News: The Ravens' free-agent haul arrived as they signed cornerback Corey Graham, safety Sean Considine and re-signed fullback/special-teams stud Brendon Ayanbadejo and linebacker Jameel McClain.
Analysis: These signings will help build depth on the roster but no one listed here is worth drafting in Fantasy Football.
News: Bears DB Corey Graham picked off his third pass of the season in Week 12, a second quarter pass from Oakland QB Carson Palmer that led to a Bears touchdown. The Bears lost 25-20 to the Raiders.
Analysis: Graham has been largely invisible on defense with the exception of the three interceptions, as he has just nine tackles in 11 games. The three interceptions are a career high, but he is not involved in the Bears' defense on a regular basis and should not be considered a start in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Cornerback and special teams contributor Corey Graham has agreed to a one-year contract to stay with the Chicago Bears. The Bears announced the agreement on Saturday.
Analysis: Graham has appeared in 61 games over four seasons with the Bears and has 111 tackles, one interception and nine pass breakups. His 82 special teams stops rank second to Adrian Peterson's 110 on the club's list since the statistic was first recorded in 1995. Graham led Chicago with 25 special teams tackles last season. Still, he is not a recommended Fantasy IDP player.
News: Bears DB Corey Graham got knocked woozy Week 7 against the Vikings and had to leave the game.
Analysis: Graham is a reserve defensive back normally and doesn't contribute enough statistics to matter in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Chicago DB Corey Graham had eight tackles in Week 7 against the Vikings in the Bears victory. Graham, helping a banged up Bears secondary with Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman out, also picked up an interception of QB Gus Frerotte.
Analysis: Graham only really plays when Vasher is injured. That makes him a less-than-attractive Fantasy DB in IDP leagues. The Bears have a bye in Week 8 so he should definitely not be active.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 6 at Atlanta include: CB Corey Graham (10 total tackles, forced fumble), CB Charles Tillman (seven solo tackles), SS Kevin Payne (six solo tackles), LB Lance Briggs (five total tackles) and LB Brian Urlacher (four total tackles).
Analysis: Of these players, Briggs, Urlacher and Tillman are must-start Fantasy options in IDP leagues. Everyone else doesn't warrant regular Fantasy use. The Bears host the Vikings in Week 7.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Bears DB Corey Graham has done an excellent job replacing the injured Nate Vasher, leading the Bears with 10 tackles Week 5 at Detroit. "He did an outstanding job," coach Lovie Smith said of Graham's play on Sunday. "We talked about him in training camp, about the improvement that he's made, and that has carried on. He was aggressive in his play as a tackler, No. 1. A lot of times corners don't want to tackle, but he did a good job with that. He played the pass well. We were pleased with his overall play."
Analysis: Graham needs to have more than just once nice game before you look his way in Fantasy, especially since he'll likely go to the bench when Vasher returns. Leave him on the waiver wire.
News: Bears DB Corey Graham, RB Lousaka Polite, WR Mike Hass, DL Antonio Garay and QB Kyle Orton (3rd QB) are all inactive for Week 2 vs. Kansas City.
Analysis: None of these players are solid Fantasy contributors when healthy. Keep them reserved in all Fantasy formats for Week 2.
News: Notable inactives from the Chargers-Bears Week 1 game include: Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Paul Oliver, LB Anthony Waters, LB Brandon Siler, OT Roman Oben, TE Scott Chandler, WR Eric Parker and DT Brandon McKinney. For the Bears, QB Kyle Orton (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Corey Graham, FB Lousaka Polite, DB Kevin Payne, OL Josh Beekman, TE Greg Olsen, WR Mike Hass and DT Anthony Adams are inactive.
Analysis: Parker will be out for several weeks, and Olsen is on a week-to-week medical watch with a knee injury. The rest of these players shouldn't be considered for Fantasy use.
News: Aside from first-round pick TE Greg Olsen, the Bears' 2007 draft class includes: Central Michigan DE Dan Bazuin, Northern Illinois RB Garrett Wolfe, Stanford LB Michael Okwo, Boston College OG Josh Beekman, Louisiana-Monroe FS Kevin Payne, New Hampshire CB Corey Graham, Ole Miss CB Trumaine McBride and Iowa State OT Aaron Brant.
Analysis: Bazuin has nice speed for a DE (4.68 in the 40-yard dash) but may not have the muscle to play regularly. He could be a good source for cheap sacks in the coming seasons. Wolfe also has great speed but is very small and is likely going to be a secondary KR threat alongside Devin Hester as well as an occasional change-of-pace running back. The rest of the team will provide depth, especially in the defensive backfield.
