These rookies stepped onto the stage in downtown Detroit this April and heard their names called for the world to listen to. Now, it is their time to show the world what they are made of. Not all rookies will meet their fanbase's expectations in their first year, but some players will start building a resume on their path to a golden jacket during their rookie seasons.

There’s an old adage in many different forms that states that while you cannot win your league on draft day, you can certainly put yourself at a significant disadvantage by mishandling your picks. 

The last thing anyone wants to do is bury themselves before the first games of the NFL season even get played.

So, how can we avoid this massive pitfall? It starts with a few actions on the part of the manager.

When heading into drafts, most managers come to the table with a strategy. There are many different approaches, all with fancy names to indicate the heart of the plan. As an analyst and fanatic, I’ve tried them all a few times. Zero-RB, Zero-QB, Robust-WR, and the list goes on. However, there’s one that I keep going back to repeatedly: Hero-RB.

The Scott Fish Bowl has become an annual tradition in fantasy football, eagerly anticipated by fans and analysts alike. Its charitable goal and creative format have set a standard for fantasy football leagues. The league started modestly with a few dozen participants. It quickly gained popularity due to its innovative format and charitable focus, and the number of participants has grown over the years.

Whether you're brand new to fantasy football or have been playing for years, this space's primary focus is helping teach fantasy football terms and basics of the game. It will be an ongoing series covering the basics of fantasy football, including topics ranging from how to start a fantasy football league to how to play in different types of leagues.