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wutbju · 4 years ago

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So all the students -- 124, btw, not 88 -- who were at Bob Jones College in that first year are as follows:

Perry Bestor Allen from Crichton, Alabama

Ella Louise Buckner from Headland, Alabama

Henry Seymour Blocker from Sandusky, Ohio

Mary Evelyn Brannon from Headland, Alabama

I. D. Barton from Andalusia, Alabama

Olin Comer Cleveland from Hartwell, Georgia

John Andrew Cherry from Dothan, Alabama

Hilary Herbert Clements from Pinckard, Alabama

Henry Mallory Chandler from Grady, Alabama

Dorothy Maxine Ceruti from Millville, Florida

Virgil Miller Culpepper from Ensley, Alabama

Asa Lee Carter from Ramer, Alabama

Leonidas Littlebury Colley from Brundidge, Alabama

Nollie Dykes from Ariton, Alabama

LeGare Day from Abbeville, Alabama

Dorothy Dowling from Enterprise, Alabama

Leonard LeRoy Dunlap from Meridian, Mississippi

Cecil Marvett Ellisor from Andalusia, Alabama

Bessie Ruby Enfinger from Skipperville, Alabama

Rawdon Lee Gallman from Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Samuel Willard Gates from Carrollton, Alabama

Johnnie Goare from Slocomb, Alabama

Joseph Leon Goodin from Opp, Alabama

Henry Edward Grube from Mobile, Alabama

Ariana Haymaker from Winona Lake, Indiana

Nellie Pauline Hallford from Slocomb, Alabama

Dorothy Vivian Harris from Valdosta, Georgia

John William Hightower from Brundidge, Alabama

Russell Clifford Hobbs from Lynn Haven , Florida

William Jennings Hughes from Brewton, Alabama

James Ottis Hays from Red Level, Alabama

Ottawa Grace Hall from Blountstown, Florida

Fannie Mae Holmes from Fort Deposit, Alabama

Bonclie Howell from Hartford, Alabama

Evenly Howell from Hartford, Alabama

Lonnie Coleman Henley from Ramer, Alabama

James Welborne Johnston from Panama City, Florida

Anna Louise Johnson from Lynn Haven , Florida

Frank Milner Jones from Daleville, Alabama

Isaac Godfrey King from Sneads, Florida

John Clifford Lewis from Red Level, Alabama

Marvin M. Larrimore from Dickinson, Alabama

Bertha Eloise Long from Clio, Alabama

Lillia V. Long from Clio, Alabama

Ruth Mowbray from St. Andrews, Florida

Margaret Massey from Luverne, Alabama

Kate McMillan from Wausau, Florida

Minnie Eunice Monk from Lynn Haven , Florida

Matha Virginia Monk from Clio, Alabama

Ruth Doris Mahan from Montgomery, Alabama

Ruth Ellen Miller from Vernon, Florida

Frances Eudora Moseley from Sylacauga, Alabama

Homer Napier from Dothan, Alabama

Laura Frances Porter from Sylacauga, Alabama

Frank Norris Pitts from Montgomery, Alabama

Graff Parish from Dozier, Alabama

Jesse Lamar Price from Eufala, Alabama

Jesse Lee Riley from Enterprise, Alabama

Eugene Clower Smith from Port St. Joe, Florida

Randolph Aenon Sparks from Aucilla, Florida

Miriam Burnett Sellers from Slocomb, Alabama

Eva May Silent from Slocomb, Alabama

Robert Paul Stough from Dothan, Alabama

James Monroe Strickland from Dothan, Alabama

Illah May Smith from Olustee, Florida

Gladys Alma Trawick from Skipperville, Alabama

Bowers Shipp Sandusky from Marianna, Florida

Evelyn Avery Urquhart from Montgomery, Alabama

Virginia Urquhart from Montgomery, Alabama

Alvine Herman Vanlandingham from Hartford, Alabama

Walter Bowden Venters from Chipley, Florida

Florrie Love Williams from Panama City, Florida

Ruby Woodham from Slocomb, Alabama

Lynwood Henry Wilson from Crewe, Virginia

Hugh Emmette Wilson from Sweetwater, Alabama

John Wesley Wilson from Goodwater, Alabama

Daniel Cleveland Whitsett from Abbeville, Alabama

Anthony Hamilton Warner from Montgomery, Alabama

Paul Jennings Ward from Geneva, Alabama

Marguerite Ward from Panama City, Florida

Bessie Lou Ward from Slocomb, Alabama

Alvin Lewis Walden from DeFuniak Springs, Florida

George J. Leslie Amos from Andalusia, Alabama

Olin B. Brooks from Birmingham, Alabama

Selden Temple Bristow from Lynn Haven , Florida

James Carl Bowden from Tennille, Alabama

I. Z. Bowden from Tennille, Alabama

Minnie Pearl Canterbury from Montgomery, Alabama

Oma Leonteen Cain from Panama City, Florida

Lucy Belle Canterbury from Panama City, Florida

Dora Lee Canterbury from Panama City, Florida

J. C. Dean from Ponce De Leon, Florida

Morrison Mosley Davis from McClenny, Florida

Charlie Herns Edenfield from Altha, Florida

Mildred Edwards from Dothan, Alabama

Maries Edwards from Dothan, Alabama

Annalee Folks from Panama City, Florida

Pat Hall from Thomasville, Alabama

Frances Catherine Glover from Panama City, Florida

James Lafayette Houston from Comer, Alabama

Steadman Eugene Hobbs from Panama City, Florida

Mrs. W. J. Hughes from Hartford, Alabama

Max Darby Jones from Port St. Joe, Florida

Bob Jr. Jones from College Point, Florida

James Walter Kelly from Slocomb, Alabama

Annie Louise Lee from Panama City, Florida

Lenna Elizabeth Leonard from Lynn Haven , Florida

Andrew Paul McKenzie from Panama City, Florida

Minnie Lois Mayers from Panama City, Florida

William Leonard Peters from St. Petersburg, Florida

William Hubbard Reynolds from Montgomery, Alabama

Gaston Robinson from Clanton, Alabama

Helen Kathryn Sims from Panama City, Florida

Howard William Sapp from Panama City, Florida

Martha Jane Surber from St. Andrews, Florida

Rea Steele from Panama City, Florida

Herbert Patton Sapp from Panama City, Florida

Minnie Beatrice Seay from Bartow, Florida

Mabel Thompson from St. Andrews, Florida

Graves Sim Urquhart from Montgomery, Alabama

Marion Kenneth Vickery from Flomaton, Alabama

Mike Litton Whaley from Ozark, Alabama

Edward Meredith Wilson from Goldwater, Alabama

Alcus Addis Walden from DeFuniak Springs, Florida

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auburnfamilynews · 4 years ago

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Time to Barn Hard

Here we go... With under 24 hours until the kickoff of Auburn’s 2020 season, the luminaries here at College & Magnolia offer their sage opinions on what Tiger fans will see tomorrow afternoon. Most of us see a close contest destined to give us that all too familiar fall Saturday heartburn but there are a few brave souls who are prepared to barn hard no matter what.

Auburn (-7.5) vs Kentucky (O/U 49.5)

2019 Auburn fans won’t recognize 2020 Auburn. Bo Nix is going to take a huge leap forward. His receivers are healthy for game one. Our fearless leader has finally found someone he trusts enough to manage playcalling duties. The defense will reload with All-Conference (and maybe All-American) talent. A talented (and deep!) group of hard-hitting running backs. Pre-season optimism has overwhelmed pre-game jitters for me. Look for Chad Morris to show off all his weapons Saturday. He has a tendency to put up a lot of points in his first game at a new school. Brace yourselves, Wildcats. Let’s barn hard, yall.

Auburn 48

Kentucky 14

-Josh Dub

I was talking with a friend of my wife’s the other day and she asked how I thought Auburn would do. I was raised by an old school Auburn fan who taught me to sandbag and say that we were just hoping that everyone buckled their chin straps correctly and that they just had fun out there. That was met with my wife telling her, I always do this. I responded by saying that I just lower the bar so that, when they win by 40 in a game I don’t expect, I get the rush of being a kid again and genuinely happy when Auburn wins.

That said! HERE WE GO!

Auburn has got stars everywhere on the outside and in the backfield but a bunch of green horns on the starting line on offense, so IF Chad Morris (or Gus if he is still calling the plays) can use quick screens and....this route called a slant...to hide the fact that the Auburn offensive line will look a lot like the French army circa 1938, then they might buy a few chances for Anders to kick some field goals.

On defense, you don’t lose D Brown and Marlon and get better. You probably don’t maintain the production you had last year on the D-Line. You can get back there, but that takes time and experience. That said, I am a bit more bullish on the defense as a whole. There is a ton of talent to go around on the line and the secondary and the Linebackers may be the best in the conference. Once again, the defense will keep Auburn in every game for the most part. And that new line will be tested against a really well coached, running offense that Kentucky brings to the Plains.

I love what Mark Stoops has been able to build in Lexington, and sort of done what Matt Campbell has done at Iowa State, that team you just don’t want to see cause they are scrappy and will take advantage of your mistakes. On the betting lines, I am staying away from this one with spendy cashy monies but with fakey non-existant moneies, I love the Cats getting a touchdown and a hook because I see this one being in the 3-4 range with Auburn probably winning, just based on history and going with my heart, but I could totally see Kentucky pulling this off as well.

Gimme Auburn over Kentucky 27-24 and the defense had to get a late stop to seal this one away. Nothing like a late missed FG to start that stomach ulcer.

(betting pick: UK and the points, Over at 51)

-Drew Mac

Auburn *should* win this game. Auburn *should* have the talent advantage. But hey, this is 2020. Who knows what havoc Covid will have wrought on install for any given team.

That being said, I trust Bo Nix’s development as a true sophomore. I think this Auburn team, while still going through some growing pains, will finally start to hit on explosive plays with a veteran WR corps. This Kentucky defense is not the one that one 10 games two years ago.

The only way things go sideways is if the retooled defensive line can’t stop the Kentucky ground game, which is an extremely valid concern. The Wildcats have three returning backs who combined for 1,900 yards and 18 TDs while sharing the spotlight with Lynn Bowden Jr last year, and Terry Wilson is no slouch. I think the Auburn linebackers are going to have to earn their keep as best LB group in the SEC here in week 1.

Auburn takes this one with some big plays through the air and a defense that bucks up in the second half. 27-13 Auburn.

-Ryan Sterritt

I’m a huge proponent of playing a patsy in week 1. In a normal season fall camp doesn’t really give a complete picture of how an offensive line communicates in real time, how well the quarterback has his timing down with his receivers, if the tailback has fumbling problems, mike linebacker being able to switch the defensive alignment based on tendencies, etc. etc. But if you can’t play a patsy I’m a huge proponent of playing a top 10 team who will keep you engaged without distractions leading up to kickoff and will tell you so much about where you can go from here. What you don’t want is a trap game in week 1.

Folks what we have here is a trap game in week 1.

We’re 14 points better than Kentucky. I genuinely believe that. Talent wise and coaching we’re at least 2 scores better than this football team at home. And it does not matter one bit thanks to COVID.

I am so concerned over what we’re going to look like out there considering how many guys were held out at various points of our extended fall camp thanks to COVID. Which wouldn’t be as big of a deal in a normal year, even though it would still be a big deal, but OH YEAH WE HAD NO SPRING PRACTICE. So in keeping with my tradition of being absolutely God awful at Barnin’ Hard, this tiger ain’t changing his stripes for this one.

Keys to victory:

- Stop a Kentucky ground attack with a defensive line that is fully capable of plugging the gaps and have your linebackers make plays in space. This will only work if our corners, who will be in a lot of one on one situations, make plays. Jaylin Simpson is the guy that will get picked on, and this is a fine opportunity for the redshirt freshman to get thrown into the deep end to see if he’ll sink or swim in his first meaningful snaps. If he can hold his own, we’re in good shape.

- Establish an intermediate passing attack early in this game. Keep their defense off balance early on the offensive script and allow Bo Nix and an offensive line that will struggle but has a higher ceiling than that of the last 2 seasons gain some confidence early.

- Get the fastest player in all of college football 10 touches/targets for the day. This one may appear in all 10 entries of “Keys to Victory” for our schedule this year. Scheme to get Anthony Schwartz the ball in multiple ways. And then scheme off of it to get other players in positions to be in favorable coverages.

- Rotate your running backs in a way that makes sense instead of giving the “guy with the hot hand” 25 carries. This running back room is deeper and more talented than it has been since the healthy parts of 2016/2017 for Pettway and KJ. Give these guys a chance to punish Kentucky’s defense with fresh legs for 4 quarters. Make them hate playing us.

- Oh, and finally, get some sound sleep and show up alert for an 11 AM kickoff. I don’t need to explain to any of you why this is obviously something we should all worry over.

All in all I think being at home does matter, despite 20,000 people in the stands. Traveling in these uncertain times has to account for something, right?

Auburn 27 Kentucky 21

-Josh Black

If the first few weeks of football are any indication, I’m expecting some low scoring sloppy games on Saturday. And while Auburn’s rivals have essentially “warmup games” to start their season, Auburn will play another ranked opponent in Week 1. That’s JABA right?

Anyways, I’m really excited to see this group of Running Backs led by Captain Shaun Shivers this season. I’m really excited to see Shaun get the opportunity to start and it’ll be interesting to see how many carries he and the rest of the RBs get on Saturday. This is an experienced receiving corps too led by Seth Williams, “Flash” Anthony Schwartz and veteran Eli Stove.

The biggest question to me (other than the offensive line) will be the defensive line as it’s hard replacing Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson. And we can all hope for better O-Line play this season and a more mature Bo Nix as he enters Year 2 as the starting QB.

As I said earlier, I’m thinking this is a low-scoring game and I’m a bit concerned about this one, with the 11AM kick and all but I’ll take Auburn in a close one.

Auburn 17 Kentucky 14

-Will McLaughlin

I firmly believe Auburn has a significant talent advantage at the skill positions in this matchup. Yes the Cats have an athletic QB, a strong stable of backs, intriguing WRs and a surprisingly good secondary but across the board I’ll take Auburn. However, it won’t matter if the Tigers lose the line of scrimmage battle which is way more likely than any of us wanna imagine.

As you have probably read, heard, seen by now, Kentucky has one of the best offensive lines in the country. This isn’t a group made up of 3-star kids with heart. Left tackle Landon Young was a 5-star recruit. Center Drake Jackson was a 4-star ranked as a top 150 player. Future NFLer Darian Kinnard was a 4-star recruit as well. This is both an experienced AND talented front who enjoy physically beating the hell out of their opponents. Everyone in the world knew that a run play was likely coming last fall and it rarely mattered. While I trust Rodney Garner & Kevin Steele to rebuild this front 4 for the Tigers, I am concerned about them being ready to go week 1. Even with Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson last year, Oregon pushed around the Tigers for one half. This UK OL is of the same calibre and it wouldn’t shock me if they came out the gate with similar success.

Then there’s the other side of the ball where the UK return plenty of experience of a solid front 7. However, they were actually pretty porous against the run last fall allowing over 5 yards a carry against SEC competition. The problem is I am not sure if Auburn is ready to take advantage. In most years, when I see a defense susceptible to the run, I expect an AU victory that borders on dominant. I just don’t know if the Tigers though will be ready to go on Saturday.

That’s why Anders Carlson will be the x-factor. I think Auburn’s offense will look disjointed but generate enough explosive plays to get into UK territory consistently. They don’t put the ball in the end zone as much as we would like but Anders knocks through 4 big kicks. The defense rebounds from a rough first quarter to limit the UK offense to only 2 touchdowns on the day. Auburn recovers a late onside kick to escape with a hard won victory.

Auburn 26 Kentucky 20

-AU Nerd

Auburn at 11am.

Auburn in season openers.

Auburn as favorites vs hungry teams.

Yuck. I am finding it hard to Barn as hard...——record scratch—-

(The boys are back in town starts playing)

Just kidding!

The Boys are back!

Guys we are gonna kill em.

Auburn 34- Kats 24

-Son of Crow

Most of the time I have some idea of what to expect. There’s a gut feeling, an inkling, an intuition. Even days when I publicly avow a big win, and we end up losing, I realize that I knew it deep in my soul. This time, I have nothing. I guess that’s what 2020 will do to a man. I can’t pick this game with my heart or my gut, so I have to go with the limited knowledge that we’ve been able to glean from the practice fields. Somehow, Gus has kept it tighter than usual this season. He’s keeping spies, leaks, and COVID out of the fold.

It’s not a big secret that Auburn’s level of talent is superior across the board, but Kentucky might have the mix of experience to go along with its skill to make this a very scary opening contest. We’ve heard that the Wildcats’ lines are both going to be solid, and that gives us a flashback of what the Oregon offense was able to do for about a half last year in Arlington. Auburn can’t afford a slow start on Saturday, because we’ll be breaking in a new offensive line. Now, that might not be the worst thing in the world — our line last year was nothing much to write home about — but they started to get better down the stretch. That said, this year’s group might be more maulers than linemen. Sometimes you just need some dudes being guys up front to push people around. We might have that, thus the run game could come to life with a much more talented group in the backfield. Not to mention, Bo Nix’s sophomore development with a true quarterback coach could be something unparalleled.

Kentucky will give us a fight, but there’s no way I’m picking us to lose this game. It’ll probably be close, and uncomfortably so for a while I’d wager. Still, the home “crowd” and the overall talent win out in the end. I think someone else mentioned Anders Carlson being a weapon in this one, and I agree. I think he hits 3 kicks and Auburn scores 3 touchdowns. Tigers 30-21.

-Jack Condon

In our preseason predictions I pegged this as one of the three games that Auburn could lose, and had it at the top of my list as the one I’m most worried about. That may seem weird, but we really just have no clue how any team, including our own is going to look on Saturday. We’ve all seen how bad some of these other teams already playing have looked, and I guess people think that there’s no way their own team could look that bad, but I’m not so sure. That said, I believe this Auburn team has all the components necessary to be better than last season and thus easily handle a Kentucky team that is, well they’re Kentucky. The new look offense should give an older, more seasoned Bo Nix a chance to throw some higher percentage passes, we have an SEC caliber stable of running backs for the first time in a couple of seasons, and presumably a fully healthy group of receivers. The new-look offensive line doesn’t concern me at all, because, well, I’ve lived through the last two seasons. At this point Kevin Steele and co. have earned my utmost confidence that the defense will pick up right where they left off.

Tigers 37 - Cats 12

-AU Chief

Man alive I wish I wasn’t so worried about this. Kentucky is well coached. They know what they are, and they don’t try to do things outside their comfort zone. Their strengths could cause problems for us. And yet, Auburn has more talent. 2020 is going to be a weird year, but I think having better athletes is going to win out more often than not, because teams are going to have to keep things simple. I like everything I’m hearing out of fall camp. I still don’t know about that line though. I could see a backdoor cover for UK where Auburn has to recover an onside kick to clinch things. I could see a front door cover for Auburn putting the game away late. I’ll stay on the safe side.

Auburn 24

Kentucky 17

(Auburn wins, UK covers; under)

-James Jones

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dynastyfootballfactory · 5 years ago

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Factory Workers' Dynasty League Rookie Draft

In "Factory Workers' Dynasty League Rookie Draft," @RookieWhisper dissects his draft and some promising talent for all to see.

About a month ago, twelve of us here at the Dynasty Football Factory decided to create a SuperFlex Dynasty League to see who the best of the best are within the organization. We just recently completed our first rookie draft, with picks selected in the startup draft. I have broken down my picks below. Overall, I feel good about the results.

1.09 – Jalen Reagor, WR – Philadelphia Eagles

This was a…

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bykevinmcguire · 6 years ago

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Penn State special teams a disaster as Kentucky leads Nittany Lions in Citrus Bowl

The VRBO Citrus Bowl between No. 12 Penn State and No. 14 Kentucky has been dictated by the defenses by both teams and a handful of special teams miscues by the Nittany Lions. At the half, Kentucky leads Penn State 10-7 in Orlando, with Kentucky prepping to get the ball to start the second half.

It was a first half of special teams blunders for Penn State, but none were more costly than Lynn…

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insidethestardc · 5 years ago

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Can Cowboys Replace Randall Cobb With Another Converted Kentucky QB?

Comparing Lynn Bowden Jr. to Randall Cobb feels kind of lazy.

Yes, they are both Kentucky Wildcats who spent time at quarterback in college, but will be moving to receiver full time in the NFL. And yes, both are two of the best all around football players to play at the University of Kentucky. But..well, actually it’s a pretty decent comparison!

Cobb was the number three wide receiver in Dallas…

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dynastytradeshq · 4 years ago

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junker-town · 4 years ago

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The Dolphins get much more than just a TE with Kyle Pitts at No. 6

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Tua Tagovailoa should absolutely love this pick from The Phinsider in our 2021 writers’ mock draft.

Heading into the 2021 NFL Draft, the plan for the Miami Dolphins to improve this offseason should be pretty straightforward: Do whatever it takes to surround your 23-year-old quarterback with the necessary weapons to succeed.

However, the decision on who the Dolphins ultimately draft lies in the hands of general manager Chris Grier, and to a lesser extent, head coach Brian Flores. That is, unless you’re referring to SB Nation’s annual NFL writers’ mock draft. In which case, The Phinsider’s site manager Kevin Nogle will be putting on his GM cap and making the Dolphins first-round selections.

The best part of all is I get to go through and critique each pick.

So without further ado...

With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

Kyle Pitts, Tight End Offensive Weapon, Florida

Height: 6’5 Weight: 245 pounds Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa 2020 Stats: 43 receptions, 770 yards, 12 touchdowns.

kyle pitts vs. alabama | #finsup 7 catches, 129 yards (18.4 YPR), 1 TD. pic.twitter.com/CKGOc2Z0tT

— josh houtz (@houtz) March 30, 2021

NOGLE:

This board fell almost perfectly for Miami. After trading back from the third spot to the sixth spot (via the 12th pick), Miami essentially has the entire non-quarterback board still available. Honestly, they could look to trade back again here, trying to entice the Denver Broncos to get in front of the Carolina Panthers with Mac Jones still available.

Miami is looking for offensive skill players all the way here. Penei Sewell is a consideration because he is such a talent, but the Dolphins need to build the weaponry around Tua Tagovailoa. If they stay at the sixth position, the pick likely comes down to an either/or between wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and tight end Kyle Pitts. Given Chase came off the board one pick before Miami, it makes this pick fairly simple.

The Dolphins are built to create and exploit mismatches, both on offense and defense. The nebulous defense where the entire front seven is moving around within a couple of yards of the line of scrimmage worked well last year. Now the Dolphins will be looking to do something similar on offense, where players can line up in different roles, so substitutions are not made, but the entire look of the offense changes. Brian Flores had a front-row view to the success the New England Patriots have had with the versatile, two tight end offense, so pairing Pitts with Mike Gesicki should be a perfect fit in Miami. Both tight ends can line up tight on the line, or spread out as a receiver. This is a home run pick for the Dolphins, who still have another first-round pick to go this year.

ANALYSIS:

With Ja’Marr Chase headed to Cincinnati, Kevin has an important decision to make at No. 6 overall. Do you draft an offensive lineman like Penei Sewell or Rashawn Slater, solidifying the offensive line for years to come? Or do you target a premier pass-catcher like Alabama’s DeVonta Smith or Florida’s Kyle Pitts?

The answer may not be as cut and dry as we think.

For weeks, I admittedly thought the Dolphins’ primary target was DeVonta Smith. (I still wouldn’t be surprised if that were the direction the team goes, regardless of how the board falls.) But after going back and re-watching Kyle Pitts dominate whoever lined up opposite of him, I can’t bring myself to pass on a player of his caliber. Pitts is who the Miami Dolphins need. He is who Tua Tagovailoa needs. This is the way!

KYLE PITTS IS MORE THAN A TE! Pitts is an absolute freak that can beat CBs on the outside as well. Just look at what he did against some of the top CB prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft: ✅ Patrick Surtain II ✅ Jaycee Horn ✅ Kelvin Joseph ✅ Tyson Campbell Do it, @Eagles! pic.twitter.com/5ogvoBKPJH

— Anthony DiBona (@ByADiBona) February 26, 2021

Pitts can do it all. He can line up with his hand in the dirt and play like a traditional tight end. Or flex out wide (and in the slot), dominating some of the top defenders in the nation. In other words, he’s the ultimate offensive weapon. ‘a sWiSs ArMy kNiFe’. And let’s not act like we all didn’t see his pro day.

Pairing Kyle Pitts alongside Mike Gesicki will give everyone New England vibes, but it’s so much more than that. It’s brilliant football and would cause nightmares for opposing defenses. Sprinkle in DeVante Parker, Will Fuller, Preston Williams, Albert Wilson, Lynn Bowden Jr., Jakeem Grant, and the rest of Miami’s crowded receiving corps—and I think fans (and Tua Tagovailoa) will have reason to be excited.

(whispers: Kyle Pitts is also a capable blocker despite what I’ve read on Twitter dot com)

Last season, Miami’s offense ranked 18th in red-zone efficiency finishing the season with 58.3%. I’m no mathematician, but adding a guy like Kyle Pitts single-handedly improves this number.

Here’s what Pro Football Focus had to say about the #elite red-zone target.

+ HE’S A RED-ZONE CHEAT CODE

Florida split Pitts out wide down by the goal line, and you can’t cover both the slant and the fade — you need to cheat to prevent him from winning on either of them. If you gave him an option route based on the leverage of the guy trying to cover him one-on-one, you’ve got an instant touchdown basically every time.

As I’ve said before, I don’t envy Chris Grier Kevin Nogle if this is the way the board ultimately fell. And I think in the real world, teams may come calling for a quarterback if it were to hold true.

Could the Dolphins trade down and acquire more ammunition?

Never say never. But in this mock draft, Kevin’s pick could not have been better.

Kyle Pitts is a home-run pick, and might just be the mind stone Tua Tagovailoa needed to complete the infinity gauntlet—taking the Miami Dolphins offense to new heights.

He may not have planned to stay in Florida after school, but if Chris Grier and the Dolphins were wise, Pitts wouldn’t have much say in the matter.

Kyle Pitts, No Matter What.

Top five remaining players

Penei Sewell

DeVonta Smith

Jaylen Waddle

Micah Parsons

Patrick Surtain Jr.

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dynastyfootballfactory · 5 years ago

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Lynn Bowden Jr. to Las Vegas Raiders: NFL Draft 2020

Lynn Bowden Jr.: #NFLDraft2020 Pick No.80 to Las Vegas Raiders. Rapid Reaction from @ff_spaceman @ff_walrus #AlwaysBeBuilding #FantasyFootball #NFL #NFLDraft #FactorySports #RookieFever #DynastyFootball #DFFArmy

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Lynn Bowden, Wide Receiver, out of the University of Kentucky. He was the 16th pick in the third round and was the 14th wide receiver drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Biography

Lynn Bowden is 5’11” and 204 pounds. He played three years at Kentucky and will be 22 years old at the beginning of the 2020 NFL season. 2019 Paul HornungAward winner as college football’s most…

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Best fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 11

Random running backs have been dominating the waiver wire in recent weeks, and we might have our most random batch among our top Week 11 fantasy waiver wire pickups and free agent adds. The Giants’ Wayne Gallman has been a staple of this list (are you all finally ready to pick him up?), but Salvon Ahmed and Alex Collins were surprise leaders in their respective backfields (just like Kalen Ballage was last week) while Cam Akers finally got a chance to make good on all of his rookie promise. The long-term value of these backs varies — as does the value of breakout WRs Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Josh Reynolds and backup QB Jameis Winston — but they’re at least on the pickup radar this week.

Our full free agent list is packed with players who are leftovers from the previous weeks and are still worth considering. Guys like Malcolm Brown, Cole Beasley, Sterling Shepard, Logan Thomas, and Tua Tagovailoa are available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues, and all have enough upside to merit bench spots, at the very least. We also have our usual Week 11 streaming recommendations at QB, TE, and D/ST, which can be found at the end of this list.

It’s tough to recommend using a high waiver claim on any of the backs mentioned above. Gallman will have some near-term value, but with the Giants on bye in Week 11, he won’t be able to help next week. Collins is likely nothing more than a one-week wonder with Chris Carson (foot) due back next week. Ballage and Ahmed are also on borrowed time, but they could both be plenty valuable for at least one more week. If you’re desperate in Week 11, they’re worth more than Gallman. It’s possible a receiver like Beasley, Shepard, or MVS has more value to a lot of owners, but they either have medium ceilings or, in Valdes-Scantling’s case, a low floor.

Winston might be the toughest call, as most fantasy owners don’t need a QB. However, with the Falcons on tap in Week 11, Winston could be a top-six QB if Drew Brees is out. Is that worth a waiver claim? It could be, depending on your QB situation. — Matt Lutovsky

Unless otherwise noted, only players owned in fewer than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues considered.

Wayne Gallman, RB, Giants

Gallman has been operating as New York’s lead back for three weeks now, but he’s still just 49-percent owned in Yahoo leagues. After a big Week 10 (18 carries, 53 yards, two TDs) and news that Devonta Freeman (ankle) will miss at least the next three games, Gallman is poised to be a difference-maker down the stretch. He had 10 more carries than Alfred Morris against the Eagles, including some key carries around the goal line, so while Morris will be involved, this is clearly Gallam’s backfield. New York has a bye next week, but a matchup against Cincinnati in Week 12 will be another chance for Gallman to put up big points. —Matt Lutovsky

Salvon Ahmed, RB, Dolphins

Ahmed quietly led the Dolphins backfield last week, but heading into this week, many expected Matt Breida (hamstring), Lynn Bowden, or DeAndre Washington to be more involved. Instead, Breida remained injured and Jordan Howard and Bowden were healthy scratches, leaving Ahmed to dominate carries. He rushed 21times for 85 yards and a score, seemingly cementing himself as Miami’s lead back until Myles Gaskin (knee) returns. Of course, if Breida is back next week, things could change, but Ahmed is still worth picking up given his workload this week. — ML

Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts

Hines was the star of the Colts’ Thursday Night Football win over the Titans. He was the team’s leading rusher (12 carries, 70 yards) and second-leading receiver (five catches, 45 yards), and he totaled two TDson the day. The Colts have a three-headed monster in the backfield, so it’s tough to know if this carry split will continue, but with the Colts taking on the Packers and their bottom-five run defense in Week 11, Hines will have a chance to be a playmaker. He needs to be owned as a potential standard flex option and possibly better in PPR. —Jacob Camenker

Kalen Ballage, RB, Chargers

Even with Troymaine Pope back, Ballage was the clear leader in the Chargers backfield in Week 10, rushing 18 times for 68 yards and catching five-of-six targets for 34 yards. Ballage’s ascension is mildly incredible given how bad he looked dating back to last season, but the Chargers have clearly found something they likeand Ballage should continue getting a dozen-plus touches every week until Austin Ekeler (hamstring) comes back, which could be several weeks from now. —ML

Jameis Winston, QB, Saints

Drew Brees took a hard hit in the second quarter on Sunday, but after finishing the half, he was relegated to the sidelines in the second half. Winston came in and completed six-of-10 passes for 60 yards, but more important is his upcoming Week 11 matchup against Atlanta’s 31st-ranked pass defense. If Brees is still out, Winston would be worth starting in all formats, and while it’s tough to justify using a waiver claim on it, he might be worth it given his high ceiling in that game. Taysom Hill will also be in the mix at quarterback, but Winston would still have the most upside. —ML

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Packers

Fantasy owners have been eagerly anticipating the activation of Allen Lazard (core) off the IR, but it turns out MVS might have been the real WR2 for Green Bay all along. After disapointing performances early in the season, Valdes-Scantling has turned it up lately, catching two TDs in Week 9 and four passes for 149 yards and a TD in Week 10. Lazard will be back next week — andtough matchups against Indianapolis and Chicago in the next two weeks will limit the value of all non-Davante Adams WRs — but MVS has proven he belongs on fantasy benches as potential boom-or-bust WR3.–ML

Cole Beasley, WR, Bills

Beasley and the Bills receivers had a good game against the Cardinals’ defense, and he ended up with a team-high 13 targets, 11 catches, 109 yards, and a TD. Josh Allen loved throwing to him in check-down opportunities, but he also looked for him deep on several plays. With games upcoming against the Chargers, 49ers, and Steelers, Beasley should have a chance to be a productive flex play and WR3 in PPR. Grab him now if he’s available — he’s owned in exactly 50 percent of Yahoo leagues at the moment. —JC

Sterling Shepard, WR, Giants

Darius Slayton led the Giants in receiving against the Eagles, but Shepard saw just one fewer target than Slayton. Shepard caught all six of his targets for 47 yards, giving him at least six catches in all five of his full games this year. Shepard should continue to get a lot of attention from Daniel Jones moving forward and has a couple of nice matchups upcoming against the Bengals and the Seahawks. —JC

Jalen Reagor, WR, Eagles

Reagor saw seven targets for the Eagles on Sunday, good for the team lead. He turned them into four catches and 47 yards despite playing against James Bradberry, who has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL this season. The first-round pick will continue to see targets as a top option across from Travis Fulgham. The Eagles are playing the Browns, Seahawks, and Packers the next few weeks, so Reagor should be a solid flex play with deep-threat ability in those contests. —JC

#10

Allen Lazard, WR, Packers

Lazard (core) was thought to have a chance to play against the Jaguars, but the Packers once again exercised extreme caution with him and elected to sit him for one more week. He almost certainly will return against the Colts in Week 11, and while that matchup may not be a great one, Lazard is still a potential flex play considering that he scored in two of his first three games this year. —JC

After being largely an afterthought during the first half of the Rams’ season, Akers handled a team-high 10 carries for the Rams and totaled 38 rushing yards, good for the most on the team. While the team’s three rushing TDs went to Malcolm Brown (2) and Darrell Henderson (1), Akers still established that he’s a part of this team’s backfield rotation. He may not be a starter for fantasy teams right away, but if the second-round rookie can continue to earn more work, he could eventually become a flex play in later-season matchups against the Patriots (Week 14) and Jets (Week 15). —JC

#12

Malcolm Brown, RB, Rams

Brown only saw six carries in Week 10, which ranked third out of the Rams’ three RBs. However, Brown played a big role in the red zone and scored twice. He also caught two passes for 18 yards, which was more than both Darrell Henderson and Cam Akers. Brown doesn’t have the touch floor of some of the other players on this list, but he does have the TD-upside of a speculative flex play. If he can earn more carries again or further establish himself as the goal-line back, he will be worth considering as a flex play moving forward. —JC

#13

Jakeem Grant, WR, Dolphins

With Preston Williams (foot) on IR, the Dolphins needed someone to step up as the No. 2 receiver across from DeVante Parker. That ended up being Grant. While Tua Tagovailoa spread the ball around quite a bit, Grant was able to bring in four-of-five targets for 43 yards and a TD. Grant is an elusive speed threat, and with the Dolphins facing the Broncos, Jets, and Bengals in the coming weeks, he could end up being a solid flex play. —JC

#14

Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Colts

Well, it looks like Philip Rivers may have a new favorite receiver. Pittman had a breakout game against the Titans, putting up 101 receiving yards on seven catches and adding 21 yards on a run. The second-round rookie should get better as the season goes along, and if he continues to be the team leader in targets (he had eight on Thursday), he should have a chance to put up some solid numbers. The Colts are taking on the Packers, Titans, Raiders, and Texans in the next four weeks, so Pittman should have a chance to do some damage against those units. —JC

#15

Keelan Cole, WR, Jaguars

Cole had five catches for 47 yards in Week 11, which is decent enough, but it was his two TDs that makes him worthy of being added. He had one as a receiver and one on a 91-yard punt return TD and showcased his versatility. Cole was second on the team in targets (7) and should continue to get looks downfield as long as Jake Luton is starting. The Jaguars are playing the Steelers, Browns, and Vikings in the coming weeks, and all three defenses rank top nine in fantasy points per game (FPPG) allowed to WRs. That’ll make Cole a nice WR3/flex sleeper option. —JC

#16

Tim Patrick, WR, Broncos

Patrick was once again a top-two receiver for the Broncos. He racked up four catches for 61 yards on six targets while Jerry Jeudy outdid him by just six yards during the contest. Patrick has had at least four targets in each of his outings this year, so that gives him a decent floor, and his size gives him TD upside. The Broncos have a tough matchup with the Dolphins in Week 11, but after that, they play the Saints and the Chiefs. Patrick can be flexed in those matchups, as those defenses will likely focus on slowing down the explosive Jeudy. —JC

#17

Jakobi Meyers, WR, Patriots

Over the Patriots’ games in Weeks 7-9, Meyers averaged 10 targets per contest for 7.3 catches and 95.7 yards. He is the clear-cut No. 1 receiver for the Patriots and has demonstrated good chemistry with Cam Newton. The Patriots are playing the Texans, Cardinals, and Chargers the next three weeks, so Meyers could have a strong performance against those teams if he keeps getting looks from Newton. —JC

#18

Rashard Higgins, WR, Browns

Higgins led the Browns in receiving against the Texans. Though the team operated a ground-dominant attack with each Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt getting 19 carries and going for over 100 yards, Higgins put up decent numbers (three catches, 48 yards) and saw four targets, good for the second-most on the team, despite horrible weather conditions. The Browns’ matchups won’t always skew this run-heavy, so Higgins has upside moving forward, especially in a great Week 11 matchup against a weak Eagles secondary. —JC

#19

Breshad Perriman, WR, Jets

The Jets had their full WR corps available for the first time against the Patriots in Week 9, and the returns were excellent for Perriman. He saw the second-most targets (7) and racked up 101 yards and two TDs on five catches. Perriman should continue to be the top deep threat for the Jets, and as long as Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims are there to take attention away from him in Week 11 against a Chargers defense that has struggled to contain passing attacks this year, he is worth considering as a flex option. —JC

#20

Jordan Wilkins, RB, Colts

Wilkins didn’t have a huge game against the Titans, and he failed to convert a receiving opportunity in the red zone and couldn’t find the end zone on a carry from the two-yard line. That said, he was second on the team in carries (8) and out-gained Jonathan Taylor (seven carries) 28-12. Wilkins will probably continue to be the lead between-the-tackles back for the Colts until Taylor improves or overcomes the rookie wall. With a matchup on deck against the Packers, Wilkins should be added and considered a potential flex play in that contest. —JC

#21

Alex Collins, RB, Seahawks

Collins was the Seahawks’ lead rusher on Sunday with Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde out once again. Collins totaled 43 yards on 11 carries and managed to find the end zone. He’s worth adding in case Carson or Hyde can’t go on a short week against the Cardinals, but it’s worth noting that it seems like Carson will be back. Still, Collins is a good handcuff/rotational back, which are always important in Seattle. —JC

#22

Gus Edwards, RB, Ravens

Edwards has a TD in three straight games and has been averaging 14.4 touches per game since Mark Ingram (ankle) went down with an injury. Though Ingram is back, Edwards still needs to be owned in most leagues. He will still get opportunities with Ingram in the lineup, and if he continues to see goal-line touches, he could be a speculative flex in good matchups and a potential RB2 if either Ingram or JK Dobbins misses more time. —JC

#23

Rex Burkhead, RB, Patriots

Burkhead took over for an injured Damien Harris against the Jets and racked up 67 yards and a TD on 15 touches in that contest. Harris is back for the Patriots (and Sony Michel will be back soon, too), but Burkhead still has some potential value for the Patriots against the Texans in Week 11. The Texans are the worst defense against running backs, and they just let both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt log 100-plus rushing yards against them. Burkhead isn’t quite in that class, but he could be a flex option if he gets enough touches. —JC

#24

Sony Michel, RB, Patriots

Michel (quad/COVID) is set to return from IR soon, and when he’s back, he could take away some carries from Damien Harris and Rex Burkhead. His first game back will be against the Texans, a team that has allowed more rushing yards to RBs than any team in the league, so if he returns, he’s worth considering as a flex option, as he could find the end zone even if he has just a few touches. —JC

#25

Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys

Pollard has started to earn more touches in the Cowboys’ offense. In his past four games, he has averaged 10 touches per game for 46 yards. With Ezekiel Elliott being outgained on the ground by Pollard in Week 9 and dealing with a minor hamstring injury, Pollard needs to be kept around as he could get a chance to be the Cowboys’ lead back if Elliott aggravates his injury again. —JC

#26

Jordan Reed, TE, 49ers

Reed was able to catch 5-of-6 targets for 62 yards against the Saints as the team’s top tight end target. The 49ers are on bye next week, but after that, they take on the Rams and then get two favorable matchups against the Bills and Washington, both teams that have had trouble against TEs this year. He can be scooped by TE-needy teams as a potential streamer in the weeks leading up to the fantasy playoffs. —JC

#27

Logan Thomas, TE, Washington

In Week 11, Thomas is taking on a Bengals team that had allowed the second-most FPPG to TEs this year (11.8) before their Week 10 matchup against the Steelers. Thomas has averaged 5.8 targets per game this season and has found the end zone three times. He’s coming off a four-catch, 66-yard outing against he Lions, and he could put up similarly solid numbers against Cincinnati this week. —JC

#28

Dalton Schultz, TE, Cowboys

Schultz ranks 10th among TEs in targets per game (6.1), and in two games before the Cowboys’ bye, he logged 15 targets, 10 catches, and 101 yards despite playing with Ben DiNucci and Garrett Gilbert at quarterback. With Andy Dalton likely to return and the Cowboys taking on a Vikings defense that has been middle-of-the-pack against tight ends, Schultz can be trusted. —JC

#29

Irv Smith Jr./Kyle Rudolph, TE, Vikings

The Vikings are taking on the Cowboys and their weak defense in Week 11. It stands to reason that one of their tight ends will have a solid day against the Cowboys, especially considering their dedication to the run game and play action in the red zone. Irv Smith had two TDs against the Lions in Week 9, but he is out Week 10 with a groin injury. If he’s healthy, Smith will be worth considering as a streamer. If not, it’ll be Kyle Rudolph, who has two 40-yard games in his past three outings. —JC

#30

Taysom Hill, TE, Saints

Hill is only TE-eligible in ESPN leagues, but he could be worth a flier if you’re desperate for TE help this week. His opponent, the Falcons, have allowed a league-high 12 FPPG to TEs this year and while that could benefit Jared Cook, it may also help Hill. The Saints use Hill in a variety of roles, so he has a decent rushing floor and could rack up some catches against Atlanta. He had 54 rushing yards, 21 receiving yards, and 48 passing yards against the Bucs, so if he can post even half of those numbers against a weaker defense, he’ll be a worthwhile streamer. Drew Brees’s Week 10 injury could mean more time at QB for Hill, too, which gives him even more potential value. —JC

#31

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Panthers

In five of his past seven games, Bridgewater has logged at least two passing TDs. On the year, he is averaging 268.4 passing yards per game before his Week 10 meeting with the Buccaneers. The Panthers are taking on a Lions team that has allowed the 12th-most FPPG to QBs this season, so as long as Bridgewater (knee) is healthy, he should be a solid start against that defense. —JC

#32

Derek Carr, QB, Raiders

In seven of his last eight games, Carr has logged multiple TDs and is averaging over 250 passing yards per game since Week 2. Carr will get a chance to continue his steady play in Week 10 against the Chiefs in what should be a high-scoring matchup in which Carr will have to throw a lot. —JC

#33

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins

After a mediocre first start at the NFL level, Tagovailoa found a lot more success against the Cardinals and their weaker defense. He totaled 248 passing yards and two TDs, and he showed off his mobility with 35 yards on the ground. Against the Chargers, he had another two-TD effort through the air. He’s a high-end streamer and against the Broncos, a team that had allowed the 10th-most FPPG to QBs entering Week 10. —JC

#34

Andy Dalton, QB, Cowboys

Dalton (concussion, COVID) should have a chance to return for the Cowboys after missing the two games before their Week 10 bye. Coming out of the bye, the Cowboys are playing the Vikings, a team that entered Week 10 allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to QBs (21.7) and has had some issues at the cornerback spot. Dalton, if healthy, should be able to take advantage of this matchup and work his way into streamer territory thanks to the solid offensive weaponry that is surrounding him. —JC

#35

Joe Flacco/Sam Darnold, QB, Jets

The Jets are taking on the Chargers coming out of their Week 10 bye. It’s unclear whether Sam Darnold (shoulder) will be healthy enough to start or if Joe Flacco will be in action once again. That said, the Chargers have been in the top-five of fantasy points allowed to QBs almost all season, so whoever starts for the Jets could be a good streamer, especially considering how Flacco looked with his full complement of receivers (Denzel Mims, Breshad Perriman, Jamison Crowder) available in Week 9. —JC

#36

Los Angeles Chargers D/ST

The Chargers are taking on the Jets in Week 11, which will make them the best defensive streamer in fantasy. The Jets are averaging a league-low 13.4 points per game and only 266 yards per game. The Chargers have had their share of issues on defense this year, but if they Joey Bosa (concussion) back for this game, they should have a chance to force the Jets into a lot of mistakes. Trust them even despite their subpar numbers against QBs this year. —JC

#37

Washington Football Team D/ST

Washington has been a solid defensive unit this season, as they had allowed the fifth-fewest yards per game entering Week 10 (314.3) and they also were averaging the third-most sacks per game (3.4). They get to take on a Bengals team that has struggled to protect Joe Burrow this season. He had been sacked 28 times before Week 10 and had a turnover in four of his previous five games. If Washington’s defensive line shows up, they should be a solid play in a favorable matchup. — JC

#38

Cleveland Browns D/ST

No quarterback had thrown more picks (12) or been sacked more times (32) than Carson Wentz before his Week 10 game against the Giants. The Browns get the pleasure of taking on the Eagles in Week 11 after they did well to limit a more powerful Texans offense. Myles Garrett should be able to dominate a decimated Eagles offensive line, so he could create enough plays to make the opportunistic Browns defense a worthwhile play. —JC

#39

Minnesota Vikings D/ST

The Vikings are taking on a Cowboys team that has scored 19 or fewer points in their past four games and have started three different QBs. The Vikings defense hasn’t been consistent this year, but they will have a chance to be a streamer given the Cowboys’ penchant for turning the ball over (they lead the league with a whopping 20 giveaways on the season). —JC

#40

Cincinnati Bengals D/ST

Washington is averaging the third-fewest yards per game (306.4) and third-fewest points (19.1). The Bengals defense recently limited the Titans and their high-flying offense to 20 points, so they should have a chance to work their way into the streamer category in a favorable matchup against Alex Smith. —JC

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