Feel It or F--k It 5.25.26: An RSP Podcast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman

Bob Harris advises against trading for or making a dart-throw pick on Brandon Aiyuk despite the 49ers' elite offense; cites a documented personality clash with Kyle Shanahan dating to Aiyuk's rookie season and notes that historical precedent shows wide receivers who didn't mesh with Shanahan did not have strong post-49ers careers, making Aiyuk a poor trade target.

RB20 value with elite receiving ability and red zone target upside; improving health trajectory is key. From week 2 onward averaged 16 carries, 4.7 targets, 96.3 yards per game with 6 TDs in 6 full games; 19.2 fantasy points per game would have ranked RB6 over full season; in 3 fully healthy games ranked RB8. Five straight games with 90+ all-purpose yards. Bob Harris prefers Akers over Ky' Irving and notes he has more upside and receiving ability than Javonte Williams. The Chiefs throw a lot of screens and passes near the goal line, making the running back a frequent target; Akers dominated in targets and red zone targets.

Matt Waldman dismisses glowing reviews from a Friday practice session as uninformative hype, arguing that Tate didn't demonstrate anything on the practice field that he hasn't already shown on film; the three-touchdown day in shirts-and-t-shirts practice is not predictive of NFL performance and represents overreaction by beat writers unfamiliar with his actual tape. Bob Harris notes he didn't do anything different than what he's shown on film; the nuance on tape exceeded what practice in shirts and t-shirts revealed. Tate is a rookie WR in a non-elite Titans offense, making WR1 value expectations hazardous; he's best viewed as a WR3/WR4 with WR2 upside if everything clicks in Brian Daboll's system.

Bob Harris is counting on Chig Okonkwo to replicate the late-season form he showed in his final four games of last year, when he recorded multiple touchdowns in each game with interceptions eliminated. Okonkwo is already the first Titans player off the board in best-ball formats at pick 66, and Bob Harris would take him as the first Titan off the board in redraft as well, suggesting he's a value play with upside to outperform expectations. Okonkwo is critical to Carnell Tate's fantasy success.

Browns tight end positioned as one of the two primary tight ends alongside Charlie Kolar. Njoku is a better receiver in zone coverage than Oronde Gadsden and an all-around better player, making him the preferred option in the tight end room. The arrival of a new offensive coordinator likely prefers using pieces like Gadsden, but Njoku's superior receiving ability and all-around skill set him apart.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman project Derrick Henry can rebound into the top-5 RBs in 2025 at age 32, despite finishing as RB7 last season. Waldman attributes last year's perceived poor performance to Lamar Jackson's injury, not Henry's decline. He cites the Ravens' draft of a generational guard prospect (Mekari Becton) as supporting infrastructure for Henry's rebound. Waldman expects Henry to be a top-3 to top-4 back and a value pick. Harris notes that at 32 years old, while cliff-fall risk exists for any aging back, the cost to find out is not prohibitive given his likely RB1 production if healthy. Both emphasize that a healthy Lamar Jackson is critical to Henry's rebound.

Cardinals wide receiver is the primary pass-catcher on a thin depth chart. Once you get past London, the Cardinals are looking for something to get excited about at the position, which will be part of the quarterback situation evaluation.

Jacoby Brissett's contract situation with the Cardinals is uncertain; the two sides are reportedly far apart, with Brissett seeking starter's money. While he will likely receive a pay increase, the timing is unknown. In the meantime, Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck are taking first-team reps. Bob Harris expresses doubt about Brissett's quality as a starter, noting he had to throw the ball heavily last year and relied on teammates stepping up. Harris questions whether Brissett will remain the Cardinals' starter all season, suggesting that if Arizona goes 1-11 in his first 12 starts, he may not finish the year as the starter.

Bob Harris expresses comfort with Javonte Williams as a running back option but questions whether he possesses the same upside potential and receiving ability as Cam Akers, positioning Williams as a solid but less explosive alternative.

Bob Harris endorses Keenan Allen as a worthwhile late-round flyer in best-ball formats based on his prior-year production; notes the door remains open for a return to the Los Angeles Chargers. Harris suggests Allen is worth a late-round flyer particularly if he returns to the Chargers; he had a strong early start last season before fading, and maintains good rapport with Justin Herbert, positioning him as a potential value target in deeper leagues.

New England WR entering year 2 with improved size and strength; history of drop issues in contested scenarios but potential upside if catch performance improves. Bob Harris notes he was hyped as potential starter in spring but became quiet once pads came on due to dropping passes. If he improves catch performance in tight coverage and contested scenarios, he could be a real boon for the offense. Should not be ignored this summer.

Bob Harris emphasizes that a healthy Lamar Jackson is critical to the Ravens' run-game effectiveness and directly impacts Derrick Henry's fantasy ceiling and elite production potential.

Bob Harris notes that Malik Nabers is dealing with injury recovery from a second cleanup procedure and the Giants are expected to be patient with his return timeline, suggesting Nabers is less healthy than teammate Skowronek at this point in the offseason.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman debate Harrison Jr.'s breakout potential. Waldman dismisses concerns that backup quarterbacks (Minshew/Beck) will stunt growth, arguing that getting open hasn't been the problem—rather, hands and ball-tracking ability are the limiting factors. Waldman notes that when Kyler Murray was the Cardinals QB, he frequently skipped first reads (often Harrison Jr.) to check down to Trey McBride, suggesting quarterback trust in Harrison Jr.'s hands is the real issue. However, Harris expresses skepticism about Harrison Jr.'s current ADP of WR31, approximately seven to eight spots ahead of Michael Wilson (WR38). Harris notes that Trey McBride and Michael Wilson outperformed Harrison Jr. last year, and emphasizes that elite receivers must produce regardless of quarterback situation. Harris states this concern is more about Harrison Jr.'s performance than the Cardinals' QB uncertainty, and won't justify the valuation until he sees evidence of improvement.

Bob Harris identifies Michael Wilson as strong value at WR38 ADP. Wilson finished as WR2 over the final six games of last season, and Harris states he would 'pay that all day' for a receiver at that ADP given that recent production. Harris contrasts Wilson's valuation favorably with Marvin Harrison Jr.'s WR31 ranking (seven to eight spots ahead), which Harris finds unjustifiable until he sees evidence of Harrison Jr.'s improvement. Wilson's production under Jacoby Brissett last year outpaced Harrison Jr.'s, making him a relative bargain at current market price regardless of Cardinals QB uncertainty.

Matt Waldman characterizes Noah Fant as a one-year rental at the end of his career with limited upside. Waldman notes Fant is a decent blocker who can catch and run in space but has hands issues with tracking the ball and poor route-running skills. Waldman describes him as a very linear player—a high-end linear athlete comparable to David Njoku but not as good—positioning him as an inferior option to Oscar Delp on the Saints depth chart.

Showed brief fantasy value last year, reaching tight end one overall for a couple weeks, but Bob Harris rates him as a 'fuck it' dynasty value. Gadsden still needs to learn to be a better route runner; his production against zone coverage faded significantly once defenses paid more attention to him. He lacks the receiving ability and all-around skill of competing tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku, and would need to play a Keenan Allen-type role to justify roster spots—a steep climb Harris compares to a banjo player trying to fill Eddie Van Halen's role. His saving grace could be Mike McDaniel, but not enough for Harris to actively acquire him.

Shedeur Sanders has looked okay during recent OTAs, per reports, but Deshaun Watson is the early favorite in the Jaguars QB competition. Bob Harris expresses concern about Deion Sanders' public campaign to meet with Todd Monken as a coach (not parent), viewing it as narcissistic behavior and a sign that Deion is attempting to insert himself into his son's professional development in ways that undermine normal coaching hierarchies. Harris notes that Shedeur has never been coached by anyone other than his father Deion until last year, and argues that the sooner he can 'cut the umbilical cord from Deion' and become his own person, the better for his career trajectory. The constant media presence and parental involvement puts inadvertent pressure on Shedeur and contrasts unfavorably with how Cam Ward approaches his professional development with focus on on-field work rather than social media and public perception management.

Giants tight end selected in round seven with long-term upside. Travis Kelce was impressed by him as a rookie at tight end U last year. Despite missing time midway through last year, Fidone is an excellent blocker, good zone route runner, and excellent at the catch point and after the catch. Matt Waldman projects he could become a second-contract starter in the league and expects he may develop into a player with significant fantasy value in three to four years, warranting continued monitoring despite the crowded depth chart.

Harris notes that Trey McBride, along with Michael Wilson, outperformed Marvin Harrison Jr. in getting the job done for the Cardinals offense last year, establishing McBride as a key target in the Cardinals' receiving hierarchy.

Bob Harris does not prioritize Tyreek Hill as a waiver-wire or mid-season acquisition despite Hill's elite ceiling; cites age, recent surgery recovery, mid-season team joining, and lack of current team affiliation as factors placing Hill in the same speculative tier as Aiyuk; will hold if already rostered but won't actively pursue. Harris also notes Hill is now working as a DJ at events, suggesting his time as an NFL player may be winding down; the Dolphins appear to be moving in that direction.

Matt Waldman identifies catching ability and route-running as weaknesses for Xavier Legette in the Panthers' WR3 competition. Waldman notes that catching the football has been an adventure for Legette and that he's not as skilled a route runner as Chris Brazwell. This assessment positions him behind Brazwell for the starting role.