My Top 10 Keepers: QB

For the more intense fantasy leagues that allow owners to select players they want to keep for the following season, here is my rankings of the top 10.  I'm sure some of you will disagree with me and I hope you do. If you feel I am missing someone, please let me know and why you think I am wrong.  And don't come at me with, "Oh, so and so should be #1 because he is nasty." I want more than that. I want evidence. Stats.

 Also check out the local radio host sticking up for Philly at the bottom.  I came across it the other day by chance and I find it hilarious they way the national media portrays Philly.

Name, Team (Age)

10. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT (29)

If you put aside you hatred for the Steelers and the fact that Big Ben is a scum, he truly is a top 10 keeper.  In 2009 he threw for 4,300 yards and after his suspension in 2010 he averaged 266 passing yards per game. It is not outside the realm of possibility that Ben gets 4,300 yards and 30 TD's in 2011.  With Mike Wallace, Hines Ward, and Emmanuel Sanders on the outside, it will be easy for Ben to find open targets off of play action. Ben also rarely misses a game due to his ability to with stand a beating.

9. Matt Schaub, HOU (29)

West Chester native Matt Schaub fell off a little bit this season due to the emergence of Arian Foster.  He still still threw for 4370 yards and 24 TDs but that is down from 2009 when he threw for 4770 yards and 29 TDs.  If Gary Kubiak is smart he will keep feeding the ball to Arian Foster because he is a game changer, but I still expect Matt Schaub to be an elite QB for the next 3 years. Andre Johnson should be an elite target for at least that long.

8.Tony Romo, DAL (30)

With receivers like Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, and Jason Witten, it is hard to not be in the top 10.  Truth be told, Romo is not that great of a quarterback.  He is an average quarterback with elite receivers.  Need proof? Look at what the 38 year old Jon Kitna did with this team. His stats are awesome for a back up QB, but no one is hunting him down for a starting job. Tony turns 31 in about a month and doesn't have that many years left as an elite QB. He is only a solid keeper for another 2 years at most.

7. Matt Ryan, ATL (25)

Another Chester county native is in the top 10 and will be here for a long time.  He had is best year ever and is still improving. I fully expect Ryan to be an elite QB for the next 7-8 years.  Roddy White has made it easier on Ryan and if another WR is drafted in the first 3 rounds this year I expect Ryan to grow even more.  I love this guy and hate the fact he is in the NFC.

6. Drew Brees, NO (32)

Some of you are probably freaking out right now about me having Brees ranked so low but just read on.  I initially thought Brees was going to be ranked higher but I don't know who to move out of the top 5. Age is the biggest reason I moved him out of the top 5. His numbers are elite but I think it is always best to trade a player a year too early than a year too late.  He could be a possible trade high player this off season. If Sean Payton ever leaves, Brees's stock will drop.

5. Phillip Rivers, SD (29)

If anyone wants to make an argument about moving Brees into the top 5, I am sure they will argue Phillip Rivers doesn't belong.  But listen to my premise.  Rivers is younger and just as productive. I've I had to chose to KEEP Brees vs. Rivers for the next 5 years, I would pick Rivers.  He did ridiculous stuff with different no name receivers every week during the season and that is very impressive. Hate all you want.

4. Tom Brady, NE (33)

Now for all you PAT fans out there that think Brady should be the best fantasy football QB just relax. I am not saying Brady is the 4th best QB in the league.  I am saying he is the 4th best FANTASY QB keeper.  He was money this year but I just don't think he can replicate that again this season.  Also, when you dance like this you are not going to get higher than #3.

3. Peyton Manning, IND (34)

Peyton Manning is the oldest QB in the top 10 but he is probably the most consistent.  He has averaged 4,400 yards and 31 TDs over the past 3 seasons and has never missed a game in his career. If I could guarantee you that you QB would get you 20 points week in and week out for 7 straight years would you take it? The answer would be yes.  No other QB  in the league has done that. NONE.  Age limits Manning to the third ranked QB.

2.  Michael Vick, PHI (30)

Vick is essentially the ultimate weapon. In 2010 he averaged 251 yards passing per game, 56 yards rushing per game, and 2.5 TDs per game. Whoa.  He is a highlight reel and is capable of blowing up for 50 points in a game with his running ability. I love what he can do but his injury risk is what keeps him out of the top spot.  Vick is on the verge of an MVP season if he can stay healthy.

1. Aaron Rodgers, GB (27)

He is young, athletic, and accurate.   He has amazing receivers in Greg Jennings, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, and James Jones. He is in a great system and if I ask myself what quarterback I want on my team right now, I'd have to say Aaron Rodgers. He will be at the top for the next couple of years so if I were you, I'd go get this stud.



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