Rookies Make Big Impact

Most GM's could tell you that the way to build a successful franchise is through the draft. They would tell you that you build through your draft selections and fill the rest of your needs with stop-gap players in free agency. Well, there are a few GM's in the IFFDA feeling really good about their team's future after Week 1.

WR Brandin Cooks - Miami Dolphins
There were rumors coming out of camp this summer that Cooks was going to assume a lot of the role left behind by former running back Darren Sproles in Sean Payton's offense. Oh boy did he ever. Cooks was a go to target out of the slot Sunday totaling 7 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown helping the Miami Dolphins to a 1-0 start. The rookie wide receiver showed his 'Sproles-like' versatility by also adding one rushing attempt for 18 yards finishing the game with 16 total fantasy points.

WR Kelvin Benjamin - New England PatriotsThis size/speed freak of nature from Florida State made his debut this past weekend for Zach Fennig and the New England Patriots. Several teams have inquired about the rookie receiver in the short season but GM Fennig has held true to his beliefs that Benjamin is a solid building block for the future of the Patriots. Kelvin made him look good on that thought after Week 1. The Pats WR had 6 catches for 92 yards and a ridiculous touchdown catch tallying 17 fantasy points in his debut. Benjamin was drafted 8th Overall in the 2014 IFFDA Rookie Draft.

WR Allen Hurns - Indianapolis ColtsVery few GM's had Hurns on their big boards on draft day, but the Indianapolis Colts were thrilled to stash the WR prospect. The rookie started paying a return on their investment a lot sooner than Owner Grandon Winningham had anticipated. Although Hurns didn't break into the lineup Week 1 for the wide receiver heavy Colts, we feel that may change in the near future. Hurns became the first player to EVER score 2 touchdown receptions in the first quarter of his pro debut. He finished the game with 4 receptions for 110 yards and 2 TD's totaling 25 fantasy points.