2010 Rookie QB's PDF Print E-mail
Written by Zach Myles   
Thursday, 01 July 2010

In our continuing effort to get you ready for your drafts, Zach Myles will be breaking down all of the rookies that might impact your fantasy team. In this edition, he ranks the rookie QB's for this year and assigns them a dynasty rank, so you know how to value them for the future. Where do the rookie quarterbacks stacks up? Take a look.

 1. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams (Dynasty Rank: 1)

2008-09 Stats: 328-483, 4,720 yards, 50 TD's, 8 INT's, 42 carries, 47 yards, 5 TD's


What will the Rams do regarding their quarterback? Well, they're obviously not built to win now, so why throw a rookie QB into the fire right away? He'll learn the ropes behind A.J. Feeley with a chance to play if Feeley struggles. Bradford is an accurate quarterback with good arm strength, but the Rams need to get weapons around him to unlock his true potential. He's more likely to play earlier than the rest of the quarterbacks in this class, which is a plus, but he'll have to adjust to taking snaps under center, unlike at Oklahoma, where most were from the shotgun. There are some questions about his shoulder, which he injured twice last year, but St. Louis clearly felt comfortable enough with him to draft him #1 overall. However, if he's your starting fantasy quarterback for this year, I'd be worried.

     

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-jcvpR2KY&feature=fvst


 2. Jimmy Clausen, Carolina Panthers (Dynasty Rank: 2)

2009-10 Stats: 289-425, 3,722 yards, 28 TD's, 4 INT's, 59 carries, -95 yards, 3 TD's


Clausen played for three years under offensive guru Charlie Weis at Notre Dame, so he has a pro-style feel for the game that the Bradfords and McCoys of the world don't, and like Bradford, he has a chance to play this year because I'm not so sure about Matt Moore being a starter in the NFL. The Panthers have a devastating duo in the backfield and Steve Smith at receiver, so if he does play, he won't have to shoulder the load by himself. However, Carolina is definitely a run-first team, so even if he does play, he won't put up elite numbers. Further, with Coach John Fox on the hot seat, Clausen's long-term stock could possibly rise if Carolina gets a new coach who's offensive philosophy relies less on the run and more on his arm.

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUpkttWewhI


 3. Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns (Dynasty Rank: 3)
2009-10 Stats: 332-470, 3,521 yards, 27 TD's, 12 INT's, 129 carries, 3 TD's


Mike Holmgren has already said that McCoy will likely not take a snap this year, but with Jake Delhomme as the potential starter, there's always a chance for him to see some time. The former Longhorn gets to learn from winners like Delhomme and Holmgren, so it'd probably be better if he sat out a year anyway. Besides, the Browns lack offensive weapons, and since few people want to win more than Colt does, riding the pine will lessen the pressure he'll put on himself to perform well. He was well-coached at Texas under Mack Brown and is deadly accurate with his passes (he completed 70.6% of his passes his senior year!), so the future is bright for McCoy.

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJN9411tu0


 4. Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos (Dynasty Rank: 6)

2009-10 Stats: 213-314, 2,895 yards, 21 TD's, 5 INT's, 217 carries, 14 TD's


The Broncos took a chance on a player that might not be a quarterback in the NFL, but at least you know what you're going to get from Tebow. He'll always give you 110 percent and has a desire to win. Before the draft, Tebow changed his delivery to get a quicker release, which shows he'll do anything in order to be successful, but many people think he'll eventually turn into a tight end or H-back, significantly dropping his fantasy value. This year, he'll see some snaps in the Wildcat formation, which will give him a chance to put up some numbers, but he won't unseat Kyle Orton or Brady Quinn so he should be avoided in yearly fantasy drafts. For dynasty drafts, the earliest you should expect to see him as a full-time QB is 2012.

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INxqYDAFSQ8


 5. John Skelton, Arizona Cardinals (Dynasty Rank: 4)

2009-10 Stats: 284-441, 3,713 yards, 26 TD's, 10 INT's, 86 carries, 122 yards, 5 TD's


Selected from 1-AA Fordham, Skelton is the complete package. He improved every year in college and has all the tools necessary to be a good NFL quarterback. ESPN backed up this assessment by showcasing him on their Sports Science show during the NFL Draft, highlighting his great arm strength and lightning quick reaction time. Projected starter, QB Matt Leinart, hasn't played well when given the chance, so why not Skelton? Even without Anquan Boldin, the Cardinals have plenty of weapons, so if Leinart falters, Skelton could take the reins of a high powered offense. He could have an opportunity to play this year, but best-case scenario is not until later in the year, making him a good pick in a dynasty league.

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usQRcFJHxTM


6. Dan LeFevour, Chicago Bears (Dynasty Rank: 8)
2009-10 Stats: 318-456, 3,438 yards, 28 TD's, 7 INT's, 183 carries, 713 yards, 15 TD's


Statistically, LeFevour is one of the best quarterbacks college football has ever seen, but will it translate to the pro game? Like Tebow, he could also see wildcat snaps because of his athleticism, and you should keep in mind that LeFevour had 102 passing touchdowns, ran for 47, and even caught a touchdown for a mind-boggling 150 TD's during his career at Central Michigan. Don't worry Jay Cutler fans; he isn't in danger of losing his job just yet, even though he had an awful 2009. I think LeFevour could get his chance in the NFL, but possibly with another team. It's also possible he could be moved to a different position to utilize his skill set, provided he's able to rise to the level of his competition.

Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-7sEg7JgLQ


7. Jonathan Crompton, San Diego Chargers (Dynasty Rank: 7)

2009-10 Stats: 224-384, 2,800 yards, 27 TD's, 13 INT's, 44 carries, -52 yards, 1 TD

I guarantee that Crompton won't take a snap in the regular season this year (barring injury), considering Phillip Rivers has a better chance of getting struck by lightning than losing his job to the former Volunteer. Crompton has a good skill set coaches look for in a quarterback highlighted by his plus arm strength and could be an intriguing pick if his accuracy improves. He only started at Tennessee for one full season, but the Chargers saw his potential, drafting him in the second round. Since Rivers will be the starter for quite some time in San Diego, he'll have a good guy to learn from, but if he wants a chance to play, he'll likely have to do it for another team.


Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNhd0oV3-3o


8. Jevan Snead, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Dynasty Rank: 5)

2009-10 Stats: 191-351, 2,632 yards, 20 TD's, 20 INT's, 52 carries, 101 yards, 3 TD's

The quarterback situation in Tampa Bay is up in the air, so why not Snead? He declared early out of Ole Miss, but went undrafted. Scouts love his size and big arm. He also played in the defensive-minded SEC and did well at times. If he gets a chance somewhere, Snead could turn some heads. People like me are still wondering why he left school a year early, but it's time to prove me wrong. Luckily, he signed with a team that has a cloudy forecast behind center.


Check out his highlight video to judge him for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91W3J0HsXgk (This is the best I could find)


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PHOTO CREDITS: Sam Bradford, John Silks; Jimmy Clausen, Bobak Ha'Eri;Colt McCoy, Johntex; Tim Tebow, Joel Mclendon; John Skelton, Mal84

 

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natsfreak14 - Crompton   | Administrator | 2010-07-24 15:18:55
he was a 5th round pick, not 2nd.
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