The Facts:
One day after the Bills loosened up their crowded backfield by trading Marshawn Lynch, they have named Fred Jackson the starter at running back, an NFL source has informed ESPN.com's Tim Graham.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The move seems obvious on one hand. Jackson finished last season as the feature back. He rushed for 1,062 yards and, as their kickoff returner, gained 2,516 all-purpose yards, fourth-most in NFL history. But the Bills also drafted running back C.J. Spiller ninth overall and made him the starter on opening day. In the end, who the Bills start might not indicate much. Jackson and Spiller are different types of running backs and will be used in varying ways. Jackson is a more traditional runner, while Spiller is a bigger threat in the receiving game and can line up in the slot or split wide.
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