17.  Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers
2007 Stats: 3 games, 624 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 111.8 QB Rating

Hm... Delhomme looks like a mystery for this coming year.  He's got a ton of receivers to throw to now, Steve Smith is borderline the best receiver in the league, and thanks to performance enhancing drugs he has a good offensive line.  So why did I put him here?  I don't know.  Call it a feeling.  More than likely I'll push him up before I start making up my draft lists.  For now, I just feel hestiant drafting an old guy coming off a major injury.  Also, I seriously doubt that he'll make it through another full season again.

But this is all just intuition.

At Least He Isn't Jason Campbell or Tavaris Jackson

18.  Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
2007 Stats: 2,546 yards, 62.3% Comp, 9 TDs, 17 INTs, 71.1 QB Rating.  Bonus: 395 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

This is what you need to understand about this group, they all have major question marks.  Be it talent level, like Mr. Young here, or job security like #20 Matt Leinart.

I gotta admire what Vince Young has done.  He makes terrible football plays, he's not that phenomenol a rusher, and his INT to TD ratio is terrible.  He  doesn't have a single decent receiver, and his only true passing threat is newly signed Alge Crumpler (it doesn't hurt that he understands the mentality of a running QB from all those years of playing with dog abuser Michael Vick).  Their offensive line is not outstanding.  If anything, his only plus is that his defense is going to get the ball back in his hands a lot, well I guess only for him to throw an INT anyway.

He is the first person on this part of the list because of his job security.  He could throw 30 INTs next season, and maybe in the off-season there will be some headlines.  Other than that, he'll somehow at least get something, right?

19.  Matt Shaub, Houston Texans
2007 Stats: 2,241 yards, 66.4%, 9 TD, 9 INTs, 87.2 QB Rating

He's got a bit too much Danny Wuerfful or Ken Dorsey or Jim Drunkenmiller or any number of successful weak armed college QBs.  He has all the pieces to give him a big push to success, but one of my three points of football success is "decent QB play", and I don't think Shaub has that in him.

20.  Matt Leinart, Arizona Cardinals
2007 Stats: 5 games, 647 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs, 61.9 QB Rating, Bonus:
2006 Stats: 12 games, 2,547 yards, 11 TDs, 12 INTs, 74 QB Rating

"Kids, let me tell you about the time that I beat the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football..."  Give him another 3 years and he won't be in football.  He's had a stacked receiving corps for his entire time playing QB, and he hasn't done anything.

You can't really blame him, though, having crappy O-line play has a way of making any QB suck.  Not to mention, his alternative is a former NFL (and Superbowl, I believe) MVP.  I don't think he'll be starting by the end of the year.

21.  Aaron Rogers, Green Bay Packers

I put him so low because there just isn't enough out there about him.  His body of work in miniscule, and it would be a big risk to pick him up as a first QB.  As a backup, that's a totally different question.  He's going to have job security, for at least a year, so he's got that going for him.

He's also got a whole lot going for him as well.  Great receivers, phenomenol offensive line, a possible elite running back, and a great defense.  Again, there's just not enough to know.  He could be Carson Palmer or he could be Eli Manning (not in a good way).

22.  Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos
2007 Stats: 3,497 yards, 63.6%, 20 TDs, 14 INTs, 88.1 QB Rating

He's got Patrick Ramsey, John Elway's limping ghost, and Mike Shannahan all breathing down his neck.  The Broncos' offensive line ain't quite what it used to be either, and Travis Henry is known to break down a lot.  I do really like his receivers a lot, I just don't think he'll do much more than he's already done.  And it certainly doesn't help the their offense is really conservative either.

23.  Trent Edwards, Buffalo Bills
2007 Stats: 1,630 yards, 56.1%, 7 TD, 8 INTs, 70.4 QB Rating

What message are the Bills sending to Edwards when they don't give up JP Losman?  I honestly don't think it matters who the Bills QB is.  Pretty soon they're going to be running sweeps, Pro Form offense, T-Back Offense, etc, etc.  I think they could do better having Bart Starr as their QB, or maybe even Otto Graham.

Holy Crap, Did I Just Draft Jason Campbell/Tavaris Jackson

24.  Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins
2007 Stats:  2,700 yards, 60%, 12 TDs, 11 INTs, 77.6 QB Rating

25.  Tavaris Jackson, Minnesota Vikings
2007 Stats: 1,911 yards, 58.2%, 9 TDs, 12 INTs, 70.8 QB Rating

There's a word that is tossed around in sports a lot, "Ceiling".  With these two guys the ceiling is sitting right at about ankle level.  If they mimick their 2007 Stats to the "T" I wouldn't be the least bit surprised.  Their potential is at ground zero.  But for some reason, they'll probably be QBs on their teams at the end of the year.  Are there any other options on their teams?  Kind of.  But does Minnesota really want Gus Ferrote or Brooks Bollinger their QB?  You think Washington is seriously considering starting Todd Collins?  Man... feel bad for those two teams.

 "These Guys are QBs?" Blitzkreig

26.  JaMarcus Russell, Oakland Riaders
Quick someone call Rich Gannon!

27.  Rex Grossman, Chicago Bears
He is who we thought he was!  And we let him off the hook!

28.  Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers
No Mormon QB will ever live up to the promise of Steve Young... EVER.

29.  Josh McCown, Miami Dolphins
You didn't even know he was playing down here, did you?  Well, apparently neither did ESPN.

30.  Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens
How is this guy still QB for this team?  Amazing.  Some former Texas Tech QB is yelling at his television everytime this guy comes on.

31.  Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs
Isn't this guy on The Hills?

32.  Joey Harrington/Chris Redman, Atlanta Falcons
How long do you think it'll take until Matt Ryan is playing?  6 weeks?  8 weeks?

Backups Who Will Probably Be Your NEXT Favorite QB

33.  Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
I'm not even sure why this guy isn't starting right now.  Yes, I know he's old and prone to injury, but what does Matt Leinart do that he doesn't?

34.  Sage Rosenfelds, Houston Texans
There's absolutely no difference between Matt Schaub and Sage statistically, but since the shitty quarterback on the bench is always better than the shitty quarterback playing, Sage wins by a slight margin.

35.  Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
He's actually pretty good, I just don't like the team that he's on.  His rankings could actually be a little slippery depending on how the team looks throughout the preseason and year.  Also, keep an eye on Frank Gore's healthy.

36.  Damon Huard, Kansas City Chiefs
Damon Huard!!??  Seriously?  Damon Huard?

37.  Patrick Ramsey, Denver Broncos
All you need to know is that he was Steve Spurrier's favorite NFL QB.  'Nuff said.

38.  Gus Frerotte/John David Booty/Brook Bollinger, Minnesota Vikings
There is no clear backup yet in Minnesota.  But here's a couple of things to keep in mind.  Whoever is the backup will definitely get playing time because there's no way Tavaris Jackson makes it through the entire season, either by injury or by choice.  But also Minnesota will never need to pass the ball again, and they don't have any receivers anyway.

39.  John Beck/Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins
This is the worst travisty to hit Miami since the Mariel Boatlift.  How many more years can the Dolphins go changing their QB every year?  It's getting worse than Baltimore, and the best QB in their franchise history is Trent Dilfer!!!

Those Seductive Rookies That You May Be Tempted To Draft, But Know With A Hundred Percent Certainty That Their Names Will Be Used In The Following Sentance "Quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts, and former NFL Draft Bust, [Insert Name Here]"

40.  Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
At least he has Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood in the backfield.

41.  Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Who is Delaware U's rival anyway?  Stony Brook University??  What are defenses like in Div I-AA?

You Know Them, and You Know That They Stink

42.  JP Losman, Buffalo Bills
If he starts, is there a chance that he could make the record for the least amount of passing yards for a starting QB?  What would be the over/under?  20?  30?

43.  Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns
Derek Anderson just got paid $9 million, but more than that, did you ever REALLY watch Brady Quinn play in college?  0-3 in bowl games, and he's just not a good QB.  Damn am I glad that Miami didn't draft him.

44.  Kyle Orton, Chicago Bears
This is why I love Kyle Orton.

45.  Chad Pennington, New York Jets
He can't even throw a 10-yard out anymore.  Poor guy.

The Cream of the Cream

1. Tom "Football Jesus" Brady, New England Patriots
2007 Stats: 4,806 yards, 68.9% Comp, 50 TDs, 8 INTs, 117.2 QB Rating, and getting a victory BJ from supermodel Giselle. Quote: "Damn, I really wanted 19!"

You know why Tom Brady is so good? Cause he has an enormous chip on his shoulder. And I'm not talking a normal sized chip, I'm talking, an Italian from Brooklyn sized chip on the shoulder. Inside Tom Brady knows that every team in the NFL thought that there were 198 players better than him, and that will never go away.

Beyond that, he sits behind one of the best five offensive lines in the league, and he still has two of the best receivers in the league. The one negative may be the return of Sammy Morris and the Laurence Maroney being healthy this year, which will take away from the amount he passes. Also, Bill Belichick may not be throwing the whole "Beli-cheat" back in the faces of the NFL. His numbers probably won't be as ungodly as last year, but 4,400 yards, 40 TDs, under 10 INTs still will top the league.

2. "I heart" Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2007 Stats: 4,040 yards, 65.4% Comp, 31 TDs, 14 INTs, 98.0 QB Rating, has made more money then 57 nations GNP from commercials over the last two years.

He is my favorite player in the league by far. His commercials are humorous and entertaining, but most of the time he's making fun of his own dorkiness. The pinnacle being, "worried over your haircut? Look at me, picked it at 10, and stuck with it. People appreciate that." Brilliant. A lot of people may be burnt out with him, but I swear, a famous person being able to publicly make fun of themselves (for money) is commendable. Kudos Mr. Manning, kudos.

More of the same in 2008 for Peyton. Sure Marvin Harrison is going to be back, but was Anthony Gonzalez that bad a substitute? Also, Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark are marvelous targets, and another year of maturing for his offensive line and Joseph Addai should provide Peyton with a continuingly stable offense.

3. Tony Romo aka "Mr. Simpson", Dallas Cowboys
2007 Stats: 4,211 yards, 64.4% Comp, 36 TDs, 19 INTs, 97.4 QB Rating

Was there anything more stupid than the Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo vacation thing? Look, I understand that we now view athletes as celebrities, and therefore are allowed to completely invade on their social lives, but Jesus... can we agree to not make it annoying? I still think that it was a conspiracy by the NFL and ESPN to bring in more female viewer ship.

I have a very weird feeling this season is going to be the beginning of the fall of Terrell Owens, but it doesn't matter because Dallas is stacked in the receiver position.

Several questions, though. What's the impact of losing Julius Jones going to have? Can Marion Barber III and Fred Jones make up the difference? Can Terry Glenn come back and be effective? Is Jason Witten going to be as dominating as last year?

I think the only noticeable difference is going to be a drop in INTs that comes from being a starter for 3 years.

4. Donovan "Cunningham" McNabb, Philidelphia Eagles
2007 Stats: 3,324 yards, 61.5% Comp, 19 TDs, 7 INTs, 89.9 QB Rating, 0% team backing

God Philidephia Eagles fans are stoopid. Do you realize you've had an elite QB for the better part of a decade now? Do you honestly think that Kevin Kolb or AJ Feely or even departed Jeff Garcia are anywhere as good as him? This guy almost yearly makes a case to be MVP, and you complain about him? I live in Miami, ask me what it feels like to lose a Franchise Quarterback. And did Dan Marino ever win a championship? No. But he sure as hell put us in a position every year to go there.

People, only ONE TEAM can win the championship! Not to mention, we're all sitting right at the tail end of a Dynasty in New England. Didn't he take y'all to the NFC Championship 3 years in a row? Come on, give the guy a break. Not to mention, he's NEVER had any receivers to throw to. The one year he did, they went to the friggin' Superbowl! What more could you want?

They Got The Stuff, But Do They "Got... The... Stuff..."

5. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
2007 Stats: 4,423 yards, 67.5% Comp, 28 TDs, 18 INTs, 89.4 QB Rating

The year before everyone was sucking Drew Brees' big one. Talk about having a Playoff Hangover. Through the first 4 games he had 9 INTs and 1 TD. He had the same amount of INTs for the final 12 games, as well as 27 TDs! I think he's going to have a mega bounce back.

Also, Reggie Bush, man, what a disappointment. Drew felt that hurt bad. Thankfully, Deuce "who names their kid Deuce?" McAllister is hopefully going to be healthy again, which will take a lot of stress of Drew.

6. Marc Bulger, St. Louis Rams
2007 Stats: 2,395 yards, 58.5% Comp, 11 TDs, 15 INTs, 70.3 QB Rating

I'm going to over-inflate every single St. Louis Rams player, because their offensive line is killer, and last year they did so badly solely because the WHOLE LINE was injured. Marc Bulger, when he doesn't have guys knocking the crap out of him, is one of the best offensive weapons at the QB position.

It's not all sunny, though, Marc loves to get injured. That is a big issue, but I'm hoping for the best.

7. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
2007 Stats: 4,131 yards, 64.9% Comp, 26 TDs, 20 INTs, 86.7 QB Rating

He rushed back from his knee injury. Plain and simple.

Not to mention, RB Rudi Johnson has become all but useless. He only had one 100+ yard rushing game last year, and split time instead with Kenny Watson, who should have been starting the whole year. Hopefully Marvin Lewis makes the right decision.

I'd expect a drop in INTs and an increase in TDs. By the way, losing Chad Johnson won't be a bad thing.

8. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
2007 Stats: 3,154 yards, 65.3% Comp, 32 TDs, 11 INTs, 104.1 QB Rating

Big Ben was my pick to have a big surprise for the year, and ended up having a "career year" last year. Just look at those stats. 104 QB Rating? Wow, that's pretty intense. Goes to show you that giving someone a year to come back from injury is a good thing (ahem, Carson Palmer).

This is one of those situations that I think his ranking goes up and down depending on how your league goes. If there's a heavy lean on yards, then drop him down a couple of notches, but if there's more of a focus on TDs, INTs, and rating, then push him up a couple of spots.

The Steelers workmen like offense will always limit the yards this guy can put up, but also will keep him efficient and untouched.

9. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
2007 Stats: 3,966 yards, 62.9% Comp, 28 TDs, 12 INTs, 91.4 QB Rating

He's been doing the same thing for a whole bunch of years now. He just seems to get the job done. Don't ask me why, but I predict a slide in the Seahawks. I don't know why, it's just one of those football intuition things.

Yeah, I Guess That'll Have To Do or This Guy Will Make A Reasonable Backup or God, Who Is Stupid Enough To Want To Trade For One Of These Guys

10. Derek Anderson, Cleveland Browns
2007 Stats: 3,787 yards, 56.5% Comp, 29 TDs, 19 INTs, 82.5 QB Rating

I'm only putting him the first one on this part of the list because of comparison to the other QBs. His offense is stacked, his defense gives up points, he makes A LOT of deep field passes (hence the 56.5% completion percentage), and they added Donte' Stallworth, what else can you ask for?

Unfortunately, I just don't believe in it. Can anyone say Billy Joe Toliver? I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Brady Quinn is starting by the end of the year and Anderson's contract is the joke of the NFL. "Boy, the Browns sure blew that one. Of course, they're the Browns."

For those of you who doubt, Anderson finished the final 3 games, 180 yds/gm average, 50.9% Comp, 3 TDs, and 5 INTs. Against Buffalo, Cincy, and San Fran!

11. David Gerrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
2007 Stats: 2,509 yards, 64% Comp, 18 TDs, 3 INTs, 102.2 QB Rating

I used to have friends who were big time Jax fans, and they said that Gerrard was a hundred times better a QB than Byron Leftwich, and it's true. I would love to have Gerrard be the QB of my team. He's like Trent Dilfer, but even MORE efficient. In terms of fantasy, not so much. He doesn't kill in passing yards, and he doesn't kill in rushing yards. I doubt he'll have more than 20 TDs, but at least he'll keep the INTs down. He's a really solid backup, I just wouldn't want him as my fantasy starter.

12. Jon Kitna, Detroit Lions
2007 Stats: 4,068 yards, 63.3% Comp, 18 TDs, 20 INTs, 80.9 QB Rating

If Detroit finally got their offensive line together Kitna is going to have a pro-bowl season. His receivers are incredible, his defense sucks, and his running game is almost nonexistent. I just don't know how this guy manages not to leave the field with a busted spleen. Also, there may be a huge chance for David Carr syndrome. A man can get pummeled only so many times.

13. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
2007 Stats: 3,152 yards, 60.2% Comp, 21 TDs, 15 INTs, 82.4 QB Rating

He just is not a good NFL QB. There's been enough time for him to put his game together, and it just doesn't look like he's doing much of anything.

BUT... I would say he's a candidate for having the biggest season turnaround. Chris Chambers who wasted away down here in Miami for so long should also have a decent season (if he finally learns how not to drop the goddamn ball!), and Vincent Jackson is going to be this years DJ Hackett. Throw in Antonio Gates, and this may be trouble.

Then again, I just don't believe it.

14. Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2007 Stats: 2,440 yards, 63.9% Comp, 13 TDs, 4 INTs, 94.6 QB Rating

He's good, he's probably just not going to play every game.

15. Eli Manning, New York Giants
2007 Stats: 3,336 yards, 56.1% Comp, 23 TDs, 20 INTs, 73.9 QB Rating

Ugh, I hate to say Superbowl MVP Eli Manning. It's offensive. It makes me sad. Hey Eli, why don't you pass off your back foot a little more? Hey Eli, why don't you ride your brother's coat tails a little more? Hey Eli, why don't you screw over a franchise again because you're a spoiled brat? Jesus, I just do not like this guy.

16. Kellen "And you thought he was Black" Clemens, New York Jets
2007 Stats: 1,529 yards, 52% Comp, 5 TDs, 10 INTs, 60.9 QB Rating

If I had a bigger pair of balls, and I cared, I would probably rank Clemens a little higher. I think he's going to have a solid season, and I also think that the Jets are going to do a lot to protect him, so he'll probably have an efficient season.

Not to mention, the Jets have one of my major keys to making a football team good, they have an AMAZING offensive line. What they did in the draft two seasons ago, when they traded down to get both D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold was a thing of beauty. Then they go and sign Alan Faneca? Jesus.

Don't be surprised if the Jets beat out New England in the AFC East. Yes, I'm serious. And yes, I still hate the Jets.