Comments on: Quarterback Rankings

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:08:38 +0000

Agree O. Pace plays a huge role in Bulger’s success. Also, that division features a lot of shootouts.

By: baron

baron — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:30:30 +0000

Bulger has a ton of upside.
Last year he finished something like 4th.
He is injury prone but remember last year Orlando Pace was out most of the season.
Orlando Pace was by far the best o lineman on their team. He gave Bulger the extra time so he could chuck the long bomb to Holt. Holt’s age has little to with it. Without Pace Bulger is the 15th/16th best. With Pace (One of the dominant o lineman of our time) his game is elevated to a completely different level

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:58:33 +0000

I originally had Bulger over Rodgers but figured I’d lean toward upside. I’d have zero problem with someone taking Bulger first – I imagine most will. I’m all for buying low and not writing off Bulger, but he was beyond awful last year and is extremely injury-prone. Even more worrisome, that offense is getting very old. Linehan is no Martz.

I understand that argument tho.

By: baron

baron — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:44:04 +0000

hey I’m pretty sure you forgot marc bulger. He’s definitly better than rogers

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:51:53 +0000

Jewru – Garrard is hampered by Jacksonville’s offensive philosophy, but he was nothing short of fantastic last year – 7.7 YPA, 64%, 18:3 TD:INT ratio in just 12 games. Plus, for fantasy leaguers, he runs. But the Jags strong defense and weak WRs do hurt his upside.

As for Rivers – I have no problem with your assessment. I could see drafting him before anyone after Hasselbeck. Especially if LT’s mileage catches up to him. However, the main reason I dropped him was b/c he’s coming off major knee surgery – not that he relies on mobility, but it’s a pretty difficult injury to come back from the first year after. He’ll be wearing an extremely bulky knee brace all season long.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:44:36 +0000

Nate – From what I’ve seen so far in drafts, you can get Cutler even later than that. Like rounds 6-9. But I’d reach a round or two early to make sure you get him. Although this B. Marshall mess isn’t helping.

I’ll def. get my baseball rankings out earlier next year.

Regarding Big Ben – I called him a top-5 commodity before last year, and ppl objected. Then he goes out and throws 32 TDs. Here’s my reasoning: while it’s unwise to rank/judge teams based largely on QBs, that position is truly the most important on the field. I’d rank them like this: 1)QB 2)left tackle 3)defensive end 4)CB/WR

Since they touch the ball on every play, QBs really are the most valuable. Maybe a Walter Jones or Jonathan Ogden was a top-5 player, but right now, there isn’t an obvious dominant lineman like that, so my top-5 NFL commodities for the future would be: 1)Brady 2)P. Manning and 3,4,5 would be Romo, Cutler and Roethlisberger, in some order.

Roethlisberger’s career 8.1 yards per attempt (YPA) is simply amazing. While Drew Brees racked up stats at a similar pace last year, it took 250 more attempts – that doesn’t matter in fantasy leagues, but on a per play basis Big Ben is one of the best ever. He still takes far too many sacks (holds onto the ball too long), but he’s improving in the turnover area and is extremely tough in the pocket. YPA is BY FAR the best indicator of QB performance (kind of like OPS for a hitter), and while I admit Roethlisberger’s YPA would drop with more attempts (he’s often passing under ideal conditions, like play action after plenty of run plays), he’s still at a historical level. To put his 8.1 career YPA in perspective, Joe Montana had a 7.5 mark, John Elway’s was 7.1, Dan Marino’s was 7.3.

I’m not saying he’s better than them – the game has changed some – but that’s a good indicator of just how valuable Roethlisberger is.

By: The Jewru

The Jewru — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:27:05 +0000

Nice work Dalton agree with most. Especially the rebound for Carson. BUY LOW!! I think Garrard is a little high. I also think there should be some love for Phillip Rivers, I am not a huge fan but his receiving corps, plus LT should lead to big things. He really started clicking with Chambers and if Gates can be Gates. I think top 10 is possible.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:39:34 +0000

Btw – You gotta get your baseball rankings out as early as you do your football rankings!

Please. Thank you.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:38:51 +0000

What’s the rationale for Big Ben being so valuable? I’ve always thought he’s tremendously overrated (not to say he’s bad – but to note that people consider him a top 5 mvp!).

I’m gunning for Cutler this year. He’s the perfect 4th-6th rounder.