For fantasy football owners looking for those reliable quarterbacks who consistently produce fantasy points, then this list will comprise the top 5 veteran quarterbacks for the upcoming 2010 fantasy football season. Every fantasy football owner knows that having a quarterback who can throw touchdowns, minimize the number of interceptions thrown, and consistently complete passes, is a must. So, who are the top 5 fantasy football quarterbacks for the upcoming season?
Matt Schaub of the Houston Texans
Matt Schaub is quickly become a fantasy football owner’s best friend. The six year NFL veteran had a phenomenal 2009 campaign, leading the NFL in passing yardage with 4,770 yards. While his offensive coordinator from 2009 is now in Washington, Schaub still has solid options in Houston, and All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson is quickly becoming an NFL elite wide receiver. Fantasy football owners might have a hard time getting Schaub in the early rounds of their fantasy draft as he is no longer the best kept secret in the NFL.
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots
As a fantasy football owner, one always needs consistency at the quarterback position, and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots is exactly that. The 5 time Pro-Bowler, 2 time All-Pro, and 3 time Super Bowl champion has a 94% career passer rating. With targets like Wes Welker and Randy Moss, Brady has plenty of viable options in the passing game. This is an ideal pick for fantasy football owners who need a proven player at the quarterback position.
Donovan McNabb of the Washington Redskins
The Redskins quarterback position has been in limbo for well over a decade. With one starter after another being shuffled in and out, it just seemed the quarterback position in Washington was doomed. That was until the Eagles traded their 11 year veteran Donovan McNabb to Washington on April 4th 2010. Since then, the future is bright for McNabb and any fantasy football owner who picks him. Look for McNabb to add to his career totals in Washington and become a solid combination with Redskins receivers Santana Moss, Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas. For fantasy football owners looking for a solid quarterback in the later rounds of the draft, McNabb is your man.
Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts
When fantasy football owners need a proven player at quarterback, they always go after Peyton Manning of the Colts. Manning has established a solid rapport with his tight end Dallas Clark in 2009 and should look to do the same in 2010. Clark had 100 receptions in 2009 and 10 touchdowns. Manning is a 9 time Pro-Bowler, 4 time All-Pro, who knows how to win and throw touchdowns. For fantasy football owners in need of a proven commodity, Manning is the right fit.
Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints
Fantasy football owners may have a hard time getting Drew Brees, unless of course they have the first or second pick in their fantasy draft. Without a doubt, Brees has become the preeminent quarterback for fantasy football owners. His 2009 campaign say him throw for 4,388 yards with 34 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. This marked the second consecutive season Brees passed for more than 30 touchdowns in a season. Some fantasy leagues deduct points on interceptions, and if that’s the case, then Drew Brees is the quarterback for your fantasy football team. Having only thrown 11 interceptions all season, Brees is a quality starter on any fantasy football team.
Fantasy football owners know the importance of a proven player at the quarterback position. These 5 quarterbacks are the best players from 2009, and look to repeat their performance for 2010. Of all the prospects, Schaub is perhaps the most impressive. Often overlooked when discussing the top 5 quarterbacks, Schaub looks to become a Pro-Bowl quarterback in 2010.
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