Tuesday Edition
August 21st, 2012
David’s Daily Digest
Looking
At the 2012 Fantasy Season
Previewing
the Big Arms
With several of my own fantasy drafts
approaching it’s time to start looking at this season’s studs and talking some
serious fantasy football. And there’s no better place to start than right under
center.
When we are talking about the quarterback
spot, there are no better field generals than the Three Kings of the Gridiron;
Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. These guys do it big and have been consistently
over the past several seasons; Rodgers has averaged nearly 33 passing touchdowns
per season since 2008, Brady has averaged over 34 touchdowns the past three
seasons, and Brees has at least 33 passing touchdowns in each of his last four
seasons, including 46 last year. Quite simply, these guys are better than good.
If these three are the Kings, than we
have to anoint the Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford as one of the
league’s top princes. He’s not quite at the elite level yet, but after his
5,000 yards in 2011 with 41 touchdowns he is very close. Eli Manning is another
prince in the league flirty with the next level, but his touchdown-interception
will need to improve a bit, before he can get real consideration.
Cam Newton and Michael Vick certainly
deserve strong consideration as a starting fantasy quarterback, but with their
reward and great mobility will come lots of risk. At least Cam has size, but
even with his build you’d rather he use his arm more and legs less. Enough can’t
be said about Vick when talking about protecting yourself. His mobility has
been one of his greatest assets, but also one of his biggest nemeses; staying
healthy will be his greatest task in 2012.
A couple of names that could emerge as
solid fantasy starters will include Matt Schaub, who should bounce back nicely this
season from his injuries of a year ago. Ben Roethlisberger is like Vick, he
needs to stay healthy to pay-off for owners. If he can avoid the big hits, with
studs like Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown to throw the ball deep to, Big Ben
could have a solid 2012 campaign.
Peyton Manning is going to fall on
most boards, but as a late QB1, he could prove to be a great value and steal in
most drafts. He’s still got a little rust to shake off, but once the regular
season gets going he’d going to find his old form; and the weather in Denver
won’t make a difference.
Philip Rivers and Tony Romo may both
fall a bit this season in fantasy drafts after the disappointing performances from their
respective teams last season, but don’t be fooled. These two have plenty left in
their tanks and are still surrounded with enough talent to finish as Top 10
fantasy quarterbacks.
On
Your Radar
We've heard the talk before in the
past, but this could actually be the season we see the pay off with quarterback
Matt Ryan. The Falcon’s starter has some new toys and reliable weapons in his
arsenal and could be in line for a big 2012 season.
A couple of names that could really
breakout in 2012 with big seasons and peak into the Top 10 include; Andy
Dalton, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Jay Cutler. I like Dalton, because with a great
receiver like AJ Green (and we’ll get to him in due time), how can you not get
better. Fitzpatrick has continually improved and he should greatly improve upon
his 23 picks last season; I expect good things from Ryan this season. It’s hard
not to like Cutler’s big arm and add that he has his old favorite target in
Brandon Marshall back, his 2012 looks too good.
These guys are more than just after
thoughts, or roster fillers, they could be a great replacement and starter
because of injuries or should any of the big names struggle. Keep them on your
radar.
By David Ortega
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