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Gym, Tan, Landry (guest: Eliot Crist) Jun 26, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Eliot Crist of The Quant Edge (@EliotCrist), who, after recapping a recent bachelor party in Chicago and some of the exciting things going on at TQE, talks about the way he has the top of his board stacked and whether or not he agrees with Pat’s recent decision to move Saquon Barkley out of the RB1 spot. Eliot also discusses why he thinks Kenyan Drake and Josh Jacobs are worthy RB2 candidates this year, and how he’s handling the Tyreek Hill and Josh Gordon situations in drafts. Does New Jersey get a bad rap? Eliot, a Jersey native, runs through some New Jersey stereotypes and why they don’t fit him, other than his fondness for tank tops and his perhaps his Jets fandom. (Full disclosure: Jarvis Landry wasn’t discussed in this episode, but the “GTL” title for a Jersey guest was irresistible.) Eliot also talks about his recent book binge and why he now prefers wine to beer. Turning back to football, Eliot shares his plan of attack for the QB position, weighs in on the recent holy war that was fought on Twitter over Dallas Goedert, and plants a wheelbarrow full of flags on some of his favorite early draft buys. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist) 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

Setting the Stage (guest: Jason Moore) Jun 18, 2019

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Ahead of the Fantasy Footballers’ second live-show tour, which begins in Chicago on Friday, June 21, Jason Moore (@jasonffl) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for the 50th episode of Fitz on Fantasy, After discussing the excitement of doing live shows and offering a preview of the new tour, Jason weighs in on which of Damien Williams, Aaron Jones and Marlon Mack he prefers, then explains why he’s so bullish on Kerryon Johnson as an RB2 buy for 2019. The Phoenix-based Jason also discusses his enthusiasm for Kyler Murray and Christian Kirk, and where in the first round he’d feel comfortable drafting David Johnson. The Fantasy Footballers’ studio is pretty much every dude’s dream office. So what’s it like to work in such a magnificent place after literally working out of a closet? And what is a Sunday gameday like in the Fantasy Footballers’ home base? Jason tells all. He also talks about the Spitballers podcast and the competitiveness between himself and colleagues Mike Wright and Andy Holloway. And Pat and Jason wrap things up by discussing Nick Chubb, Matt Ryan, Damien Harris and Corey Davis. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Moore (@Jasonffl) 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

Lecture Notes (guest: Jeff Ratcliffe) Jun 11, 2019

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Jeff Ratcliffe of Pro Football Focus (@JeffRatcliffe) who weighs in on the Todd Gurley/Darrell Henderson hullabaloo and offers a Philadelphian’s assessment of Carson Wentz, Jordan Howard, Alshon Jeffery, Zach Ertz and some other Eagles. Jeff also talks about being a native and resident of Philadelphia – what he loves about the city, what sets Philadelphians apart from other big-city dwellers, and why Philly sports fans have such high expectations. How does someone go from lecturing college students about cultural anthropology to running the fantasy branch of pro football’s premier think tank? Jeff tells that tale which includes a detour into online poker and a well-timed bluff about his background in statistics. Jeff also reveals which running back tops his draft board, which players he’s been scooping up repeatedly in best-ball drafts and which players he’s been avoiding. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) 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

Raise the Shield (guest: Graham Barfield) May 29, 2019

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Graham Barfield of NFL.com (@GrahamBarfield) sets aside league business long enough to join host Pat Fitzmaurice and discuss which rookie RBs fared well and not so well in his Yards Created metric, his approach to picking on the turn in best-ball drafts this year, why he’s high on Mark Ingram this year, and why he’s not very high on Ben Roethlisberger. Graham talks about what it’s like to work for the Shield, what he’s learned about the food and traffic in Los Angeles, and what he might have done if he hadn’t been able to make a career out of fantasy football. There’s also some discussion about Leonard Fournette, Jameis Winston, Mike Williams, Kyler Murray and a metric called Completion Probability. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) 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

Put Away That IPA (guest: TJ Hernandez) May 23, 2019

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by TJ Hernandez of 4for4.com (@TJHernandez), who starts off the show by talking about all-star analyst mock draft currently going on at 4for4. How comfortable was TJ starting WR-WR from the 10th spot, and how did he feel about the RBs available to him in Rounds 3-4? Why has he waited so long to draft a tight end? TJ explains his tactics and offers thoughts on what’s surprised him about the draft. TJ discusses his tastes in beer and why he’s frequently expressed his disdain for IPAs. He may not like overly hoppy beer, but TJ loves stand-up comedy and the Golden State Warriors and offers some thoughts on both. TJ also weighs in on Odell Beckham Jr., Latavius Murray and Zach Ertz, and then Pat and TJ spend some time on best-ball strategy, covering values, fades and roster-construction tactics. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: TJ Hernandez (@TJHernandez) 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

Shoving All-In (guest: Jake Ciely) May 22, 2019

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There are no mere pot-sized bets on the podcast this week, not with the All-In Kid himself, Jake Ciely of The Athletic (@allinkid), making a guest appearance. Jake and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) discuss the Giants’ dark turn under GM Dave Gettleman and what the NYG offense might look like in 2019, why Jake is enthusiastic about DaeSean Hamilton and unenthusiastic about Will Fuller, and why Emanuel Sanders’ early ADP is preposterous. Jake also sheds light on the origin of his Twitter handle, sizes up the challenges of a multi-sport focus, and talks about coordinating the annual FLEX League drafts. Jake and Pat also spend some time discussing Matt Ryan, Dwayne Haskins, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Jones and Lamar Miller, then close the show with an assessment of the final episode of “Game of Thrones.” Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Ciely (@allinkid) 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

Let Them Eat Cake (guest: Derek Brown) May 14, 2019

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), a writer for The Quant Edge, FantasyData.com and Gridiron Experts. Pat and Derek start by discussing the Seattle WR situation in the wake of Doug Baldwin’s departure, then run through some of the players on Derek’s 2019 wish list, including Calvin Ridley, Dante Pettis, Kerryon Johnson, Mike Gesicki and Robert Foster. Derek has three children, including a 1-year-old, so Pat and Derek take a moment to appreciate the wonder of seeing things through the eyes of a young child. They also discuss the amateur baking artistry of Derek’s wife, a veterinarian who creates professional-looking cakes as a hobby. Derek also talks about a few of his favorite targets in rookie drafts, his take on the Miami and Tampa RB situations, and what he as a Saints fan makes of Tre’Quan Smith and Jared Cook for 2019. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) 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

The Art of Noise (guest: Brad Evans) May 07, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is noted tequila enthusiast Brad Evans of Yahoo (@YahooNoise), who stops by to discuss the upward mobility of QBs Kyler Murray and DeShaun Watson, the enticing potential of rookie RBs David Montgomery and Josh Jacobs, and his expectations for the Phillip Lindsay/Royce Freeman combo. Brad also talks about the emotional burden of being a University of Illinois football and basketball supporter, why he chose to discontinue his pursuit of a career in meteorology, and what it’s like for a native Midwesterner to live in Denver. And, as a bonus, Brad shares his guaranteed-to-please margarita recipe. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) 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

Kingsbury’s Landing (guest: Raymond Summerlin) May 02, 2019

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The NFL Draft has come and gone, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to put a fantasy spin on it is Raymond Summerlin of Rotoworld (@RMSummerlin). Ray and Pat discuss Mecole Hardman’s fantasy value with the Chiefs, N’Keal Harry’s compatibility with the Patriots’ offense, Marquise Brown’s unhappy landing in Baltimore, and the multiple gifts that Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury found under his tree on Football Christmas. Ray talks about his earlier stint as a teacher and how a classroom of middle-schoolers compares to a classroom of high school seniors. Then, Ray and Pat take a closer look at the fantasy value of Josh Jacobs, Miles Sanders and David Montgomery, and try to figure out what sort of fantasy value Damien Harris and Darrell Henderson might have in less-than-ideal landing spots. The show ends with a nerd-tastic discussion of last weekend’s big episode of “Game of Thrones” and what might lie ahead in Westeros. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Raymond Summerlin (@RMSummerlin) 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

Hock It to Me (guest: Thor Nystrom) Apr 23, 2019

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It’s Draft Week! Or, as I like to call it, “Football Christmas,” and bringing the cookies and eggnog this week is Thor Nystrom (@thorku), the lead college football writer at Rotoworld and a prominent contributor to RW’s draft coverage. Thor talks about possible pivot points in the first round, why he doesn’t think the Cardinals should draft Kyler Murray, why he’s such a fan of Dwayne Haskins, and why he’s completely over the moon for T.J. Hockenson. Thor also discusses how a video game ignited his passion for college football, which Minnesota Vikings losses have done the most damage to his emotional well-being, why David Montgomery reminds him of Batman, why Jalen Hurd is a sneaky good wide receiver prospect, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) 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

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