subject: Nfl Tickets - Sleeper Quarterbacks [print this page] Here are some quarterbacks that could end up providing fantasy owners with great value in 2010:
Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagles: Kolb is not flying under the radar by any means, but I think he's still a sleeper in that he could produce big numbers in his first full season as a starter. The Eagles organization had enough confidence in this young man to trade longtime starting quarterback Donovan McNabb this offseason, and Kolb slides into the starting role in an offense that should sell plenty of NFL tickets in 2010.
Kolb will attempt plenty of passes playing under Andy Reid and he certainly has no shortage of weapons. DeSean Jackson is one of the premier big play threats in the game, while Jeremy Maclin has the potential to develop into a genuine number one wideout. The team also has a very good third receiver in Jason Avant, a promising tight end in Brent Celek and a pass-catching running back in LeSean McCoy. Kolb is in a great position to succeed right out of the gate, and if his performance last season is any indicator, he could be a huge steal this year.
Eli Manning, New York Giants: It seems as though very few people took notice of the youngest Manning's 2009 statistics; all Eli did was throw for more than 4,000 yards and toss 27 touchdowns. For some reason, though, he's not getting the kind of respect those stats would suggest. Everyone doubted the strength of the Giants' youthful receiving corps heading into 2009, but that unit proved themselves to be more than adequate.
Manning has a reliable possession receiver to go to in Steve Smith, a big play threat in Hakeem Nicks and a dangerous slot receiver in Mario Manningham. This young group should only improve this season, which bodes well for Manning.
Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions: I think Stafford could produce numbers worthy of making him a fantasy starter in 2010. Stafford has looked very good this preseason and resides at the helm of a budding offense. He's got one of the best targets in the league in Calvin Johnson, and the two appear to have very good chemistry together. Defenses won't be able to key in on Johnson as much in 2010 either, as the Lions brought in wideout Nat Burleson and tight end Tony Scheffler in the offseason to draw some attention away from their top receiver. Add in a good pass-catching running back in Jahvid Best and the Lions could have a prolific passing attack in 2010.
Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins: Henne finished the 2009 season strong and performed well overall in his first season as a starter in the NFL. He's got a big arm, which should make his relationship with new target Brandon Marshall a fruitful one.
Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals: Palmer could be in line for his best season this side of his devastating knee injury. With some new weapons in Terrell Owens and Jermaine Gresham, the Cincinnati offense should net more big gains in 2010.
Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs: Cassel actually fared pretty well in 2010 considering he spent most of it on his back. If the offensive line can protect him a bit better in 2010, we could see a player more like the one that led the Pats to an 11-5 record just two years ago. Dwyane Bowe's performance this season will be a big factor.
