Wake & Take - Gibbs/Taylor Paid, Waddle out, and the Chargers Dilemma
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18 min
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Aug 8, 2026
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Sat, August 8, 2026
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Breece HallJahmyr GibbsJaylen WaddleJonah ColemanJonathan TaylorJosh JacobsKenyon SadiqMarShawn LloydStefon DiggsTank DellTre HarrisTua Tagovailoa
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Breece Hall
NegativeUsage18:41
B. John Robinson expresses hesitation regarding Breece Hall's fantasy outlook, citing concerns about the Jets' offense and the potential for a committee backfield involving Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen.
Insight pageJahmyr Gibbs
PositiveRole1:49
Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year, $75 million extension with $51.5 million guaranteed, ending his hold-in and securing his role in the Lions' offense.
Insight pageJaylen Waddle
NegativeInjury6:43
Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a muscle strain that caused a noticeable limp at practice. While expected to miss only 4-5 days, his history of injuries and the team's tendency to spread the ball around create concern.
Insight pageJonah Coleman
PositiveSleeper25:46
Jonah Coleman is receiving positive buzz from Sean Payton. While currently RB53, he is a candidate to emerge in the Broncos' backfield if J.K. Dobbins or R.J. Harvey falter.
Insight pageJonathan Taylor
PositiveValue2:29
Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts. He is currently being drafted around 6th overall, though B. John Robinson questions his value relative to other top-tier options like Amon-Ra St. Brown and CeeDee Lamb.
Insight pageJosh Jacobs
NegativeInjury10:21
Josh Jacobs is missing time with a groin injury, a recurring issue for him. With Marshawn Lloyd taking first-team reps and Jacobs' lack of explosive playmaking, his RB14 ADP (29th overall) is becoming risky.
Insight pageKenyon Sadiq
NegativeInjury23:28
Kenyon Sadiq is expected to miss the rest of the offseason following hernia surgery. This setback is significant for his development as a rookie, and his ADP is expected to fall.
Insight pageMarShawn Lloyd
PositiveSleeper10:37
Marshawn Lloyd is taking first-team reps while Josh Jacobs is injured. He is essentially free in drafts and is a top waiver wire target if he goes undrafted.
Insight pageStefon Diggs
NegativeValue5:01
Stefon Diggs signed a one-year, $12 million deal with the Commanders. While his ADP is officially WR57, he is frequently being drafted in the 40s alongside players like Chris Godwin and Jordan Addison, a price point B. John Robinson is skeptical of.
Insight pageTank Dell
PositiveRole15:50
Tank Dell is practicing in pads and looking like his old self. With Jalen Noel relegated to special teams and Jaden Higgins expected to be the WR2, Dell is positioned to fill the valuable slot/layup role in the Texans' offense.
Insight pageTre Harris
PositiveBreakout20:46
Trey Harris is making splash plays in camp while Quentin Johnston struggles with tracking and fighting for the ball. Harris's ability to win all over the field and block could earn him a significant role in the Chargers' offense.
Insight pageTua Tagovailoa
NegativeInjury8:32
Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a recurring back issue that has limited his practice participation since late July, leading to a rotation of snaps with Michael Penix.
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1:00Make sure you win that free work league so you can show your boss that you are indeed Penske material.
1:06Now let's get right to it. Starting off hot.
1:09We have got Jameer Gibbs agreeing to a three-year $75 million extension, $51.5 million guaranteed.
1:13He gets half a million more than B. John Robinson and the funniest bit in contract signings continues.
1:19This is obviously fantastic news. The hold-in is over and Gibbs will continue to alternate 101 overalls with B.
1:24John Robinson and Jameer Chase. So fun stuff there.
1:27This is a little bit interesting because now there's only one player left the Lions need to extend on offense and that's
1:34Sam Laporta who's going into the final year of his rookie deal.
1:37The team also has an out after this year on the Jared Goff extension if that ship continues to sail.
1:43So we will continue to monitor the progress on that one.
1:47Let's get to our next big dog signing here.
1:49Jonathan Taylor gets to eat as well. That's right.
1:52The old dogs, the young bulls are getting theirs.
1:55Now the old calves. That's not right. Jonathan Taylor reaches a two-year $44 million extension with the Colts of up to $39 million guaranteed.
2:02Certainly well-deserved. He has carried this team ever since being drafted through the Philip Rivers years, the Carson Wentz years, and now
2:08we are well into the Daniel Jones era. This is a pretty make-or-break season for the Colts.
2:13They've got a lot of I don't knows. Can Josh Downs step up and do more in the offense?
2:19Can Alec Pierce return from injury? Can a quarterback recovering from an Achilles tear less than a year ago come back and
2:26lead this team back to the form that they had showed last year?
2:30It's typically an 18-month injury. I don't know how confident I am.
2:33Reports out of camp are that he's looking pretty good.
2:36And, of course, we got the owner here, Carly Israe Gordon, just always showing up and doing her thing.
2:42Fan favorite of the show. Jonathan Taylor is currently going around six overall in drafts.
2:46So are you taking him over Amon Ross St.
2:49Brown? Are you taking him over James Cook? Are you taking him over CeeDee Lamb?
2:53I don't know. You guys let me know in the comments.
2:57All right. A lot of old dogs are getting their juice this summer.
3:01Stephon Diggs signed with the Commanders. One year, $12 million.
3:04This is obviously huge for Jaden Daniels, who I don't think has a single player under the age of 30 still that
3:10can step up in a meaningful way. He's got bit players in Ja'Cory Kroski-Meritt and Rashad White.
3:15Young and hopefully emerging players like Chico Conquo, Traylon Burks.
3:18Could he be anything? Luke McCaffrey working out of the slot.
3:21But really, this is Terry McClure and Stephon Diggs, and they were blazing that up every day.
3:27I don't know where this offense ends up going.
3:29Can David Blau, who was playing quarterback in the NFL when Barbie was in theaters, can he step up and do something?
3:36He was an internal hire, which means this will probably just be an offense that makes Jaden Daniels comfortable.
3:41We'll see how that ends up going. Right now, Diggs is flying up the ranks.
3:46He currently has an ADP of wide receiver 57, but he's often being taken around the 40s now, around Chris Godwins, around
3:53your Jordan Addisons, around your Quentin Johnsons. Is he worth that?
3:56I'm not sure, but drafters are not afraid to make that bet, and they're not afraid to make that bet on Jaden Daniels as well.
4:03Now, it wouldn't be an NFL season without some Jalen Waddell injury updates.
4:07Jalen Waddell limping around Broncos practice. You can't love that.
4:10Sean Payton called this muscle tightens. He was seen at practice with his legs wrapped, and as you can see in the video here, a very noticeable limp.
4:19They did clarify that it was just a muscle strain that should only keep him out for four or five days, so
4:25potentially nothing too serious, but this is not a guy with a great history of injuries.
4:30This is a guy coming into an offense that we already knew was going to spread the ball around, so what does
4:36this do for other guys that are making splashes at camp?
4:40There's some very nice buzz around Pat Bryant. Troy Franklin has looked good.
4:44We know Courtland Sutton is going to be a thing, and guess who the star of the first week of training camp was in Denver?
4:51That's right. You guessed it. Evan Ingram is apparently looking back to his old self.
4:56So what does that do with Jalen Waddell? I'm not sure.
4:59He's currently going around wide receiver 22. Devontae Adams, Trevion Henderson, Zay Flowers, Mecca Ibuka.
5:03These are all guys that people are going to be making bets on for what's going on in 2026.
5:09Are you willing to take that chance? You tell me.
5:12Now let's move on to another guy who certainly has no injury history, and that's going to be Tua Tagovailoa, and as
5:19he's getting intercepted right here, nobody throws an interception like Tua.
5:22He is dealing with a back issue this summer.
5:24Spin the wheel for Tua injuries, and you're always going to land on a different one.
5:29He signed with the Falcons this year as a depth signing initially, but as the Michael Penix rehab doesn't make quite the progress they were looking for.
5:37It's looking like Tua might actually end up being the guy here at some point, and I hope that's the case because
5:44as much as he stinks, he's a much better option over Penix.
5:47This is the only team in the league with three players going top six at their position in fantasy football drafts, and
5:54sometimes you even see Kyle Pitts going higher depending on if you're talking about big money leagues or best ball what have you.
6:01So we'll see what ends up happening. His back issue has been flaring up since late July.
6:06He's been limited at practice, and they keep kind of taking turns with how they're using guys.
6:11As you can see in the video here, they have Michael Penix repping under center and Tua taking shotgun snaps.
6:17So how that ends up shaking out, we'll keep an eye on.
6:21Another one to check out here is going to be Josh Jacobs, who's missing time with a groin injury.
6:26This is not the first time he's had groin injuries.
6:29It pops up every now and then with him.
6:32He hasn't missed the bulk of time in his career with this one, so hopefully nothing too much.
6:37Not expected to be a long-term absence. Marshawn Lloyd is out there taking the bulk of first-team reps.
6:43This is a team in dire need of an explosive addition to the run game.
6:47They're not getting that with Jacobs. Jacobs is going to get you exactly what you need.
6:52You need four yards, he'll get it. You need five yards, he'll get it.
6:56He's not going to rip off 20. He's not going to rip off home run hitters.
7:01And I think that's the last piece of this offense that they're really missing.
7:05Something they had when they had Aaron Jones going strong.
7:08Even A.J. Dillon was able to get you a little bit of that when he was rocking around.
7:13So Jacobs' ADP is one that's made a lot of movement this summer.
7:17He's currently sitting at 29th overall, RB14. You're having to decide between Kyron Williams, between Brees Hall, between Javante Williams, or some of these wide receivers going T.
7:26Higgins, your Garrett Wilsons, and your Tetoroa McMillans. The less clarity and momentum we get, and that's before we even talk about
7:32the off-the-field issues, which I don't think are going to end up being something this year, but you kind of just never know.
7:39So we're getting Marshawn Lloyd buzz combined with Josh Jacobs' injury issues, Josh Jacobs' legal issues.
7:44As long as Marshawn Lloyd stops doing backflips after touchdown celebrations, it looks like he could actually be a part of the
7:50offense this year, which I think would be welcoming.
7:53And he is more or less free in drafts.
7:56You might see him go with the 16th pick.
7:59You might see him 15th if you're in a sharp league.
8:02But for the most part, he's somebody that I really think would be a top waiver at if he goes undrafted week one.
8:09So that's somebody I think you guys are going to want to grab, keep an eye on, watch this groin issue for Jacobs.
8:16Let's get to the largest human being on the planet, Vita Vea, who is a pain.
8:20There's conflicting reports here. The media narrative is that he's demanding a trade every single day of camp.
8:26Jason Light has said there's no way we're trading him.
8:29But he has been a consummate professional in camp with the younger guys, very happy, smiling, hanging out, having fun, giving pointers.
8:35The reason I bring this one up is because the Buccaneers defense last year was a mixed bag.
8:41The front seven is amongst the best in the league, although it was pretty banged up.
8:45The back is horrific. One of the worst passing defenses in the league, and they lost their top corner in free agency to the Steelers with Jamel Dean.
8:54So if they do end up trading Vita, which I'm not sure they're going to, but if they do, we're talking about
9:00an offense that is going to have no choice but to be in what we saw the Cardinals last year, where they
9:07might be in garbage time in the end of the first quarter.
9:10So there's not a lot of star playmakers back there.
9:13Antoine Winfield has not been very good since signing that record-breaking contract a couple years ago.
9:18They've got young, injury-riddled players that have a lot of potential, but Vita Vea is the second-best defensive tackle in the league.
9:25Maybe the first – he's definitely the best run-stuffing defensive tackle.
9:28So if he's gone, this is – might be a tiebreaker for me when I'm looking at Emeka Ibuka in drafts, when
9:35I'm looking at Kenneth Gainwell and Bucky Irving in drafts, when I'm looking at Chris Godwin later in drafts.
9:40They just might have to put up 35 every week to win.
9:44You know, who doesn't love that? All right, let's get to a team that will certainly not have to put up 35
9:50points to win, and that's going to be Tank Dell practicing in pads for the first time since a brutal 2024 knee injury.
9:57GM Nick Casario says Tank Dell is doing well.
10:00Pretty significant injuries. However, over the last few months, he's really started to look like him old self.
10:05This is a – we've been searching for the Tank Dell role replacement since 2024, and actually a little bit before that
10:12because if you guys don't remember, Tank Dell got shot.
10:15So he struggled with a multitude of you hate to see it.
10:19But the problem is Texans drafted two rookies last year that people had nice expectations for, Jalen Noel and Jaden Higgins.
10:25Jalen Noel looks like he's being relegated a little bit more to special teams, and he's also dealing with some injuries.
10:31Jaden Higgins expects to be that true number two next to Nico Collins.
10:35One of the more underrated rookie seasons last year.
10:38Really looked good when given the opportunity. So if you have those two guys dominating the outside, who's going to be filling
10:44in the gaps and catching up the layups, that could end up being Tank Dell.
10:49And I think that's a pretty valuable role. It's one that C.J.
10:52Stroud certainly exploited heavily on during his best season and I think could do it again.
10:57So Tank Dell is going as wide receiver 67.
11:00He's also last pick of your draft kind of guy going around your Tyree kills, your Dylan Sampson's, and your Kayshawn booties.
11:06So just maintain his progress. See how he's doing in drills if he gets any preseason action.
11:11And just see how he looks. You're going to know right away.
11:15You're going to get a gut feel and your eyes are going to be able to do the talking for you.
11:21Isaiah Davis is going to pop up on here.
11:24Not a guy I thought would get any mentioned, but we have to talk about it because of the cascading domino effect he might end up having.
11:32He's going to be out a few weeks with a minor knee injury.
11:36They're confident he'll be back week one. The timeline suggests he will miss any and all preseason openers, and that should give
11:42Braylon Allen an opportunity to maybe show what he can do.
11:46I bring this up because the team has been very vocal about getting all three of these guys involved.
11:51And Davis can really only contribute meaningly in the passing game.
11:55So if he's not in there, if he gets buried, I might have to reconsider how I feel about Brees Hall, who
12:01has not been somebody I've drafted a lot of this offseason.
12:04I'll be honest with you guys. I'm very hesitant of what this Jess offense can even be at its best.
12:10But if he is just getting workhorse, bell cow, dominant stuff, we've seen him thrive in worse situations than this.
12:16Frank Reich really does like to lean on a workhorse role.
12:20He did that in Indianapolis. He did that in Carolina.
12:23And I don't even really believe much in Braylon Allen.
12:26I know he hasn't been working with a whole lot.
12:29Injuries have really capped his ceiling. But I just might have to, you know, we're always wrong about one or two things.
12:35And this is one of the things I've felt since April is I just don't want a part of this Jets backfield.
12:42Might have to pour a glass of bourbon and reconsider.
12:45Trey Harris is really looking to screw up all of our Chargers takes.
12:49And I'm not loving that. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says he was high on this rookie coming into the draft.
12:55This is somebody they were apparently targeting in Miami and was not able to grab.
12:59How good can he do in live reps will be the thing.
13:03He's making jumps and splash plays all over training camp.
13:06And Quentin Johnson is apparently not. He's showing an inability to track the football and an unwillingness to fight for the football as well.
13:13So what do we have here with Trey Harris?
13:16He might be the only wide receiver on the team that can do it all.
13:20Now how well he can do it all, I'm not sure.
13:23But he can win all over the field. He can make contested catches.
13:27He's big. He's athletic. And he can block. So what if this is the guy that doesn't come off the field in two wide receiver sets?
13:35He's got excellent hands. And this is a guy who was a very productive player at Ole Miss.
13:40And we thought he was going to get a little more runway last season.
13:44But for offensive line issues, offensive coordinator issues, he just didn't get the gas.
13:49We think Mike McDaniel might be able to coax that out of him.
13:53That'll be somebody who's going undrafted. You're not going to have to pay up for him at all.
13:58It might be somebody, if you've got a nice bench spot too, just go ahead and fill it with some high volume, high octane offensive players.
14:06Chargers offense is going to be that. All right.
14:08Let's get to some bummer news here. One I don't love talking about.
14:12Kenyon Sadiq. I know we just did a whole Jets thing about how out on the offense I was.
14:18I was not out on Sadiq though, especially where he was going.
14:22Big setback, unfortunately, with a hernia surgery. And it's expected to miss the rest of the offseason.
14:27Potentially, they think he'll be ready for week one, but they keep being very cautious about it.
14:32They were very, why this sucks on top of it obviously sucking is that they were very vocal about moving him all over the formation.
14:39Playing him inside, outside, really taking advantage of that rare athleticism of his.
14:43This is the fastest tight end ever we're talking about.
14:46And for a rookie, losing that edge and being able to get comfortable in the offense early on is massive.
14:52He was going in that round 10, 11, 12 range, which we've seen some amazing rookies go in that range in recent seasons.
14:59Last year, Colston Loveland in that range. The year before, Brock Bowers in that record-breaking season in that range.
15:04Even Dalton Kincaid was going there in 2023 who had a very nice tight end one season.
15:10So right now, he's going as the tight end 18.
15:13He's going to start falling in drafts because why take an injured player on a bad offense in a scheme that doesn't
15:19historically use a lot of tight end usage? He's going around Tyler Algier, Tajay Spears, and Malik Willis.
15:24Malik Willis is going to be a guy I'm driving a lot of late.
15:29I think he has a lot more upside than those kind of flyery backup bench stashes.
15:33So keep an eye on Sadiq. I still think he's worth a roster spot.
15:38Rare, you always want to bet on guys with ceiling, especially if you're talking about him being your second tight end now as opposed to your first.
15:46And the last one that I'll round out today is going to be good old Jonah Coleman.
15:51Sean Payton says he has been pleasantly surprised by anyone.
15:54It's been Jonah Coleman this offseason. Why I bring this up is I don't know how much I can read into it,
16:00but the fact that you're not hearing anything negative about him and you're hearing positivity might make us all want to just
16:07completely reconsider this backfield and where we invest in capital.
16:10J.K. Dobbins and R.J. Harvey are both seven eighth round picks, sometimes later, sometimes earlier, depending on how zealous people are in your drafts.
16:17But everybody thinks they know who the guy is going to be in this offense.
16:22I thought it was going to be R.J. Carvey because I want that passing down, that red zone usage, all that good stuff.
16:28A lot of people believe in J.K. Dobbins because he's the grinder.
16:32He can run through the tackles, and he looked pretty good this year.
16:36What if it just ends up being Jonah Coleman weeks 12, 13, 14, 15?
16:40This is a player that a lot of highly notable publications had as the second most complete back in the draft behind
16:47Jeremiah Love and ahead of Jadarian Price. And we know that Sean Payton can coax RB play out of Honey Boo Boo.
16:53So right now he's going as RB 53. He does go higher than that in some drafts because I think people get
17:00to that point where you're looking at your Alvin Kamaras.
17:03You're looking at your Tyler Algiers. You're looking at your Adni Mitchells and your Tyreek Gills, and you're saying, just give me
17:09a guy that the Broncos selected in a Sean Payton offense.
17:13All he has to do is wait for the J.K.
17:16Dobbins injury. Wait for Sean Payton to sour on R.J.
17:19Harvey. And, hey, you might have a low-end RB2 on your hands.
17:22All right. That will do it for today's rundown.
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