1084749_football1. Drew Brees: Brees was simply the best quarterback in the NFL last year, and he’s a superstar. Especially when it comes to fantasy leagues. Brees had a handful of monster games last season, and it’s safe to say that this season should be no different. Bonus points when you factor in Colston’s return.

2. Tom Brady: I’d be tempted to put him at #1, but his rustiness could be an issue at the beginning of the season and it remains to be seen how well he’s recovered from injury. He’s looked strong in the preseason, but that’s no sure thing. Now that we’ve thrown out the risk factors, Brady is a fantasy stud and could easily be the best in football.

3. Peyton Manning: The closest thing there is to a sure thing. Never misses a start, rarely has a bad start, has talented receivers by his side, and seems to put up the same great numbers season after season. Owners should feel good every Sunday with Manning at their side.

4. Aaron Rodgers: With Brett Favre getting so much hype this season, it’s hard to remember that his replacement in Green Bay is better than he is. Rodgers was great in 2008, with better numbers than Peyton Manning. His rush numbers are impressive and he has great receivers. Rodgers will be a great fantasy QB.

5. Philip Rivers: Rivers has broken out these past few years, and was a great quarterback last season. With injuries to LaDanian Tomlinson, his progress was somewhat hindered, but LT is healthy this season and Rivers has an improved receiving core.

6. Kurt Warner: QB – Arizona Cardinals: 401/598, 4,583 Yards, 30 TD’s, 14 INT’s, 7 300 YD Games: Warner would be much higher if I were basing these rankings off last year’s numbers, but I am not. Warner really scares me because of his age and durability issues. I really think that Warner will take a bad hit and be done for most of the year in 09. But if he can stay healthy, he COULD have another great year.

7. Tony Romo: QB – Dallas Cowboys: 276/450, 3,448 Yards, 26 TD’s, 14 INT’s, 6 300 YD Games: Romo had an ok year in 2008. With other QB’s having better year’s than him I put him here because he really is a good QB. I know he can be a baby and all but he really gets the job done and tends to fall out at the end of the season. Romo will have a good year in 09.

8. Jay Cutler: Cutler could go either way this year. There’s no doubt about his talent, but the concerns have more to do with the fact that his receivers simply aren’t as good in Chicago as they were with the Broncos. Then again, he has a much better running back, which may benefit him greatly.

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