Here are five fantasy football gifts each dad wants after Father’s Day.
The best things in life start with the letter F. Food, football, fantasy football and fathers (family in general) are just a few. Together they make football.
In honor of Father’s Day, here are five lucky breaks that each dad wants for the 2017 fantasy football season.
1. A Megatron Return
Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch came out of retirement this year when he signed with the Oakland Raiders. Could Calvin “Megatron” Johnson do the same? Of course he could! But that doesn’t he will.
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As much as we’d like to see him play and guide fantasy teams to victory, Johnson appears quite happy and content in retirement as he enjoys more family time, celebrates his first wedding anniversary, works on completing his degree and furthering his post-NFL career. A Megatron comeback on the gridiron is unlikely, but never say never.
2. Salsa Dancing
Speaking of returns, a Victor Cruz return would be great. A full return that is. Cruz made clutch plays last season, including scoring a touchdown in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys and dancing on the star. However, playing on the outside was out of the slot receiver’s comfort zone. His numbers reflected that.
It’d be great to see elite play from him this season. Better yet, it’d be great to see elite play, touchdowns, and the best of all, the return of his salsa dancing. Don’t bet on it since he’s out of New York and now with the Chicago Bears, but dads are guaranteed to like a Cruz comeback story if it were to happen.
3. No Beef, Just Clickin’
Odell Beckham Jr.; there’s no denying he’s talented — extremely talented. Thus far, he’s been a huge asset to the New York Giants and fantasy football leagues worldwide. However, he’s also hindered the success of teams and his self with some of his antics.
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From his beef with Josh Norman on and off the field to his proposal to A-net to punching a hole in a wall, Beckham has taken trick plays to a whole ‘nother level. He can certainly make it into the football Hall of Fame with his play but must cut out the extracurricular activities and focus on football. Otherwise, he’s only fooling himself by thinking he could do both. He needs to focus on football and maintain the chemistry he has with Eli Manning to click again and contribute to team wins.
4. Suits
Fantasy players enjoy getting in the game. It’s fun watching the players you drafted ball out. Now, imagine how cool it would be to actually get in the game. Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed fans to do just that by holding a Men’s Fantasy Camp. Participating fans had the opportunity to dorm, eat, suit-up and take the field with players for an entire weekend during training camp.
It’s too late for dads to attend this year’s event, but they could catch a lucky break next year. Until then, they can get in the game through Madden.
5. A Championship
Raising a child is tough. It’s also very expensive. Which is why dads would love to just win baby. Winning isn’t everything, however. They want to just play baby and have fun. They want to spend time with their children. A championship would be the icing on the cake. Very sweet, but it’s what’s on the inside of the cake that really matters.
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What are some gifts you’d like to see this fantasy football season? Let us know by commenting below. Happy Father’s Day!