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1. Tom Brady, Patriots—I wouldn't expect another record-breaking year, but another 40-TD season is not out of the question. 2...

Top-40 Fantasy Quarterbacks In 2008

by John Bishop (Scribe)

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June 30, 2008


1. Tom Brady, Patriots—I wouldn't expect another record-breaking year, but another 40-TD season is not out of the question.

2. Peyton Manning, Colts—When veteran WR Marvin Harrison can return to action will determine how well Manning will fare this season.

3. Tony Romo, Cowboys—Whether Terry Glenn returns or not, the Cowboys have enough weapons for Romo to be a threat to score every time they have the ball.

4. Drew Brees, Saints—If Devery Henderson or Robert Meachem can finally emerge as even a halfway consistent threat, Brees will be tough to stop.

5. Donovan McNabb, Eagles—McNabb should be fully healthy, and he can still run with the ball. He also still has RB Brian Westbrook to carry the load, both rushing and receiving, so expect him to have a big year again, spreading the ball around to his other various targets when Westbrook needs a break.

6. Carson Palmer, Bengals—Palmer will likely always put up decent numbers as long as Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh are around. However, third WR Chris Henry is gone, and the offensive line is not as good as it has been, so a small drop could be in order for Palmer's numbers this season.

7. Derek Anderson, Browns—If you would have told me last year that I would have had Anderson ranked as one of the top 10 QBs this season, I would have thought you were nuts!

However, with weapons like WR Braylon Edwards and TE Kellen Winslow, and now ex-Patriot WR Donte Stallworth, if WR Joe Jurevicius can mend his knee, Anderson should have himself a pretty good year.

 8. Jay Cutler, Broncos—His ranking here all depends on the status of WR Brandon Marshall. Marshall could be suspended because of multiple arrests and alleged incidents, which could devastate both the Broncos' and Cutler's season, so I'll keep you up to date on this one, because without him, the numbers will fall.

9. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks—The offensive line does a great job of protecting Hasselbeck, and he knows how to find the open receiver, no matter who is on the field. Expect another solid year from this veteran.

10. Philip Rivers, Chargers—When you have a back that can catch the ball like LT, a TE like Antonio Gates, and a full season with Chris Chambers at WR, not to mention a pretty good offensive line, you should be able to put up some numbers.

11. Jon Kitna, Lions—The Lions are loaded at WR again, and the offensive line should do a better job of protection this season as well. Kitna still may throw his share of INTs, but he should also throw up some nice yardage and decent TDs once again.

12. Eli Manning, Giants—How well Eli can do again this season could depend on TE Jeremy Shockey. The Giants have a great running game, and without Shockey, if he doesn't feel he's being treated right and gets traded, teams will start to find a way to slow down Burress, and the passing game could be in for a letdown. So keep an eye on Shockey. That will affect where you may want to rank Eli in the future.

13. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

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  1. Andrew Kneeland about 1 year ago

    Great stuff. I think you underestimate Rosenfels, though.

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      Thanks for the comment Andy, and you could be right.I do like Sage and I do think he should start over Schaub, but that offensive line still needs time to develop. Hopefully he'll get the chance to compete with Schaub in the preseason, but it's not looking good right now.

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  2. Andrew Butler about 1 year ago

    I think Donovan McNabb's injury problems and lack of offensive production the past couple of years should make him drop down a couple of slots outside the top 8.

    I don't think I would ever put Jon Kitna that high with his age, and the Lions loss of offensive coordinator Mike Martz means they'll be at the bottom of the league in the next 2 years, I wouldn't give them more than 6 wins this season.

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      Sorry Andrew but there is just too much talent at WR and on the offensive line for them not to put up some good numbers. Think of it this way, if they only get 6 wins, being generous, don't you think they will be playing from behind alot? This means they THROW THE BALL MORE. I never said this was a talent list, because thats a whole different ballgame. But the fact that they will likely put the ball in the air more than most teams could lead to some good fantasy numbers. And having Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson,Shaun McDonald, and Mike Furrey doesn't hurt. Anyway, just my view, good to hear from you and we'll see what happens when I get to my preseason preview. Thanks again.

      OH...and McNabb...I think I might agree.....shhhhh...thanks

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  3. Jen Elsaesser about 1 year ago

    Palmer is much better than you give him credit for. I think in many ways Carson has made Chad Johnson and T.J. look good rather than the other way around. The more time he spends with his new receivers the better they'll be as well. With the addition of a receiving tight end in Ben Utecht I look for Palmer's numbers to go back to ProBowl levels this year, especially with a healthy Willie Anderson and Levi Jones and another great lineman in Stacy Andrews. I put him at number 3 close with Romo but easily at number 4.

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      That's why I win championships while others don't! That's what the Bengals fans say every year as I have proceeded to rip apart Marvin Lewis and his joke of a team. If you look at the talent they've had for the last 4-5 seasons, how do they not have any championships? Why do they even have trouble making the playoffs? I agreed a few years back when they were a very good team, what was it, 13-3? And every move they have made since then has been questionable, if not downright funny. I grant you the fact they have had alot of injuries which hasn't helped(and alot of convicts). And maybe your right about Palmer, because Utecht should be better than anything they've had(i.e. Reggie Kelly) in a long time. And I didn't say the offensive line was horrible, but come on Jen.....Eric Ghiaciuc or Kyle Cook as your starting center?
      Anyway, thanks for the comment and nothing against you, I just can't figure out the sense behind any of their drafts for at least the last 3 years, and they have choked in every big game recently, so I guess we'll have to see.Thanks again and good luck.

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  4. The Packers Lounge about 1 year ago

    Nice work, I think Palmer and Rodgers are both a little low. Nice write-up.

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  5. The Packers Lounge about 1 year ago

    I have seen him play, both in the Dallas game last year, in OTA's this year as well as in mini-camp. Packer receivers have gone on record saying Rodgers not only throws harder than Favre, but has a much nicer deep ball as well.

    As one of the most accurate quarterbacks in Cal history, Aaron will be running alot of five wide sets, as well as his starting his third year of the system, a west coast one, geared especially for Rodgers game.

    Mike McCarthy will run the ball a little more if he can, but expect to see one of the deepest wide receiver corps in the league put up some big big fantasy numbers this year.

    Check out my Packer blog, I have video from both the OTA's and mini-camp.

    www.citizenwausau.com/packone

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      Nice job Alex and Chris. I like Rodgers too, so I'll see where he ends up later on. Palmer maybe I could see above McNabb, but 5-9 will likely be pretty close when it all ends anyway, so I guess it's just a matter of who you like. That's what makes this game so great, ya know! Anyway, good job and thanks for the comments.

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  6. Jimmy Mac about 1 year ago

    "32. Rex Grossman, Bears—Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton...does it matter? If you draft either of these guys, you can hang your season up as soon as your draft ends!"

    I want you to remember that you wrote this once the season starts so it can get thrown back in your face. Grossman's going to tear it up this year.

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      It's in writing here and on my website. Trust me Jimmy, I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER I WROTE THIS TOO! Did you see my blogs the past 2 years about Cedric Benson? Probably not but feel free to visit my website anytime if you want to check it out. Guess you could say I nailed that one right on the head! Somebody said the same thing last year, wasn't you too, was it? Because we all know how that went down now don't we? Anyway, I'm glad to see at least you have confidence in your team . Guess you wouldn't know I'm a Dolphin fan, huh? Just trying to be realisitic. But thanks for the comment, and please, if you do draft Rex as your fantasy QB, let me know if you finish in better than last, I would be curious,thanks for the comment and have a good night.

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  7. Nicholas Concepcion about 1 year ago

    I'm sorry but where are you getting your info on Flacco? By all recent accounts, Troy Smith will start for the Ravens at the beginning of next year.

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    • John Bishop about 1 year ago

      Just how I think it's going to end up Nicholas, that's all. I know they say Smith is the starter now, but they still have to get through preseason and it's just my opinion that I think Flacco is going to end up starting. Like I said though, Flacco,Boller,or Smith, they will likely all put up around the same numbers in this offense. And would you really trust any of them to lead your fantasy team? I would hope not, but thank you for your comment,it is appreciated.

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  8. Michael McNeil about 1 year ago

    McNabb back in the top-5 eh? I sure hope so. I like the Cutler ranking as well, he is high on my list this year too.

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  9. John Bishop about 1 year ago

    Thanks for the comment Mike. Yeah, but like I said, I wouldn't think the difference between him and any of the next five will be that significant, I think they are all pretty even. I'm still a little worried about the Brandon Marshall thing in Denver though. Like I said, they lose him for any amount of time and Cutler's rating is going to have to drop. Hopefully Marshall will be on the field though. Thanks again.

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  10. Taylor Gram 11 months ago

    I see tavaris Jackson at a 30 or 31, it's not that he's a terrible QB(he's almost there though) it's Adrian Peterson getting every snap on the field going his way. No QB can do good on your fantasy team with a Running game like the Vikings.

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  11. John Bishop 11 months ago

    Good point Taylor. I just would hope your fantasy league isn't deep enough to force you to make that decision, because once you get past the first 18 or so your just asking for trouble. I think I am thinking about moving Russell up a little though...we'll see. Anyway,thanks for the comment and we'll see what happens when I update my rankings.

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