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Football Player Rankings & Projections
2007 Quarterback Preseason Preview
Eli Manning
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Manning took a step back in
'06, but still threw 24 TD's. In '07 the team is
his with the departure of Tiki Barber. Will he fulfill
his potential of being the next fantasy stud QB? |
8. Eli Manning - Giants - 2007 Preview:
You would
think the way the media treats Manning, he was a
bust. Yet as a third-year QB he has averaged over
3,400 yards and 24 TD's in the last 2 seasons. Those
are very good fantasy numbers. The bad news is his
numbers dropped a bit in his third year and he throws
too many interceptions (35 in two seasons). He still
has room to grow as a QB and he has solid weapons,
even with the loss of Tiki Barber. The weapons at
receiver are there. Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer
give him two tall veterans and 2nd round pick Steve
Smith gives Manning a nice third option. Cap it
off with Jeremy Shockey at tight end and Manning
could be ready for his breakout season.
2006 Statistics:
3,224 Yds - 24 TD's - 18 INT's - 57.7%.
2007 Projection:
3,808 Yds - 27 TD's - 16 INT's - 59.1%.
9. Tony Romo - Cowboys - 2007 Preview:
A wild card who could pay off...maybe wild card isn't the
best description. Bottom line, Romo is a winner. He started
11 games and lead the Cowboys to the playoffs and lead them
on the supposed touchdown drive to tie the game. Until the
Oops. His stats would have projected to about 4,200 yards
32 TD's and 19 Ints. He did fade at the end of the season,
but those are excellent numbers for a first year quarterback.
2006 Statistics:
2,903 - 19 TD's - 13 INT's - 65.3%.
2007 Projection:
3,899 - 27 TD's - 18 INT's - 65.9%.
10. Jon Kitna - Lions - 2007 Preview:
His interceptions drop his ranking considerably, but his
yards, offensive system and wide receivers make him a very
tempting starting fantasy QB.
2006 Statistics:
4,208 - 21 TD's - 22 INT's - 62.4%
2007 Projection:
4,147 - 25 TD's - 20 INT's - 62.1%.
The Best of The Rest
Matt Leinart - Cardinals - 2007 Preview:
He came
up big as a rookie in 2006 by showing poise and
leadership and he put up decent fantasy numbers...as
a rookie. The Cardinals #1 pick has another thing
going for him, two of the best receivers in football,
Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. That is enough
to prop up any QB, especially one with the talent
of Leinart. Not to mention 2003 #1 draft pick WR
Bryant Johnson who had over 700 yards. They added
Penn State tackle Levi Brown with their top pick
in '07 which will help Leinart and veteran back
Edgerrin James. There is nothing but promise and
upside for Leinart.2006 Statistics:
2,547 Yards
- 11 TD's - 12 INT's - 56.8%.
2007 Projection: 3,401 Yards
- 24 TD's - 13 INT's - 59.8%.
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Vince Young - Titan - 2007 Preview:
He is a winner, which may not translate into fantasy stats,
but is still a major plus. Young took over the team and
never looked back. He is what fantasy managers hoped Michael
Vick was supposed to be rushing for 552 yards and 7 TD's.
The question is who will run the ball for the Titans with
the departure of Travis Henry and who will catch the ball.
Those questions put a shadow over Young's tremendous fantasy
potential. His running ability should give him 600-800 yards
and 7-10 TD's.
2006 Statistics:
2,199 Yards - 12 TD's - 13 INT's - 51.5%.
2007 Projection:
3,254 Yards - 22 TD's - 14 INT's - 54.2%
Jay Cutler - Broncos - 2007 Preview:
Took
over for the veteran Jake Plummer and never
looked back. Has the tools, coach and system
to be a great fantasy QB, though he is probably
another year away.
2006 Statistics:
1,001
- 9 TD's - 5 INT's - 59.5%.
2007 Projection:
3,527 - 24 TD's - 13 INT's - 61.8%.
Alex Smith - 49ers - 2007 Preview:
He is turning into a fantasy starting QB and
now awaits the rest of the 49ers to step it
up. The addition of veteran WR Darrell Jackson
and the growth of TE Vernon Davis should make
him a worthy fantasy starter.
2006 Statistics:
2,890 - 16 TD's - 16 INT's - 58.1%.
2007 Projection:
3,508 - 22 TD's - 14 INT's - 60.8%.
Ben Roethlisberger - Steelers - 2007 Preview:
Roethlisberger took a step back in 2006 when he threw 23
interceptions. He had plenty off-field issues and the Steelers'
Super Bowl hangover. Coach Mike Tomlin is not as conservative
as Cowher and plans to open up the pass game a bit more.
Santonio Holmes. Hines Ward, Cerdick Ward and Heath Miller
make a pretty solid receiving core. Besides, with Stealy
McBeam cheering you on, Roethlisberger has to be solid.
2006 Statistics:
3,513 - 18 TD's - 23 INT's - 59.7%.
2007 Projection:
3,685 - 21 TD's - 15 INT's - 62.1%.
Matt Hasselback - Seahawks - 2007 Preview:
An injury and some inconsistencies in 2006 has
helped knock Hasselback out of the top 10, but
he is still a worthy veteran starting fantasy
QB.
2006 Statistics:
2,442 - 14 TD's - 7 INT's - 56.6%.
2007 Projection:
3,384 - 23 TD's - 10 INT's - 60.4%.
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