal Tampa Bay re-signs Lavonte David to a one-year $7m contract Dallas re-signs Leighton Vander Esch to a two-year $8m contract Defensive Line San Francisco signs DT Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $84 million deal that includes $40 million guaranteed and DE Clelin Ferrell to a one-year deal Seattle signs Dre'mont Jones to a 3yr/$51 million dollar Denver signs Zach Allen to a three-year, $45.75 million deal with $32.5 million guaranteed Cleveland signs Edge Obo Okoronkwo to a three-year, $19 million deal with a max value of $22 million. Okoronkwo receives $12.5 million guaranteed. Minnesota brings in Marcus Davenport on a 1yr $13 million prove-it deal. Atlanta signs DT David Onyemata to a three-year, $35 million deal with $24.5 million fully guaranteed. Atlanta also re-signed Edge Lorenzo Carter to a two-year deal. Philadelphia brought back Edge Brandon Graham on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million and DT Fletcher Cox to one year $10m deal Pittsburgh re-signs DT Larry Ogunjobi to a 3-year $28.75m contract Carolina signs DT Shy Tuttle to a three-year, $19.5 million deal that includes $13.5 million guaranteed at signing. Saints sign DT Nathan Shepherd to a three-year, $15M deal and DT Khalen Saunders to a three-year, $14.5M deal. Buccaneers re-sign DE Anthony Nelson to a two-year $10m contract Browns sign DT Dalvin Tomlinson to four-year $57M deal. Chiefs sign DL Charles Omenihu to two-year, $20M deal. Bears sign DL Demarcus Walker to three-year $21M deal. Titans sign DL Arden Key to three-year $24M deal. Colts sign EDG Samson Ebukam to three-year $27M deal. Possible conversation: No marquee pass-rushers made it to unrestricted free agency. Teams are chasing second or third-tier journeymen with 20-some million-dollar deals. (Okoronkwo, Walker, Key, Omenihu, and Ebukam are all going to their third or fourth teams.) Which, if any, of these guys would you put a chip on for fantasy? Defensive Backs Atlanta signed S Jessie Bates to a four-year, $64.02 million contract that includes $23 million in Year 1. Carolina signed S Vonn Bell to a 3 year $22.5 million dollar deal New England is re-signing CB Jonathan Jones to a two-year, $20 million deal with $13 million guaranteed. Detroit signs CB Cameron Sutton to a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $21.5 million guaranteed. Viking sign CB Byron Murphy to a two-year $22m contract Browns sign SAF Juan Thornhill to three-year $21M deal. Eagles re-signed CB James Bradberry to a 3-year $38m contract Ravens signed SAF Geno Stone to a one-year deal 49ers sign CB Isaiah Oliver to a two-year contract Dolphins signed SAF Deshon Elliott to a one-year deal Bills re-sign SAF Jordan Poyer to a two-year contract

In this update, I talk about the impact of a couple of recent player movements at the safety position. The Ravens traded Chuck Clark to the Jets and the retirement of the New England Patriots Devin McCourty. Who wins and what can fantasy managers expect with these new moves?

News and Notes

• Vikings released LB Eric Kendricks. Kendricks was in the final season of a five-year extension, but the Vikings opted to move on from the 31-year-old.
• Rams released LB Bobby Wagner, Wagner's release will free up at least $5 million in cap savings.
• The Titans released LB Zach Cunningham. Cunningham's release saves Tennessee $8.9 million while incurring a $4.5 million dead cap hit. They also released EDGE Bud Dupree
• ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs are expected to release EDGE Frank Clark.
• The Rams are expected to release EDGE Leonard Floyd. Per ESPN's Field Yates, releasing Floyd would clear $3 million in cap space if done now. However, with a post-June 1 designation, they could spread out his dead money over two seasons and create $15 million in 2023 cap space. The Rams will reportedly look to trade Floyd if possible, but his time with the team appears to have come to an end.
• Commanders released DB Bobby McCain. McCain's release saves the team $4.42 million, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that McCain was the "odd man out" with the Commanders having young talent in the secondary.
• The Athletic's Jeff Howe reports a trade of Rams CB Jalen Ramsey to Dallas is "picking up steam in league circles."
• The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes Chiefs DT Chris Jones wants an extension "that will make him at least the second-highest player at his position."
• As expected, the Commanders assigned the franchise tag to DL Daron Payne.
• The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes he expects the Bills to "put their best foot forward" to retain LB Tremaine Edmunds.
• The Score's Jordan Schultz reports Colts LB Bobby Okereke "has a significant market" and could sign a deal "in the $12-14M range, per season."
• The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes it is "unlikely" the Chargers will exercise Kenneth Murray's fifth-year option.
• Big Shoutout to MFL for the move towards true position with the IDP position designations.

Main Event Combine Review Linebackers

• Who was an LB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
• Who was an LB you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
• Was there an LB who surprised or caught your attention?

EDGE/IDL

• Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
• Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
• Was there an EDGE and/or IDL who surprised or caught your attention?

Defensive Backs

• Who was a safety and/or CB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
• Who was a safety and/or CB who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
• Was there a safety and/or CB who surprised or caught your attention?

Listener Questions

Twitter u/@Justice_2318

• What do you make of Adetomiwa Adebawore's combine performance versus his college production and film?

Twitter u/@Shawn8386

• Was there anybody that made a significant rise or drop in your rankings after the combine?
• -Who stood out the most, good or bad?
• -Should Taylor Tuesday be celebrated every week on Twitter?

Twitter u/@PeterPetera

• If I was going to invest in a position in this draft what would it be?

League Openings 

We have one opening in an IDP-only league with a $55 buy-in. We draft before the NFL Draft and currently entering season three of this dynasty league. If you are interested or want more details please reach out to me (@HollywoodTitan) or @KBellf54.

We also have an opening in one of our listener leagues. It's free but a very competitive league. Offense & defense dynasty league looking for a good owner.

News and Notes

Two Eagles have flown away as former Philadelphia OC Shane Steichen was recently hired as the Colts' new Head Coach while former DC Jonathan Gannon was hired as the Cardinals' Head Coach.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports the Eagles are expected to "make a big push" to keep S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson this offseason.

The leader for the Denver Broncos' open DC job is Rex Ryan, followed by Vance Joseph and Kris Richard.

49ers EDGE Nick Bosa has been named the Associated Press 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. Bosa produced 51 tackles (41 solos), 19 TFL, a league-leading 18.5 sacks, and 48 QB hits this season.

Jets CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner has been named the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Gardner had a stellar rookie season compiling 75 tackles (51 solos), 3 TFLs, a league-leading 20 passes defended, and 2 interceptions.

ESPN's Rich Cimini expects the Jets to release DE Carl Lawson. The Jets have $37 million tied up in Lawson ($15M) and LB C.J. Mosley ($22M). Releasing Lawson would clear his entire $15 million salary while Mosley could be asked to restructure.

Washington coach Ron Rivera said the team has opened contract talks with DT Daron Payne. The Commanders didn't extend Payne last offseason, letting Payne play out his fifth-year option. Payne went on to produce career-highs in tackles (64), sacks (11.5), TFL (18), QB hits (20), and passes defended (5).

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes "it feels like" John Johnson won't be back with the Browns in 2023. Johnson had a down season and is one of Cleveland's best avenues to clear cap space this offseason. He's got a $13.5 million cap number and the Browns can save $12.6 million by cutting him.

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes the 49ers are "unlikely" to pick up Javon Kinlaw's fifth-year option in May. Ravens DE Calais Campbell announced he would return for a 16th season in 2023.

Main Event

Off-Season Prep Questions

Which is the best way to build your teams that are contending, pretending, or no chance?Draft or Trades?

Now that the season is over, what types of players are you looking to acquire or move?

Listener Questions

Twitter NickBrognoli@NickBrugnoli 

What are some second-year IDPs you project to take a big leap? Can you also go into free agents and list which ones you are excited to see move?

Twitter Justice2318@Justice_2318

Who is this year's Lumbumbashi (Frankie Luvu)?

Reddit u/Kelldon83

What is a top 3 defender at each position(DL/LB/DB) worth in draft picks?

Reddit u/rollin20s

Will Pitre finish top 12 at DB next year? Is Luke Masterson going to start in Vegas? Thoughts on Azeez Ojulari, Robert Spillane, Devin Lloyd, and Brandon Jones?

Twitter Fritzy7@Steelervet7

Which Texans LB do you think performs better with Rex Ryan as HC?? Kirksey or Harris?? Also, rank these young LBs in dynasty: Zaven Collins Twitter u/Cowboys_Lakers How concerned are you with Micah Parsons slow finish, and with rumors of Parsons playing more linebacker next year will that yield more points?

Twitter u/goose1463Thoughts on Noah Sewell (I'm an Oregon fan) and Rookie production

News and Notes

• ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Vikings are hiring Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator.
• The 49ers hired former Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
  
• The Denver Broncos signed HC Sean Payton to a five-year deal. They gave up 1st & 2nd round picks to New Orleans
• The Athletic's Joseph Person believes Panthers LB Shaq Thompson could be a potential cap casualty this offseason. Person points out in his article on The Athletic that the Panthers are $9.5 million over the cap and that cutting Thompson would result in $13.2 million in cap savings -- and an $11.3 million hit in dead money.
• Bengals S Jessie Bates said he'd "love to" return to the Bengals in 2023. Bates was franchise tagged by the Bengals for the 2022 season and is once again set to hit free agency.
• ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques writes Miami could save $13.6 million in cap space by releasing Byron Jones with a post-June 1 designation.
• WR AJ Green is retiring after 11 seasons and QB Tom Brady after 23 seasons

Main Event

Super Bowl Picks

Hollywood - Philadelphia Eagles 29-26

Kyle - Philadelphia Eagles 27-24

Recent Articles

-Hollywood discusses his latest articles on the Hula Bowl, Collegiate Bowl, and IDP Devy.

Senior Bowl IDP standouts

• Ivan Pace Jr. - Pace earned Defensive MVP honors after his game-high 10 tackle performance. Pace was also named the National team’s Practice Player of the Week by his peers.
• JL Skinner - Voted as the National team's defensive specialist of the week. Unfortunately, Skinner had to miss the game to attend to a family matter.
• Will McDonald - McDonald was a handful off the edge all week, using his speed, athleticism, and spin move to consistently win in drills. McDonald is a player on the rise after a good week in Mobile.
• Daiyan Henley - Henley is an athletic LB who was praised for his ability to hold up in coverage during practices throughout the week.
• Big fellas Keeanu Benton & Karl Brooks both had solid practice weeks with Brooks getting home for a sack in the game.

Listener Questions

Two questions from our buddy Shawn @shawn8386

1. Who are the top XFL and USFL IDPs?
2. How hard would Hollywood be if the Titans drafted Hendon Hooker?

Question from our good friend and DIG Co-host Justice

-Who is next season’s Lumbumbashi!!

Welcome back to another episode of IDP Nation, which is one of the best IDP information podcasts on the market. We deliver the news and notes of the past week and look at what's ahead, with a main event topic followed by some awesome listener questions. Kyle and Darrell co-hosting at its best! You can also find their written work at IDPNation.com and if you're looking for even more content that you can't find anywhere else, try out their patron.

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Listener League Winners 2022

Listener League #1 - Peter Randall

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Devy IDP Grind (Canton side) - Todd Foster

News & Notes

• Seattle Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn right ACL that he injured on New Year's day during week 17
• Baltimore Ravens GM Eric Decosta wouldn’t commit to saying whether or not the team would pick up LB Patrick Queen’s 5th-year option
• HC Sean Payton is reportedly seeking between $20-$25m a year for his next gig
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Shaq Barrett (Achilles) told reporters that he will be ready for the start of the 2023 season.

Playoff Picks

Darrell: Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco

Kyle: Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco

Main Event

PFF's Top Free Agent LBs

Lavonta David, Tremaine Edmunds, David Long, Germaine Pratt, Leighton Vander Esch, Bobby Okereke, TJ Edwards

Listener Questions

Twitter u/DanCook@seahawksdan8

• Is Chicago Bears LB Jack Sanborn a one-year wonder or $$$$?

Twitter u/SalCusamano@cusamano_sal

• Favorite type of IDP scoring?
• Who are the top 2-3 rookies in this class at each position for fantasy football purposes?

Twitter u/ToddFoster@FF_banterman

• Who are some EDGEs & LBs that you see gaining a significant increase in snaps for 2023?
• Who are some of your IDP rookie sleepers?

Reddit u/reaction-jackson

• Which Jack will score the most fantasy points for the 2023 season? Jack Sanborn, Myles Jack, or Jack Gibbens?

Reddit u/RandomPhillyGuy

• How do you rank the Tennessee linebackers heading into next season?
• What are some potential open slots in defenses that a free agent or draft pick could slide into and produce?

The guys are back after a short absence but they are better than ever! They start out with the News & Notes of the week and for the Main Event, they discuss how their fantasy season has gone so far. Lots of fun to be had in this episode and be sure to tune in for the Patron afterward.

As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. For the main event, we discuss all the recent IDP trades in the NFL. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.

Here is a quick update on the trade between Cleveland and Atlanta that saw the Falcons ship LB Deion Jones to the Browns for late draft capital. Hear my thoughts on the deal and its impact on all parties affected. Is he a buy or a sell? What does this mean for your fantasy rosters?

As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. The guys give you their Defensive Players of the week and for the main event, we bring you a three-up & three-down segment. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.

As always we bring you the biggest and most important news of the past week. For the main event, we bring you a three up & three down segment. As always we answer all of your great listener questions.

We discuss the news and notes of the past week and for the main event we talk about rookies and how they have done to start the season.

This week Kyle and I recap week one and go over all the news and notes of the week. We pick our IDP players of the week, as well as discuss the trade of the week and all of the listener questions. An information-packed episode that you don't want to miss. be sure to check out our Patron and our website, IDPNation.com

late in the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati game, the Steelers lost their star pass rusher, TJ Watt, with a torn pectoral muscle. He is expected to miss 3-4 months with the injury. Tune in and see who I believe is the top option as his replacement.

The Washington Commanders placed DE Chase Young on the PUP list to begin the season which means he will miss at least the first four games to start the 2022 season. Who will replace him? What is his current fantasy value? Should you buy or sell? A quick breakdown of what fantasy managers should know and do.