FantasyPros - Fitz on Fantasy

In this momentous week of NFL player movement, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by guest Josh Hermsmeyer (@friscojosh), who discusses the epic trades that sent Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland and Antonio Brown to Oakland. Josh also talks about his recent trip to Indianapolis, where he attended the NFL Scouting Combine and the Big Data Bowl – and drank with Sean Payton. Josh is the aviator of air yards, and he tells Pat about the origins of his work with that stat. He also discusses his background in wine and touches on his Twitter persona, his run as a high school quarterback, his own fantasy leagues and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Josh Hermsmeyer (@friscojosh) 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 Mars 201942min

This year’s NFL Scouting Combine provided some compelling storylines, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in guest Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) to go deep on the Combine and this year’s rookie class. Is Kyler Murray a lock to go No. 1? What should we make of D.K. Metcalf following his extraordinary 40 time and jumping distances and his extraordinarily bad agility drills? Who are Andy Isabella’s best NFL comps? When was the last time we’ve seen a defensive line crop this good? Edholm weighs in on these topics, and he offers interesting takes on less-heralded prospects such as Tyree Jackson, Brett Rypien, Ryquell Armstead and Emanuel Hall. The father of fraternal twins, Edholm shares what it’s like to pull double duty on late-night infant feedings and explains why he’ll feel like a superhero when his kids turn 4 this week. He also discusses Nick Foles’ likely landing spot and fantasy potential, Teddy Bridgewater’s future, the market for Le’Veon Bell, and the Antonio Brown saga. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) 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 Mars 201958min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for this week’s show is Tyler Buecher (@TylerBuecher), who was recently added to the star-studded lineup at RotoViz. Tyler discusses some of the recent deals he’s made in his dynasty leagues, and in honor of this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, Pat and Tyler talk about a few members of this year’s rookie class, including Cooper Kupp wannabe Andy Isabella. No Fitz on Fantasy podcast is complete without some off-topic digressions, and Pat asks Tyler about his passion for travel and his enthusiasm for the band Dispatch. Tyler, a Philadelphia resident, tries to bring the worrywarts back aboard the Carson Wentz bandwagon and offers thoughts on how the Eagles might address the RB position in the months ahead. Pat and Tyler spend some time discussing the TE position, Tyler reveals his WR1 for 2019, and Andy Dalton gets a little bit of love. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Tyler Buecher (@TylerBuecher) 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

27 Feb 201950min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by special guest Evan Silva (@evansilva), senior football editor at Rotoworld. Evan explains how he befriended Fitz’s dad, a fellow Marquette University graduate, at a beloved Chicago bar, and how he went from double-majoring in history and philosophy to writing about football for a living. Evan also talks about the gigantic weekly matchups column that he writes for Rotoworld and everything that goes into writing a piece that often exceeds 15,000 words. With the Alliance of American Football just finishing its second week of play, Evan talks about his headfirst plunge into the AAF and which players and coaches have impressed him so far. He also discusses the NFL’s resistance to the data revolution, the free-agent classes at running back and wide receiver, and why Kyler Murray might be the most interesting member of this year’s rookie class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Evan Silva (@evansilva) 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 Feb 201942min

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, guest Sigmund Bloom (@Sigmund Bloom) stops by to tell host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) about his recent move to New Orleans, why it feels like home to him, and how some of best fried chicken in the Big Easy can be found in gas stations. It’s been a surprisingly busy week of NFL news, and Bloom weighs in on the Browns’ signing of Kareem Hunt, Antonio Brown’s goodbye tweet to Steelers fans, and that viral picture of muscled-up Ole Miss receiver prospect D.K. Metcalf. Bloom also discusses the Steelers’ backfield, the evolution of fantasy football podcasts, and some of his favorite finds in the Crescent City’s myriad record stores. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) 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

13 Feb 201955min

We’re back! The Fitz on Fantasy podcast returns after a two-week break. Well, the Super Bowl was humdrum, but host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) won more bets than he lost, so he was satisfied. But Fitz was less than satisfied with the end of a Las Vegas trip that resulted in a 2,000-mile drive back to the Midwest, and he provides details. Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL; @RosterWatch) then takes a seat in the guest chair, and after explaining how a music career segued into a career in fantasy football, Alex talks about his trip to the Senior Bowl and tells us which wide receiver consistently took opposing cornerbacks to school down in Mobile. Alex also talks about what it was like to be a high school teammate of Drew Brees in Austin, Texas, and Fitz and Alex close the show with a little talk about Todd Gurley, Derrius Guice and Leonard Fournette. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL; @RosterWatch) 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

5 Feb 20191h

We promised dynasty and rookie talk in the new year, and there’s plenty of it in this episode, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL), lead dynasty writer for Pro Football Focus and co-founder of the Dynasty Command Center. Curtis offers an overview of the 2019 rookie class and digs into the fantasy-relevant positions. Are there any QBs to get excited about beyond Kyler Murray? How deep is the rookie WR crop, and who sits atop it? Are there any tasty morsels among the incoming RBs, or is this year’s class just an amuse-bouche preceding the Michelin-star super-class of 2020? Curtis talks about how he first got hooked on the dynasty format and reveals the mistake that trips up more dynasty owners than any other. There’s also some bourbon talk, as Curtis discusses some of his favorites and also offers some less-pricey recommendations. To close the show, Curtis and Pat talk about Mike Williams, Curtis lists some of his 2019 dynasty buys and sells, and Curtis explains how Baker Mayfield and other members of the Cleveland Browns are like Pokémon. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL) 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

16 Jan 201956min

On this episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matthew Hill of DataForce Fantasy Football (@mrhill9169), who just won the FantasyPros rankings accuracy competition. Matthew talks about how the accuracy championship has elevated his profile, how his rankings process has evolved, and which players he had an especially good read on in 2018. He also talks about having a houseful of kids, and how the disease Cystic Fibrosis has affected his family. Then it’s on to fantasy football topics, as Pat and Matthew chat about what the Bruce Arians hire means for the Buccaneers, where Marlon Mack should go in next year’s fantasy drafts, how Tyler Lockett should be valued in 2019, whether the presence of Dallas Goedert could devalue Zach Ertz, why James Conner might be a first-round trap, and much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Hill (@mrhill9169) 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 Jan 201955min