From guest contributor The Commish:
RASHARD MENDENHALL-RB-PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Pittsburgh got the steal of the draft when they landed
Rashard Mendenhall from Illnois. Mendehall has drawn
comparisons to Edge and TD in their younger days which means
he's got potential to be the real deal. I think he's the
best back of the 2008 rooks and if he landed anywhere else as the
sure fire starter would be the consensus #1 RB. Mendenhall
heads for a run first offense and with Fast Willie possibly
in need of split time, The Mend in the Hall should be good to go in year 1
by seeing goal-
line carries and at least 12 touches a game.
MATT FORTE-RB-CHICAGO BEARS
Rapping Forte is one of the most popular sleepers of the draft amongst owners.
Forte will hopefully have his knack for racking up big games
for the Bears who desperately need help at RB. Forte should
be stud as a rook and seal the #1 job in camp but there will
be risks involved if you draft him. The Bears brought in
Kevin Jones, they still have no QB, no true #1 WR with Devin Hester still learning
the position, and a suspect O-Line. In other words, Forte will not only have
to run down hill and
take a pounding but uphill too in order make an impact.



