QB Rankings: Romo 10th
Engel: Top 40 QBsBy Scott Engel
ESPN.com
Considering the recent rush of player moves and the rumors of more on the way, now is a good time to revisit my quarterback rankings for the upcoming season. While more revisions are sure to come, here are my current rankings based on standard ESPN scoring in yearly leagues.
1. Peyton Manning: He is unmatched for annually excellent fantasy production and durability. Simply the safest and best pick at the position. No one else has been able to do it like he does year after year.
2. Carson Palmer: Erased any major questions about his health last season, and reclaimed his place among the elite players at his position.
3. Drew Brees: The shoulder was not an issue, and he has a terrific supporting cast. He's very comfortable as the clear leader of one of the league's best offenses.
4. Tom Brady: His receiving corps was rebuilt through free agency and should mean more consistent production. He'll likely throw a few more touchdown passes in 2007.
5. Marc Bulger: The additions of Drew Bennett and Randy McMichael should make him more dependable and could lead to more opportunities for touchdown passes in the red zone.
6. Donovan McNabb: All reports are positive so far on his recovery from knee surgery. A healthy McNabb can be an elite passer again, but durability has become an increasing concern and we won't know anything for sure until he takes the field again.
7. Vince Young: He doesn't have much to work with at receiver, but Young does a good job of taking what a defense gives him and he's already a serious dual threat as a runner and passer.
8. Matt Hasselbeck: He has a fine crew of receivers and should rebound nicely in 2007 as a healthy Shaun Alexander will certainly help.
9. Michael Vick: He can sometimes be outstanding and you can't ignore the overall production from last year. But consistency will still be an issue in 2007.
10. Tony Romo: Should settle in nicely in his first full season as a starter, as long as his protection doesn't break down too often. How Leonard Davis fits in could be a key.
ESPN.com
Considering the recent rush of player moves and the rumors of more on the way, now is a good time to revisit my quarterback rankings for the upcoming season. While more revisions are sure to come, here are my current rankings based on standard ESPN scoring in yearly leagues.
1. Peyton Manning: He is unmatched for annually excellent fantasy production and durability. Simply the safest and best pick at the position. No one else has been able to do it like he does year after year.
2. Carson Palmer: Erased any major questions about his health last season, and reclaimed his place among the elite players at his position.
3. Drew Brees: The shoulder was not an issue, and he has a terrific supporting cast. He's very comfortable as the clear leader of one of the league's best offenses.
4. Tom Brady: His receiving corps was rebuilt through free agency and should mean more consistent production. He'll likely throw a few more touchdown passes in 2007.
5. Marc Bulger: The additions of Drew Bennett and Randy McMichael should make him more dependable and could lead to more opportunities for touchdown passes in the red zone.
6. Donovan McNabb: All reports are positive so far on his recovery from knee surgery. A healthy McNabb can be an elite passer again, but durability has become an increasing concern and we won't know anything for sure until he takes the field again.
7. Vince Young: He doesn't have much to work with at receiver, but Young does a good job of taking what a defense gives him and he's already a serious dual threat as a runner and passer.
8. Matt Hasselbeck: He has a fine crew of receivers and should rebound nicely in 2007 as a healthy Shaun Alexander will certainly help.
9. Michael Vick: He can sometimes be outstanding and you can't ignore the overall production from last year. But consistency will still be an issue in 2007.
10. Tony Romo: Should settle in nicely in his first full season as a starter, as long as his protection doesn't break down too often. How Leonard Davis fits in could be a key.
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