Mike Johrendt Articles - Page 9

Regardless of just how many teams get added to the Big 10 conference, the Wisconsin Badgers will continue to be one of college football’s most consistent squads. Heading into their 2022 season, the Badgers have a few questions to answer, especially if they want to win their division. The Badgers have produced seven-consecutive winning seasons […]

With six teams making the MLB postseason in both the American and National Leagues starting this year, the Seattle Mariners have an elevated chance of earning a postseason berth. But even with having a good chance at making the playoffs, their likelihood of being a real threat to make the World Series is not all […]

Regardless of how well the Washington Commanders perform this year, their starting lineup likely will have a different look to it than last season. With Carson Wentz taking over as their starting QB, players like Antonio Gibson and Curtis Samuel could be incredibly volatile this season. Both Gibson and Samuel look to be on the […]

Fresh off of their Super Bowl win last season, the Los Angeles Rams cannot – and have not, so far – experience any sort of performance hangover. In their quest to win the NFC West division yet again, is there truly a team from the mix of the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, or Seattle […]

With the 2022 NFL regular season quickly approaching, the Tennessee Titans will need to establish their 53-man roster soon. As they get to face members of the AFC South division a total of six times this season, it will be essential that they take care of business against the likes of the Houston Texans, Indianapolis […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had quite the tumultuous offseason, highlighted by the trade of franchise cornerstone Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Launching full-force into a rebuild, it will be interesting to see how their front office builds their 2022 roster for Pete Carroll and his coaching staff. Kudos to the people in charge for […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a very intriguing team heading into the 2022 NFL season – having added a new starting quarterback to the mix (Matt Ryan) will only make Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. better. Plus, the defensive unit added Stephon Gilmore to the mix, and so far he looks to come as advertised, […]

August depth charts are a funny thing in the NFL, especially when teams release an ‘official’ look into their projected roster for the upcoming season. And while the general practice is to list rookies at the end of all positional groupings, there is no chance that Drake London will remain at the back end of […]

Seen as more of a retooling effort than a total rebuild, the New Orleans Saints are going to look quite different this season. Having welcomed in rookie WR Chris Olave with their first pick this past April, the offense should look like a solid unit – provided both Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas are on […]

Another year, but more of the same looks to be on the docket for Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Having produced a top-22 PPR finish in every season of his eight-year career, what can fantasy football rosters expect out of Evans for the 2022 NFL season? The value for Evans, while truly never […]

By producing a 1,000-yard season for the Chicago Bears, the ceiling for Darnell Mooney keeps rising. Now thrust into the team’s top target role, what are some realistic fantasy football expectations for the former Tulane product heading into the 2022 NFL season? Across his first two years in the league, Mooney has been a solid […]

Even with how bad the Detroit Lions have been over the past number of years, this team has still been able to churn out players that are relevant for fantasy football purposes – like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and now D’Andre Swift. With the starting running back entering into a year where he should ascend […]

Fresh off a 6-4 stint in their last 10 games, the Milwaukee Brewers are your clubhouse leaders in the National League Central division. In a two-club race, the Brewers need to make moves at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline to ensure they stay ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the divisional race. Led by […]

Heading into salary cap hell, the New Orleans Saints had quite the busy offseason, one that also saw them get a new head coach. Through the 2022 NFL Draft and a bevy of offseason moves, the Saints have tried to put themselves in a position to be postseason-bound yet again – but was it enough? […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured quite the uneven season last year, with plenty of hills and valleys. While their 9-7-1 record was just enough to squeak into the postseason, the early start to their 2022 offseason was helpful for their NFL Draft and offseason planning. After getting obliterated at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, […]

Unfortunately for the Milwaukee Bucks, their championship hangover kicked in a bit too early in their playoff series defeat by the Boston Celtics. While the trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton all enjoyed some sustained success during their title defense, ultimately their efforts were for naught, making the 2022 NBA offseason crucial […]

Fresh off their second-place finish in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies have a great foundation to build on heading into the 2022-23 season. But their plan during the 2022 NBA offseason was integral to keeping their core together, a core that won 56 games together. Led by MVP candidate Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have […]

It was quite the eventful offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, as their trade of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins took away one of Patrick Mahomes’ top targets. But, with their hopes still set on making it back to the Super Bowl, the Chiefs made sure their 2022 offseason helped keep themselves in the hunt. […]

In the beginning stages of a rebuild on the fly, the Chicago Cubs are likely going to be busy at this year’s MLB trade deadline, trading away veteran players for young talent. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fits the bill for a likely trade candidate, and the 32-year-old right-hander can bring a veteran presence to a […]

Earning a berth in the Super Bowl is a big-time accomplishment, especially for a team like the Cincinnati Bengals, who got there earlier than most expected. But their 2022 NFL season is important for their sustained improvement as a team, where they will be reliant on many different hidden gems to become solid role players. […]

As the Arizona Cardinals head into the 2022 NFL season, Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury still have to find that career-defining moment to justify their time in the league so far. With both player and coach needing help from other members of the team, which hidden gems could make 2022 their year? *Watch NFL games […]

As the Urban Meyer debacle has come and gone, the Jacksonville Jaguars actually have something to love forward to for the 2022 NFL season. With both Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne hopefully having better seasons than last year, it remains to be seen if they have enough help around them. Former Eagles head coach Doug […]

Having been the runner-up behind the Green Bay Packers for a good chunk of the past 10 years or so, the Minnesota Vikings are desperately looking for that push to make them divisional winners. Heading into the 2022 NFL season, their roster has a lot of talent, but which key position group will step up […]

After their dreadful 8-9 season, the Baltimore Ravens are ready to make 2021 a thing of the past. Having reloaded through the draft, the Ravens are going to be asking a lot of this specific position group for their 2022 season to help and right the ship and get back to the postseason. Lamar Jackson […]

After struggling through the swan song for Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers have moved on to having Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky as their next QB prospects. With uncertainty all around this roster, which key position group will make the biggest impact this season? Running back was considered here, but with this group including Najee […]

Fresh on the heels of a disappointing end to their NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make their 2022 NBA season much better. Trying to get themselves back to the Finals will be a tough task to accomplish, which is why exploring the trade market to help Giannis Antetokounmpo makes sense. As a […]

With the Chicago Bears welcoming in a new coaching staff that hopefully will help right the ship, their 2022 NFL season is a key one, especially for Justin Fields. Needing to find their next X-factor, it may be up to this player to make that next leap in their career. As Allen Robinson is no […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

A year after winning their first NBA Championship in 50 seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks fell well short of their quest to repeat. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and his supporting cast provided plenty of highlight-reel plays, their focus has now turned to the 2022 NBA offseason, one that will likely see a good amount of roster turnover. […]

After producing a disappointing 8-9 finish, the Minnesota Vikings have a lot to improve for the 2022 NFL season. With Justin Jefferson looking to build off yet another superb campaign, the sky is the limit for both the predictions and record for this team. Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook, and Kirk Cousins all return to […]

In the midst of an extended rebuild, the Detroit Lions have begun their ascension up to finally being relevant again. With high draft picks making this roster look exciting once more, the Lions 2022 season may be another step in the right direction for a franchise long mired in below-average records. Led by D’Andre Swift […]

Expectations for the Atlanta Falcons’ 2022 season are not high, especially with the adventurous offseason they have had. After shipping out Matt Ryan and losing Calvin Ridley to a year-long betting suspension, times are looking rough for the Falcons as they try to find a new identity for themselves. Marcus Mariota has been brought in […]

After putting up an 8-9 record that led to the firing of Mike Zimmer, the Minnesota Vikings are hoping that their 2022 season is better. With Dalvin Cook primed to take another step forward in Kevin O’Connell’s offense and first-year GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah taking over personnel moves, all signs are pointing up for Minnesota. Realistically, […]

While he has not yet ascended to the top of the mountain, it is very obvious that Aaron Donald has made his way into the same all-time group as greats like Lawrence Taylor and Reggie White. With the defensive tackle returning to the Los Angeles Rams for at least one more season, he has another […]

With one of their best offensive playmakers out the door and questions surrounding their remaining skill players, the Kansas City Chiefs will need to overcome a few off-season storylines. While the trade market is not commonly used by teams to make impactful additions, the Chiefs roster would certainly benefit if they chose that route. *Watch […]

With an offseason overhaul immediately vaulting them up into likely postseason entrants, the Miami Dolphins have done quite a lot with their roster, all the while keeping their trust in Tua Tagovailoa. While that support could immediately disappear if he starts to play poorly again, this Dolphins roster looks to be quite strong under Mike […]

Seeing a sense of progress for the first time in what feels like forever, the Detroit Lions have been building up their roster over the past years to try and become a competitive team again. With Dan Campbell looking like the perfect solution as head coach and the right young pieces in the right places, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have decidedly moved on from Carson Wentz this offseason, instead shifting their attention to Matt Ryan as their next starting QB. With Jonathan Taylor primed for another chance to lead the league in rushing, what type of trade targets should the Colts go after to upgrade their 2022 roster? Watch NFL football […]

In order to build upon their 11-6 finish from last season, the Arizona Cardinals must continue to improve their roster. While the trade market is not heavily used in the NFL for big-name options, the Cardinals would be smart to find a few targets for them to go after this offseason. With Kyler Murray rumored […]