Chick Fantasies

Rookie Fantasies

As seasoned fantasy football players, we know better than to get too hot and excited over inexperienced rookies. They always look so darn tempting, yet they rarely satisfy our scoring needs! But sometimes a studly newcomer does vault to elite fantasy status with a knockout rookie season. For those fantasy owners who cannot resist the young ones, we decided to help out by highlighting several of the rookies most likely to fulfill your every desire.

William Green, RB, Cleveland: It seems almost every year there are one or two rookie running backs who make an instant impact. Last year LaDainian Tomlinson and Anthony Thomas led the rookie charge, while some of our favorite veterans fell limp. This year’s most likely hotshot is notorious naughty boy, William Green. The league’s worst offense desperately needed a pair of virile legs to resurrect its anemic running game. Green is the perfect remedy; he is big, powerful and fast. And do not let those silly depth charts fool you – our B.C. boy will be getting all the action once the season begins.

Jeremy Shockey, TE, New York Giants: We were not expecting to fall so fast for this mammoth lad. After all, the Giants’ offense is dreadfully boring and he missed the beginning of training camp. But Shockey shocked our socks off with his dazzling debut on Monday Night Football. We had visions of our old hero Mark Bavaro as Jeremy strutted his stuff for the Hall of Fame crowd and scored his first touchdown. But Shockey scored even more points once he took his helmet off. The blonde-haired, blue-eyed stud is ready to give Tony Gonzalez some competition in the hottest tight end department!

DeShaun Foster, RB, Carolina: So what if he caught a case of fumblitis in college – this boy is a game-breaker! He is fast, quick and strong…and he can definitely run circles around ex-Dolphin Lamar Smith who only averaged 3.1 yards per carry last season (boo!). Foster’s dazzling play in training camp has left his coaches giddy with joy and he will likely have the same effect on fantasy owners who take a chance on him.

Donte Stallworth, WR, New Orleans: We do not usually bite at the rookie receivers as they usually take more time to develop. However, what Stallworth lacks in experience, he easily makes up for in speed and explosiveness. He also is tough enough to ward off physical cornerbacks. Stallworth has been on fire in practices and may find himself starting opposite Joe Horn on opening day.

Jerremy Stevens, TE, Seattle: Stevens has a reputation for being a trouble-maker and he will continue to cause trouble in the NFL as opposing defenses strain their brains trying to find ways to stop him. At 6-7, Stevens is a huge target with 4.7 speed. He is fast enough to elude linebackers and big enough to bully safeties. He also has great hands. Stevens should have no problem eventually beating out Ituli Mili as the object of Trent Dilfer’s passes.

David Carr, QB, Houston: We chicks are not going to be goofy and allege that this man will post stellar stats. Rookie quarterbacks play like rookies…period. He will certainly throw his share of picks, so avoid Carr if your league penalizes for interceptions. But Carr did show a remarkable amount of poise in his first preseason game and he may be a suitable backup quarterback if you want to draft a Texan just for giggles. But next year watch out – this guy will not take long to adjust to the NFL.