Florida-based attorney Michael Meyer has worked in private practice in Fort Lauderdale since 1999. A fitness and sports enthusiast, attorney Michael Meyer plays basketball and is an avid participant in fantasy football.
Free agents play a key role in fantasy football, as they affect not just their own value but also that of their new teammates. Below are four winners and losers of the first free agency phase in 2019:
Winner: Baker Mayfield
The young new quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield has been steadily trending up in fantasy football. While a rookie, he achieved a record 27 passing touchdowns and solidified his spot as a top quarterback who will likely end up in the sixth round or earlier during the 2019 fantasy drafts.
Loser: Ben Roethlisberger
Although the name is well known, many believe that Roethlisberger’s strong record from 2018 will drop in 2019 due to the trade of Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders. While he still has some value to offer fantasy teams, fantasy players should avoid focusing too heavily on the declining free agent.
Winner: Dalvin Cook
During his first two seasons, Cook only played 15 games. However, Minnesota Vikings teammate Latavius Murray has left for the New Orleans Saints, thus granting Cook a new opportunity to shine. With Murray gone, he is the top running back option for the Vikings, and as long as he stays healthy, he will likely put in a lot of work during the 2019 season.
Loser: Sterling Shepard
When Odell Beckham Jr. was traded to Cleveland, it seemed like Shepard would have a chance to prove his worth to the New York Giants. But a few days after Beckham left, the Giants signed Golden Tate, another receiver, to a four-year deal. Seeing that Tate’s contract commands $23 million guaranteed, coaching staff will likely focus on him and put Shepard on the back burner.
