Don't expect to see Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles during OTAs. He knows he's probably going to sit them out, but that's just fine to Charles, the Chiefs and a lot of fantasy owners. That's because it sounds like he's progressing very well after surgery to repair a torn left ACL. He suffered the injury on Sept. 18 during a week-two game at the Detroit Lions.
"I'm doing hard running right now," Charles said. "When I was down in Pensacola (Florida), Dr. James Andrews, who did my surgery, said I was ahead of schedule. They'll probably be smart about it for OTAs, be smart about me not doing that, and they'll probably wait until training camp."

Fantasy Analysis:

A long way to go, but so far, so good for Charles. Peyton Hillis should be a popular handcuff during drafts this summer, but considering that Charles has age on his side -- he's only 25 -- he should be able to play come week one, nearly 12 months post-injury. The big question for Charles will be: Will he still have all of his magnificent lateral quickness this season?