Well Larry Johnson just ended his hold out today. He would be a good pick. You can't pass up Ladanian Tomlinson if he is available. Or how about Stephen Jackson. All great running backs who will score you great points.

On another note regarding fantasy football, here is my ideas for drafting rookies this year. I posted this blog on the Prior Lake American Web site.

Fantasy football blog: The rookies

Well here is the first blog of what may be many about Fantasy Football.

The first part of the blog has to do with rookies who may have an immediate impact on their teams and your fantasy football rosters in 2007.

In my experience with fantasy football, and I’ve been in at least two leagues for about 10 years, is that only a few rookies really have a big impact on a fantasy football roster.

This is not to say that they can’t.

The best rookie I ever picked was Randy Moss. By drafting him in the late rounds as a “homer” pick he rounded out my receivers and led me to winning that league.

That being said, if I have the chance, I will draft Calvin Johnson of the Lions this year. I think this is a great draft, especially if you are in a “keeper league.”

Another good rookie wide receiver pick may be Anthony Gonzalez of the Colts. We all know Peyton Manning throws the ball a lot. Gonzalez is thought to be the guy to fill Brandon Stokely’s role in the Colts offense.

Another wide receiver may be Greg Jennings of the Packers. Although I loath Brett Favre as I am a Viking’s fan, Jennings does have one of the all-time greats throwing to him.

Some other notable rookie receivers are: Robert Meachum of the Saints, Dwayne Bowe of the Chiefs Ted Ginn Jr. of the Dolphins, Dwayne Jarett of the Panthers and Steve Smith of the Giants.

If you are a “homer” you could gamble on Sidney Rice of the Vikings. We all know what their receiving core looks like.

What other rookie receivers do you think will make an impact on a fantasy football roster this year?

Now for the rookie running backs.

In my opinion, this is the best place to draft a rookie. There are always injuries to running backs. Rookie running backs are also good players to pick up as the season wears on and they get to share the ball with the starters after proving themselves along the way.

This year, I think the best rookie running back draft will be a toss up between Adrian Peterson of the Vikings and Marshawn Lynch of the Bills.

Peterson will touch the ball, but he is playing behind Chester Taylor, as Lynch has a good chance of winning the starting role hands down against his only competition, Anthony Thomas.

Some other good picks for rookie running backs may be Brandon Jackson of the Packers, once again the running back position is up for grabs in Green Bay, if he can play.

I also like Chris Henry of the Titans, Tony Hunt of the Eagles and Lorenzo Booker of the Dolphins.

Who else do you think could have an impact as a rookie running back?

I would stay away from rookie quarterbacks all together, but for a “keeper league” I think JaMarcus Russell of the Raiders could be a good pick. It is unclear if he will start, but my bet is that he will get some serious playing time by the end of the season.

Brady Quinn fell down the ladder on draft day, but he may have something to prove. In a “keeper league” he may be a good pick. He could also be the starter in Cleveland. I would draft him very high, but I will keep my eye on him to see how he performs, and then quickly pick him up on waiver wires if he is producing.

I don’t think there is another rookie quarterback worth drafting, do you?

As for rookie tight ends, I would stay away from drafting one of these guys, as well.

I think it would be smart to keep an eye on some of them and pick them up if they are playing and scoring. Although I hate the Bears, Greg Olson may be one of the guys to keep an eye on. I don’t think Rex Grossman is capable of getting a ball to a tight end without throwing an interception, but if he can, this guy could definitely play in college.

Some of the other rookie tight ends are: Zach Miller of the Raiders and Ben Patrick of the Cardinals.

I’m sure there are some players I missed, so share your insight into the rookie impact on fantasy football rosters in 2007.

Who was the best rookie pick you have had on draft day?

I'll give you my can't-miss sleeper WR.

Despite Rex Grossman's shortcomings, Bernard Berrian will have a big year for the Bears. He was arguable the Bears' best player in the playoffs last year.

He's become more than just a deep guy. You can get him cheap or in the later rounds and you won't be disappointed.