FantasyPros - Fitz on Fantasy

The ninth annual Scott Fish Bowl has begun, so it’s only fitting that host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by the reigning SFB champion, Sam Lane (@FFStompy), a writer for FFStatistics.com and co-host of the Dynasty Diagnostic and Superflex Supershow podcasts. Sam talks about his recent victory tour (including his now-infamous wrestling promo), his miracle finish in Week 16 and what the SFB championship has meant to him. Sam and Pat discuss the potential upside of Lamar Jackson, and Sam goes deep on a few middle- and late-round receivers, including Dede Westbrook, Curtis Samuel and Albert Wilson. Sam also explains what he does for a living and how he likes his bacon, then shares his blueprint for winning SFB8. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sam Lane (@FFStompy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jul 20191h 1min

Just days away from the launch of his new podcast, Joe Dolan of the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel (FG_Dolan) joins Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to talk about the new pod with partner Tom Brolley and the origins of his radio career. Also just days away: the Scott Fish Bowl. And with SFB9 rapidly approaching, Joe and Pat talk Scott Fish Bowl draft strategy, with Joe sharing some of the tactics that have taken him to the semifinals in each of the last two seasons. A music fan of varied tastes, Joe discusses his favorite musical genre and reveals which Smashing Pumpkins fan he and his wife danced to at their wedding. Joe has knocked out dozens of best-ball drafts already and discusses some of his favorite values, including Mark Ingram, Marques Valdez-Scantling and Robert Foster. He also talks about some of the players he’s been wary of, including Aaron Jones and Marlon Mack. Joe also delivers some Eagles wisdom, offering takes on DeSean Jackson, Carson Wentz and the Philly backfield (and earning bonus points for correctly pronouncing Corey Clement’s last name). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jul 20191h 1min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Eliot Crist of The Quant Edge (@EliotCrist), who, after recapping a recent bachelor party in Chicago and some of the exciting things going on at TQE, talks about the way he has the top of his board stacked and whether or not he agrees with Pat’s recent decision to move Saquon Barkley out of the RB1 spot. Eliot also discusses why he thinks Kenyan Drake and Josh Jacobs are worthy RB2 candidates this year, and how he’s handling the Tyreek Hill and Josh Gordon situations in drafts. Does New Jersey get a bad rap? Eliot, a Jersey native, runs through some New Jersey stereotypes and why they don’t fit him, other than his fondness for tank tops and his perhaps his Jets fandom. (Full disclosure: Jarvis Landry wasn’t discussed in this episode, but the “GTL” title for a Jersey guest was irresistible.) Eliot also talks about his recent book binge and why he now prefers wine to beer. Turning back to football, Eliot shares his plan of attack for the QB position, weighs in on the recent holy war that was fought on Twitter over Dallas Goedert, and plants a wheelbarrow full of flags on some of his favorite early draft buys. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Jun 201959min

Ahead of the Fantasy Footballers’ second live-show tour, which begins in Chicago on Friday, June 21, Jason Moore (@jasonffl) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for the 50th episode of Fitz on Fantasy, After discussing the excitement of doing live shows and offering a preview of the new tour, Jason weighs in on which of Damien Williams, Aaron Jones and Marlon Mack he prefers, then explains why he’s so bullish on Kerryon Johnson as an RB2 buy for 2019. The Phoenix-based Jason also discusses his enthusiasm for Kyler Murray and Christian Kirk, and where in the first round he’d feel comfortable drafting David Johnson. The Fantasy Footballers’ studio is pretty much every dude’s dream office. So what’s it like to work in such a magnificent place after literally working out of a closet? And what is a Sunday gameday like in the Fantasy Footballers’ home base? Jason tells all. He also talks about the Spitballers podcast and the competitiveness between himself and colleagues Mike Wright and Andy Holloway. And Pat and Jason wrap things up by discussing Nick Chubb, Matt Ryan, Damien Harris and Corey Davis. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Moore (@Jasonffl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jun 201954min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Jeff Ratcliffe of Pro Football Focus (@JeffRatcliffe) who weighs in on the Todd Gurley/Darrell Henderson hullabaloo and offers a Philadelphian’s assessment of Carson Wentz, Jordan Howard, Alshon Jeffery, Zach Ertz and some other Eagles. Jeff also talks about being a native and resident of Philadelphia – what he loves about the city, what sets Philadelphians apart from other big-city dwellers, and why Philly sports fans have such high expectations. How does someone go from lecturing college students about cultural anthropology to running the fantasy branch of pro football’s premier think tank? Jeff tells that tale which includes a detour into online poker and a well-timed bluff about his background in statistics. Jeff also reveals which running back tops his draft board, which players he’s been scooping up repeatedly in best-ball drafts and which players he’s been avoiding. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jun 201954min

Graham Barfield of NFL.com (@GrahamBarfield) sets aside league business long enough to join host Pat Fitzmaurice and discuss which rookie RBs fared well and not so well in his Yards Created metric, his approach to picking on the turn in best-ball drafts this year, why he’s high on Mark Ingram this year, and why he’s not very high on Ben Roethlisberger. Graham talks about what it’s like to work for the Shield, what he’s learned about the food and traffic in Los Angeles, and what he might have done if he hadn’t been able to make a career out of fantasy football. There’s also some discussion about Leonard Fournette, Jameis Winston, Mike Williams, Kyler Murray and a metric called Completion Probability. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Mai 201953min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by TJ Hernandez of 4for4.com (@TJHernandez), who starts off the show by talking about all-star analyst mock draft currently going on at 4for4. How comfortable was TJ starting WR-WR from the 10th spot, and how did he feel about the RBs available to him in Rounds 3-4? Why has he waited so long to draft a tight end? TJ explains his tactics and offers thoughts on what’s surprised him about the draft. TJ discusses his tastes in beer and why he’s frequently expressed his disdain for IPAs. He may not like overly hoppy beer, but TJ loves stand-up comedy and the Golden State Warriors and offers some thoughts on both. TJ also weighs in on Odell Beckham Jr., Latavius Murray and Zach Ertz, and then Pat and TJ spend some time on best-ball strategy, covering values, fades and roster-construction tactics. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: TJ Hernandez (@TJHernandez) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Mai 201951min

There are no mere pot-sized bets on the podcast this week, not with the All-In Kid himself, Jake Ciely of The Athletic (@allinkid), making a guest appearance. Jake and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) discuss the Giants’ dark turn under GM Dave Gettleman and what the NYG offense might look like in 2019, why Jake is enthusiastic about DaeSean Hamilton and unenthusiastic about Will Fuller, and why Emanuel Sanders’ early ADP is preposterous. Jake also sheds light on the origin of his Twitter handle, sizes up the challenges of a multi-sport focus, and talks about coordinating the annual FLEX League drafts. Jake and Pat also spend some time discussing Matt Ryan, Dwayne Haskins, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Jones and Lamar Miller, then close the show with an assessment of the final episode of “Game of Thrones.” Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Ciely (@allinkid) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Mai 20191h 1min