Fantasy Football 2014: Top 10 Quarterbacks

Oct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Packers defeated the Vikings 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers

Although James Jones did in fact leave the Packers over the off-season to join the Raiders, the Packers added some great wide receiving talent in WRs. With such rookie receivers in the mix, starting QB Aaron Rodgers should not have to worry about where he’s slinging the ball next season. At Fresno State, the 6’2″ bulldog receiver in Davante Adams ended up averaging 1,515.5 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 116.5 receptions per season. As a sure-handed receiver who has great leaping ability, Adams will be best served on the outside, either running routes deep down the field or catching screen passes (something he mastered at FSU). And yet another receiving prospect from the Sunshine State; Rodgers gives the Packers some needed help at the TE position. With some confusion about the statuses of Jermichael Finley and Andrew Quarless, Rodgers gives the Packers some depth at tight end and can help Aaron Rodgers in those goal-line or short situations. At Cal, Richard Rogers caught 39 passes for 608 yards and a touchdown. While his stats may not be those of TE Eric Ebron, they are pretty solid considering tht he is a tight end. He has soft hands and underrated athleticism which will aid him at the NFL level.

Although I don’t think Rodgers is up to the Brees level of passing just yet, I think that Rodgers run a more balanced offense than Brees does. Rodgers does have Lacy and Starks to rely on or even go to on a consistent basis if the passing game has been suffering. The loss of Evan Deitrich-Smith is a big loss to the Packers front 5, however the addition of C Corey Linsley should help stem any offensive line concerns that the Packers’ front office may have. The key for the Packers in 2014 is incorporating the new rookie receivers into the passing game, all the while still using the running game a just means to gain yardage. Rodgers for many seasons has been a mainstay of fantasy football quarterbacks and is a solid selection. I believe if you chose a guy like Rodgers, pick him in the second round or early third round if he is still available. While QBs are not that valuable as compared to running backs in fantasy football (you can find a solid QB on the waiver wire any week), I think with a QB such as Rodgers, your fantasy team will do astronomically better than your competitor. Rodgers had the ability to throw the football and lead the offense. Now, with the huge variety receivers, he has a chance to put up some big numbers; numbers even bigger than Peyton’s.