“Slot RBs” Are Becoming All The Rage

It started a couple years ago when the New Orleans Saints had versatile running back Reggie Bush “fall” to them at number two overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. The trend I’m referring to of course is running backs that play wide receiver more than they do halfback - aka “slot RBs.” Our sources around the NFL have confirmed that more and more teams will start using their back-up RBs as slot receivers, in an effort to add more explosive elements to throw off opposing defenses. Read more

Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton…

Bears QB Kyle Orton won round one, working with the first team in practice on Friday. Reportedly, Rex Grossman worked with the first team on Saturday though.

Okay, we’re just going to come out and say this right now. This QB battle won’t be solved during training camp, or even the pre-season. Grossman vs. Orton will last until December 2008 - trust us.

Stay far away from the Bears QB situation this year.

Bears Revamping Offense?

The Chicago Bears have made it very clear that nobody’s starting jobs are safe in terms of offensive skill positions. Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman will duke it out for the starting QB spot, while Matt Forte and Cedric Benson will battle for the starting RB spot.

We love the fact that there will actually be one winner of the RB job, and our money is on Forte.

As far as the wide receiver jobs go, Devin Hester, Mark Bradley, Brandon Lloyd, Marty Booker, Earl Bennett and Marcus Monk will vie for two starting spots. Hester and Bennett are the most intriguing prospects. Monk is a very talented, 6′5″ sleeper prospect who could make an impact in the red zone down the line.

Some Holes Are Still Wide Open

While many teams filled various needs during the NFL Draft, and others added depth to positions of strength, fantasy owners were hoping for a few things - the Houston Texans to draft a legit starting RB to replace Ahman Green, the Titans to take a stud WR in round one, the Cowboys to draft a solid future WR prospect and the Bears to take a decent signal caller. None of them happened - so, what now? Read more