Minicamp News: What Stories Actually Matter For Rankings (Episode 871 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan)

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva break down all the news across the NFL as teams conduct their mandatory OTAs and give their insight into the news that could have huge implications on the fantasy football world.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Can Aaron Rodgers’ and Arthur Smith’s philosophies coexist?

- Is it time to be excited about Christian McCaffrey again?

- How J.K. Dobbins fits into the Broncos backfield

- Should we still be cautious about Stefon Diggs’ injury recovery?

- Adam and Evan remember a “big” ETR favorite

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:15 - J.K. Dobbins Signs Broncos Deal

7:39 - Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers

12:17 - Anthony Richardson Aggravates AC Spain, Out Until Camp

16:12 - Christian McCaffrey Full Participation in OTAs

19:22 - Nick Chubb Agrees Deal with Texans

22:01 - Stefon Diggs Full Go at Patriots OTA

24:55 - Brandon Aiyuk Could Start Year on PUP

28:10 - Pickett, Flacco Share Starters Reps in Browns OTA

29:57 - Luther Burden Misses OTAs with Soft Tissue Injury

32:47 - Amon-Ra Undergoes Knee Surgery, Frank Ragnow Retires

35:48 - James Cook Holding-In at Bills OTAs

36:55 - Terry McLaurin, Commanders Far From New Deal

38:53 - Quintin Johnston Expects to be Chargers Starter

40:45 - Justin Herbert In Line For More Run Game Usage

41:43 - Jaguars Dismiss Travis Etienne Trade Rumours

44:22 - Jets Dismiss Breece Hall Trade Rumours, Listed as Starter

46:25 - Cowboys Juggle Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders Starting Reps

49:26 - Tommy Tremble Undergoes Back Surgery

51:04 - Adam’s Eulogy for Donald Parham’s Torn Achilles

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