"Don't draft rookies!" - Tbone 2011
OK, I've fallen for it! Watch hours and hours of draft coverage. Start reading football writers who have nothing else to talk about because all the non-rookies can't even work out - and we don't know which team half of them are on. Look at the line-ups of teams and realize how awesome these new guys fit. Listen to GM after GM tell us how great this guy is and how he's going to start right away. Sooner, rather that later, you start to get the DRAFT A ROOKIE buzz! You overvalue kids who have not played a snap in the NFL. And maybe I'm like a four-year old on Christmas morning who just wants to play with his new toys, but there seem to be some real players coming from this year's rookie ranks.
Saying all that......here are THE FIVE ROOKIES I WOULD DRAFT THIS YEAR!
1) Daniel Thomas
I believe in the fish! I believe when they say he could be their #1 back. I believe Ricky and Ronnie will be just like me when this lock-out is over - looking for jobs! Don't get Ryan Matthews crazy here, but as a third running back from a team who likes to establish the run, and, as of right now, aren't sure who their quarterback is going to be - not a bad option!
2) A.J. Green
This guy is just too good! Would it be better if a proven veteran were throwing to him? Yes! Would it be better if Carson Palmer were throwing to him? I'm not sure. But does he have talent to overcome a quarterback's limitations? It sure seems so. However, don't forget how unincredible Larry Fitzgerald looked last year when his quarterback struggled. A.J. is a good #3 WR who will get you some big games, and by Fantasy Playoff time could be producing some game-changing numbers for you.
3) Greg Little
I made some crack about Little being Big, but is sounds like Mike Holmgren is drinking that Kool-Aid too. Let's look at the facts. Cleveland really has no receivers set. Little has as good a chance of starting as anyone. Last year, Colt McCoy was not spectacular, but at least he's a year older and he did make the Browns competitive. I believe in Colt McCoy, and since I do, I believe in Greg Little as a nice #4 WR.
4) Julio Jones
I'll say it again! He's just too good. Sure he has a lot of other options before he would get the ball, but think of all the great #2 receivers that have put up great fantasy points. OK, it's hard to think of. Last year, only 4 of the Top 30 were #2's on their team. And that was Jeremy Maclin and Mario Manningham at 14 and 15. The next two came at 27th and 28th. However, with receivers, a lot of it is match-ups and a lot of weeks the Falcons will put up more points than most other teams, so Jones would be good to have on your bench.
5) Alex Henery
We're not gonna forget the kicker now are we! Funny, you don't hear a lot of pub on this Henery kid. Kind of got lost after the draft. But, c'mon the kicker in Philly? David Akers was the number two kicker last year. I don't know anything about this guy, but I want him as my starting kicker!
HONORABLE MENTION
Don't you have to love Mikel Leshoure? The Lions are on the come and he would seem to be more of the every down back type than Jahvid Best! Heck, I'm stocking him away too!
Now remember, don't get crazy on these rookies. Let everyone else draft them in the third-fourth rounds. But, if they're there late - GO GET 'EM!
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