Fantasy Upside
As the Houston Chronicle recently reminded readers, Andre Brown was signed during the offseason to be Ben Tate’s replacement. But Brown didn't last long. He was released early in August, and Grimes was a big reason why. “I see Jonathan as a three-down back," new HC Bill O'Brien told the team's official web site as camp began. "I do. I see him as able to play on third down, catch the ball out of the backfield, protect. He’s a smart, dependable guy when he is in there. So yeah, I see him as a three-down back.” Working behind Arian Foster, we might get a chance to find out just how accurate O'Brien's assessment is.
Fantasy Downside
Rookie Alfred Blue is a promising prospect who will push Grimes for the No. 2 role all season. “Grimes’ experience overall probably has him a little ahead of Alfred,” O’Brien said. “But Alfred’s doing a good job for a guy that just got here.”
Bottom Line
While he appears to be healthy now, Foster has dealt with ongoing hamstring issues this offseason. Given that, Grimes is a relatively affordable (let's say compared to Tate in previous years) handcuff for owners who roll with Foster.
