2008 Building A Dynasty: QBs - Joe Kilroy

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Peyton Manning has been the top rated fantasy QB for a number of years now, but with Randy Moss and Wes Welker in New England the torch has been passed to Brady. He has a legitimate chance of passing for 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns every season for the next few years.

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Peyton Manning, IND

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Brady may have surpassed Manning in the annual QB rankings, but Peyton can still go toe-to-toe against him. Even with Marvin Harrison breaking down, Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark give him two solid targets that will keep his numbers up. Anthony Gonzalez may prove to be a productive target for him also.

Romo has been a fantasy stud at the QB position ever since he took over for Drew Bledsoe midway through the 2006 campaign. With top wideout Terrell Owens signing a 3-year contract extension that keeps him a Cowboy through the 2011 season, expect him to maintain that status. He also makes excellent use of tight end Jason Witten.

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Drew Brees, NO

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Brees has had excellent outings during his first two years with the Saints. Marques Colston and Reggie Bush have become established targets for him in the passing game. The recent addition of Jeremy Shockey will only further Brees’ production.

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Carson Palmer, CIN

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Eventhough last season was considered a disappointing one for Palmer, he still threw for over 4100 yards with 26 touchdowns. Despite Chad Johnson’s offseason antics, he will remain in Cincinnati this year. Paired with T.J. Houshmanzadeh he makes for one of the best receiving duos in the league.

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Derek Anderson, CLE

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Anderson had an outstanding performance as a first year starter with the Browns in 2007. Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow give him two of the top receiving threats in the game. The offseason acquisition of Donte’ Stallworth will help him out as well. This year he needs to prove he isn’t simply a one-year wonder.

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Ben Roethlisberger, PIT

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Roethlisberger needs to build off of last years performance in order to prove he is a worthy starter in fantasy leagues, but at the moment he is one of the more established QBs in the NFL. Expect his growth to continue over the next few seasons.

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Jay Cutler, DEN

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Cutler has had an impressive start to his young career, but the impending suspension of Brandon Marshall could limit his overall production in 2008. In the long-run however, expect Cutler to perform as one of the top QBs over the next several seasons.

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Eli Manning, NYG

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Eli may have won the Super Bowl last year, but he needs to perform more consistenly in the regular season to rank among the elite QBs in fantasy football. Perhaps the added confidence that comes with owning a ring will help him achieve that status.

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Philip Rivers, SD

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Rivers has had two strong seasons since taking over as the starter in San Diego. He needs to develop further however if he’s to be regarded as more than a borderline starter in fantasy leagues. Playing his first full season with Chris Chambers at receiver may help him accomplish that task.

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Matt Schaub, HOU

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If it weren’t for injuries to both himself and Andre Johnson, Schaub may have ranked among the top 12 at his position last year. If the duo can remain healthy expect Schaub to be a worthy starter on fantasy teams.

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Matt Hasselbeck, SEA

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Given the consistent outings Hasselbeck usually provides, he has probably been one of the more underated QBs in recent years. This season his numbers may drop however as Seattle attempts to reestablish their ground game. His future could be cloudy as well once Mike Holmgren retires at the end of the year.

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David Garrard, JAC

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Garrard had an impressive showing for himself as a first time starter in the league last season. Despite missing 4 games due to injury he still threw for 18 touchdowns, with just 3 interceptions. His ability to pick up yards on the ground also adds to his value.

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Donovan McNabb, PHI

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McNabb returned from a season ending knee injury in 2006 to start 14 games for the Eagles last season. He finished with some impressive numbers, looking stronger as the season went on. He failed to throw for more than 19 touchdowns however for the fifth time in his last six seasons.

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Marc Bulger, STL

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Bulger and the Rams suffered through a miserable 2007 campaign. Nonetheless the St. Louis gunslinger is just two years removed from a career year he had in 2006. Provided he stays healthy he could prove to be a worthwhile starter over the next couple seasons.

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Matt Leinart, ARI

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Leinart didn’t play particularly well last season before going down for the remainder of the year with a broken collarbone in week 5. Kurt Warner played well during his absence, but Leinart is still slated as the starter for the 2008 campaign. Offseason reports about his preperation for the upcoming season have been positive, but it won’t mean anything if he doesn’t produce on the field.

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Aaron Rodgers, GB

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Despite Brett Favre’s desire to return to the playing field, the Packers are now committed to Aaron Roders as their starter. With Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, and James Jones surrounding him, the fourth-year vet may find early success as a first time starter in the league.

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Trent Edwards, BUF

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Edwards started nine games as a rookie last season and performed well enough to wrestle the job away from J.P. Losman heading into 2008. In Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch, Edwards has some solid talent to work with at the skill positions. Second round pick James Hardy may become a useful outlet for him as well in the years ahead.

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Jake Delhomme, CAR

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Delhomme may be on the wrong side of 30, and coming off Tommy John surgery, but it appears he’ll remain the starter in Carolina for at least a couple more seasons. He has had no setbacks in his recovery and should be good to go at the start of the year. With Steve Smith around Delhomme ranks among the better #2 QBs in fantasy leagues.

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Vince Young, TEN

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Young enters his third season coming off a disappointing sophomore campaign. With no legitimate threat at receiver in Tennessee it will be difficult for the former first round pick to up his passing totals. His scrambling ability does add to his value however.

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Jason Campbell, WAS

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Campbell enters his fourth season learning the ins and outs of Jim Zorn’s west coast offense. It could be a work in progress that Campbell may never master. If he does however, expect him to start putting up solid totals during the next few seasons.

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Jon Kitna, DET

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At 36 come October, Kitna is clearly towards the end of his career. Having Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson at his disposal makes it hard to overlook him however. He’s a borderline starter and solid #2 QB as long as he remains Detroit’s signal caller.

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Tarvaris Jackson, MIN

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Jackson had his ups and downs as a first year starter with the Vikings last season, but maintains his position atop the depth chart entering 2008. Having Adrian Peterson in the backfield should help him tremendously. Free agent signee Bernard Berrian should also prove productive. But if he falters again he could lose his starting status in the NFL rather quickly.

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JaMarcus Russell, OAK

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The #1 overall pick of a year ago, Russell now takes over as the starter in Oakland. He’ll have his growing pains, but playing in Lane Kiffen’s offense makes Russell a promising selection in dynasty leagues. Nonetheless, he still needs to prove himself a capable starter at the pro level.

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Alex Smith, SF

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Smith remains the starter in San Francisco for now, but could lose that title quickly if he doesn’t produce in 2008. With Mike Martz calling the 49ers offense Smith comes with some upside, but that will vanish quickly if he loses the starting job.

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Matt Ryan, ATL

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The third overall pick in this years draft, Ryan will have the oppurtunity to win the starting job as a rookie in Atlanta. More likely than not though he will begin the season backing up either Chris Redman or Joey Harrington. Regardless, expect him to be under center by the end of the year in 2008.

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Kellen Clemens, NYJ

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Clemens is battling for the starting job this preseason against Chad Pennington, but is still the favorite to win that title. He’ll have some talent surrounding him at the skill positions to help him out, but has a lot to show before being considered a worthy QB in fantasy leagues.

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Brodie Croyle, KC

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Croyle gets the starting nod in Kansas City after closing out the 2007 season with that role. He could be a pleasant surprise if he makes proper use of Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe in the passing game. It will likely be another year or two though before he fully develops.

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Joe Flacco, BAL

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Troy Smith or Kyle Boller appears to be the early favorite to start at QB for the Ravens in 2008, but sooner or later expect Flacco to get the nod. Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron has had much success with QBs in the past, giving good reason to expect a promising start to Flacco’s career once he’s under center in Baltimore.

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Chad Henne, MIA

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At the moment, Miami has no idea which of the QBs on their roster will start the 2008 opener. Josh McCown isn’t a long term solution however, and John Beck would need to shine to hold off the new coaching regime’s hand picked QB in this years draft, Chad Henne. Down the road, expect Henne to be the QB Miami attempts to build around.

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Jeff Garcia, TB

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Garcia is 38 years old, but as long as he is the starter in Tampa Bay he holds some value in dynasty leagues as a back-up. He may have another year or two in him as a starter for the Buccaneers.

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Kevin Kolb, PHI

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Ever since Kolb was selected in the second round of the 2007 draft, people have wondered how much longer McNabb will remain in Philadelphia. He could be gone in another year or two, and once that happens Kolb will be starting for the Eagles. Given Andy Reid’s track record with QBs, there is reason to expect good things from Kolb once he takes over the Eagles offense.

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Troy Smith, BAL

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While it seems inevitable Flacco will start for the Ravens within another year or two, Troy Smith looks like he will get the starting nod in 2008. If he performs well enough other teams may take interest in him once Flacco takes over in Baltimore.

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Kyle Orton, CHI

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Someone has to start in Chicago, and even should Grossman win the Bears QB battle this offseason it’s hard to imagine he’ll keep that spot throughout the year given his past performances. Neither has much upside, but Orton’s is slightly higher than Grossman’s at the moment.

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Brett Favre, ?

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Favre continues to waffle between his retirement and desire to play, but until we know he’s hung ’em up for good he needs to be listed here. If he returns to start in the NFL he can’t be any worse than a #2 QB option in fantasy leagues.

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Kurt Warner, ARI

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Warner is 37 years old, but had a great season last year after filling in for an injured Matt Leinart. If Leinart struggles to start the new season expect Warner to again receive playing time. Given his performance last year, along with knowing he’d be throwing to one of the best receiving duos in the NFL, he shouldn’t be overlooked.

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John Beck, MIA

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As mentioned above regarding Chad Henne, Miami has no idea who will be their starter on opening day. Even if Josh McCown wins the three way battle, both Henne and Beck offer more upside long term.

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Brady Quinn, CLE

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Despite being a first round pick, Derek Anderson’s emergence last season has blocked the path of Brady Quinn becoming a starter in the NFL. Without Anderson faltering, there is no telling when Quinn will get the chance to start in the league.

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Chad Pennington, NYJ

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Pennington appears to have lost his starting position with the Jets to Kellen Clemens, but he still has the chance to win it back during the preseason. He’s also likely to get another look during the year if Clemens struggles as a starter.

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J.T. O' Sullivan, SF

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Alex Smith remains the starter in San Francisco for the time being, but current reports suggest J.T. O’Sullivan has looked the best of the 49ers quarterbacks during camp. It’s a long shot, but O’Sullivan could get the starting nod at the start, or during the season if he continues to impress the coaching staff.

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