FFT Express - Jamey Eisenberg’s 2024 All-Rookie Team Revealed! (1/16 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Summary

Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express - Jamey Eisenberg’s 2024 All-Rookie Team Revealed!
Release Date: January 18, 2025

In the inaugural episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast series, hosted by CBS Sports' Adam Aizer and featuring analysts Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and other team members, listeners are treated to a comprehensive unveiling of Jamey Eisenberg’s 2024 All-Rookie Team. The episode, titled "FFT Express - Jamey Eisenberg’s 2024 All-Rookie Team Revealed!", delves into the standout rookie performances of the NFL season, offering valuable insights for fantasy football enthusiasts aiming to dominate their leagues in 2025.

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Team Composition and Selection Process

Jamie Eisenberg kicks off the segment by introducing the All-Rookie Team, expressing confidence in the selections:

"Some pretty good names on this list right now on FFT Express. Well, Jamie, I think not to belittle you or anything, one of your easier assignments."
[01:55]

Adam Mazer elaborates on the selection structure, highlighting that the Flex position was the primary challenge:

"Really the only tough call was at the flex. So we did quarterback, two running backs, three receivers, tight end and flex. And flex was really the only difficult decision."
[02:12]

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Quarterback Selection: Jayden Daniels

The debate centers around the quarterbacks, with a playful hint from Jamie about the QB whose name rhymes with "maiden manuals":

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[02:35]

Adam Mazer identifies Jayden Daniels as the definitive quarterback selection:

"Jayden Daniels had a chance to be special. He was one of my breakout candidates this year and he more than delivered."
[02:43]

He contrasts Daniels with Bo Nix, acknowledging Nix's strong performance but ultimately favoring Daniels for his elite rushing ability:

"Jayden Daniels had a chance to be special. He was one of my breakout candidates this year and he more than delivered."
[02:43]

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Running Backs: Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy

Jamie Eisenberg anticipates less obvious selections for running backs, naming Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy:

"Bucky Irving's gonna be one of them. And the other one is Tyrone Tracy."
[03:38]

Adam Mazer discusses the rationale behind these picks, mentioning the disappointment with other potential candidates and the consistent performance of Irving and Tracy:

"It was pretty, pretty lucky to have the performances that they gave you because they both finished as top 24 running backs."
[03:46]

He underscores Bucky Irving's standout performance, highlighting his transition from a waiver wire acquisition to a near first-round pick:

"Bucky Irving was a superstar as we saw and as we've been talking about, you know, borderline first round pick going into 2025 certainly going to be no worse than a second round pick."
[03:46]

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Wide Receivers: Malik Neighbors, Brian Thomas Jr., and Lad McConkey

Jamie Eisenberg confidently names the wide receivers selected for the team:

"Wide receiver, we know it's going to be Malik Neighbors, Brian Thomas Jr. And Lad McConkey. Pretty, pretty, pretty good group there, that trio."
[04:53]

Adam Mazer provides detailed insights into each receiver's performance and potential:

"Neighbors the highest at fourth if I'm not mistaken. You know, top eight for all of us, you know, that did these rankings."
[05:02]

He discusses Brian Thomas Jr.'s role amidst a recovering receiving corps and Lad McConkey's adaptability in the Chargers' offense:

"McConkey should continue to be the go-to guy. And it was, you know, lot changed with the Chargers, but for what Keenan Allen was to Justin Herbert, McConkey kind of slid into that role and was pretty successful."
[05:02]

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Tight End: Brock Bowers

Jamie Eisenberg asserts that selecting Brock Bowers is straightforward:

"Alright, Brock Bowers, easy call at tight end."
[07:20]

He engages Adam Mazer in a discussion about the potential Offensive Rookie of the Year award between Jayden Daniels and Brock Bowers:

"If you were voting for offensive rookie of the year, not for fantasy, but just in general, would you vote for Jaden Daniels or Brock Bowers?"
[07:20]

Adam Mazer initially leans towards Bowers but clarifies his stance:

"Probably Bowers, but I don't know if he's the. These are the only two choices."
[07:35]

As the discussion unfolds, both agree on the exceptional seasons both rookies had, with a slight edge to Daniels for leading his team effectively:

"Jayden Daniels had a chance to be special. He was one of my breakout candidates this year and he more than delivered."
[07:57]

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Flex Position: Xavier Worthy Over Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Flex position sparks a lively debate, with Jamie Eisenberg initially proposing Marvin Harrison Jr.:

"I think it's gonna be Marvin Harrison Jr."
[08:21]

Adam Mazer counters by favoring Xavier Worthy, citing Worthy's pivotal role in the playoffs:

"Xavier Worthy got somebody who was building towards something and completed the job. Marvin Harrison... his rookie season numbers are almost identical to his father's."
[08:29]

Jamie challenges this choice by comparing their fantasy points, ultimately supporting Worthy's selection due to his consistent performance and clutch playoff contributions:

"They averaged the exact same amount of fantasy points per game in full PPR 11.7 each... Worthy, 20 carries, 104 yards and three touchdowns rushing."
[09:14]

Adam acknowledges Jalen McMillan as another consideration but explains why Worthy stood out:

"Unless they have a dramatic upgrade, let's say they go out and get T. Higgins or you know, make some sort of big splash, Chris Godwin, something like that."
[10:26]

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Discussion on Potential Flex Candidates

Jamie Eisenberg speculates on other potential Flex candidates, highlighting Jalen McMillan's late-season surge:

"Jalen McMillan... he was awesome down the stretch."
[10:24]

Adam Mazer reaffirms his final choice, emphasizing Worthy's impact during crucial moments:

"If you started him, you won some leagues. If you started Harrison, you probably were bounced out in the first round."
[09:39]

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Conclusion and Additional Resources

Wrapping up the episode, Jamie Eisenberg invites listeners to explore more All-Rookie Team analyses, including first, second, and third teams, as well as other fantasy content available on CBS Sports' platforms:

"You can see it all. CBSSports.com fantasy you can also see our mock drafts that we've done recently, rankings for 2025. We have some great content there."
[10:33]

Adam Mazer signs off with well-wishes, reinforcing the podcast's role as a comprehensive resource for fantasy football enthusiasts:

"Have a great weekend, everybody, and thanks a lot for watching. Listening to FFT."
[10:33]

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Key Takeaways:

• Jayden Daniels emerges as the top rookie quarterback with exceptional rushing stats.
• Running backs Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy are standout selections due to their consistent performance.
• Wide receivers Malik Neighbors, Brian Thomas Jr., and Lad McConkey form a formidable trio, each bringing unique strengths to their teams.
• Brock Bowers secures the tight end spot, with significant debate surrounding the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
• Xavier Worthy is chosen as the Flex over Marvin Harrison Jr., primarily for his impact in high-stakes games.

For more detailed analyses, mock drafts, and rankings, fans are encouraged to visit CBSSports.com Fantasy and explore the extensive content curated by the Fantasy Football Today team.

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The all rookie team from 2024. Some pretty good names on this list right now on FFT Express. Well, Jamie, I think not to belittle you or anything, one of your easier assignments.

[Adam Mazer]

One of the most easiest stories I've ever had to write. Really the only tough call was at the flex. So we did quarterback, two running backs, three receivers, tight end and flex. And flex was really the only difficult decision.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Okay all right, so three receivers, I guess I'm kind of curious. I had to be McConkey, right? Is number three.

[Adam Mazer]

The three receivers would be neighbors. Thomas McConkey, very easy.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, I'm gonna take this time to see if I can guess who the flex was, but why don't you give me the quarterback whose name rhymes with maiden manuals.

[Adam Mazer]

Yeah. You know, at one point in the middle of the season, both Bo Nicks was making a pretty good push when Daniels had his rib injury and wasn't ultra elite, as he showed at times during the season, because Nicks was playing really good football. So in a. In a super flex all rookie team or a 2QB all rookie team, Bo Nix is easily on the team, but unfortunately he's one of two guys I think that you can make a case should be on the team. But obviously Jane Daniels was amazing, you know, one of the best fantasy quarterbacks that we've seen from a rookie perspective. Most rushing yards ever for a rookie quarterback. Second in that category, which we love behind Lamar Jackson. So the way that he performed, you know, the. We always talk about these guys. I'm sure we'll say the same things about Cam Ward and Cheddar Sanders and, you know, maybe Quinn Ewers, whoever the third quarterback may be, this is a guy worth taking a chance on. We knew Jayden Daniels had a chance to be special. He was one of my breakout candidates this year and he more than delivered.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, the two running backs, maybe not so obvious, just like for people off top of their head, Bucky Irving's gonna be one of them. And the other one is Tyrone Tracy.

[Adam Mazer]

You know, this, this was probably the most disappointing part of this class because you remember going in, we're like, okay, Jonathan Brooks has a chance to be special. And they took their time with him coming back from the injury and then unfortunately suffered the. The ACL tear again. So he did not live up to any expectations. Trey Benson, we thought, okay, James Connor is gonna miss time like he typically does and medicine may work into the rotation. Well, that didn't really happen and Connor was great all year. Blake Corum, oh, maybe he'll cut into Kyron Williams workload and we'll see a little bit more from the Rams sharing. While Blake Corum barely played and didn't have any semblance of production this year. So Tracy thankfully gave us at least a second guy because Bucky Irving was a superstar as we saw and as we've been talking about, you know, borderline first round pick going into 2025 certainly going to be no worse than a second round pick. And Tracy, I think has got an opportunity to build off his rookie campaign. As we just discussed with the Malik neighbors conversation, you know, the Giants running backs appear to be set with Tracy and Singletary based on their contracts and I don't think they need to go upgrading that. So, you know, between those two guys, it was pretty, pretty lucky to have the performances that they gave you because they both finished as top 24 running backs. Irving was just amazing.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, wide receiver, we know it's going to be Malik Neighbors, Brian Thomas Jr. And Lad McConkey. Pretty, pretty, pretty good group there, that trio.

[Adam Mazer]

Amazing. And you know, we just again talked about the top 24 top 12 receivers for 2025. For most of six people doing these rankings, they were all in the top 12, you know, so Neighbors and Thomas are easy. I think Dave has Neighbors the highest at fourth if I'm not mistaken. You know, top eight for all of us, you know, that did these rankings. So really excited to see what he does. Thomas will, you know, maybe be a little bit of a more polarizing option just because of the receiving core getting healthy in Jacksonville and coordinator change, coaching chains, all those things his numbers were better with, which is just shocking to say. Mac Jones than Trevor Lawrence, but that was the case. But still lots of love about those two guys. And McConkey, I know you had some concerns about his target volume and the passing offense that he's in, the, the environment that he's in. But I think unless they have a dramatic upgrade, let's say they go out and get T. Higgins or you know, make some sort of big splash, Chris Godwin, something like that. McConkey should continue to be the go to guy. And it was, you know, lot changed with the Chargers, but for what Keenan Allen was to Justin Herbert, McConkey kind of slid into that role and was pretty successful.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, we'll come back, talk about Brock Bowers, try to figure out who that flex is going to be. And we'll just give the DST to the Rams since like half their guys are and we'll be right back on Fantasy football today.

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Okay, Brock Bowers, easy call at tight end. And my question is if you were voting for offensive rookie of the year, not for fantasy, but just in general, would you vote for Jaden Daniels or Brock Bowers?

[Adam Mazer]

Probably Bowers, but I don't know if he's the. These are the only two choices. I mean Bucky Irving was so good, you know, given the expectations where he was, remember he was a waiver wire guy at one point. You know.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

No, I'm talking about the NFL voting like who's going to win offensive rookie of the year.

[Adam Mazer]

Oh, it's Jay Daniels.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

I think it is too. But I think Brock Bauer is just having basically a historic season. You know, I, I think he's got a really good case.

[Adam Mazer]

They both had historic seasons. You know again Daniels did something nobody else has done. Rushing yards at the, at the position but his, I mean let his team to the playoffs, let's team to playoff victory. I know you had to make those decision. You had to make that decision beforehand. But you know, just an absolute stud and, and really turn the franchise around. Yeah, ownership change was a big part of that but you know, nobody thought that the commanders would be this good this quickly.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, so I've been racking my brain who is going to be that flex? I think it's gonna be Marvin Harrison Jr.

[Adam Mazer]

I think you're wrong.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Xavier Worthy.

[Adam Mazer]

Yeah. Okay, so it little bits recency bias. He was so good in the fantasy playoffs and Marvin Harrison was not. And so that, that was the deciding factor for me is that Worthy got, you know he was somebody that was building towards something and completed the job. Marvin Harrison. It was hard to put him on the all bus list and then put him on this team. Such disappointing, such a disappointing season. Endless. He's, he's not Disappointing as a player. You know, I've seen this a few times, I think, on our social media. His rookie season numbers are almost identical to his father's.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Is that right?

[Adam Mazer]

Yes. Now, one less game, but almost identical. So he still got the potential to be an absolute stud. I don't think anybody that has him in dynasty or keeper league should be panicked that he's going to be a flop in his career. But the, the other three guys were just dramatically better. That was easy. And then I just, like I said, I gave the nod to Xavier Worthy of what he did in the playoffs because if you started him, you won some leagues. If you started Harrison, you probably were bounced out in the first round.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

They averaged the exact same amount of fantasy points per game in full PPR 11.7 each. You had three rushing touchdowns. You didn't have a single carry from, from Marvin Harrison Jr. Whereas you had, for worthy, 20 carries, 104 yards and three touchdowns rushing. But that's interesting for it to come down to those two and for them to average the same amount of points per game. So there's really no case for Harrison if he didn't even outscore Worthy on a per game basis in the full season and was bad in the playoffs.

[Adam Mazer]

So I'll tell you, there was. There was another guy that I had in consideration again, based on my criteria.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Oh, you're asking me to guess?

[Adam Mazer]

Yeah.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Jalen McMillan.

[Adam Mazer]

Yeah.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

Yeah, he was awesome down the stretch.

[Adam Mazer]

It was just hard to. Because you didn't really have anything from him before the last five games.

[Jamie Eisenberg]

All right, thank you very much. That is Jamie Eisenberg's all rookie team and Jamie wrote a lot of this stuff. All bus team and the first team, second team, third team, all fantasy. You can see it all. CBSSports.com fantasy you can also see our mock drafts that we've done recently, rankings for 2025. We have some great content there. DFS help CBSSports.com fantasy for Jamie Eisenberg, I'm Adam Mazer. Have a great weekend, everybody, and thanks a lot for watching. Listening to FFT.

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