My Top 40 Fantasy QB's for 2009
Posted: Friday, July 24, 2009
by Chris Limburg
http://gothicfootball.com
Well, training camps have opened people and fantasy drafts are rapidly approaching. With that in mind I will be compiling MY rankings of the top 40 QB's, 50 RB's, 50 WR's, 30 TE, and all the DST units. I will not be ranking kickers simply because there is no point. I will be starting off with QB's.
What signal callers should you target for your fantasy team heading into 2009? Is Tom Terrific 100??Well, the research is done (and I must say A LOT of research) and here are my top 40 QB's heading into the new season and the` projected passing totals for each. Also, I have included is what I believe is the market value for them in traditional $100 auction formats.
Projected Stats: 4614 yards 36 TD's 15 Int's
2. Peyton Manning (IND) $19: 2008 was an off year for Manning and he still won MVP. Nuff said.
Projected Stats: 4366 yards 32 TD's 12 Int's
3. Phillip Rivers (SD) $17: Breakout campaign last year for Rivers and he will only get better.
Projected Stats: 4059 yards 30 TD's 14 Int's
4. Aaron Rodgers (GB) $16: Rodgers made the Pack look smart in releasing Favre. True gunslinger.
Projected Stats: 3866 yards 27 TD's 17 Int's
5. Tom Brady (NE) $15: Many have Brady ranked higher but I say he needs to shake the rust off.
Projected Stats: 3776 yards 26 TD's16 Int's
6. Kurt Warner (AZ) $14: Has best receiving trio in the game. Durability is the only question here.
Projected Stats: 3755 30 TD's 23 Int's
7. Donovan McNabb (PHI) $13: Always solid, now has legitimate receiving threats to work with.
Projected Stats: 3718 yards 26 TD's 14 Int's
8. Jay Cutler (CHI) $11: Pundits say he has no receivers. I say he makes the receivers he has better.
Projected Stats: 3588 yards 25 TD's 16 Int's
9. Matt Schaub (HOU) $10: Great WRs in Johnson and Walter in a pass first offense.
Projected Stats: 3514 yards 25 TD's 17 Int's
10. Carson Palmer (CIN) $9: Elbow is 100% and Ocho seems motivated. Palmer bounces back.
Projected Stats: 3477 yards 24 TD's 14 Int's
11.Matt Ryan (ATL) $9: Matty Ice will keep improving. Now he has Gonzo to play with.
Projected Stats: 3384 yards 24 TD's 15 Int's
12 Tony Romo (DAL) $8: I am just not sold on Romo. Now he has no T.O. and no future in Dallas.
Projected Stats: 3362 yards 22 TD's 18 Int's
13. Eli Manning (NYG) $6: Hopefully Hakeem Nicks gives Manning the deep threat he needs.
Projected Stats: 3256 yards 21 TD's 16 Int's
14. Kyle Orton (DEN) $5: People think I'm crazy but I think Orton thrives under McDipshit's tutelage.
Projected Stats: 3119 yards 20 TD's 14 Int's
15. Matt Hasslebeck (SEA) $5: Healthy and a new receiver in "who's your mamma" to throw to.
Projected Stats: 3041 yards 20 TD's 15 Int's
16. Brett Favre (MIN) $5: I am assuming he will be playing for the Vikes. Lots of weapons up there.
Projected Stats: 2988 yards 22 TD's 19 Int's
17. Trent Edwards (BUFF) $4: Lots of upside and could be much higher on list by seasons end.
Projected Stats: 2952 yards 19 TD's 13 Int's
18. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) $4: Great QB just not a good fantasy QB.
Projected Stats: 2849 yards 18 TD's 13 Int's
19. Matt Cassel (KC) $2: Like Romo I'm just not sold on Cassel. Can you say Scott Mitchell???
Projected Stats: 2762 yards 18 TD's 19 Int's
20. David Garrard (JAX) $1: Slimmed down Garrard means business in '09. Torry Holt will help too.
Projected Stats: 2608 yards 17 TD's 10 Int's
21. Jason Campbell (WASH) $1: Snyder and the Skins don't believe in Campbell. Should you???
Projected Stats: 2461 yards 15 TD's 11 Int's
22. Joe Flacco (BAL) $1: Awesome rookie year. Can he follow it up? The loss of Mason will hurt.
Projected Stats:2451 yards 15 TD's 12 Int's
23. Marc Bulger (STL) $1: The man who replaced Kurt Warner has fallen on tough times in St. Louie.
Projected Stats: 2369 yards 18 TD's 21 Int's
24. Jake Delhomme (CAR) $1: Carolina just resigned Delhomme and I have no idea why.
Projected Stats: 2315 yards 16 TD's 15 Int's
25. Shaun Hill (SF) $1: Will beat out Smith and has Crabtree but is that saying much???
Projected Stats: 2274 yards 15 TD's 17 Int's
26. Kerry Collins (TN) $1: Vince Young is waiting in the wings if he struggles.
Projected Stats: 2137 yards 16 TD's 13 Int's
27. JaMarcus Russell (OAK) $1: Good upside but can't rank him higher until he shows something.
Projected Stats: 2466 yards 17 TD's 15 Int's
28. Chad Pennington (MIA) $1: Nice QB for the Dolphins but not a starting fantasy QB by any means.
Projected Stats: 2094 yards 15 TD's 9 Int's
29. Brady Quinn (CLE) $1: I like Quinn just needs a chance. Hopefully he gets it this year.
Projected Stats: 2044 yards 13 TD's 10 Int's
30. Daunte Culpepper (DET) $1: I say he starts the year as the starter but for how long????
Projected Stats: 1859 yards 12 TD's 12 Int's
31. Mark Sanchez (NYJ) $1: Sanchez will win the starting job but will take his lumps.
Projected Stats: 1740 yards 12 TD's 18 Int's
32. Matthew Stafford (DET): When he gets in there he has Calvin Johnson to throw the ball to.
Projected Stats: 1611 yards 8 TD's 10 Int's
33. Byron Leftwich (TB): Gutsy veteran but far better fantasy options. Look for him to win job.
Projected Stats: 1586 yards 11 TD's 9 Int's
34 Derek Anderson (CLE): Pro Bowl appearance seems ages ago.
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
35. Luke McCown (TB): He doesn't beat out Leftwich and is not a fantasy factor even if does.
Projected Stats: Projected backup
36. Jeff Garcia (OAK): If Russell struggles early he will be in there mark my word.
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
37. Tavaris Jackson (MIN): Favre is projected to be the starter. Rosenfels is in the equation too.
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
38. Josh Freeman (TB): Bucs future QB but the future isn't this year.
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
39. Kellen Clemens (NYJ): All the coaches always defend Clemens. Why??? He is terrible.
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
40. Sage Rosenfels (MIN): See Tavaris Jackson
Projected Stats: Projected Backup
That does it for the QB's. I will rank my top 50 RB's next.
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