Changing of the Guard
2010 Top Fantasy quarterbacks:
2010 could mark a changing in the guard when you talk about fantasy quarterbacks. For the past several season’s names like Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady have been the main staple of fantasy quarterbacks in the league, but 2010 could mark the year where this elite group expands.
On the rise to Elite status
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers…
Since inheriting the mantle in Green Bay just over two years ago, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has steadily shown why number four in Lambeau is no longer. After consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing and 28 or more touchdowns this will be Rodgers third full season as the starter under center for Green Bay. Rodgers will also have one of the league’s best receiving corps (Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, James Jones) returning for its’ third consecutive season. At only 6’2” the former Cal Bear stands tall in the pocket and delivers rocket passes on the money. Last season the Packer’s starting quarterback completed nearly 65%of his passes and threw 30 touchdowns. 2010 should be an even bigger year for Rodgers who now has a little veteran savvy and a solid foundation of experience to command one of the league’s top ranked offenses.
Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers…
With the LT Era over in San Diego, it’s time for the Bolts to fly. It really should come as no surprise since quarterback Philip Rivers has been steadily putting up fantasy numbers since he took the reins in 2006. Rivers has joined the 4,000 yard club in each of the past two seasons and his 62 touchdowns in that span rank him near the top. At 6’5” the Charger’s starting quarterback is the prototypical signal caller with a strong arm and with an all-pro tight end he’ll continue his rise to stardom. Perhaps River’s best fantasy value is his toughness and durability; Rivers has started in 64 straight regular season games.
Strong arms worth watching…
The Texan’s quarterback Matt Schaub and the Cowboy’s quarterback Tony Romo are a pair of Texas gunslingers fantasy owners will be keeping a close eye in 2010. Last season Schaub blossomed into a fantasy favorite passing for nearly 4,800 yards with 29 passing touchdowns while starting all 16 games. Romo passed for over 4,000 yards for the second time in three seasons and threw at least 26 touchdowns for his third straight season. Both return with their respective offenses pretty much intact from last season and fantasy owners are safe to expect similar numbers from each.
2010 Sleepers…
A couple of arms fantasy owners should be taking a closer look at this season are the Raven’s Joe Flacco, the Chiefs Matt Cassel, and the Bronco’s Kyle Orton.
Just by the numbers and added personnel it would be hard to argue that Flacco is due to have a good season. The Ravens are still ball control, but with his new weapons Flacco will easily improve his numbers from a year ago.
In Denver, the Broncos appear to be a team in the works and could have some struggles this season. Orton limits his mistakes and could find himself throwing the ball a lot more in the second half.
Matt Cassell had his struggles in 2009, but with a full year under his belt and a soft schedule down the stretch (week 15 & 16 against St. Louis and Tennessee) he could be a second half wonder.
A noteworthy mention is the Lion’s quarterback Matthew Stafford. The kid has looked sharp this preseason and with wide receiver Nate Burleson and tight end Tony Scheffler joining (Calvin Johnson) Megatron the passing game has received a huge off-season upgrade. Stafford is not a fantasy starter, but could be strong second half player in 2010.
My 2010 top 10 Quarterbacks
1. Aaron Rodgers, GB
2. Drew Brees, NO
3. Peyton Manning, IND
4. Tom Brady, NE
5. Matt Schaub, HOU
6. Philip Rivers, SD
7. Tony Romo, DAL
8. Donovan McNabb, PHI
9. Brett Favre, Min
10.Ben Roethlisberger, PIT
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