365 Days of Fantasy Football – Because There Is No Offseason

Rookies Shine In Mini-Camps…

May 3, 2008 at 11:38 am | Article by Paul Hickey |

The following rookie playmakers have already caught the eye of their new coaching staffs, and look like fantasy-worthy prospects heading into 2008…

Matt Forte, Bears RB - Coach Lovie Smith said he absolutely stood out in practice on Friday and he has a serious shot at being the Bears starting RB in Week 1. He’s a three down back, according to Chicago coaches and execs.

Kevin Smith, Lions RB - The UCF product will run in the same zone one-cut blocking scheme for the Lions, as he did at UCF, where he gained well over 2,000 yards in his senior season. The Lions think he’s going to be a beast.

Chris Johnson, Titans RB - Say hello to the next Reggie Bush. PPR owners need to snag this guy in the late rounds of their seasonal drafts. Johnson impressed offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger so much during the first days of mini-camp, that he’s already drawing up new routes for him.