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Quarterbacks

PIT Ben Roethlisberger – Big Ben sat out most of the 2019 season with an injury. The Steelers are convinced that he will make a full recovery in time for the new season. There are reports that Big Ben may just hang things up but you just don’t know. If you are a team who is just a QB away from winning your championship then take a shot on Big Ben. Don’t forget that Big Ben was only a year off from back to back top 10 fantasy finishes. He threw for almost 10,000 yards and 62 touchdowns in the past two seasons. He did have Levon Bell and Antonio Brown for some of that action. He has a young upcoming core of receivers that look to take the next steps. You should be able to get Ben for cheap so take a shot on a QB who could still provide a year or two of top 12 play.

Other QBs to consider trading for – MIA Josh Rosen, NO Teddy Bridgewater, LAC Tyrod Taylor

Josh Rosen has been a major disappointment after being drafted 10 overall in the 2018 draft. He is currently on his second team and there are rumors that he could be traded once again if the right deal comes about. This could be the time to buy very low or just pick up off waivers as if given the right opportunity could provide value. Teddy Bridgewater may be hard to grab after throwing for 1300 yards and nine touchdowns. He also went 5-0 as a starter with the talented Saints team. If an opportunity to start a new team or gets the starter job in New Orleans then he could show value again. Tyrod Taylor could be sneaky easy trade or even pick up if Rivers don’t come back and they take the youth movement. He could be a bridge QB for a strong Chargers’ offense.

Running Backs

ARI David Johnson – David Johnson had a wacky fantasy season in 2019. The first seven games of the year, Johnson was actually a top 10 fantasy running back. Once he got injured, things went downhill fast. He scored only 14 fantasy points for the rest of the season. There are rumors that the Cardinals want to bring back midseason trade player Keynan Drake. This is a perfect time to trade for him. You may have to give up a second-round him but he is still young enough to have a couple of good season in him. Perhaps the Cardinals don’t bring Drake back and just stick with Johnson. Another situation is that Johnson gets traded to a better situation. The chances of that second-round pick hitting is less than 50 percent so Johnson could be worth the shot.

WAS Byrce Love – Love is highlighted here because he could see a real opportunity in 2020. Many forget that Love had he came out in 2018’s draft would have been a top running back and likely drafted in the first round. He went back to school for 2019 where things took a bad turn. Injuries and poor play sunk him down the draft board and the Redskins took him in the four rounds of the 2019 draft. He didn’t play in 2019 due to injury but he is healthy could see jump ahead and be fantasy relevant. He has to beat our aging HOF Adrain Peterson who had a decent season last year and three times injured in two years, Derrius Guice. If Love is healthy by training camp then there is no reason that he couldn’t have a chance to beat those two out. Love could be a free agent but if not then a third or fourth-round pick could get the job done.

Other RBs to consider trading for – LAC Justin Jackson, LAR Darrell Henderson, BAL Justice Hill

Justin Jackson could be in line for more work in 2020 with the possible departure of Melvin Gordon. In the three games, he played he had 18 carries for 142 rushing yards. Gordon could be back so it’s a risk but it could pay off. Darrell Henderson could see be a fresh name so owners may not want to move on from him after not being involved in the offense. If you could swing him for a lower pick than there is still a chance he gets more involved going into year two. Gurley is an injury-prone back so there is always a possibility he gets an opportunity. Justice Hill is another year two running back who you could go grab. Hill played third-stringer behind Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards. Edwards is a free agent and Ingram does turn 31 this year so Hill could see a bigger role in 2020 and beyond.

Wide Receivers

ARI Christian Kirk – Kirk was supposed to take the next steps in his development in 2019 but failed to rise as a well-named fantasy receiver. He had more receiving yards in 2019 but his YPC fell from 13.7 to 10.4. This could be the time to see if he is available after a disappointing season. He still in this pass-heavy offense where they will be throwing as their defense can’t stop anyone. Even with Larry Fitzgerald coming back, Kirk should be able to see targets as he had with 104 in 2019. He will have a full offseason to work is Kyler Murray to gain chemistry and be ready to take the next step in year three.

NO, Brandin Cooks – Cooks had a down season this year. You could argue he was hurt for sometime during the year but an overall disappointing season. Cook coming into this season had four straight 1000 yard seasons with three different teams. Cooks major concerns are that he has six concussions now and will be in a crowded core of players looking to get the ball. Cooks had the bad end of the straw this season but next season could be different. There is no reason why he couldn’t be one of these receivers who get up to 100 targets on the year. He has more name value than most but coming off a down year could be enough to get him for cheaper.

Other WRs to consider trading for – ARI Andy Isabella, PIT Dointae Johnson, IND Parris Campbell

Andy Isabella is a receiver who could see an expanded role in 2020. He needed to learn the game but with a year under his belt, he could be in line to be fantasy relevant. He is part of a crowded receiver core but his talent is worth the risk. Diontae Johnson was somewhat of a household name during the second half of the season. He had seven games in 2019 that he scored at least 10 fantasy points in PPR leagues. As long as Big Ben returns then Johnson could be the next great Steelers’ receiver. Parris Campbell was a highly regard rookie that was predicted to breakout. Unfortunately, injuries and Andrew Luck retiring happened. Campbell should be healthy next season and could see an opportunity for some playing time. The Colts receivers are average at best with 31 years ago TY Hilton and Zach Pascal.

Tight Ends

MIN Irv Smith Jr – The young Vikings TE may be the lowest you can get him right now. He was a highly respected TE coming out of college. His rookie stats didn’t blow up as he only had 300 yards and two touchdowns. He was stuck behind Kyle Rudolph for the whole season. Rudolph ended up having a really decent season so Smith Jr. opportunity was held in check. Rudolph is up there in age and eventually, the contract he signed won’t be worth the price. Smith Jr’s talent is too great to keep off the field and makes this a perfect time to go snag him for cheap.

Other TEs to consider trading for – GB Jace Sternberger, JAC Josh Oliver, CHI Trey Burton

Jace Sternberger could see a huge increase in his snap count in as this could be current starter Jimmy Graham’s last year in Green Bay. After their week 11 bye, Graham’s snap count dropped under 60 percent for the rest of the season. Sternberger sat on the IR for the first half of the season. Young TEs usually take time to step up so it may be a good time to grab his young talent player now why his value is cheap. Josh Oliver is very similar to Sternberger as injuries played into his rookie year. Oliver actually led the team in snap counts for a very short period of time. Given the Jaguars don’t have a stud, Oliver could step up with an entire offseason. Trey Burton seems to be a forgotten TE in this league. He had a horrible 2019 and went on the IR midway through it. Let’s not forget he was coming off a solid 2018 year where he had 600 yards and six touchdowns. You could easily buy him for nothing and hope he returns to form.