Razzball’s Dynasty Trade Chart: Coaching Changes

Welcome back for the latest updates to the Razzball Dynasty Trade Chart! It has been fairly quiet in the NFL world since the Super Bowl came to an end, but there have been some coaching changes since the trade chart was released that will affect the value of some of their new players.

Let’s check out the biggest riser and faller on the Dynasty Trade Chart.

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Atlanta Trending in a Positive Direction

The team that had the most positive impact due to coaching changes has to be the Atlanta Falcons. This kind of feels like low-hanging fruit, but sometimes, the most obvious answer is the right one. Arthur Smith has left Atlanta, which has opened the door for a coaching change, and Atlanta hit a home run with who they hired to replace him. Raheem Morris comes most recently from the Los Angeles Rams where he served as the defensive coordinator since 2021.

What is more exciting, in terms of fantasy of course, is that he brought over the passing coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Rams the last two seasons with him, Zac Robinson. The Rams had some ups and downs during that time with injuries, but they remained one of the more explosive offenses in the league.

This is going to have big ramifications for all of the Atlanta offensive players. Out of all of them, Drake London may gain the most just with the change to the passing game that Zac Robinson will bring. London gained 10 value points with this change, which felt like a lot at first, but it puts him right in the same range as his draft classmate, Chris Olave, with a total value of 59 points.

I expect him to bounce back in a big way this next year under new leadership, and he’s not alone. Bijan Robinson had the second biggest boost to a trade value, as he went up five value points. Pitts got a bump of three value points, as well, so all of the big names in Atlanta should be expected to have better success moving forward.

Seattle Falling in Value

Not everybody had a boost in value with the coaching changes, and I am a little concerned with the direction that the Seattle Seahawks are trending in. While Pete Carroll was the oldest coach in the league, he was still one of the best offensive gurus in the league. Seattle decided it was time to move on, which is understandable, but I’m initially not a fan of what they’ve done so far in terms of fantasy.

I do like the head coach they brought over in Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator from the Baltimore Ravens, but he doesn’t do much in terms of fantasy for me. The offensive coordinator that Macdonald has brought with him is Ryan Grubb, the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach from Alabama. I am ready for him to prove me wrong, but I am concerned about how his college play calling will translate in the pros.

Because of this, my biggest faller is going to be Geno Smith. To start with, there are always questions as to what a new regiment is going to do at the quarterback position, especially when they want “their guy.” I still expect Smith to be the starter this season, but I am worried about how much he will fall off. Geno already went from a Cinderella-type top-five season to being a low-end QB2 this last year. With him trying to learn a new offense again, I’m nervous that Geno is going to fall even further.

Because of this, Geno lost five value points, the most anyone dropped in this first update to the Dynasty Trade Chart. He’s not alone, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba and D.K. Metcalf both lost three value points themselves, as well. Seattle has me worried, but I look forward to watching how they progress. Again, I hope they prove me wrong, but I’m hedging my bets until they do.

Your Thoughts?

How do you feel about these coaching changes? Are there others that have you more worried? Let me know in the comments, and let’s chat about it. Look for all of my articles here at Razzball, and be sure to follow me on Twitter/X  @gingerbe3rdman.