Summary: <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 86, April 13, 2017.</h2> <p>Kevin Steele (<a href="https://twitter.com/fantasywrath13" target="_blank">@fantasywrath13</a>), Ben Cummins (<a href="https://twitter.com/BenCumminsFF" target="_blank">@BenCumminsFF</a>), Ryan Williams (<a href="https://twitter.com/RyanAlexander_W" target="_blank">@RyanAlexander_W</a>) and Dynasty Frank (<a href="https://twitter.com/DynastyFrank" target="_blank">@DynastyFrank</a>) welcome back NFL.com Analyst, host of the Backyard Banter, Fantasy Hipsters and NFL Fantasy Live Podcasts, as well as the creator of the reception perception, Matt Harmon (<a href="https://twitter.com/MattHarmon_BYB" target="_blank">@MattHarmon_BYB</a>) to the show! It’s only fitting (and certainly no coincidence) that we’re talking 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers as we continue our countdown to the 2017 NFL Draft.</p> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Examining the Big Picture</h2> <ul style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;"> <li>How does our brain play tricks on us when watching film as we try to confirm our own biases?</li> <li>Does a WR in this class come to mind when speaking of brain tricks?</li> <li>How do you keep bias out of it when charting the reception perception?</li> <li>What signifies a positive or negative grade against coverage on a play by play basis?</li> <li>When charting success rate against coverage, how many yards of “separation” does one have to get in order for it to be deemed a success?</li> <li>Do you ever struggle in categorizing plays and giving grades when the players assignment isn’t clear?</li> </ul> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Top Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers</h2> <ol style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;"> <li>Corey Davis</li> <li>Mike Williams</li> <li>JuJu Smith-Schuster</li> <li>John Ross</li> <li>Chris Godwin</li> </ol> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Breaking Down the Top Tier</h2> <ul style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;"> <li>What parts of Corey Davis’ game shined when you charted him?</li> <li>Do you have any concerns with taking a WR, like Corey Davis, from a small school?</li> <li>Mike Williams wasn’t as good against man coverage as Davis. Was this the main reason he falls to 2?</li> <li>Do you feel Juju Smith-Schuster’s struggles can be attributed to poor QB play and/or inexperience?</li> <li>Are you concerned with John Ross’ inability to get consistent separation despite being the fastest player in the league?</li> <li>Chris Godwin showed an ability to run the full route tree and win in all areas of the field. How much of a boost does this information give him in your eyes?</li> </ul> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Second Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers</h2> <ol style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;" start="6"> <li>Carlos Henderson</li> <li>KD Cannon</li> <li>Zay Jones</li> <li>Curtis Samuel</li> <li>Malachi Dupre</li> <li>Cooper Kupp</li> <li>Isaiah Ford</li> <li>DeDe Westbrook</li> <li>Taywan Taylor</li> </ol> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Breaking Down the Second Tier</h2> <ul style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;"> <li>Dynasty Frank is in love with Carlos Henderson, so what makes him fall to tier 2?</li> <li>Ford was a fun guy to watch on tape and you highlighted many reasons to like him, did any glaring issues show up on tape for you?</li> <li>Watching Taywan Taylor on film you see a wide receiver who plays bigger than his 5’11 frame. Why do you think he continues to be overlooked by many?</li> </ul> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Third Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers</h2> <ol style="padding-left: 30px; font-size: 90%;" start="15"> <li>Ardarius Stewart</li> <li>Chad Hansen</li> <li>Josh Reynolds</li> <li>Ishmael Zamora</li> <li>Robert Davis</li> <li>Josh Malone</li> <li>Amara Darboh</li> <li>Ryan Switzer</li> <li>Artavis Scott</li> <li>Mack Hollins</li> </ol> <h2 style="font-size: 20px;">Match Game with Matt Harmon</h2> <p></p>
