I was going to make this a top-30 list, like the running-back edition, but ended up not having too much fun digging through the dregs of the league’s signal-callers in order to rank the late 20.
Always one to alter things on the fly if it will convenience me, I cut the list down to the top 20. My temples have since thanked me for it.
As always, enjoy and feel free to question my sanity in your replies!
20. Matt Leinart (ARI)
Despite having a man 12 years his senior as the only other option at quarterback, Matt Leinart’s position as the Cardinals starter is not set in stone. Once it finally dawns on Leinart that he is indeed an NFL quarterback, he has the skills and weapons to succeed.
20. Matt Leinart (ARI)
Despite having a man 12 years his senior as the only other option at quarterback, Matt Leinart’s position as the Cardinals starter is not set in stone. Once it finally dawns on Leinart that he is indeed an NFL quarterback, he has the skills and weapons to succeed.
All he needs to do is put the work in both on the field and in the film room. I mean, he has Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin as receivers! Either Leinart claims the starter spot as his own this year, or he replaces Reggie Bush’s status as the highest-profile bust of the 2006 draft.
19. Vince Young (TEN)
Even though he regressed last year, Vince Young didn’t have much to work with, either. It appeared he realized some of the things he got away with in Texas and his rookie season might not work as well anymore.
Even though he regressed last year, Vince Young didn’t have much to work with, either. It appeared he realized some of the things he got away with in Texas and his rookie season might not work as well anymore.
With former offensive coordinator Norm Chow now gone, and his rapport with his promising wideout duo of Justin Gage and Roydell Williams growing all the while, we’ll likely get a real glimpse of the path his career is taking this year.
18. Jason Campbell (WAS)
Apparently realizing their receiving corps needed an upgrade, the Redskins attempted to trade for off-the-field diva and touchdown-celebration extraordinaire Chad Johnson right before the draft. When that failed, they instead selected two wide receivers and one tight end in the second round to add to their West Coast offense and, more importantly, Jason Campbell’s arsenal.
If Campbell can pick up the West Coast quickly enough, he will have the tools and be given the throws to make a huge leap in what will be his second full year as a starter.
17. Jon Kitna (DET)
With the departure of Mike Martz, many of the Jon Kitna supporters have mysteriously fallen by the wayside. He’s likely to get fewer attempts than last year, but not dramatically so, due to the mix of inexperience and underachievement that makes up the backfield.
With the departure of Mike Martz, many of the Jon Kitna supporters have mysteriously fallen by the wayside. He’s likely to get fewer attempts than last year, but not dramatically so, due to the mix of inexperience and underachievement that makes up the backfield.
If the offensive line can manage to avoid repeating as the league-leaders in sacks allowed, Kitna has some lethal options on offense. He could surprise everyone for the second year in a row and not be a bust. Let’s hope he shoots for 14 wins this year.
16. Philip Rivers (SD)
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