Rookie players often force fantasy football owners to make risky decisions on draft day, but that is all part of the game. KFFL.com offers you a snapshot of what to expect from notable rookies at their respective positions.

Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

Stafford is expected to sit behind veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 2009, but recent reports suggest the rook will be given a fair shot at the job. Stafford could receive some playing time down the line this year, but his true value is in full-retention keeper leagues. He deserves no fantasy consideration in single-year leagues.

Mark Sanchez, New York Jets

Sanchez will have a formidable running game, a strong offensive line but questionable targets in the passing game with wideout Jerricho Cotchery as their No. 1 option. Fantasy owners should draft Sanchez only in full-retention keeper formats, but he could be worth a waiver wire pickup during the 2009 season out of sheer desperation.

Pat White, Miami Dolphins

White is unlikely to start a game in 2009 at quarterback, but he should receive a lot of work in the wildcat formation. Due to how erratic his playing time will be, fantasy owners can't count on him. Look for White as a waiver wire pickup if he has a big game, but it will be almost impossible to start him with confidence any given week.

Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Freeman isn't the answer this year, but the Bucs look to be a few years away from competing anyway. Sitting behind Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown poses an issue for Freeman's playing time in 2009. He has mild value in the deepest of full-retention keeper leagues.

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