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Rodgers reclaimed the top spot in my QB rankings, by a narrow
margin. Robert Griffin’s injury can’t be totally dismissed, but
his overall skill set is uber-appealing for fantasy owners. With
a healthy knee and a little more help at receiver, Griffin’s long-term
upside may be unmatched. Andrew
Luck and Cam
Newton are largely 3a and 3b for me, but I have Luck listed
in the higher spot. Any dynasty owner with either of these young
QBs should be very content. Drew
Brees and Tom
Brady are the trusty old vets that title-contenders can lean
on for another year or two at least, but they are also players
that subpar and rebuilding teams may need to consider shipping
out if the right trade offer develops.
Colin
Kaepernick is one of the big risers in the last month or so.
His finish to the regular season and level of play in the playoffs
has made him a legit QB1 going forward. While I can’t see into
the future, it seems likely to me that many more visits to the
endzone and kisses of his tatted biceps are in store for Kaepernick
in the coming seasons. Say what you will about Peyton
Manning’s age and neck concerns, but the guy had a big first
year in Denver and looks very capable of repeating such in 2013.
I’d feel a bit more comfortable with Brees or Brady as my QB,
but the difference is modest as things stand currently. Russell
Wilson is another QB that has climbed my rankings recently.
I personally prefer Kaepernick, but Wilson’s future is very bright
as well.
Joe
Flacco may end up being paid like an elite QB after leading
his team to a Superbowl win. Yet even if some are willing to classify
him as elite, he very clearly isn’t at the level in the world
of fantasy football. Dynasty owners shouldn’t confuse his NFL
status with his fantasy status. Flacco is a QB-by-committee player
or a high-end backup in the world of fantasy football. Ryan
Tannehill showed some flashes as a rookie and the fact that
Miami is looking hard at upgrading their WR corps has me more
bullish on the young QB going forward. Some may be surprised to
see Michael
Vick so high on my board since he signed only a one-year deal
with the Eagles. While Vick may be near the end of his career,
he appears to be a solid fit for Chip Kelly’s offense and could
put up some nice numbers for the duration of his time left in
Philadelphia.
Carson
Palmer has been a solid statistical producer for Oakland.
However, given his contract situation and the team’s overall lack
of success, he is now on shaky ground and the door has been opened
for Terrelle
Pryor to compete for the starting gig. Palmer is slipping
down my rankings until he once again cements a starting role for
the silver and black. Alex
Smith is still with the 49ers, but if he is moved to a QB-needy
team like Cleveland, he could climb into low-level QB2 status.
Matt
Flynn is in a similar position as Smith at this time. Barring
an injury to the starter, he won’t be contributing too heavily
on his current team, yet if he were to be traded, his fantasy
value could jump moderately. With Andy Reid now in KC, I’m tempted
to move Matt
Cassel up my rankings, but I think that the Chiefs opening-week
starter at QB is probably not on the roster today. If Cassel miraculously
holds onto his job, he could be a nice value play at QB. Kirk
Cousins is probably a must-have for RGIII owners, but with
the current buzz that Griffin could be ready Week 1, there is
minimal current value in Cousins outside of his handcuff role.
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