Welcome to the 2019 NFL Draft Guide Coaches Corner!
For years, we at Fantasy Alarm have preached the value of knowing every NFL team's coaching hierarchy as well as the systems, both offensive and defensive, they employ. A player's talent could be off-the-charts, but if he doesn't fit well with his coach's offensive scheme, he is unlikely to produce at a level commensurate with his talents. Remember when Steve Sarkisian took over as the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, changed their blocking scheme and Devonta Freeman went from being one of the most productive running backs in fantasy to just run-of-the-mill? Conversely, you could take a running back with an average skill-set and turn him into a fantasy superstar if he plays in the right system. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw both DeAngelo Williams and James Conner fill in for Le'Veon Bell and become star players in their system. Or how about C.J. Anderson taking over for Todd Gurley last year? Coaches matter. Systems matter. And as a result, we've dedicated a section of our Draft Guide to the men in charge. Below, you will find a list of the coaching articles you will receive here in the Guide with their expected release dates.
Player News
Free agent Shaquil Barrett’s player rep fully expects him to play in 2025.
Texas WR Matthew Golden will attend this month’s draft in person.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler reports Alabama QB Jalen Milroe will attend the draft.
ESPN’s Mike Reiss believes the Patriots will target a pass-catching RB in this year’s draft.
Raiders waive CB Jack Jones.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert said the Vikings “expressed confidence in WR Jalen Nailor as a worth short-term replacement” if Jordan Addison is suspended in 2025.