Fantasy Football: 2011 AFC East Quarterback Situations

The AFC East is truly a case of the "haves" and the "have-nots."

The quarterback position is the most glamorous one in the league, and the Patriots have the most glamorous one at that position. Not only does Tom Brady have the model wife and movie-star looks, but he also puts up video game numbers.

Most quarterbacks would struggle after losing a talent like Randy Moss, but Brady got better. He finished with 3,900 yards and 36 touchdowns while throwing just four interceptions. Jay Cutler did that in one game last year. Look for Brady to be the class of the division and among the best in the league again.

Mark Sanchez doesn't put up the monster numbers like Brady, as he threw for just 3,291 yards and 17 TDs (13 INTs) last year, but he's also a winner, having been to two consecutive AFC Championship Games. With the Jets' rushing attack Sanchez doesn't have to carry the team, but he is more than a caretaker. Look for Sanchez to improve once again for the Jets, assuming he gets Santonio Holmes and/or Braylon Edwards back.

While Ryan Fitzpatrick is a far cry from Tom Brady, he actually was fairly effective for the Buffalo Bills. He threw for 3,000 yards and 23 TDs (15 INT) despite playing just 13 games. There were thoughts that the Bills would grab Blaine Gabbert in the 2011 NFL draft, but Buffalo opted to stick with the Harvard quarterback. He developed a nice rapport with Stevie Johnson, which should continue going forward.

Questions remain as to whether or not the Bills will pick up Lee Evans' option. If he leaves, it will be a blow to Fitzpatrick. If he stays, Fitzpatrick makes a solid QB2.

Then there's Miami. Chad Henne isn't the answer. There is some talk that the fins will deal for Kyle Orton. He would be a quality QB2 if reunited with Brandon Marshall. We'll have to see who ends up getting the nod before we can rate their quarterback situation.



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