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NFL Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: NFC West

 
ARIZONA CARDINALS Chris Wells, first(31), RB, Ohio State - In Wells, The Cardinals have found a powerful runner with game changing ability and toughness. In college, Wells had 93.94 yards per game average with 17 100-yard games, making Wells a viable #1 fantasy back. His biggest concern is injury-risk, but Arizona's pass heavy offense should be enough to keep his number of carries managable and him rested and healthy. Could Surprise Michael Ray Garvin, UFA, WR, Florida State - Arizona is deep with talented receivers, but Garvin's speed( a 4.24 40 time at pro day) could get him some early playing time. Garvin was second in the nation last year with a 30.1 yard kick return average. ST. LOUIS RAMS  Brooks Foster, fifth(160), WR, North Carolina - The Rams add a big, physical receiver with Foster. He has freakish athleticism, and a relentless motor. He is expected to start out on special teams, but with a lack of depth at the position, Foster could be on offense early. ... (link)

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