Breaking Down Charles Davis’ Mock Draft 3.0

Kamara's role with the Saints is diminishing; the analyst expects to say goodbye to Kamara as the team moves forward with other offensive weapons.

Florio highlights Brock Bowers as one of two dynamic players on the Raiders roster alongside Aston Gentry, suggesting the team cannot perform worse than last year with these two on the squad.

If Carnell Tate is drafted by the Browns at #6, his fantasy value is significantly downgraded due to the Browns' historically poor organizational performance and lack of QB stability.

Olave led all wide receivers in targets of 20+ yards and is ranked as a top-6 WR; he remains the Saints' WR1 even with Jordan Tyson added to the offense.

Olave is in contract extension talks with the Saints and remains the WR1 in the offense.

The Browns are hopeful Watson can become the QB they thought he was when signed, but this is speculative and uncertain given his recent performance.

Laquan Jones prefers Emmanuel Wilson over Najee Harris as a Seahawks running back option, suggesting Wilson would be a better fantasy investment.

Florio projects Fernando Mendoza's year-one performance to be similar to Bryce Young's, citing offensive line concerns, but suggests his trajectory could improve in years two and three as the Raiders continue building.

Laquan Jones strongly advises against drafting Kittle as a top-five tight end coming off an Achilles injury, preferring Jake Tungjus as a safer alternative and citing concerns about his mobility and route-running ability post-surgery.

Florio expresses skepticism about Kittle's top-five tight end ADP, noting concerns about his route-running ability immediately post-Achilles surgery and preferring younger tight end options.

Marcus Grant is extremely cautious about Kittle's week-one return timeline, noting he's 33 years old with significant wear and tear, and comparing the optimistic recovery narrative to Brandon Aiyuk's similar pre-season hype.

Brissett led the league in passing yards per game (280 yards) and is a serviceable bridge QB who elevates fantasy value for Cardinals receivers like Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.

If Jeremiah Love goes to the Giants with Cam Saquon Barkley, it creates a backfield timeshare that will be frustrating for fantasy purposes, as both backs will battle for touches and roles.

Love is projected to be a mid to early second-round pick in fantasy at the latest; he is explosive, fantastic with the ball in his hands, and a great receiver.

Tyson adds another dynamic weapon to the Saints offense alongside Chris Olave; he has twitchy route running, can make big catches downfield, and can hit on all three phases.

Florio rules out Justin Fields as a starter for the Chiefs unless Mahomes is physically unable to play, but acknowledges Fields could see package usage on third-and-short situations.

Johnson is the second fiddle to Chris Olave in the Saints offense, with Jordan Tyson's addition creating another dynamic weapon.

Florio notes that the Chiefs acquiring Kenneth Walker suggests they plan to run the ball more than in the past, which could reduce Mahomes' rushing opportunities.

If Ty Simpson is drafted by the Cardinals at #3, Harrison's fantasy value suffers because Simpson will eventually start, whereas Jacoby Brissett would provide better fantasy output for Harrison.

Wilson's fantasy value is elevated when Jacoby Brissett is the Cardinals QB, as Brissett has shown ability to support receiver production.

Laquan Jones expresses strong skepticism about Najee Harris in Seattle, comparing him unfavorably to Emmanuel Wilson and citing his lack of productivity and poor running style ('running with over large jeans and wet hands').

Laquan Jones dismisses Najee Harris as a viable option in Seattle, noting he would be stuck behind Ashton Jeanty and lacks the fit for fantasy relevance.

Laquan Jones predicts Najee Harris would be limited to short-yardage opportunities in Seattle, similar to Zach Charbonnet's role, making him not fantasy-relevant on a week-to-week basis.

Laquan Jones dismisses Mahomes' recent throwing video as not moving the needle for fantasy, preferring Dak Prescott and Bo Nix ahead of him and expressing concern about his injury recovery affecting his mobility.

Laquan Jones emphasizes that Mahomes' fantasy value depends on his mobility and ability to extend plays, which are compromised by his recent injury, making him less appealing than other quarterback options.

Florio argues Mahomes is not a top-eight or top-ten quarterback, citing declining passing volume (no 4,000-yard seasons since 2022, no 30-TD seasons since 2022) and a weak supporting cast despite Eric Bieniemy's return.

Florio predicts the Chiefs will limit Mahomes' rushing to keep him healthy for the playoffs, instructing him to avoid contact and slide like Peyton Manning, which will reduce his ceiling and increase his floor.

Laquan Jones highlights Sam Laporta's ADP as 'juicy' in best ball and warns that his discount will disappear once the fantasy community realizes how undervalued he is, recommending early acquisition.

Laquan Jones strongly advocates for Sam Laporta as an undervalued tight end, pushing him to fifth in his rankings and cautioning listeners not to publicize his value to avoid driving up his ADP.

Travis Etienne was one of the best moves of free agency, suggesting the Saints are moving away from Alvin Kamara.

If Ty Simpson is drafted by the Cardinals at #3, McBride's fantasy value suffers because Simpson will eventually start, whereas Jacoby Brissett would provide better fantasy output for McBride.

Marcus Grant notes that Ty Simpson has become one of the most talked-about prospects in the draft, with Charles Davis mocking him at number three to the Cardinals, higher than Grant expected.

If the Cardinals draft Simpson at #3 overall, he will likely start by October despite potential initial bench time, as first-round QBs typically play early in the season.

Simpson has a strong arm, good pocket presence, doesn't panic under pressure, and can use his legs to scramble, though he's not a running QB; his mistakes are typically overthrows rather than backbreaking errors.

Simpson projects similarly to Mac Jones, a first-round pick from a few years ago, suggesting he shouldn't be a top-3 pick despite draft hype.

Laquan Jones expresses strong distaste for a potential Najee Harris and Zach Charbonnet backfield split in Seattle, calling it 'gross' and wanting no part of it.