Okay, so today I decided to dive into this whole “Josh Whyle dynasty” thing. I’d seen the name pop up in a few dynasty fantasy football forums, and I was curious. Who is this guy, and why are people talking about him?
First, I opened up my go-to fantasy football site to check out his basic stats. Josh Whyle, tight end, Tennessee Titans. Okay, rookie. That explains some of the mystery. I dug a little deeper – fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft. Not exactly a top prospect, but hey, late-round tight ends can sometimes surprise you.
Next, I headed over to YouTube. I wanted to see some actual game footage, not just read numbers on a page. I typed in “Josh Whyle highlights” and… well, there wasn’t a ton there. Mostly college stuff, which is fine, but it’s hard to know how that translates to the NFL.
- Big Body: The dude is tall and large, good for a tight end, he can block.
- Good hands: catch some passes in traffic.
After the video searching, I went back to those dynasty forums. I figured, “Okay, I’ve got a basic idea of the player, now let’s see what the ‘experts’ think.” I scrolled through a bunch of threads. Some people were high on him, saying he could be a “sleeper” because the Titans don’t have a clear-cut number one tight end. Others were saying, “Meh, he’s a fifth-round pick, don’t get your hopes up.”
So, what did I actually do with all this information? Well, in one of my dynasty leagues, I noticed Whyle was sitting there on the waiver wire. Nobody had picked him up. I thought, “What the heck, it’s a dynasty league, I can afford to take a chance on a young guy.” I dropped a backup kicker (who needs two kickers, anyway?) and added Whyle to my roster.
My Action Steps:
- Researched basic player info and stats.
- Watched available game footage.
- Read dynasty league discussions and analysis.
- Claimed Whyle off waivers in one of my leagues.
Will it pay off? Who knows! That’s the fun (and frustration) of dynasty leagues. You’re making bets on the future, and sometimes those long shots actually hit. I’m not expecting Whyle to become the next Travis Kelce, but hey, maybe he’ll develop into a solid contributor. And if not, well, I lost a kicker. No big deal.
