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QB Draft Kit week continues today with our ranks and writeups. We are also taking a look into our crystal ball and with our 2010 stat projections.

There was much debate here at Fantasy Football Brothers surrounding our combined ranks. There always is when you have five guys with five different opinions. We took each of our  five individual ranks and combined them to come up with this rank. We will continuously update these ranks and projections as the NFL gets into full swing.

Number One

1) Drew Brees – NOR – QB

The reigning Super Bowl MVP enters 2010 as our #1 signal caller. After four straight 4,000 yard seasons it would be a crime not to rank Brees #1. The Saints offense comes back virtually intact so we can expect him to pass for more gaudy passing numbers in’10. The only thing hurting Drew’s stock is the possibility of a Super Bowl hangover and the rumor that the Saints will enter the season with a more balanced approach on offense. I don’t see that happening. After posting the best record in the league and winning a Super bowl title, why would they change anything on offense? If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Brees is a safe and solid option to build your team around. He will come off the board in the first round.

2) Aaron Rodgers – GRE – QB

I’ll be honest, it was very hard to rank Rodgers second. Rodgers enters the year as the only quarterback in NFL history to post back to back 4,000 yard seasons in his first two as a starter. With weapons like Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and tight end Jermichael Finley returning, we expect his already impressive numbers to improve. It only helps his cause when you factor in the solid play of running back Ryan Grant. The Packers were also lucky enough to upgrade their biggest weakness in the draft when they landed Iowa offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga in the first round. Bulaga will start immediately and should help stabilize a very shaky unit.  It’s also worth more than a mention that Rodgers has a knack for finding the end zone with his feet. He has scored 9 rushing touchdowns in the last two years. All signs point to a career year and a run at the MVP award.

Old Reliable

3) Peyton Manning – IND – QB

Mr. Consistency comes in at #3 and rounds out the first tier. Arguably the best and most productive quarterback in the history of pro football. Manning should continue his path toward greatness in 2010. He’s the safest and most reliable player in all of football. The Colts are loaded on offense and I wouldn’t be surprised if Manning has another career year. He puts in more time and works harder than anyone in the game. Yet, he still plays as though he has something to prove. That’s someone I want leading my team.

What Number Four?

4) Matt Schaub – HOU – QB

With a little controversy, Schaub comes in at #4. If you listened to me last year you would have known his breakout was coming. (Shameless plug: I had him ranked at #7 entering ’09) All he did was lead the league in passing yards with 4,770 and toss a career high 29 touchdowns. The man is a pure pocket passer who simply needed to stay healthy as well as become more efficient in the red zone. He was able to do both, proving to be one of the best mid round draft picks of all last year. If he stays healthy again, we expect him to post similar numbers making him a rock solid QB1. Unfortunately for Schaub, he’s arguably the most fragile man in the NFL. He could be the fourth quarterback off the board or the eighth. If you do draft him, make sure you invest in a solid back up.

5) Tony Romo – DAL – QB

Romo’s potential makes a strong argument for him to be ranked ahead of Schaub this year. My biggest problem with him is that he always seems to play his worst football when his owners need him the most. The fact is he should be considered a top passer and that’s why I have him ranked 5th. The Cowboys enter the year stacked on offense. Last years Fantasy Football Brothers sleeper, Miles Austin emerged as a legit #1 wide out and the team used its first round pick to acquire the ultra talented wide receiver Dez Bryant. Add in the trio of talented running backs and pro-bowl tight end Jason Witten, and the Boys have the look of an offensive juggernaut. All signs point to Romo being pretty good this year.

A Very Brady Bounce Back?

6) Tom Brady – NEP – QB

Brady enters 2010 healthy. I felt it took him almost half the season to look completely comfortable moving around in the pocket after suffering a devastating knee injury in the first week of the ’08 season. However, even when he appeared healthy it turns out he wasn’t. Recent reports suggest that he played a good portion of the year with broken ribs. Injuries aside, Brady managed to do what he does best. He completed over 65% of his passes for 4,398 yards and 28 touchdowns. Those are better than average numbers when you consider all the factors he had working against him. He was able succeed despite injury and predictable offensive play calling that left a lot to be desired. On the plus side they have vowed be more creative with their offensive play calling this year. On the down side, I think Wes Welker (Brady’s favorite target) will start the year on the PUP list. Regardless of Welker’s health Brady is one of the best decision makers in the league and has been able to post solid numbers without adequate weapons in the past. He still has Moss who’s in a contract year and will be out to prove that he’s an elite wide out who’s worth another pay day. I know the team is also high on second year wide out Julian Edelman and former third round pick Brandon Tate. Edelman was impressive at times last year and should fill in for Welker in the slot. Brandon Tate is going to have every opportunity to step in and prove he’s a capable NFL receiver. The fact is Brady will probably never be able match his magical ’07 campaign. Those expecting him to do so will be disappointed. However, he will produce very good numbers on a weekly basis making him a rock solid QB1.

7) Brett Favre – MIN – QB

Let the Favre saga begin! Reports indicate that his ankle surgery was successful but a timetable on his return is still unknown, and why wouldn’t it be? I think he returns for three reasons. 1. Brett Favre is all about Brett Favre, and Mr. Favre posted some of his best numbers ever last year. 2. The Vikings have a solid nucleus with good chemistry. With Favre they are a legit juggernaut and Super Bowl contender. 3. A chance to redeem himself from that woeful interception in the NFC championship game.

When he makes it official and does return to the Vikings, I’m circling both games on my calendar when they play the Packers. Can you remember the last time two teams from the same division were legit super bowl contenders? How about the last time an entire team’s offense was tied to an egotistical aging quarterback? With all the drama that surrounds him, the fact is, Favre could be a top 5 fantasy passer in ’10.

8) Philip Rivers – SDC – QB

Rivers proved his worth as a top echelon QB1 when he turned the run first Chargers into a pass first team. He seldom makes mistakes and always seems to make the right read. The team ultimately made Rivers the face of the franchise when they said good bye to long time great LaDainian Tomlinson. The team felt Tomlinson and the running game were ineffective making the offense one dimensional. One of their goals this off season was to become more balanced. The team stuck to their word and traded up in the first round of Aprils draft to acquire running back Ryan Mathews. A stronger running game should help keep defenses honest. Vincent Jackson will miss the first three games if not longer. When he does return he’ll come back as Rivers go to guy. Factor in Antonio Gates return to elite form and Rivers should post a third consecutive 4,000 yard season.

**As of this writing Vincent Jackson is threatening to hold out the first ten weeks.

9) Joe Flacco – BAL – QB

Baltimore entered the off season with one goal. Equip Joe Flacco with as many weapons as possible. The team stuck to their word when they traded 3rd & 4th round picks to acquire wide receiver Anquan Boldin from Arizona. Boldin provides Flacco with the physical presence he’s lacked in his first two years in the league. Paired with the super productive and reliable Derick Mason the Ravens finally have a legitimate wide receiver combination that will help stretch the field and open up the offense. The Ravens are a team on the rise, and Flacco’s quickly becoming a quarterback ready to take the next step. He has all the tools and ability to post career numbers in every offensive category. Flacco is a solid QB1.

Top Ten

10) Eli Manning – NYG – QB

I’m not a huge fan of Eli Manning. However, one can not deny his progression as a top quarterback in the NFL. He set career highs in passing yards (4,023) and touchdowns (27). Eli enters 2010 as my #1 potential quarterback sleeper. The Giants season was filled with disappointment after their hot start. They enter the year healthy and hungry. With an array of weapons on offense, led by wide receiver Steve Smith and second year man Hakeem Nicks, Eli should be able to produce very good numbers on a weekly basis. They have a strong running game and a well balanced attack. That’s a recipe to a solid year and QB1 status in my book. If I miss out on one of the top signal callers, I’ll be sure to target him in the mid rounds.

Who's The New Guy?

11) Kevin Kolb – PHI – QB

The Donovan McNabb era is over in Philly. Enter Kevin Kolb. All I can say is be careful what you wish for Eagle fans. On paper Kolb is the perfect fit for Andy Reid’s west coast offense. He throws a great slant and has a good pocket presence. He also knows how to command a huddle. These traits is what made him a 2nd round pick and McNabb expendable. It also doesn’t hurt that the Eagles have one of the youngest and most talented teams in football. Kolb has been groomed for this by two very good teachers and should be able to thrive in this offense. I expect very good numbers in his first year as the starter. However, make sure you invest in an adequate backup in case he falters. Another concern I have regarding Kolb, is if the Eagles use M.Vick in a significant portion of the red zone packages. It could hamper his touch down total.

12) Matt Ryan – ATL – QB

Ryan entered ’09 as a solid QB1 candidate. Unfortunately, he failed to meet expectations and proved to be a shaky weekly option. However, he did show growth as a passer and again enters the year as a potential QB1. One of the biggest things holding Ryan back is the Falcons run first mentality. Our hope is they open up the playbook and give him a little more room to operate. Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez provide Ryan with two elite options in the passing game and M.Turner is poised for a bounce back year. Ryan makes very is a very good decision maker who protects the ball and limits his mistakes. I expect him to set career highs in all offensive categories, making him a borderline QB1 option this year.

13) Jay Cutler – CHI – QB

After paying a kings ransom to land Cutler, the Bears entered ’09 with high hopes. His first year in the windy city had mixed reviews and left something to be desired. He was inconsistent, made poor decision and failed to show any signs of growth or maturity. His lack of composer is part of the reason why he led the league in interception, and why the Broncos felt he was expendable. There is no doubt in my mind that Cutler has all the physical skills to become a great passer for years to come. He’s a true gunslinger in the mold of Bret Favre. I just question if he has the mental make up and leadership abilities. The Bears brought in offensive coordinator Mike Martz to open up the offense and allow Cutler to use his gunslinger mentality. Under Martz, he should be able to put up impressive yardage totals on a weekly basis. The Bears have the perfect blend of speedy wide outs that make a Mike Martz offense thrive. Draft Cutler as a QB1, but make sure you invest in a solid back up.

14) Carson Palmer – CIN – QB

Palmer is a difficult player to gauge heading into the season. It wasn’t to long ago that he was considered an elite fantasy option. In my opinion he hasn’t been the same since suffering a right elbow injury in ’08. Last year he managed to play the entire season but was incredibly ordinary. As the season wore on it was apparent that he lacked arm strength and accuracy that used to be his calling card. Last year he only managed to throw for 3,094 yards with 21 touchdowns, and 5 of them came in week 7 against the Bears. That’s not very good when you consider ten other QB’s threw for over 4,000 yards or better and twelve managed to toss 26 or more touchdowns. It’s safe to say the Bengals have become a run first team and Palmer has become a game manager.

The hope is that he was able to do enough in the off-season to regain some of his arm strength. He’s only 30, and the this could be the best Bengals team he’s ever been a part of. The team drafted ultra talented tight end Jermaine Gresham in the first round, and signed free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant. I don’t know what to expect form Gresham. Palmer has never had a pass catching tight end of his caliber. The goal is that he’s able to open up the passing game and provide Palmer with a check down option he’s been missing for years. If he can stay healthy, Antonio Bryant could become the WR2 that the teams been lacking since T.J. Houshmandzadeh left for Seattle. The bottom line is Palmer needs to improve his red zone efficiency and passing totals to be considered a weekly option. If he can, then he could be a steal. He’s the ultimate low risk high reward guy. Unfortunately the Bengals play a very difficult schedule so make sure you have another solid quarterback if you spend a mid round pick on Palmer. Palmer is a safe QB2.

15) Chad Henne – MIA – QB

Henne enters the season with a ton of promise. It was obvious after Ronnie Brown was injured that Henne has the make up of a true pocket passer. Before Brown’s injury he was never able to get into a rhythm because of the constant shuffle due to the wild cat offense. When the team shifted to a more traditional offense, Henne was able to find his rhythm. He didn’t set the league on fire but he also wasn’t working with the greatest options at receiver. That’s why he must have been one of the happiest men in football when the Dolphins traded for Brandon Marshall. Marshall will instantly become the go to guy and provide him with the elite talent that every quarterback hopes for. Draft Henne as a solid QB2 with upside.

16) Donovan McNabb – WAS – QB

McNabb has some very large obstacles to overcome in Washington. For starters this is the first time in his career he’ll be playing for a different team. The Skins definitely lack the elite offensive weapons he had at his disposal in Philly. We also need to consider how much difficulty McNabb has when he’s under pressure. He has shown in the past that he gets rattled and has a tough time remaining calm in the pocket. This is what causes him to be so inconsistent at times. The offensive line play is average at best and the trio of backs brought in leaves something to desired. Santana Moss provides a solid deep threat but he’s better served as a wide receiver 2. On the bright side he does have two very capable tight ends that should be able to bail him out of trouble. McNabb enters the year as a QB2.

17) Matt Cassel – KAN – QB

Cassel entered ’09 with high expectations after throwing for 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns with the Patriots in ’08. He struggled in his first year as a Chief managing only 2,924 yards with 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The biggest reason for his disappointing season can be tied to the poor play of the offensive line and overall lack of weapons. One of the biggest moves the Chiefs made this off season was bringing in offensive coordinator Charlie Weis. Weis has a reputation for getting the most out of his quarterbacks, and could help Cassel take the next step. Dwayne Bowe is a solid WR1 and Chris Chambers isn’t a bad compliment. Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones should be able to provide a solid running attack. We also like rookie tight end Tony Moeaki to compete for the starting tight end spot. They do have pieces in place, the question is, did they do enough to improve the offensive line?

If he remains upright I like Cassel as a QB2 with upside.

18) Matthew Stafford – DET – QB

Stafford showed flashes of potential at times throughout his rookie year. Although I’m still not sold on the offensive line, the Lions have a glimmer of hope for the first time since Barry Sanders early retirement. Stafford has all the tools and ability to succeed at this level. The Lions invested the off season trying to upgrade the offensive personal around Stafford. Along with the ultra talented Calvin Johnson, Detroit brought in WR Nate Burleson and TE Tony Schefler. They also drafted running back Jahvid Best whose versatility should be a perfect fit in this offense. If the o-line can keep him upright he’ll show improvements in his second year. I love his potential, but I think he’s a year away from being considered anything more than a QB2 or bye week fill in.

19) Jason Campbell – OAK – QB

After Washington acquired Donovan McNabb from the Eagles, Campbell became expendable. He was later traded to the Raiders who were in desperate need of a NFL caliber quarterback. Campbell never posted eye popping numbers during his time with Washington. However, he was consistent and productive. He passed for over 3,200 yards in each of the last two years, including a career high 3,618 with 20 touchdowns in ’09. He also has a knack for creating plays with his feet, rushing for more than 230 yards two years in a row. That’s not too bad when you consider how many different offensive schemes he’s had to learn over the last four years.

Now he’ll have to learn a new offense with the Raiders. Oakland has a group of young and relatively unknown receivers. We expect someone to emerge on the out side to compliment tight end Zack Miller. M.Bush and Daren McFadden could be more productive with Campbell under center which should help create a more balanced offense. The biggest weakness the Raiders have is their sub-par offensive line play. Over his career Campbell has struggled when under pressure, and that could very well be the theme in ’10. He should be able to post decent enough numbers to warrant QB2 status, but not much more.

20) Ben Roethlisberger – PIT – QB

Roethlisberger needs to get off the Mike Vick bandwagon and clean up his act. Although the Steelers failed to reach the playoffs, Roethlisberger posted a career high in passing yards with 4,328, and finished with over 20 touchdowns (26) for the second time in his career. He was on the brink of moving into the top 8 before his suspension. Now, he’s a fantasy afterthought. He’ll take over as the starter once he serves his suspension, unless of coarse Byron Leftwich sets the league on fire. I don’t see the latter happening. So what we can expect from Roethlisberger is still unknown. How much time will he need to get acclimated to the speed of the game? Will the Steelers allow him to run the no-huddle offense the same way he did last year? They will almost certainly focus more on the running game that has been their calling card for so many years. The bottom line is this; Roethlisberger will most likely provide solid QB1 stats for the second half of the season. I have problems with the mans character. However, he could very well be this year’s best bargain. Don’t sleep on him to long.

21) Alex Smith – SFO – QB

Smith was given the opportunity to start in week 7 after the Shaun Hill experiment failed. In the 11 games he started, he managed to throw for 2,350 with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 49ers enter ’10 with a team that should compete for the NFC West title. With Vernon Davis having a breakout year and second year man Michael Crabtree showing he’s capable of becoming a legit WR1, the ball is now in Smith’s court. The 49ers revamped the offensive line and should lean heavily on Frank Gore and the running game. Smith won’t be asked to win many games but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I like him this year as a decent QB2.

22) David Garrard – JAC – QB

Garrard will be the Jaguars starting quarterback when the season starts. He posted impressive yardage totals again last year, and has averaged over 3,500 yards passing in each of the last two. He’s arguably the best running quarterback in football and should again gain around 300 yards rushing with a couple of scores. The biggest problem with Garrard is the fact that he’s never been able to improve his red zone efficiency. He has yet to throw more than 18 touchdowns in a season. With the emergence of Mike Sims-Walker and potential of Mike Thomas, Garrard might finally have the weapons to push him into the top 15 for quarterbacks. He’s a solid and safe QB2 with upside.

23) Vince Young – TEN – QB

Young is an above average athlete but a sub-par quarterback. At this point in his career he needs to show that he can throw for over 170 yards a game on a weekly basis. He has never passed for more than 2,550 yards in a season and has a career high of 12 touchdowns. He does make plays with his feet, but not enough to off set his minuscule passing numbers. With Chris Johnson in the backfield opposing defenses are most likely going to stack the box and let Young try and beat them with his arm. Young is worth owning with the hope that he can take the next step and become a more consistent passer.

24) Matt Hasselbeck – SEA – QB

Over the course of his career Hasselbeck has battled a number of serious injuries. He’ll be 35 when the season starts and has shown significant signs of wearing down. He managed to throw for 3,029 yards last year with 17 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, with 10 interceptions coming in the last four games. The Seahawks have several questions that need to be answered on offense. Outside of T.J. Houshmandzadeh the wide receivers are unproven. Golden Tate was a nice pick, but he’s a rookie. We like Justin Forsett at running back but does he have the ability to shoulder the load? Will Leon Washington be healthy? Do they trade for Marshaun Lynch? Can rookie left tackle Russel Okung steps in for the retired Walter Jones? That’s way to much uncertainty in my opinion. It could all come together, but just as easily fall apart. If the team falls out of the NFC West race, it wouldn’t surprise me if Pete Carroll turns the offense over to back up Charlie Whitehurst. Hasselbeck is a risky QB2 option.

25) Kyle Orton – DEN – QB

Orton threw for a career high 3,802 yards last year. No, that’s not a typo. How many of those yards can we attribute to all pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall? With Marshall off to Miami, what can we expect from Orton this year? The Broncos have decent skill at wide out and I’m willing to bet that, Orton again manages to post solid numbers. I’m not buying into the theory that Josh McDaineils is going to hand the job over to Tim Tebow or Brady Quinn. Not when Denver should be competing for an AFC West title. Orton knows the offense and should be the man. I like him as a sneaky QB2.

26) Mark Sanchez – NYJ – QB

Sanchez is an above average leader who was able to help guide the Jets deep into the playoffs in his first season. He made a ton of mistakes but also showed flashes of his potential. He’s worked himself back from off season knee surgery and is in no danger of missing anytime. The Jets will open up the playbook a little more in his second year but will remain a run first team. Sanchez will manage games making him a less than ideal QB2.

27) Sam Bradford – STL – QB

The top pick in the draft will most likely start the season for the rebuilding Rams. The offensive line should be strong enough to keep Bradford somewhat safe. Running back Steven Jackson is an elite talent who will be the focal point of the offense. Bradford has the ability to make all the throws but shouldn’t be asked to do much outside of managing the offense. The Rams have a group of relatively unknown wide outs who need to stay healthy and step up. Bradford isn’t worth owning in redraft leagues.

28) Matt Leinart – ARI – QB

In his fifth year in the league Leinart finally gets the chance to become fantasy relevant. He’ll take over a talented Arizona offense that should be able to post solid numbers. The team will shift its focus and become a more ground oriented offense behind second year back Beanie Wells. The Cards will ask Leinart to play within himself and make low risk throws. It also doesn’t hurt his chances when you have all world wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to throw to. If he can play mistake free, consistent football he should be able to post decent numbers. Consider Leinart a QB2 entering the season with upside.

29) Josh Freeman – TAM – QB

Freeman is a product in the making that will get another chance to learn on the job. He started 9 games as a rookie and displayed the skills that made him a first round pick. He was also erratic at times tossing 3 or more interceptions in three games, including a week 13 loss when he tossed 5. As a whole he showed promise and managed to throw for 1,857 yards with 10 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. The most telling stat for Freeman last year was his poor completion percentage (54%). The Bucs are a team in the rebuilding process and Freeman is better served as a dynasty keeper than a redraft league QB2. Let someone else deal with the growing pains.

30) Matt Moore – CAR – QB

I like Matt Moore this year. However, I could be the only one. Moore took over for the infective Jake Delhomme in week 13 and played very good football. In those 5 games Moore threw for 990 yards with 8 touchdowns and only 1 interception. That’s a better than average 198 yards per game. So how did the Panthers reward their young signal caller? They drafted the talented Jimmy Clausen in the 2nd round. Moore enters the pre-season as the starter but will compete with Clausen for the starting job. If he holds him off he could surprise a few people this year. I will not be one of them. Moore is a sneaky QB2.

31) Jake Delhomme – CLE – QB

Poor Cleveland. First LaBron, now this. I ranked Delhomme 32nd last year and would have again if Buffalo had anyone at all worth ranking in the top 32. I caught some grief from my editor last year when I wrote “I wouldn’t trust Delhomme to mow my lawn, let alone lead my fantasy team.” As it turns out, I was spot on. Delhomme has never been able to bounce back after his horrific playoff game against Arizona when he threw 5 interceptions. Now he has the chance to lead a poor Browns offense. He’ll probably split time with the immortal Senica Wallace, so don’t expect fantasy worthy numbers. Delhomme shouldn’t be on your radar this year.

32) Byron Leftwich – PIT – QB

Leftwich will most likely start while Roethlisberger serves his 6 game suspension. He always displayed solid physical skills, but doesn’t seem to have the make up to produce on a consistent basis. He has much better weapons around him then he did with Tampa last year, but will probably be asked to do very little. He shouldn’t be considered an option unless you play in really deep leagues.

33) Jimmy Clausen – CAR – QB

Clausen slid into the second round of Aprils draft because teams felt he didn’t have much room to grow. I think the Panthers could end up with a steal. He played in pro style offense at Notre Dame and could find himself leading the Panthers if Matt Moore is unable to produce. He’s a great dynasty league prospect but shouldn’t be considered an option in redraft leagues.

34) Trent Edwards – BUF – QB

I really like Edwards heading into ’09. I thought he had the make up to succeed at the NFL level. The jury is still out, but it doesn’t look to good. Buffalo has a bad offensive line and Edwards wilts when under pressure. He’ll have to fight off Brian Brohm and Ryan Fitzpatrick for the starting job. This situation screams stay away.

35) Brian Brohm – BUF – QB

Entering training camp Brohm has a chance to win the starting job. I don’t consider him anything more than an NFL backup so I couldn’t imagine drafting him as a fantasy option.

36) Michael Vick – PHI – QB

It’s a shame Vick can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The Eagles gave him a shot and was able to display some of his play making ability that once made him the top overall pick. He carved out a niche in the Eagles version of the wildcat, and could become a factor in the red zone.**After his recent run in with the law there’s a good chance he earns himself another suspension.

37) Seneca Wallace – CLE – QB

Wallace is a great athlete who will battle for the Browns starting job. At the very least he’ll probably split time with Jake Delhomme until Colt McCoy is ready to take over. Wallace could prove to be the Browns most effective quarterback but that not saying much. If he wins the job he could piece together a couple solid performances.

38) Derek Anderson – ARI – QB

Anderson showed flashes but overall wasn’t very good when playing for the Browns. Time will tell if it was him or the poor supporting cast in Cleveland. He’ll enter the year backing up Matt Leinart. If Leinart falters, Anderson could pounce on the opportunity. Arizona has a very good offense that could help Anderson resurrect his career. Again, this is only if he takes over for Leinart.

39) Brady Quinn – DEN – QB

Quinn is another Browns cast off who will get a second chance. The Broncos traded a late round pick for him in the off season. In my opinion, he couldn’t have landed in a better spot. If anyone can turn him into a legitimate NFL quarterback its Josh McDaniel’s. Just take a look at Matt Cassel.

40) Charlie Whitehurst – SEA – QB

Whitehurst is 27 years old and has never taken an NFL snap. To say he’s unproven would be an understatement. Unfortunately, for Seattle fans he’ll probably get a shot this year.

41) Dennis Dixon – PIT – QB
Dixon is an intriguing prospect this year. He’s an above average athlete who played well enough in his brief stint last year. He’ll enter camp with a shot to earn the #2 job behind the suspended Rothlisberger. If he wins the job he could be fun to watch. His rushing ability could make him a sneaky asset in some formats.

42) Luke McCown – JAC – QB
f Garrard is unable to produce McCown would be next in line. If he takes over the Jags offense, he could produce fantasy relevant numbers.

43) A.J. Feeley – STL – QB
Feeley could wind up starting the year for the Rams, if the coaches don’t feel rookie Sam Bradford is ready. Feeley is journey men who will do nothing more than keep the seat warm.

44) Sage Rosenfels – MIN – QB
If Favre doesn’t return, Sage will battle the immortal Tarvaris Jackson for the starting job. Every Vikings fan reading this just puked a little. Sage has proven that he’s more than capable of leading an offense in the past. With that being said, all signs point to a Favre return.

45) Pat White – MIA – QB
White was taken in the second round with visions of him running some version of the wildcat. He was unable to pick up the play book and was a non factor for the Dolphins. If he shows any signs of improvement he could be difficult for teams to defend but that’s about it.

46) Rex Grossman – WAS – QB
Grossman will back up McNabb in Washington. McNabb has been banged up in the past and the skins offensive line is average at best. He could be forced into action, but even then doesn’t offer much value.

47) Kerry Collins – TEN – QB
I think Collins will hold off Chris Simms for the Titans #2 job making him fantasy relevant. If Vince Young falters Collins could again be the man.

48) Tarvaris Jackson – MIN – QB
It’s a scary thought, but Jackson could beat out Sage Rosenfels for the Vikings job if Favre doesn’t return. If this happens then downgrade everyone in Minnesota, including the fan base.

49) David Carr – SFO – QB
Carr will back up starter Alex Smith. With Smiths history, Carr could get a chance to play.

50) Shaun Hill – DET – QB
With a poor offensive line in Detroit, back up Shaun Hill only needs starter Matt Stafford to suffer one hit before he gets to put his spaghetti arm on display.

51) Bruce Gradkowski – OAK – QB
Same as Shaun Hill in Detroit. The Raiders offensive line is so bad that it could get Gradkowski thrust into action if something happens to Campbell.

52) Tim Tebow – DEN – QB
It’s a long shot, but I’m not going to be the one who bets against Tim Tebow.

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