"Some of it is based on my own philosophies with player evaluations and roster construction, while other takeaways are simply lessons learned from the 2025 season. There are always teaching points... if you look close enough. Coaching and scheme matter I view the game through a coaching and deployment lens. It means everything when evaluating talent, while also projecting a player's role in a specific offense."
"George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys The trade to Dallas unlocked the potential (or the upside) of Pickens. With Dak Prescott throwing the ball, in an offense that catered to Pickens' physical tools, the wide receiver was a three-level playmaker this season. He had 291.9 points this season (WR5), catching 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. Pickens is scheduled to hit free agency this spring, so stay tuned."
Coaching and scheme significantly affect player performance and fantasy value, shaping roles and deployment in specific offenses. The 2025 season produced clear examples where fits, trades, and coaching changes unlocked upside. George Pickens thrived after his move to Dallas, becoming a three-level playmaker with 93 catches for 1,429 yards, nine touchdowns and 291.9 fantasy points (WR5), and he will be a free-agent watch. Trevor Lawrence showed his best pro play under Liam Coen, with scheme and dual-threat usage improving his rhythm. These lessons and evaluation philosophies provide concrete guidance for 2026 fantasy draft preparation.
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