Elite/Franchise Players
Impact Players
>Donovan McNabb, PHI – If he recovers fully from injury, he could be one of the best
>Marc Bulger, STL – Has been consistent in his career, but just never at the elite level
>Tom Brady, NE – Adding Moss only added to his already-solid receiving corps
Solid Players
>Ben Roethelisberger, PIT – Always overlooked, but has posted some big numbers before
>Matt Hasselbeck, SEA – Lost some of his weapons, but still has enough to post numbers
>Matt Leinart, ARI – Still young, but should come onto his own this season
>Philip Rivers, SD – Developed quickly last season; Could post even better numbers this year
>Tony Romo, DAL – Broke out last season, but wore down towards the end of season
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Average Players
>Brett Favre, GB – Long-time star is starting to fade in his game and numbers
>Chad Pennington, NYJ – Weak arm detracts FFL coaches, but numbers are not as bad
>Eli Manning, NYG – Slumped last season; Will need a huge comeback year or will be a bust
>Jake Delhomme, CAR – Needs to be more consistent, otherwise Carr will be ready
>Jay Cutler, DEN – Cannon for an arm, but still learning the offense and is raw
>Jon Kitna, DET – Has all the weapons, but just needs to utilize them better
>Vince Young, TEN – Exciting on the field, but numbers won’t be as impressive
FFL Backup Material Players
>Alex Smith, SF – Improving, but still lacks the field awareness to avoid big hits and mistakes
>Byron Leftwich, JAX – Has not lived up to his college hype, but is a steady leader
>Matt Schaub, HOU – Career backup now has big paycheck; Must produce quickly
>J.P. Losman, BUF – Developing into a dependable player on the field, but not in the FFL
>Jeff Garcia, TB – Still hanging on with his last set of legs, but occasionally will explode
>Daunte Culpepper, OAK – Injury history & poor offensive line will likely affect his play
>Rex Grossman, CHI – Erratic at times, but numbers occasionally will surprise you
>Trent Green, MIA – Once a prolific passer, but doesn’t have the line protection in Miami
Bye-Week Fill-ins at Best Players
>Brodie Croyle, KC – May lose his starting job if Huard has a good pre-season
>Charlie Frye, CLE – Two youngsters ready to take his role are behind him in camp
>Damon Huard, KC – Currently tabbed the starter, but Croyle has more potential
>David Carr, CAR – Could have more value if he ends up starting in mid-season
>Joey Harrington, ATL – Vick’s situation could elevate Harrington’s motivation to play
>Steve McNair, BAL – Gritty field-leader is not much of a numbers guy
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Unproven/Rookie Players
>Brady Quinn, CLE – Hasn’t progressed as hoped in summer camp, but will develop
>Brooks Bollinger, MIN – Some coaches in MIN like him better than Jackson
>Derek Anderson, CLE – Has a slight edge over Quinn for now, but could lose it soon
>JaMarcus Russell, OAK – Could end up as the starter if either Culpepper or McCown falters
>Jason Campbell, WAS – Starting for the first time in his career, but has some athleticism
>Kyle Boller, BAL – With McNair on the roster, Boller will remain unproven
>Patrick Ramsey, DEN – If Cutler struggles or gets injured, Ramsey will get his chance
>Tarvaris Jackson, MIN – Given the starting job for now, but Bollinger is right behind him
Non-ratable Players
>Brad Johnson, DAL – Romo is the mainstay, but Johnson is a solid backup that could start
>Chris Simms, TB – Has talent, but TB is more interested in dealing him than playing him
>David Garrard, JAX – Much of his rating will depend on the health of Leftwich
>Josh McCown, OAK – Could end up starting if Culpepper falters or gets hurt early on
>Kurt Warner, ARI – Seems to be over-the-hill, but could post numbers if he fills in
>Mark Brunell, WAS – Maybe released, but if he sticks on, he could challenge Campbell
>Michael Vick, ATL – Off-field troubles will dictate his rating; May not play in 2007-8
>Tim Couch, JAX – Trying to revive a lost career in a backup role with a run-oriented team
