Preseason Fantasy Rankings: Quarterbacks 1-10

by Skeller on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 AM EDT in Football

Everybody loves fantasy rankings and now that we're at the MLB All-Star Break (just work with me here), I figure it's time to bring out the preseason rankings. These are based on my thoughts right now -- naturally, a lot will change between now and that first kickoff.

Rank	Player	Team	Comments
1	Brees, Drew	NO	He was probably the best fantasy QB in your league last year and he has all the weapons back in 2009.
2	Manning, Peyton	IND	Indianapolis doesn't rebuild, they reload. Anthony Gonzalez finally gets to show his stuff.
3	Brady, Tom	NE	He gets the benefit of the doubt on the knee injury, but I'm far from certain he belongs here yet.
4	Warner, Kurt	ARZ	This is based on Anquan Boldin re-signing. If Boldin skips town, Warner drops.
5	McNabb, Donovan	PHI	DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin give him two big weapons. A gimpy Brian Westbrook would actually increase the value of the passing offense.
6	Ryan, Matt	ATL	Take last season; add some experience and Tony Gonzalez. If Michael Jenkins decides to not suck this year, Ryan could be even better than this.
7	Rivers, Philip	SD	For Rivers' entire NFL career opposing defenses have feared the SD running game. There's less fear this year, so we'll see how Rivers handles it. I'm pessimistic.
8	Edwards, Trent	BUF	He now has two Top 20 WRs and a Top 15 RB. What's not to love?
9	Rodgers, Aaron	GB	Last year was essentially his rookie season and he threw for 4,038 yds. He's only going to get better. The RB picture is a mess though, and he needs somebody to take pressure off Jennings.
10	Orton, Kyle	DEN	Josh McDaniels' offense is going to provide Orton with plenty of opportunities to put up big numbers. Unless Brandon Marshall leaves town, in that case Orton plummets (and the Broncos finish 6-10)

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Edwards

Love to see you be right. I suspect he will be available in the free agent pool for the first week or so, though.

Given, I am considering punting QB until the 9th round or so, I want you to be right.

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by faketeams on Jun 30, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

Interesting strategy

I wonder how that would work out. You might be able to get a solid QB at that point. You may have a problem with QB depth though.

by Skeller on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't worry about Boldin

He isn’t going anywhere so you can put Warner’s name in ink.

Any thoughts on who takes Orton’s spot if Marshall is out? Romo? Manning? Cassel?

by Bezekira on Jun 30, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Right now

I have Roethlisberger sitting at #11, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Hasselbeck jump into the Top 10 either.

by Skeller on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Ryan..

They are sayin that Matty Ryan is looking like a monst in camp. Im ready for a huge year outta him

Melooooooo

by Mr.Clutch15 on Jul 2, 2009 3:10 AM EDT reply actions

That’s a tad bit generous for Edwards. Rodgers and Romo are definitely ahead of him for fantasy purposes, for now. Probably Schaub and Cutler are no-brainers too. Trent has to prove he can utilize all these weapons before being considered for this lofty a ranking.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jul 2, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

I agree on Edwards

I’m not sold on him yet and would probably drop him down a few spots and give proven guys like Big Ben a bump. Cutler as well, I see him as being a bit undervalued this season. The change of team could definitely hurt him but he’s got an absolute cannon and two proven seasons under his belt.

Very interested to see how Brady does this season. Think anyone has a shot to make it back up in the high 40s for TDs or has that ship sailed.

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by ape2man on Jul 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions