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Dynasty Rankings
Quarterbacks
6/30/10
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs

The rankings below are meant to be used as a guide rather than a list to follow in exact fashion. Many factors an owner has in regards to their own roster can influence the value they should place among certain players. In a dynasty league, age becomes one such factor. You need to use logic between balancing your roster with aging veterans and younger players you can afford to take risks on.

In regards to the scoring format these rankings are based upon, 10 yards receiving equals one point. Each touchdown catch is worth 6 points. Every reception is worth half a point, so adjust accordingly dependant upon whether or not your league gives points for receptions. Their position rank in 2009 is based upon FFToday’s default scoring when looking at the players stats.

Also of note, the number in parenthesis following a players name and team is the age he will be at the start of the 2010 season (September 9th). If a “UR” appears in the ‘Position Rank ‘09’ column it means the player failed to place among the Top 40 last year. An “*” in any column simply means the player is a rookie and therefore has no input to be listed.

Quarterback Rankings - Dynasty
Rk Player Seasons Position
Rank '09
Yrs in Top 12
(Since 2000)
Yrs in Top 24
(Since 2000)
Projected Top 12
Seasons
(Next 3 Yrs)
1 Drew Brees, NO (31) 9 2 6 7 3
Since arriving in New Orleans and playing within head coach Sean Payton’s offensive system Brees is yet to throw for less than 4388 yards and 26 touchdowns in a single season. He’s now accomplished that feat four years in a row and shows no signs of slowing down. He’s also coming off back-to-back seasons with more than 30 touchdown passes – and oh yea, you might’ve heard he beat Peyton Manning and the Colts last year in the Super Bowl. Brees may not have the same name recognition of a Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, or perhaps even Tony Romo, but he’s the best QB in the business for your fantasy squad.
2 Aaron Rodgers, GB (26) 5 1 2 2 3
Rodgers spent three seasons as the backup to Brett Favre after being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. As a result, there were plenty of skeptics speaking out once Green Bay made the decision to trade Favre and let Rodgers take over going into the 2008 campaign. While Rodgers’ career may never match that of a legend like Favre, he has quieted his critics by throwing for more than 4000 yards in each of his two seasons as the starter while also combining for a total of 58 touchdown passes during that same span. At just 26 years of age heading into the 2010 season he should remain one of the best fantasy options at QB for years to come.
3 Peyton Manning, IND (34) 12 4 10 10 3
Peyton Manning has been amongst the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks since entering the league as the number one overall pick way back in 1998. He’s as consistent as they come at his position and his track record speaks for itself. He’s a legitimate threat to throw for over 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns every season, and even at the age of 34 it’s very possible he’ll be playing at an elite level for another 4-5 years.
4 Tony Romo, DAL (29) 7 5 3 4 3
Following the release of Terrell Owens prior to the 2009 season, there were more than a few people who felt Tony Romo would struggle without the future Hall of Famer at wide receiver. Romo proved his doubters wrong however as he threw for a career high 4483 yards and 26 touchdowns. Instead of Owens, Miles Austin emerged as his top target amongst receivers while Jason Witten continued his high level of play at tight end. Heading into 2010, not only does Romo continue to have those two weapons at his disposal, but the Cowboys also added Dez Bryant with the 24th overall selection in this year’s draft. The future looks as bright as it’s ever been for Romo and his owners.
5 Tom Brady, NE (33) 10 7 7 8 3
Brady had a bit of an up and down season last year as he returned to the field following an ACL tear that cost him nearly all of the 2008 campaign. He got off to a mediocre start, heated up during the middle of the season, and then cooled off a bit as he finished the year with 4398 yards passing and 28 touchdowns. Those are pretty good stats from a guy that was considered to have a “down” year. With Randy Moss still on board as his number one wide-out, and Julian Edelman proving himself a fair replacement for Wes Welker should Welker not be ready at the start of the year following a torn ACL and MCL suffered during the final game of the regular season, Brady should be able to match last years totals. Having made it through an entire season unscathed following the year he lost to injury in 2008 should lead to more consistent outings from him throughout the year as well.
6 Philip Rivers, SD (28) 6 9 3 4 3
Rivers spent his first two years in the league playing behind Drew Brees. Then once he got the chance to start he played in a run first offense for two years, which limited the type of output, he was capable of. Over the last two seasons however the Chargers have opened up their offense a bit and Rivers has responded by throwing for more than 4000 yards in each of those seasons while compiling a total of 57 touchdown passes. If Pro-Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson and Pro-Bowl left tackle Marcus McNeill hold firm on their stance to sit out until Week 10 of the regular season should they not come to terms on a long term contract with the franchise, it could hinder Rivers production this year, but he should still be regarded as one of the more promising QBs within dynasty leagues.
7 Matt Schaub, HOU (29) 6 3 1 3 2
Matt Schaub finally remained healthy enough throughout the entire course of a season in 2009 after playing in only eleven games during each of the previous two. The final results were magnificent as he threw for 4770 yards and 29 touchdown passes. With Andre Johnson still on board at receiver, and the hopeful return of Owen Daniels at tight end, Schaub should be in line for a few more excellent outings in the years ahead. The only cause for concern with him is that he’ll continue to be viewed as somewhat of an injury risk until he makes it through back-to-back seasons without missing multiple games.
8 Jay Cutler, CHI (27) 4 11 3 3 3
A number of people are down on Cutler following his mediocre outing with the Bears last season. He had a career year with the Broncos in 2008 as he threw for 4525 yards, and set a career high in touchdown passes during his first season in Chicago with 27 in 2009, but also threw 26 interceptions. This year, he finds himself working with Chicago’s new offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, and as a result owners should expect a significant increase in his yardage totals from a year ago (3666 yards passing). His touchdown totals should remain about the same, and while he may continue to throw more interceptions than anyone would like to see from him, it’s hard to imagine he’ll come anywhere close to the amount he threw last year. At 27, he remains one of the more promising fantasy QBs to own within dynasty leagues.
9 Joe Flacco, BAL (25) 2 17 0 2 2
Flacco is entering his third year in the league and has shown great promise at the quarterback position since entering the NFL in 2008. While he is yet to have an outing that has blown fantasy owners away, he is most definitely on the rise, as is the Ravens offense in general. Ray Rice has emerged as a true threat out of the backfield and Anquan Boldin has been added as an extra target for Flacco in the passing game. He also continues to have Todd Heap at his disposal at tight end, and should Heap breakdown or be released anytime soon the Ravens have set themselves up nicely with the selections of Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta in this year’s draft to replace him. Whether it be this year or next, Flacco should soon be considered among the Top 12 QB options in fantasy leagues as someone you can safely start on a weekly basis.
10 Eli Manning, NYG (29) 6 10 3 5 2
Eli Manning tends to be one of the least consistent fantasy options at quarterback ever since he entered the league. He tends to go through hot and cold streaks three to four games at a time. Last season however, he showed improvement in his performances on the field as he threw for a career high 4021 yards and 27 touchdowns. More impressive is that he accomplished those feats without the presence of Plaxico Burress. That being the case, he seems to be in a good position to match, improve upon, or come close to those figures in the years ahead as he grows more and more comfortable with the young wide-outs he has in Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks, and Mario Manningham. Tight end Kevin Boss has proven himself as a pretty good outlet option for Eli as well.
Rk Player Seasons Position
Rank '09
Yrs in Top 12
(Since 2000)
Yrs in Top 24
(Since 2000)
Projected Top 12
Seasons
(Next 3 Yrs)
11 Kevin Kolb, PHI (26) 3 UR 0 0 2
Some may consider this ranking a bit too high for a quarterback that only has two starts under his belt three years into his NFL career. Nonetheless, Kolb has shown promise during those starts, was hand picked by Andy Reid three years ago to be groomed for the position he is in now, and plays in a pass happy offense. He also is surrounded by great young talent with the likes of DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Jason Avant at wide receiver while also having tight end Brent Celek at his disposal. It should speak volumes about Kolb that Andy Reid was willing to trade Donovan McNabb in order to get him on the field, and it should also be noted that Reid has an excellent track record working with quarterbacks. He’s done extremely well with the likes of Brett Favre and Donovan McNabb, while also getting good production from back-ups such as Koy Detmer and A.J. Feeley when they were called upon to fill in at times when McNabb’s been injured. Jeff Garcia is another QB that has played well under Andy Reid during his tenure in Philadelphia.
12 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT (28) 6 8 3 6 2
Originally, Ben Roethlisberger was ranked a few spots higher than this, but then I started thinking that might be overrating him a bit at the moment. The reasons being that he is coming off the best yardage totals of his career (4328 passing yards) and it was also just the second year in which he threw for more than 18 touchdown passes (he threw for 32 in 2007, and 26 in 2009). That being the case, it’s hard to get a legitimate read as to what type of production one can expect from Roethlisberger on a yearly basis. He’s clearly proven he’s among the better quarterbacks in the NFL, but that doesn’t always translate into worthwhile production in fantasy leagues. If the Steelers revert back to their run heavy offense, Roethlisberger’s statistics clearly take a dive. Also working against his future production is the loss of Santonio Holmes (traded to the Jets) and the fact that Hines Ward (34 years old) won’t be able to play forever. And last, but not least, are the off the field situations Roethlisberger has found himself in, the latest of which has earned him a 4-6 game suspension from commissioner Roger Goodell and has left some wondering if the Rooney family would look to trade him should Roethlisberger’s troublesome decision making outside of football continue in the future.
13 Matt Ryan, ATL (25) 2 19 0 2 2
Matt Ryan’s rookie campaign was impressive by anyone’s standards as he led the Falcons to eleven wins and a trip to the playoffs. He seemed to take a small step backwards last year however as his completion percentage dropped a bit and he missed two games due to injury while the Falcons finished 9-7 and failed to qualify for a playoff berth. That said, he still threw 22 touchdown passes and for just under 3000 yards in only 14 starts. Entering his third season, and assuming he remains healthy throughout the year we should see him bounce back and continue to develop into one of the better QBs in the league. He’s currently only 25 and has plenty of time to grow.
14 Donovan McNabb, WAS (33) 11 13 4 9 2
It’s hard to believe McNabb is no longer an Eagle, but the move to Washington shouldn’t have too much of an affect on his overall performance. Playing within Mike Shanahan’s offense may actually benefit McNabb as it will likely translate into him receiving better support from the ground game, which should provide his fantasy owners with more consistent performances from the signal caller on a week-to-week basis. The only reason to suspect McNabb would falter in his first season with the Redskins is if there’s a lack of chemistry between him and the targets he will have to rely on in the passing game.
15 Carson Palmer, CIN (30) 7 18 3 5 0
Palmer was among the more promising fantasy quarterbacks early in his career, but an elbow injury limited him to just five games in 2008 and upon his return last year he barely managed to throw for more than 3000 yards with 21 touchdown passes despite starting all 16 games. While Palmer has shown in the past he is capable of doing more, his value has currently dropped a good bit due to how his last two seasons played out and the fact Cincinnati has begun to rely more on their ground game ever since they acquired Cedric Benson part way into 2008. At this point, Palmer is viewed as a marginal starter in fantasy leagues and his value won’t rise unless he suddenly starts to throw for upwards of 3600 yards and 25 touchdown passes again.
16 Matthew Stafford, DET (22) 1 25 0 0 0
Considering the dire situation Stafford was drafted into last season, he managed to perform fairly well, although he was limited to just 10 games as the result of knee and shoulder injuries. As of now though, the injuries are behind him as he took full participation in Detroit’s recent organized team activities (OTAs). It will still be a while before the Lions can again transform themselves into a winning franchise, but the additions of Jahvid Best (RB), Nate Burleson (WR), Tony Scheffler (TE), and Rob Sims (LG) this offseason should help in the young quarterback’s development. It’s also important to remember he has Calvin Johnson to rely on in the passing game – one of the best targets for any quarterback in the league to have.
17 Mark Sanchez, NYJ (23) 1 23 0 1 0
Sanchez is another second year QB that managed to have a fair level of success during his first season in the league. Although his overall numbers weren’t all that impressive, he did lead the Jets to the playoffs with an 11-5 record and then followed up on that accomplishment with two victories in the postseason against the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers before taking a loss in the AFC Championship game against the Colts. Now with that said, it is true that what drove the Jets to victory throughout most of the season was a strong rushing attack combined with the efforts of a defense that finished best in the league in both points and yards allowed. Nonetheless, Sanchez was a part of that success and the experience should help him grow this year and beyond. He also has some talented targets surrounding him in the passing game with the likes of Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, Jerricho Cotchery and Dustin Keller should the Jets decide to open things up a bit more as Sanchez further develops.
18 David Garrard, JAC (32) 8 15 1 3 0
Garrard makes for a great back-up quarterback in fantasy leagues, and due to his rushing capabilities he can sometimes serve as a starter if needed, but he has never thrown for more than 18 touchdowns in a season and when thinking long term he may not have much of a future in the NFL following his tenure with the Jaguars. At 32 years of age he may not be given many starting opportunities once his tenure in Jacksonville is over, and as it stands now, there’s little reason to believe his numbers will suddenly jump any higher than what we’ve become accustomed to from him during the last three years.
19 Brett Favre, MIN (40) 19 6 9 10 1
As of now, it’s still unclear as to whether or not Favre will play in 2010, but the fact he had offseason surgery on his left ankle in May, which was a necessary procedure should he wish to return for yet another season, seems to indicate he’ll be under center for the Vikings when the regular season starts. Should he play, there’s no reason to think he won’t come through with an effort worthwhile of making him a starter in fantasy leagues. Due to his age however, his value takes a hit in dynasty leagues as it’s hard to imagine he’d continue playing beyond 2010.
20 Alex Smith, SF (26) 5 24 0 2 0
Alex Smith found himself in a bit of a do-or-die situation last year as most were fully prepared to write him off as a first round bust. He lost out in the preseason quarterback battle to Shaun Hill, but was named the starter from Week 8 on and made the most of his new found opportunity as he threw for 2350 yards and 18 touchdowns in the 11 games in which he took most of the snaps. He made great use of tight end Vernon Davis, and also did a good job finding rookie wide-out Michael Crabtree once Crabtree was inserted into the starting line-up. If he picks up where he left off last season his value rises greatly.
Rk Player Seasons Position
Rank '09
Yrs in Top 12
(Since 2000)
Yrs in Top 24
(Since 2000)
Projected Top 12
Seasons
(Next 3 Yrs)
21 Matt Leinart, ARI (27) 4 UR 0 0 0
Leinart is a true wildcard at the quarterback position this year in fantasy leagues. He showed some promise as a rookie, then faltered during his second season in the league, then gave way to Kurt Warner and has resided on the bench since then. Warner is now retired however, and the former first round pick is back atop the depth chart, or at least for the time being. In other words, it is his job to lose. With receivers such as Larry Fitzgerald and Steve Breaston at his disposal it makes Leinart a very intriguing option should he go into the 2010 campaign as Arizona’s starter. His struggles in the past however leave some to wonder if he’s capable of being a legitimate starter in the NFL, and if he performs poorly in the preseason or early on in the regular season the Cardinals coaching staff may decide to go with Derek Anderson who they acquired via free agency.
22 Josh Freeman, TB (22) 1 27 0 0 0
Freeman started nine games as a rookie last season and showed enough promise that the Buccaneers feel they can build their future around him. He had some issues with turnovers, but throwing interceptions isn’t all that unusual for rookie quarterbacks – Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez had their own difficulties in that area as well. While the Buccaneers currently lack any established threats at the wide receiver position, Freeman did seem to develop a nice chemistry with tight end Kellen Winslow as the season progressed. They also drafted Arrelious Benn in the second round out of Illinois and Mike Williams in the fourth round from Syracuse to try and give their young signal caller some worthwhile and young talent to develop with over the next few seasons.
23 Chad Henne, MIA (25) 2 22 0 1 0
Chad Henne took over for Chad Pennington early in the season last year and played well enough that he led the Dolphins to victory in seven of his thirteen starts. He’s now secured himself as the starter in Miami and should serve his fantasy owners as a worthwhile back-up at the QB position in the years to come. The offseason trade acquisition of Brandon Marshall could even lead to some unexpected totals from the third year veteran if Miami decides to stray a bit from their ground game and open the offense up a bit more through the air.
24 Matt Cassel, KC (28) 5 21 1 2 0
Cassel had a very mediocre season last year after his breakout performance with the Patriots filling in for the injured Tom Brady in 2008. He quickly found out however that it’s not as easy to perform that well when you aren’t surrounded by the same level of talent or being coached by a staff regarded as one of the best in the league. He did manage to dodge a bullet in the draft this year though when the Chiefs passed on the opportunity to add Jimmy Clausen to their roster in the second round and reunite him with his college football coach Charlie Weis, who is now serving as the Chiefs offensive coordinator. With Weis on board the Chiefs offense should be better than it was a season ago, but Cassel remains nothing more than a back-up in fantasy leagues for the time being.
25 Vince Young, TEN (27) 4 26 1 2 0
Vince Young, a young QB whose career seemed to be on life support after he was replaced as the starter by Kerry Collins of all people in 2008, breathed new life into himself last season after taking the reigns back from Collins following an 0-6 start by the Titans in 2009. Once Young stepped in, Tennessee went on a five game winning streak and closed out the regular season with an 8-2 mark during the games he had started. Young played admirably and made himself relevant in fantasy leagues due to his rushing statistics that get added onto his production through the air, but it still remains to be seen if he’ll ever solidify himself as a legitimate starter in the NFL. Off the field issues have shown him in a bad light both this offseason and in the past. He’ll also need to further develop himself as a passer if he wishes to be looked upon as a reliable starter within the league.
26 Sam Bradford, STL (22) R * * * 0
Bradford was the number one overall pick in this year’s draft and as such will have a lot expected of him in the coming seasons with St. Louis. He may sit on the bench most of this season behind A.J. Feeley, a QB who is familiar with offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s system from their days together in Philadelphia, but that may prove more beneficial rather than detrimental. The Rams have one of the better running backs in the league in Steven Jackson, but their offensive line is regarded as one of the worst in the NFL and there are no established receivers currently on the roster.
27 Jason Campbell, OAK (28) 5 14 0 3 0
Campbell has been a bit of a tease throughout his career, at times looking like a young and promising prospect within the league, and then at other times being a total disappointment. It’s hard to blame him solely for such inconsistency however considering he has had up to eight different offensive coordinators over a span of ten years at one point dating back to his days in college. Now he finds himself an Oakland Raider, which is a situation not many quarterbacks would envy him for. He has some talent to work with in Zach Miller at tight end, and possibly Chaz Schilens and Darrius Heyward-Bey at receiver, but the Raiders have been so awful in recent years it’s hard to imagine Campbell finding much success anytime soon during his tenure with the franchise.
28 Jimmy Clausen, CAR (22) R * * * 0
Prior to the draft, Clausen was thought by many to be a lock as a first round selection – some even thought he’d go among the Top 10 picks – but instead he fell to the second round and was selected 48th overall by the Carolina Panthers. While I’m sure Clausen would have loved to be taken in the first round, he happens to find himself in a pretty good situation in Carolina. The Panthers have a strong ground game to rely on as Clausen works his way through the difficulties many young quarterbacks face in the NFL and they also have a reliable target at receiver for him to throw to in Steve Smith. The Panthers also used two third round selections on wide receivers Brandon LaFell and Armanti Edwards, which they hope will develop into worthwhile targets for Clausen in the passing game as they develop together. Another thing working in Clausen’s favor is that he has a chance to start early in his career as the unproven Matt Moore is the only QB ahead of him on the depth chart.
29 Kyle Orton, DEN (27) 5 16 0 2 0
Kyle Orton had a pretty good year for himself last season as he threw for over 3800 yards with 21 touchdown passes, which may lead some to wonder how he isn’t listed higher among these rankings. Well, there are a few things working against his favor, most notably is the fact the Broncos felt it necessary to not only trade for quarterback Brady Quinn in the offseason, but they then used a first round pick on Tim Tebow out of Florida. While Orton is still expected to be the starter in Denver this year, those offseason moves aren’t very promising for his status atop the depth chart down the line. Another thing working against him is the Broncos decision to trade away their best receiver, Brandon Marshall. They did use a first round pick on receiver Demaryius Thomas, and a third rounder on receiver Eric Decker, but those acquisitions may prove more useful to either Quinn or Tebow in the future as opposed to immediately benefitting Orton in the present.
30 Charlie Whitehurst, SEA (28) 4 UR 0 0 0
Whitehurst may not be known by all that many people in fantasy leagues considering he has never thrown a pass in the NFL while backing-up Philip Rivers in San Diego the last four years, but he does have some relevance since being traded to the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Matt Hasselbeck is the current starter in Seattle, but Pete Carroll’s new coaching staff will have Whitehurst competing with him for the starting job throughout the preseason. Also of note are Hasselbeck’s age (he’ll turn 35 in late September) and his lackluster performance over the last two years. When a new coaching staff brings a new quarterback in with them it usually means they want to get him on the field. Expect Whitehurst to be the starter in Seattle by 2011 if not sometime during the 2010 campaign.
Rk Player Seasons Position
Rank '09
Yrs in Top 12
(Since 2000)
Yrs in Top 24
(Since 2000)
Projected Top 12
Seasons
(Next 3 Yrs)
31 Colt McCoy, CLE (24) R * * * 0
McCoy was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of this year’s draft and while he dropped a bit further than some expected, he should get the opportunity to start for Cleveland within the next 2-3 years. It wouldn’t be a complete surprise if he ended up starting some games as a rookie either if veteran Jake Delhomme struggles as the starter. Seneca Wallace was acquired from the Seahawks in the offseason by Browns new President of Football Operations Mike Holmgren (Holmgren is familiar with Wallace from his coaching tenure in Seattle) and will likely be ahead of McCoy on the depth chart, but he isn’t a long-term answer for them at quarterback.
32 Tim Tebow, DEN (23) R * * * 0
Tebow was thought to be a player that could go in the draft anywhere from round one through round three, so it was a bit of a surprise when the Broncos selected him with the 25th overall pick in the first round. Viewed as a player that many felt could be used at a number of different positions in the NFL, Tebow has already been told by head coach Josh McDaniels that they will only use him as a quarterback. Since Tebow is considered a bit of a developmental project as an NFL quarterback it may be another 2-3 years before he’s declared the starter in Denver, but sooner or later it’s going to happen, and with Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn already on the roster it’s likely McDaniels feels he can take all the time he needs with Tebow before inserting him as the starter. Dynasty owners that draft him could end up being rewarded very nicely if they don’t lose patience with him taking up a place on their roster as he develops.
33 Matt Hasselbeck, SEA (34) 12 20 3 7 0
Hasselbeck makes the list because he currently remains the starter in Seattle. His best days are behind him however, and there is a strong possibility he will lose his spot atop the depth chart with the Seahawks either this year or next once Pete Carroll decides to see if Charlie Whitehurst is capable of being a worthwhile starter in the league. It would take a pretty remarkable resurgence from Hasselbeck this season for his value to rise to a more meaningful level.
34 Brian Brohm, BUF (24) 2 UR 0 0 0
Brohm was a second round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2008, but now finds himself in the murky and muddled QB competition, which is that of the Buffalo Bills. He’ll be in competition with Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick to get the starting nod on opening day throughout the preseason, but nothing is definite. He gets listed here because he is the most untested of the three, and may therefore get a look at some point simply to see what he can do if for no other reason.
35 Trent Edwards, BUF (26) 3 32 0 1 0
Edwards has shown a few glimpses of being a capable starter within the league, but not nearly enough to secure himself a career as one within the NFL. He’s entering his fourth season in the league and is currently the favorite to win the starting job for Buffalo, but if the team struggles out of the gate, or if Edwards doesn’t impress the coaching staff during the preseason, he’ll be hitting the bench quickly. Ryan Fitzpatrick is in the mix to start for Buffalo as well, but even if he won the job it’s doubtful he’d any long term value as it would simply mean the Bills need to draft a franchise QB in the very near future. Seventh round pick Levi Brown has even been mentioned as part of the QB competition, but that only speaks as to how miserable the Bills quarterback situation currently is.
36 Michael Vick, PHI (30) 7 UR 4 4 0
Vick desperately wants another chance to start in the NFL, but is currently the back-up to Kevin Kolb with the Eagles. If Kolb proves to be a bust, Andy Reid likely would plug Vick in as his starter, but it would take some incredibly poor outings from Kolb in order for that to happen. The good news for Vick is that he is in the final year of his contract with the Eagles, which means he may find a team to sign with in 2011 that is willing to use him a starter.
37 Matt Moore, CAR (26) 3 35 0 0 0
Matt Moore, who went undrafted before signing as a rookie free agent with the Panthers in 2007, is currently thought to be the Panthers starter, but he’ll face strong competition from rookie Jimmy Clausen (and possibly fellow rookie Tony Pike) to maintain his spot atop the depth chart come opening day. Moore played well for the Panthers in five starts for them last season (990 yards passing, 8 TDs, 1 INT, with a 4-1 record), but has never dealt with the pressure of going into a season as an NFL franchises starting quarterback. He may shock us, but it’d be surprising if he holds onto the starting position throughout the entire season should he even be named the starter for opening day.
38 Derek Anderson, ARI (27) 5 38 1 1 0
Anderson makes the list based on the potential he has should he earn the starting job ahead of Matt Leinart in Arizona. It’d be a surprise if the Cardinals didn’t give Leinart another look considering they used a first round pick on him, but the simple possibility that Anderson may get the chance to start in an offense featuring Larry Fitzgerald gives him some value at the moment.
39 Brady Quinn, DEN (25) 3 30 0 0 0
A first round pick in 2007, things never worked out as planned for Quinn in Cleveland. He was traded to the Broncos this offseason, which for a moment raised the possibility he could get another quick opportunity to start again in the NFL, but once Denver used a 2010 first rounder on Tim Tebow Quinn’s value again went downwards. He’s young enough that he could have a future in Denver if he gets on the field and plays well, but the Tebow selection wouldn’t make much sense if the Broncos felt Quinn was going to be a long term solution for them as a starting quarterback.
40 Jake Delhomme, CLE (35) 12 28 2 5 0
Delhomme’s best days are clearly behind him and at the age of 35 one has to wonder how many years he has left in the NFL. He’s expected to start in Cleveland this year, but it’s likely he’s only a stopgap option until the Browns feel Colt McCoy is ready to take over. If Delhomme is even more washed up than Cleveland realizes, Seneca Wallace would likely get the chance to start for a while, but sooner or later McCoy is the quarterback Cleveland will attempt to build around long term.


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