Digging Deep - Johnny Knox

Johnny Knox WR CHI – Available in 80% of ESPN leagues.   The kid is a pure deep threat, and with a quarterback with the type of arm Cutler has, it makes him a big weapon.  One of Cutler’s favorite targets, Knox has 4.3-40 yard dash speed, and has pretty good mitts as well.  Could this be the 2009 version of Eddie Royal?  Only time will tell, but we think he could definitely turn a fantasy impact player.  He has 2 touchdowns in three games, and his week 3 touchdown against Seattle, had peoples jaws dropping.  Cutler has no wide-outs who have proven to be a true number-1; we think Knox could fill those shoes.  The Bears play the Lions week 4 before going into the bye week, so Knox would be as close to a must start as there is.

Johnny Knox, a Diamond in the Rough?

Rookie wideout Johnny Knox, has been a key offensive weapon this year for the Chicago Bears.  A 5th round draft choice out of Abilene Christian,  Knox has displayed, tremendous speed this season (he ran a 4.34 forty yard dash in NFL combine), and has become one of QB Jay Cutler's favorite targets. Coming in to today's game Knox had 152 yards receiving with one touchdown score. Today Knox added an impressive 7 yard touchdown.  As Jay Cutler continues to get more comfortable in Chicago, look for Johnny Knox to be a fantasy player similar to that of Eddie Royal last season.  If you are in a deep fantasy league, and are looking for a spark from your wide-outs, Johnny Knox could be the answer.