Rookie wide receivers are arguably the hardest to gauge in terms of immediate impact. Very few receivers make much of a mark in their debut season. We’ve all heard the rule that it takes most of them until their third season to break out. However, there are exceptions. Guys like Michael Crabtree last year, who not only missed training camp but half of the season as well, only to show up and put up fantasy viable numbers in the second half.
This season the wide receiver pool was fairly thin of players as exciting as Crabtree was last year. Still there are a few names to know, and some guys who could pay immediate dividends.
So let’s take a look at each player and how they might make an impact in 2010.
Dez Bryant, DAL - Bryant has perhaps the most natural talent of the guys on this list and the Dallas Cowboys who didn’t have a great need at the receiver position still traded up to grab him. Bryant is one of those explosive receivers who can simply dominate a game. The flipside is he can be lazy and take plays off which may remind you of a few other diva players who have hurt their teams and careers. Bryant has the tools to be a Brandon Marshall, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss type star, but he carries the attitude as well. The question for fantasy teams is how will he produce in 2010 on a team with many receivers. Some believe he’s already kicked the team’s number two receiver, Roy Williams to the curb, and many fantasy GMs are drafting him high because of this. He’s going off the board on average as the 25th receiver in most drafts which seems high for a rookie with no guaranteed slot. I have him ranked at 45 for now until the picture becomes clearer.
Demaryius Thomas, DEN – Most people weren’t surprised that Josh McDaniels and the Denver Broncos skipped over Dez Bryant and went for a receiver with more personal stability off the field. After moving one diva to Miami, they did not want another. The 6′4″ receiver is a game-controlling pass catcher with a fluid release off the line. However his speed is not explosive, rather it builds, but once he has the ball he’s tough to haul down, so he gets solid extra yardage. Thomas could prove to be a nice fantasy producer this season on a team that needs a true #1 wide out. However, he is a rookie with a questionable QB situation and it’s more likely he takes 2-3 seasons to truly become a fantasy threat. He’ll have time to grow with Tim Tebow, but I’m not overwhelmed with his opportunities in 2010. I have him ranked at 48.
Golden Tate, SEA – Tate could indeed prove to be golden for the Seattle Seahawks. I think he has a very good opportunity to produce in 2010. He fell into a very nice situation, unlike Bryant or Thomas. Tate should immediately start across from T.J. Houshmandzadeh. He’s a speedster with great ball control, and excellent ability to keep the ball from defenders. He can be an explosive player who sells his routes well. Look for him to be Matt Hasselbeck’s rookie version of Bobby Engram who was his favorite target. I have him ranked at 65 but like him enough take him in the top 50 at WR.
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