Iron Clark

I shall only be posting about the NFL and fantasy football on this account.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

Not that I agree with it, but I would think age is the main factor. It’s only a year difference but Evans is a year younger and there haven’t been a ton of great seasons put up by 33 year olds but it has definitely happened.

The only other angle that I can think of is you could also have a fear that the Rams will be playing with a lot of leads with Myles Garrett there. If they’re up by 2 TDs they’re not gonna be throwing much in the 4th quarter assumedly.

Agree with your tweet, just trying to answer the question.

[Wolf of Roto Street @RotoStreetWolf]

I understand & agree with the “Mike Evans could be this years Davante Adams” take

I don’t understand why people are taking him ahead of the guy we hope he becomes

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

My pushback on this would be the rookie year of Bijan. And oddly enough, Allgeier was the reason Bijan’s rookie year suffered because he cut into the volume everyone expected for Bijan. He’s about to do the same thing to Love, he is too good not to be used and for Love to get the volume a 1st rd pick needs.

I’m not sure what you mean by “with no Allgeier”. Why is there no Allgeier, are you assuming he gets traded?

[A.B. (Tisch Out) @FantasyKash]

Wit no Allgeier and people not pattern matching to Jeanty/Bijan Love Is probably a solid first round pick

Saquon went top-6 in FF as a rookie drafted to a 3 win team

Allgeier is a factor and Love is just shy of Saquon as as prospect but 2/3 turn is too big an adjustment imo

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

What is insane about 3 elite RBs placing in the top 10 for their first 3 seasons in basically any category pertaining to their position?

[Jacob Gibbs @jagibbs_23]

Bijan Robinson, De'Von Achane, and Jahmyr Gibbs all ranking top-10 in this stat is INSANE

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

He’s a “high upside WR2”… yet he’s been in the league for 4 years and has never finished higher than a WR3. And he only did that once.

They should make players like him wear the word “Fragile” on his jersey in red lettering like the delicate box that he is.

[Fantasy 🏈Space Podcast @ffspacepod]

Christian Watson: a top-10 WR when healthy, excelling in yards per route run and fantasy points. His secret sauce is health. Given draft value, he's a high-upside WR2. #NFL #FantasyFootball

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

People are replying to this bashing him for “making it about himself.”

I personally don’t put things like this on social media when someone I know or a friend dies. But a ton of people do it, and I can understand why.

He obviously knew Aldon Smith well. You people are losers for bashing him for posting something in memory of his friend. Perfect example of people saying things behind keyboards they would never have the gall to say to someone’s face.

[Jay Glazer @JayGlazer]

Absolutely gutted. Beyond gutted to hear the news of the passing of my dude Aldon Smith.
Can’t believe it. Mannn, just gutting.

I was so damn proud of the journey he and I took together to get him back into the league after being out of the NFL for 4 years. But also the journey we took in being real and vulnerable to try to be better in this crazy game of life.

I was proud of what we learned from each other and the brotherhood bond we formed.

Proud that after 4 years out he showed that anything is possible.

I will never forget the day when he came over to my house to sign his contract with the Cowboys so we can be proud together. But even cooler, he wanted to sign it in front of my son Sammy so he would be proud too as he had a front row seat to it all.

Soooo proud, through the ups and downs, still so proud! And I always will be.

This one definitely hurts.

RIP my brother.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

To be clear, I know I’m being a stickler it’s just bumping me because I take what people say very literally and I communicate what I mean very literally. I’m sure I’m in the minority of being bumped by the wording.

The take itself MAY come to fruition and I don’t think it’s a bad take even tho I don’t agree with it cuz I just don’t see them ignoring how well JCM ran last year.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

It’s misleading to call him a bellcow when we have absolutely no idea whether he is or not. And he way more than likely isn’t.

JCM got 175 carries last year and avg 4.6 per carry, they’re not just gonna ignore that and give Rachaad White 300 carries.

[Adam Koffler @AdamKoffler]

Rachaad White is the cheapest bell cow back in 2026 fantasy football drafts

Per @BenStandig, the team wants to be multi-dimensional when their backs are in the game, essentially, they gotta be able do it all

Coaches are “hopeful” Jacory Croskey-Merritt can become that for them despite being a one-dimensional back in his SIX college seasons and in his one NFL season thus far (plus he’s losing valuable reps this spring as he deals with a soft tissue injury)

Not only has White proven himself to be able to handle a large workload in this league previously, but he’s proven to be one of the very best as a receiver out of the backfield AND as a pass protector

And as if that wasn’t enough, Washington’s running backs coach Anthony Lynn has coached some of the most elite receiving backs in the league since 2017:

2017 - 2020 (LAC): Austin Ekeler
2021 (DET): D’Andre Swift
2022 - 2023 (SF): Christian McCaffrey
2024 - 2025 (WAS): Ekeler again
2026 (WAS): RACHAAD WHITE

Don’t miss out on White when drafting your fantasy teams this season

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

I read all of what you wrote. You make good points for why he COULD be a bellcow there. But I’m focusing on your exact wording because you’re saying he’s the bellcow as if it’s a fact but you’re still just making an assumption.

If it said “I suspect” or “I think he will be the bellcow” it wouldn’t be bumping me at all.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

For your reasoning of being bullish on Watson and Kraft to be that you expect them to be the top 2 in targets for the Packers doesn’t make any sense. Literally everyone already expects that, so you’re not really saying anything.

It would be like saying you’re bullish on Drake London and Kyle Pitts because they’re going to lead their team in targets. It’s redundant and not an actual reason.

[Chew Russell @FatherDynasty]

@otl_ff To a degree but they do operate in different parts of the field. I’m bullish on both for fantasy as I expect them to be the top-2 in targets for the Packers.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

You’re drafting 5 tight ends while spending a 2nd round pick on Bowers?

[JRP Fantasy Football @FourPatsDynasty]

Here are my "Flag Plant" players in each round of Best Ball contests right now

1. JSN - 5.4 ADP (WR3)
2. Brock Bowers - 19.8 ADP (TE1)
3. Jeremiyah Love - 27.3 ADP (RB13)
4. Luther Burden III - 42.3 ADP (WR20)
5. Christian Watson - 57.2 ADP (WR28)
6. Brian Thomas Jr. - 67.9 ADP (WR36)
7. Tucker Kraft - 82.0 ADP (TE5)
8. Matthew Stafford - 87.8 ADP (QB11)
9. Jonathan Brooks - 104.3 ADP (RB36)
10. Tyler Shough - 115.8 ADP (QB19)
11. Isaiah Likely - 123.2 ADP (TE15)
12. Chig Okonkwo - 144.5 ADP (TE19)
13. Jalen Nailor - 155.6 ADP (WR62)
14. Denzel Boston - 165.6 ADP (WR65)
15. Greg Dulcich - 187.5 ADP (TE27)

Jones. 🤝

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

@westcoastwashed @All22_FF @SigmundBloom You’re right, I countered incorrectly . I’m not sure what the universal site to refer to would be. I looked at PPR redraft on Fantasy Pros and he’s pick 55 so that’s round 5 pick 7 I beleive? Not as steep as round 4, but still a valuable pick.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

Anyone falling for the GB WR trap deserves the pain. Have fun.

[Sigmund Bloom @SigmundBloom]

@AdamKoffler why does it have to be at anyone's expense?

#4 WR in this offense has gotten 400-500 snaps a year, thats enough to make a big jump without cramping anyone's style

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

@All22_FF @SigmundBloom Reed’s risk is worth it easily. You’re not spending a 4th round pick like you have to on Watson.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

He was definitely good, not very good. Don’t have the numbers in front of me but he was something like high 14 a game with Lawrence and around 19 with Mac Jones?

I watched every BTJ snap last year because I was invested. They had absolutely no chemistry, before he got hurt and after. We disagree on it being overblown. I think part of him having the yips was because of that. It seems real clear to me they don’t like playing with each other. Maybe it’s a hot take but I can feel it in my bones lol.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

I’m confused by what you mean here. If he didn’t need an injury to see the volume boost, then why did he not get more volume until Travis Hunter got injured?

Targets per game:

With Hunter healthy: 5
With Hunter hurt: 7.2

His targets increased by 2.2 per game after Hunter got hurt so it’s irrefutable his volume increased from injury.

His snap share also went up 25%.

[JJ Zachariason @LateRoundQB]

@DevyEusuf (Agreed he was the better prospect) And also because he was just better than Wilson last year and didn't need an injury to see the efficiency/volume boost (MHJr). He just needed an injury for his team to realize he's good.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

That’s a great point actually, I didnt even account for the fact he got hurt too.

BTJ doesn’t have good chemistry with Lawrence as I’m sure we all know. I suspect the offense will spread but BTJ will be more of a deep shots target.

They were already loaded at WR and traded for Jakobi, who thrived immediately when most people struggle after getting traded midseason. There were also already a ton of rumors of them trying to move BTJ too. I still think they end up moving him personally. You can’t force chemistry between a QB and a WR when they don’t have it and Trevor isn’t going anywhere.

[Sigmund Bloom @SigmundBloom]

Maybe let's avoid table metaphors when discussing Watson

Perhaps a Freudian slip by Berry?

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

@jfortner88 @BreakingKevin Yes sir. Tucky is an animal.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

@BreakingKevin It can’t just be a health thing when you’ve been in the league for 4 years and can’t finish above WR3. It’s a pattern. It’s a risk. Every pick you make is a risk. Missing on a 4th round pick is too much risk for that man.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

Exactly. I tell people this all the time in general. If someone is asked a question about a player on their team, most of the time, they will give a positive answer or try to spin it in a way that isn’t dogging the player. Very few coaches would ever say “he’s mediocre and he’s still struggling. We expect worse or the same from last year.”

[Dwain McFarland @dwainmcfarland]

One important thing to remember about coachspeak:

Coaches might actually be telling the truth from their perspective, but the public/media runs with it to an extreme.

When they say things like:

"We expect a big jump from X."
"We expect more from Y."
"It will be a larger role."
"He is a critical part of our plan."

They could all be true relative to the player's contributions the prior season, OR the coach values a specific thing the player does, BUT those comments don't always mean massive change.

Also, coaches are trying to motivate players in different ways, and some use the media more than others.

When we see that backed up by more first-team reps in practice, playing time with starters in preseason, etc., it matters more. All part of the puzzle.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

@dwainmcfarland @SigmundBloom Reed is very cheap so I can see taking that shot, but a 4th round pick on Watson isn’t worth the risk for me.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

They have both finished as a WR3 once.

Watson 4 years.

Reed 3 years.

Combined 7 total years and 5 finishes worse than WR3.

So they are more irrelevant than relevant in my opinion.

If Watson could stay healthy, he’d obviously matter a lot more, but he can’t seem to figure that out. Reed should get schemed to more but LaFleur just simply doesn’t pepper anyone.

[Iron Clark @IronClarkAP]

Depends on your definition of proven and relevant.

Neither of them have ever even finished as a WR2.

Lafleur spreads the ball and the snaps, doesn’t matter who’s there.

[Sigmund Bloom @SigmundBloom]

@IronClarkAP ? Watson and Reed have already proven they can be FF relevant with Doubs and Wicks playing