Chicago Bears Fantasy Studs… Not So Fast, Jay Cutler
Oh, for cute!
Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., writer for windycitygridiron.com, sites Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte, and… Jay Cutler as the top 3 Chicago Bears Fantasy Studs.
First, Marshall is a stud. In fact, one could make an argument that he could be the number one receiver in the league next year. I’m not sure I agree, but I could stomach the argument. I would LOVE to have Marshall on my team. He tends to go off the board while I’m trying to draft a decent running back, but I got him in two leagues last year and was pleased. However, if the team wants to win games and have a chance at the playoffs, they need to spread the ball around. But I’m not too worried. Marshall isn’t going to fall out of favor with his career BFF, Cutler, anytime soon. He will ALWAYS get his fair share of targets. Assessment: Marshall = Fantasy Happiness
Second, Matt Forte is another stud. Especially if you are in a PPR league. Forte can catch the ball and as I already stated, the Bears MUST move the ball around and try to trick Defenses. Sadly, Forte is a victim to the “TD Vulture.” And the Vulture’s name is Michael Bush. In real football, I’m a big Bush fan (snickers), but when it comes to fantasy football, he makes me cross. Either way, now that the league seems to be littered with teams employing the “run by committee scheme” you want Forte on your team. Assessment: Forte = Good Fantasy Option
Third… Cutler. Did you ever see that South Park episode where Stan and Kyle get to meet Jay Cutler because they had over 100,000 points on Guitar Hero? Here’s the clip:
Yes, this is when he was with the Denver Broncos, but I think the sentiment holds true. Cutler is Mr. Potential. And he can have great games, and then he can throw more interceptions than your grandma on a cold day. He’s #19 in our rankings, and that’s only because Philip Rivers tanked last season and everyone else is still competing for their spot (on or off the record).
Fourth, well… If there can only be three options for Bears fantasy gold, then the third pick should have been the Chicago Defense. They KILLED me in numerous match-ups last year. I know everyone tells you that Defenses don’t matter but if you had Chicago or Seattle last year, it mattered. Using Her Fantasy Football Scoring (which pretty much matches Standard Scoring in most leagues) Chicago was the number one scoring Defense in 2012, by 40 points!
All that being said, the team took on a new coach, so a lot is in the air. Good luck, Windy City. Good luck!
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