1.   And he could go back to the bench next season, because injured starter Koy Detmer will have every opportunity to reclaim his job next season.

2.   And Terry Jackson, a fifth-rounder from last year, will be the first running back off the bench this season at fullback and halfback.

3.   As does the fact that Johnson and Elliott, starters on the title team, both come off the bench this season.

4.   At the least, the Celtics will have a dramatically different bench this season.

5.   Duke also has some more depth on the bench this season.

6.   He will likely come off the bench this season.

7.   His time on the bench last season was spent with a clock in his hand.

8.   No longer is it wise to select someone who might have to sit on the bench a few seasons waiting for a spot in the lineup to open up.

9.   No word yet as to whether Bowman will be back behind the Red Wings bench next season.

10.   Norman discovered by accident that he was being counted on to do more than warm the bench this season.