Early Quarterback Rankings

Posted by Igor Derysh on 05/30/2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: NFL, Fantasy Football, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Schaub, Matt Ryan,

The free agents and rookies have not even been signed, training camp won't be beginning for some time, and when next season will start is still up in the air. That doesn't mean that we shouldn't start preparing for our fantasy drafts! It may be early but with a pretty good idea of what's going to happen next season, here are the top quarterbacks going into this year's fantasy drafts.

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1. Aaron Rodgers

After two stellar seasons, Rodgers fully proved himself with his consecutive third year of carrying the Packers and winning the SuperBowl. With three seasons in a row with 28 or more touchdowns, 13 or fewer interceptions, and 3,900 or more yards, and a 63.5 or better completion rate – how do you expect he'll do this season?

2. Peyton Manning

Manning set a career high in passing yards in 2010 and is about to sign a huge contract. As the most consistent quarterback in the league, with a fantastic group of receivers, expect Peyton to do what he usually does – complete 66%+ of his passes, surpass 4,000 passing yards, and hurl over 30 touchdowns.

3. Tom Brady

With Wes Welker and some great young receivers and tight ends, along with a deep list of very talented running backs, this is looking like one of those years where the Pats give Brady everything he needs to return to the SuperBowl. Brady failed to surpass 4,000 yards last season because the running game was so good for once (it'll be even better this season) but he did toss 36 touchdowns and was picked off just four times. Look for him to repeat his 2010 successes.

4. Michael Vick

Vick made an MVP run in 2010 and could very well do the same in 2011 if he can stay on the field. In 12 games for the Eagles, Vick completed more than 62% of his passes for 21 touchdowns and just 6 interceptions. He added another 676 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns to that total. Vick has always been an incredible athlete and with such a deep wide receiver group and LeSean McCoy behind him, he could easily lead the Eagles very far this year.

5. Drew Brees

Breesus completed more than 68% of his passes for the second year in a row, easily surpassed 4,300 yards for the fifth year in a row, threw more than 30 touchdowns for the third year in a row, and had a great passer rating but did struggle with interceptions more than he ever has in his career. If his receivers can stay healthy, however, look for Brees to put on another clinic as a leader and passer once again this year.

6. Philip Rivers

With Vincent Jackson out most of 2010 and Antonio Gates missing much of the season as well, Rivers proved that he could dominate regardless of who is around him. A good thing since Jackson and other receivers are free agents and may not re-sign. Rivers had a career high in yards last season with 4,700 yards and threw for 30 touchdowns, about what he has done for the last three seasons. Look for the Chargers to give their running game more focus, however.

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7. Tony Romo

Romo was working on a pretty good season last season before getting injured, despite the Cowboys struggles. Look for Romo to make a nice comeback with three good receivers around him.

8. Matt Cassel

Cassel threw 27 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions but can be even better this season if he can stay more consistent.

9. Josh Freeman

Very impressive throwing for 3,400+ yards, 25 touchdowns, and just 6 picks in his first full year as a starter with no one around him. Could be a complete breakout season for Freeman.

10. Matt Schaub/Matt Ryan
Both of these guys' success is based on the health of their receivers. Look for Ryan to do much better with the Falcons drafting phenom Julio Jones in the first round. Schaub needs someone besides Andre Johnson to catch some passes.

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