Earl Bennett Could Emerge In 2009
April 23, 2009 at 4:40 pm | Article by Paul Hickey |
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The Chicago Bears don’t currently have an elite wide receiver, or a first round pick to take one with, but they do have a potential starter in the making already on their roster, according to our sources. Following the trade for Jay Cutler, it is believed that second year man Earl Bennett, who was a teammate of Cutler’s at Vanderbilt, has what it takes to eventually become the team’s starting number two WR.
Even though the third rounder didn’t see the field at all last season, he apparently looked great at recent OTAs, and the fact that the Bears didn’t actively pursue free agent WR Torry Holt could be a subtle sign in their early confidence in Bennett. Now, we’re not saying he is going to step in and be a major contributor in 2009, but owners in deep dynasty leagues should officially place him on their radar now, as he could eventually become a solid WR3/WR4 in points per reception formats.
Jerome Simpson Still a Project - If you’re a dynasty owner waiting around for 2008 second round pick Jerome Simpson to play a huge role in the Bengals offense, brace yourself for a long wait. While the good news is that Simpson is considered a project that Cincy is willing to work with and develop over the next few years, the bad news is that consistent statistical production is not in his near future. If you have a large roster limit and can afford to hang onto him, feel free to stash him away, as he could eventually come to fruition. But if roster space is valuable in your league, pass on Simpson in 2009 with Laveranues Coles, Andre Caldwell and Chad Ocho Cinco likely in the mix.
Eagles Still Value Kolb - Third year man Kevin Kolb represented the turning point of the Eagles season, when the team benched Donovan McNabb in Week 12 of 2008 against Baltimore. The problem is that he didn’t exactly represent the turning point in the way that he wanted. Instead of seizing an opportunity, he allowed himself to be thrown to the lions, completing only 10 of 23 passes for 73 yards and two interceptions. We all know the rest of the story, but we don’t know what Kolb’s future holds. One thing is clear, though - the Eagles still love him, according to our sources. Whether they truly love him, or their saying they do in order to drive up potential trade value in a league starved for quality starting QBs, remains to be seen.
All Three Dallas Backs to See Time, But How? - Entering 2009, the Cowboys have three extremely talented running backs who are capable of producing large digits. Marion Barber will start, but Tashard Choice and Felix Jones won’t sit quietly. Our sources tell us that in order to get all three backs on the field, Jones will line up in the “wildcat” formation and take some direct snaps, and see spot work when Dallas needs a big play - a specialty player if you will - while Choice will be Barber’s primary back-up and injury understudy.
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