Let Them Eat Cake (guest: Derek Brown)
Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), a writer for The Quant Edge, FantasyData.com and Gridiron Experts. Pat and Derek start by discussing the Seattle WR situation in the wake of Doug Baldwin’s departure, then run through some of the players on Derek’s 2019 wish list, including Calvin Ridley, Dante Pettis, Kerryon Johnson, Mike Gesicki and Robert Foster. Derek has three children, including a 1-year-old, so Pat and Derek take a moment to appreciate the wonder of seeing things through the eyes of a young child. They also discuss the amateur baking artistry of Derek’s wife, a veterinarian who creates professional-looking cakes as a hobby. Derek also talks about a few of his favorite targets in rookie drafts, his take on the Miami and Tampa RB situations, and what he as a Saints fan makes of Tre’Quan Smith and Jared Cook for 2019. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) 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
14 Mai 20191h 8min
The Art of Noise (guest: Brad Evans)
Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is noted tequila enthusiast Brad Evans of Yahoo (@YahooNoise), who stops by to discuss the upward mobility of QBs Kyler Murray and DeShaun Watson, the enticing potential of rookie RBs David Montgomery and Josh Jacobs, and his expectations for the Phillip Lindsay/Royce Freeman combo. Brad also talks about the emotional burden of being a University of Illinois football and basketball supporter, why he chose to discontinue his pursuit of a career in meteorology, and what it’s like for a native Midwesterner to live in Denver. And, as a bonus, Brad shares his guaranteed-to-please margarita recipe. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) 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
7 Mai 201955min
Kingsbury’s Landing (guest: Raymond Summerlin)
The NFL Draft has come and gone, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to put a fantasy spin on it is Raymond Summerlin of Rotoworld (@RMSummerlin). Ray and Pat discuss Mecole Hardman’s fantasy value with the Chiefs, N’Keal Harry’s compatibility with the Patriots’ offense, Marquise Brown’s unhappy landing in Baltimore, and the multiple gifts that Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury found under his tree on Football Christmas. Ray talks about his earlier stint as a teacher and how a classroom of middle-schoolers compares to a classroom of high school seniors. Then, Ray and Pat take a closer look at the fantasy value of Josh Jacobs, Miles Sanders and David Montgomery, and try to figure out what sort of fantasy value Damien Harris and Darrell Henderson might have in less-than-ideal landing spots. The show ends with a nerd-tastic discussion of last weekend’s big episode of “Game of Thrones” and what might lie ahead in Westeros. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Raymond Summerlin (@RMSummerlin) 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 Mai 201959min
Hock It to Me (guest: Thor Nystrom)
It’s Draft Week! Or, as I like to call it, “Football Christmas,” and bringing the cookies and eggnog this week is Thor Nystrom (@thorku), the lead college football writer at Rotoworld and a prominent contributor to RW’s draft coverage. Thor talks about possible pivot points in the first round, why he doesn’t think the Cardinals should draft Kyler Murray, why he’s such a fan of Dwayne Haskins, and why he’s completely over the moon for T.J. Hockenson. Thor also discusses how a video game ignited his passion for college football, which Minnesota Vikings losses have done the most damage to his emotional well-being, why David Montgomery reminds him of Batman, why Jalen Hurd is a sneaky good wide receiver prospect, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) 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 Apr 20191h 4min
Hooray for Hollywood? (guest: Russell Clay)
As the NFL Draft closes in, Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) of FantasyGuru.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss some of this year’s draft prospects, starting with a deep dive at wide receiver. Is the Hakeem Butler hype warranted? Is Marquise “Hollywood” brown the next Tyreek Hill or the next Tavon Austin? What should we make of Miles Boykin and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside? After explaining how he came to love football and what attracted him to the college game, Russell talks about the significance of draft capital on player success rates. Then, Russell and Pat run through some of the RB prospects, debating whether Darrell Henderson is a better prospect than Josh Jacobs, and discussing an interesting player comparison for Damien Harris. It’s draft season, baby! Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) 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
17 Apr 20191h 4min
Trade Your Rookie Draft Picks (guest: Jake Anderson)
The NFL Draft is bearing down fast, and on this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jake Anderson (@JakeAndersonFF) of Dynasty League Football and the Dyno Crossroads podcast. Jake and Pat take a tour of the rookie prospects, weighing in on Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, Josh Jacobs, Darrell Henderson, James Williams, Alexander Mattison, D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown Hakeem Butler, Deebo Samuel, Andy Isabella, Noah Fant, T.J. Hockenson and more. Jake talks about recently passing a series of tests to become a PGA member, where he’d like his career in golf to lead, and what it’s like to play Bethpage Black. Pat and Jake also discuss the art of trading, and Jake bemoans his injury misfortune in recent Scott Fish Bowls. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Anderson (@JakeAndersonFF) 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
3 Apr 20191h 3min
Capture the Flag (guest: Rich Hribar)
Au revoir, Rob Gronkowski. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens this week’s show with a brief soliloquy about Gronk and what he meant to fantasy football, then brings in this week’s guest, Rich Hribar of Rotoworld (@LordReebs). Rich talks about making the jump from a “normal” job to full-time fantasy work and delves into his extensive background as an avid board game and video gamer. Then, Rich plunges headfirst into fantasy football with Pat, discussing why he’s been scooping up Leonard Fournette in early best-ball drafts, which other players he’s been buying in best-ball, how he views the TE position in the post-Gronk era, his take on Le’Veon Bell’s fantasy value with the Jets, how the DeSean Jackson trade could have a ripple effect on a number of other players, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rich Hribar (@Rotobahn) 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
25 Mar 20191h 7min
Rock Is Dead, They Say (guest: Pete Davidson)
The big NFL news just keeps on coming, and sadly, not all of it involves free agency and trades. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in guest Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn), who tries to gauge Tyreek Hill’s dynasty value on the heels of the news that Hill is being investigated for an alleged battery case that reportedly involves his 3-year-old son. Pat and Pete and discuss the landing spots for free-agent RBs Tevin Coleman, Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray; continue to sift through the fallout of the Odell Beckham Jr. trade.; and assess the fantasy value of new Colt Devin Funchess and new Steeler Donte Moncrief. Is rock dead, or is it merely in critical condition? Pat and Pete stare into the abyss and discuss the prognosis for a genre of music they both enjoy. Then it’s back to football, as Pete offers some takes on this year’s rookie crop. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) 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
19 Mar 20191h 7min
