I’m the commissioner of my fantasy football league 10 years running. And I’ve seen it at least a dozen times. One of the “owners” has a feeling about a guy. And it’s easy to fall for someone of whom you have limited knowledge. Because it’s exciting. He represents hope for the future of your franchise – whether it’s a real one or a fake one. And you fall hard for the idea that he can be the spark that ignites your team and carries them to victory – whether it’s a real one or a fake one.
In 2013, one of the owners in my league, Todd, famously selected New York Giants running back David Wilson 13th overall.