Buccaneers | Chemistry growing between Chris Godwin and Jameis Winston

Justin Melo, from Draftwire/USA Today, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Chris Godwin is establishing chemistry with quarterback Jameis Winston. “Chemistry is not something that you can rush. It’s also not something that happens overnight.” Godwin said, “It takes a lot of good moves and a lot of well-ran routes before you can get there, and it also takes some mistakes. It takes mistakes to learn from to realize okay, we can’t do that again or that I can’t run that route like that again. It’s definitely growing by each week.”

Footballguys View: The Bucs are stacked the wide receiver position, but Godwin is a player we love in dynasty leagues. A third-round pick out of Penn State this year, Godwin is stoutly build at 6’1″ 209 pounds. He is a physical receiver who can win contested catches regularly. Godwin lacks quickness to separate consistently on short routes but he’s got the build up speed to get on top of the defense on play-action passes. He’s no4 on the depth chart right now, and projecting him for around 20 catches as a rookie seems fair.

Buccaneers | Will focus more on red zone efficiency in 2017

Jenna Laine, from ESPN.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will focus on being more efficient in the red zone this season. In 2016, the Bucs scored touchdowns on 51.9 percent of their trips to the red zone. The league average was 55.6 percent, with 11 teams at 60 percent or better.

Footballguys View: The Titans led the league with an amazing 72 percent red-zone efficiency in 2017. The Bucs want to be more efficient and this is where WR Mike Evans and TE Cameron Brate will come into play. Evans scored 7 of his 12 receiving touchdowns inside the 20, while Brate had 8 scores in the red zone. Evans has a clearly defined role and fantasy owners know he’s a sure-fire WR1. Brate has a different outlook this year with the addition of first-round TE O.J. Howard. We’ll see if Howard cuts into Brate’s time/targets near pay dirt in 2017.

Chiefs | Cautiously optimistic about young WRs

Adam Teicher, from ESPN.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are cautiously optimistic about their young group of wide receivers in 2017. With the release of veteran Jeremy Maclin, the team has no wideouts over the age of 24. “We’re going to be OK,” coach Andy Reid said. “I’m happy with the improvement that they’ve made over this camp and even last year. Do we have work to do? Absolutely. We’ve got to get this training camp in. We’ve got to put the pads on and do it there.”

Footballguys View: Outside of Tyreek Hill, there’s not a lot of fantasy value in the Chiefs WR corps. We’ll be monitoring Chris Conley to see if he can get open better and stop dropping so many passes (4.5 percent drop rate). It’s Hill and TE Travis Kelce who are the primary fantasy assets in Kansas City. Also — every fantasy player needs to monitor which players show the best chemistry with rookie QB Patrick Mahomes. He’s their eventual starter, and his favorite weapons (outside the ‘big 2’) might be available for cheap in dynasty leagues.

Giants | Odell Beckham’s head is where it needs to be

Jordan Raanan, from ESPN.com, reports New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is in a good place per former Giants great Michael Strahan. “I’ve seen this kid work,” Strahan said of Beckham. “I’ve talked to him this offseason. His head is where it needs to be. “Everybody gives him a hard time about missing a little OTAs. Hell, I didn’t go to those things, so I’m the wrong person to be sympathetic for people who are giving him a hard time.”

Footballguys View: Beckham missed the voluntary work this offseason but he stayed in great shape and is incredibly focused. He recently told NJ Advance Media, “Mentally, physically, spiritually, everything, I just don’t think I’ve ever been as ready as I am now.” Fantasy owners know he’s a top-flight WR1 in 2017 and worthy of a top-5 pick in every fantasy draft.

Raiders | Marshawn Lynch brings new dimension to Oakland’s offense

Adam Woodard, from USA Today, reports Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch can bring a new dimension to the offense in 2017. From 2011 to 2014, Lynch had four consecutive seasons with over 1,200 yards rushing. After ‘retiring’ in 2016, Lynch is back in the NFL and in his hometown of Oakland. If Lynch is as productive as he used to be, his presence will open things up for Derek Carr and the passing game.

Footballguys View: The last time we saw Lynch, he was trudging through an injury-shortened 2015 season with the Seahawks. He only played in 7 games and had a 3.8 YPC average on 111 carries. After taking the year off, Lynch should be refreshed and ready to go. This is the best offensive line he’s ever been behind, and that’s a scary thought for defenses tasked with stopping him. The AFC West is tough, but Lynch is unlikely to see stacked boxes as the Raiders passing game is so proficient. Lynch is RB10 (2.08) in 12-team PPR leagues.

Titans | Harry Douglas impressed with rookie WRs

Tennessee Titans WR Harry Douglas said he is impressed with how WRs Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor performed during offseason workouts. ‘I can tell already they are going to be special. They listen, they go hard, and they both make plays. So it is good when you have young guys who can come in and do those things,’ Douglas said.

Footballguys View: Davis is the player to highlight here for redraft leagues (although we do love Taylor in dynasty formats). Coming out of Western Michigan, Davis was a standout player with a heavy target load and an insane amount of competitive spirit. His routes are crisp and his hands are strong, so we expect Davis to become a favorite target of QB Marcus Mariota – and he could be an early factor in the red zone. His current ADP of WR39 (8.08) could end up being a big value in 2017.

Eagles | Nelson Agholor works as returner

Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor worked as a kick returner during offseason workouts and could join RB Wendell Smallwood as the first-team kick returners this season.

Footballguys View: Agholor seems like a new man after two disappointing seasons with the Eagles. A first-round pick in 2015, Agholor has only 59 catches for 648 yards and three touchdowns during his pro career. The talent has always been there to do more, and this offseason there has been a steady drumbeat of positive reports about Agholor. He’s fourth on the depth chart at wide receiver, but we’re adding him on the cheap in dynasty leagues from owners who may have given up on him too quickly.