Continuing through the NFC North, we come to a team that reached the Super Bowl two seasons ago and might reach fantasy hell in 2008. Unless what would be known as the “Rex Grossman Miracle” occurs, it’s going to be a long year in Chicago.

QUARTERBACK: Rex Grossman is still the Bears’ starting QB, but unlike last year, he has less talented receivers to throw to. Grossman is not a sleeper QB2 — at best, he’s a fantasy QB3. Maybe he’ll come around and surprise everybody, but don’t take that risk on draft day. Don’t count on Kyle Orton to show much if Grossman is benched or injured.

RUNNING BACKS: With Cedric Benson and his alcohol issues waived, Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte are the next fantasy options at RB. Peterson is not worth drafting, but Forte might be a nice sleeper as your third running back, provided you aren’t taking risks with your first two. Someone has to provide some offense for this team, and the rookie might be the man.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Without Bernard Berrian and Muhsin Muhammad, now playing for Minnesota and Carolina, respectively, what’s left? Marty Booker returns after a stint in Miami, but he’s barely a WR4. Devin Hester might translate some of his return skills to the passing game, but not enough to take him higher than a flyer as a WR4/WR5. Avoid the Lloyd — Brandon Lloyd.

TIGHT ENDS: With the lack of talent at WR, Desmond Clark and Greg Olsen might be poised for decent seasons. Olsen is an up-and-coming tight end and Clark is a veteran, though neither should be more than a TE2 (particularly if they are sharing the position’s receptions). I like the upside on Olsen, but not enough to make him a starting fantasy tight end just yet.

KICKER: Robbie Gould is accurate and still managed 126 points last year despite the Bears’ anemic offense. I don’t know if he’ll reach that total, 110 is more likely, making him about a top-15 kicker.