Rookies, across all positions, have seen their value rise in the world of fantasy football. Fantasy managers, including myself, get excited about the thought of “new blood” and their potential in the stat sheets. We talk about their talent and opportunity, which can combine to make a first-year player quite attractive in our fantasy leagues.
However, sometimes we overlook a player’s potential “fit” with his new team. For example, if a running back played in a zone scheme in college and lands with an NFL team that runs more gap scheme plays, the learning curve could be somewhat greater. It’s like a mechanic who works on German cars, but suddenly moves to a shop that deals with American vehicles.
