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Lacking playmaking speed out of the backfield, the Bengals used the 37th pick in the 2013 draft on Giovani Bernard, making him the first running back taken. The 5'10”, 205-pound North Carolina product is expected to open the season working as a change-of-pace back and as the team's main receiving weapon out of the backfield. However, BenJarvus Green-Ellis's limitations are well known, so Bernard figures to have an opportunity to earn an increased role as the season progresses. For that to happen, Bernard will need to avoid turning the ball over and become a more physical runner between the tackles. Look for him to earn a bigger split of the work in the Bengals backfield as the season progresses but to remain in a complimentary role to Green-Ellis for all of 2013. That makes him a great flex option with upside as a low-end RB3.
Comment: Bernard is in a RBBC with The LawFirm but should lead the team in rushing by season's end.
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Hue Jackson replaces Gruden as OC -- Thu Jan 9 6:25 pm --
Coached RBs last season | As Jay Gruden was introduced as the Washington Redskins head coach, the Bengals named Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator. Jackson has spent five seasons, including the last two, on the Cincinnati coaching staff. He was the running backs coach and special assistant to head coach Marvin Lewis this past season. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
FF Today's Take: Jackson has served as offensive coordinator for the Redskins, Falcons and Raiders. He was also man who oversaw Darren McFadden's best season in Oakland. Given his success with the Raiders, it is not hard to make the case that he might actually be an upgrade over Jay Gruden, the man Jackson is replacing. A.J. Green and Giovani Bernard could actually see their fantasy stock increase under Jackson, so fantasy owners should be happy about this hire.
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