This season, a number of rookie running backs have become fantasy football sleepers. If you can get these players on your fantasy team without using a high draft pick, you could be sitting pretty if sleepers pan out.
Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions
All indications point to Kevin Smith starting for the Lions at running back. Smith doesn’t have much competition — considering that Tatum Bell is his backup. He could be a big factor if he can stay healthy.
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Like Smith, Forte is also expected to be the starter. While Forte is arguably the more talented …read more

Training camp for the Chicago Bears has kicked off and almost everyone seems to be happy. Not too long ago, happiness appeared to be a longshot. With most of their issues handled, the Bears can concentrate on trying to win NFL games.
What happened during the Bears busy offseason?
- Cedric Benson got arrested once. Cedric Benson got arrested again. Cedric Benson got released. The Bears drafted running back help. The Bears then signed running back help.
- Devin Hester held out but then got the contract he wanted.
- Brian Urlacher threatened to hold out but then …read more

The Chicago Bears on a whole have a lot of question marks surrounding their team. Their offense is considered a major weak spot. With 2007 starting running back Cedric Benson getting waived, the team recently brought in Kevin Jones to help out.
While the Bears’ defense is supposed to be the team’s strong point, a number a question marks remain on that side of the field as well. The main question mark is the status of star linebacker Brian Urlacher.
Urlacher has been upset all offseason about his contract. Chicago has reportedly made a few offers, however Urlacher …read more

After Cedric Benson got arrested once on a boat and once in a car, the Chicago Bears released their 2007 starting running back. To help fill that void, the Bears signed Kevin Jones — formerly of the Detroit Lions. Jones had recently been working out for a number of NFL teams.
With Jones in the fold, there should be a lot of competition for the starting running back job. In addition Jones, the Bears have rookie Matt Forte and returning veterans Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe. Right now, it appears as if Forte is the favorite to …read more

Kevin Jones, the former starting running back of the Detroit Lions, is still trying to get another job in the NFL. Jones is recovering from an ACL injury and is out to prove he’s healthy. To do that, he’s been holding workouts for NFL teams to show that he’s back to 100%.
Jones is young enough and skilled enough that he should eventually land another job. While he won’t be a starter at first, if he can stay healthy there is no limit to what he can accomplish. It wasn’t too long ago that Jones was considered …read more

Cedric Benson was released by the Chicago Bears on Monday. This comes after his second arrest in less than a month. Benson was first arrested for operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. Benson’s second arrest was for driving a car while under the influence of alcohol.
Benson was scheduled to start for the Bears in 2008, so this move has a big fantasy football impact. With Benson out of the picture, Chicago now has to find a new starter.
Who will start at running back for the Bears?
The leading …read more

Kevin Jones promising career with the Detroit Lions has come to an end. The Lions released the running back earlier in the week, citing injury concerns.
Jones, who played quite well last year when healthy, tore his ACL late in the year. In 2006, Jones suffered a season-ending foot injury late in the season. The Lions apparently thought that two season-ending injuries was one too many.
Jones is now a free agent and will likely be courted by a lot of teams. He’s looked like a superstar talent at different points in the last few seasons. He’s a strong runner who has …read more

Fantasy football comes to an end; a dark day for many tempered by a championship for a chosen few.
By Guest Blogger, Ron Bishow
Almost all fantasy leagues have their championship games in Week 16 as to make the best chance for people to have the full complement of players. So for all of you reading this the sad fact is upon you, fantasy football is over.
For those of you lucky enough to be in the championship there was no shortage of wrenches thrown into the machinery. Willie Parker broke his leg on his only carry, a 1-yard loss, Willis McGahee …read more

QB Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs
Croyle hurt his hand after throwing an interception and trying to make a tackle. It’s been that type of year for Croyle who entered the season with high expectations but has basically fallen on his face. There’s still a chance he’ll play in Week 17 but even if he does you don’t want any part of Croyle on your fantasy football team.
RB Kevin Jones, Detroit Lions
Jones has looked good this season whenever the Lions have decided to run the ball. But he suffered yet another devastating injury when he tore his …read more

During the three games on Thanksgiving, a few players stood out – for good reasons and bad. While you digest your turkey, here’s a look at two players whose stock are on the rise after their play on Thanksgiving:
Kevin Jones, Detroit Lions
Even though the Lions lost, Jones looks to be back on the right track. After a pair of horrible outings in his last two contests, Jones put together a nice game against the Green Bay Packers – one of the best defenses against the run. Jones finished with 120 total yards and a touchdown on 20 rushes and two …read more