Von Miller backs Peyton Manning as the quarterback G.O.A.T., arguing Manning changed the position with his arm-focused, pre-snap control and his knack for altering plays at the line. The debate with Tom Brady remains fierce, with Brady’s seven rings underscoring longevity, yet Manning’s five MVP seasons and historic single-season yardage and TD marks fuel Miller’s case. The piece also highlights Manning’s humility and his relationships across the facility, framing leadership and study as a bigger differentiator than pure physical tools for fantasy prep.

Brady’s dominance and longevity are acknowledged, but the article leans into Manning’s influence on pre-snap design and offensive evolution, likening the Manning-Brady rivalry to Nicklaus-Palmer—two legends who redefined their sport. For fantasy managers, the key takeaway centers on quarterback processing, audibles, and leadership as much as arm talent, with Miller’s praise spotlighting how a quarterback’s approach can unlock fantasy production beyond raw stats.

Joe Flacco edged Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Tyler Huntley to Cleveland's Week 1 starter job, becoming the second-oldest quarterback in the league this season behind Aaron Rodgers. The Browns paired a veteran presence with a room packed with youth, aiming to balance leadership with upside as they lean on a run-first offense and a ceiling-limited aerial attack. Flacco’s one-year, $4 million deal signals stability for a team intent on stabilization before young signal-callers come into their own.

Flacco’s eight-game pace last season—65.3% completions, 1,761 yards, 12 TDs, 7 INT—paints him as a floor play rather than a fantasy ceiling. In two-QB formats he’s a viable QB2 or streamer if Cleveland commits to protection and play-action, but his upside hinges on health and the offense around him. The QB room behind him remains dynamic, with Gabriel and the other contenders fighting for long-term impact. The Brady and Rodgers references in the chatter underline a broader NFL trend: veteran longevity exists, but fantasy upside is schedule-driven and often limited by age.

Tom Brady is a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and he’s started showing up at camp and now preseason games in a Raiders jacket that’s become a talking point. Brady, a Northern California native who grew up a 49ers fan, is shifting the narrative from rival to partner in real time, giving the Raiders a celebrity leadership aura around the off-season grind.

Fans responded with a mix of astonishment and warmth, reflecting how the Bay Area legend’s new role reframes past hard feelings. The dynamic also raises questions about his Fox duties: with a potential conflict of interest if he calls Raiders games, the article notes contracts and optics could prompt role adjustments if bias concerns intensify.

Ultimately, Brady’s presence signals cultural and leadership leverage for the Raiders more than an immediate on-field impact. If this translates into heightened locker-room energy and disciplined camp habits, the “Brady effect” could lift the team’s trajectory as the season approaches, even if fantasy lines await clearer on-field signals.

Tom Brady’s off-season involvement in the Raiders’ QB evaluations has become a flashpoint. Brady claimed he wasn’t part of any evaluation, but a recent reveal from Albert Breer on The Rich Eisen Show says Brady visited Las Vegas incognito to review quarterbacks on tape with the front office and staff. Terrell Owens added a social-media nod that seemed to back the claim, intensifying the behind-the-scenes intrigue. The Browns subsequently drafted Shedeur Sanders at 144th overall, then signed him to a four-year, $4.6 million deal, with Sanders already drawing mentorship chatter from Brady. The narrative threads connect a mentorship legend with a rookie whose draft tumble sparked renewed debate about how teams value and develop signal-callers, even as preseason play in Philly looms as a potential early flashpoint for Sanders and Cleveland.

Rashee Rice’s 2025 season sits on a razor’s edge as the NFL weighs a suspension tied to a Dallas crash last year. The league signaled a multi-game penalty, while Rice’s side urged a shorter punishment grounded in precedent. A Sept. 30 hearing could sideline him at the start, but a settlement remains possible to curb long-term absence.

Rice pled guilty to two felonies, receiving five years of probation and 30 days in jail, plus medical-cost restitution of $115,481.91. That deferred probation leaves the case open to dismissal if he completes five years of probation, while a civil suit settled the day before sentencing. He has trained with Kansas City in camp, and the Chiefs emphasize depth and rotation at receiver.

If no settlement is reached, Rice would miss the Chiefs’ first four games—beginning with the opener against the Chargers and the Philadelphia rematch—though coach Andy Reid has stressed a normal practice rhythm, with others stepping in as needed. The discussion mirrors how the NFL handles conduct-policy violations, with higher-profile suspensions like Tucker’s 10-game start to 2025 and Watson’s 11-game sanction serving as national benchmarks. For fantasy managers, the potential early absence shifts value and usage within Kansas City’s pass game, especially among the internal rotation that Rice has been part of this offseason.