Fantasy Football Player Rankings
& Projections
2010 Quarterback Preseason Preview
Tony Romo
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One of the best quarterback's in
the NFL continues to put up big fantasy numbers and 2010
could be his biggest year with the arrival of Oklahoma State
standout Dez Bryant. |
5. Tony Romo - Cowboys - 2010 Preview:
Many fantasy owners continued to doubt Romo's fantasy ability, but
he may have finally put those doubters to rest after throwing for
nearly 4,500 yards. Romo showed growth as a quarterback throwing
a career-low nine interceptions and posting a career-high 97.6 quarterback
rating.
What really gives Romo a chance to be the best fantasy quarterback
in 2010 is the incredible weapons he has at his disposal. Wide receiver
Miles Austin stepped up and became one of the best receivers in
the league by catching 81 passes for 1320 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Roy Williams may not be worth what the Cowboys paid, but he certainly
is good. Patrick Crayton and Sam Hurd (either could be traded) gives
them great depth, but #1 draft pick Dez Bryant could stretch defenses
and allow Romo to pick apart opposing defenses. Pro Bowler Jason
Witten gives Romo yet another target and disappointing 6-6 Martellus
Bennett at least give them depth.
Finally, we know the Cowboys can run with Felix Jones, Marion Barber
and Tashard Choice and this is because the Cowboys have one of the
better offensive lines in the league. Doug Free and former St. Louis
Rams' #1 pick flop, Alex Barron, will compete for the departing
Flozell Adams' spot, but Pro Bowlers Andre Gurode and Leonard Davis
along with veteran Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier will give Romo the
time to put up big fantasy numbers in 2010.
2009 Statistics:
4,483 Yds - 26 TD's - 9 INT's - 63.1%
2010 Projection: 4,505
Yds - 31 TD's - 11 INT's - 63.8%
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6. Philip Rivers - Chargers - 2010 Preview:
Rivers has another fantasy-stud season throwing for over 4,000 yards
and 28 touchdowns. Rivers has firmly established himself as one
of the best quarterbacks in the league, but there are many questions
that surround his team.
Receiver Vincent Jackson has been suspended by San Diego for three
games (NFL Personal Conduct Policy) and have announced they want
to trade Jackson who declined to sign his restricted free-agent
tender offer. That leaves the Chargers with the young, upcoming
6-5 Malcom Floyd and Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates as their only
legitimate receiving targets. The Chargers did get some depth by
signing receiver Josh Reed and tight end Randy McMichael, but until
either Jackson returns to the Chargers or the trade him and get
another receiver, Rivers' fantasy value is lower in 2010.
The offensive line had excellent pass blocking doubt the fact that
it couldn't run block, but left tackle Marcus McNeil, like Jackson,
declined to sign his restricted free-agent tender offer. He may
miss camp and some games, so this is one to watch if you intend
to draft Rivers.
Finally, the departure of LaDainian Tomlinson is probably a positive
for Rivers. First off, it is now his team, second the Chargers drafted
running back Ryan Mathews with the 12th overall pick. He should
give them a consistent, hard-nose run attack that they lacked in
2009.
You can't like a road game against Cincinnati in week 16, but San
Francisco and Kansas City at home previous to that is nice.
2009 Statistics:
4,254 Yds - 28 TD's - 9 INT's - 65.2%
2010 Projection: 4,024
Yds - 27 TD's - 13 INT's - 64.1%
7. Matt Schaub - Texans - 2010 Preview:
Schaub stayed healthy in 2009 and did exactly what many fantasy
owners thought he could so and played like a stud. At 6-5, 239,
Schaub has perfect quarterback size. He showed his mental and physical
toughness many times by playing through injuries in 2009. He has
grown into the quarterback the Texans thought they had acquired.
A big reason for Shaub's success is his receiver Andre Johnson.
His size and speed will take any quarterback to another level. Receiver
Kevin Walter and tight end Owen Daniels complete a very good receiver
core that only lacks depth.
The offensive line blocked very well for Shaub as they gave up 25
sacks. If 2008 #1 pick tackle Duane Brown can progress the line
could become an above average line. The Texans added depth by signing
veteran free agent guard Wade Smith. Protecting Shaub will be the
key to his fantasy success and he still needs another big season
to prove he is not injury-prone.
The run game will be a big question Arian Foster, Steve Slaton and
second-round draft pick Ben Tate will compete for the starting spot.
Slaton, the rookie sensation of 2008, had surgery and looks to get
his starting job back. Either way, he will help Shaub out of the
backfield with his great receiving skills.
His final games include Baltimore and Jacksonville and at home and
Denver and Tennessee on the road. This is not a great schedule for
the fantasy playoffs.
2009 Statistics:
4,770 Yds - 29 TD's - 15 INT's - 67.9%
2010 Projection: 4,402
Yds - 28 TD's - 16 INT's - 66.8%
