A look at QB situations around the league

Denver: Projected Depth Chart- Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn, Tim Tebow

Although Quinn is ahead of Tebow on the depth chart he will still see more playing time and will be the replacement if Orton fouls up. Denver is creating packages for Tebow and he is without a doubt the future of the franchise. Orton and Quinn will be gone by 2011 and it will be Tebow's job to lose. No matter who is at the helm in 2010 they will have a productive season. Josh McDaniels works wonders with Quarterbacks and all three of his guys fit the scheme. Not to mention a young stellar receiving corps. Top four wide-outs: Eddie Royal will bounce back in 2010, Jabar Gafney will be consistent the short first down game, the rookie and Brandon Marshall's 'replacement' Demarious Thomas will be a game changer from week 1 for the next 12 years, and Mr. clutch himself Brandon Stokley will be huge when they need him. No matter the QB he will succeed.

Pittsburgh: Projected Depth Chart- Ben Rothlisberger, Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon

This wouldn't be a controversy if Ben wasn't out 6 weeks, but it is. Who starts week 1? According to most NFL analysts the job is given to Leftwich. I tend to disagree, I think the job needs to be either Batch's or Dixon's. If I were the coach Dixon would be my starter without a doubt. Batch is a great back-up and that is his whole career. Dennis showed his got what it takes when he got his name called last year. But, when it comes down to it Byron will get the nod.

Buffalo: Projected Depth Chart- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trent Edwards, Brian Brohm

Wow, this has got to be a tough situation to be in. I think all three will see adamant playing time this year. The starter will be named officially after pre-season after they look at some game tape. But until then, you have to give Edawrds the nod. He had a good rookie season and if he stays healthy I believe he can be a solid starter in the NFL. Fitzpatrick is just a filler and unfortunately that is all he is capable of. Brohm is a tough one to break down. Strong arm, but erratic at times. With a great QB coach he could be great. He reminds me of a John Elway Warren Moon type. All in all none of these can produce with this core of receivers. It is what I think the worst receiving corps in the NFL. Call Andre Reed! He is the only chance you have! They need to trade away Lynch or Jackson for a mid-round pick and a solid back-up ready to explode on the scene! Dennis Dixon, Michael Vick, Tavaris Jackson, just to name a few. They need a mobile QB to get away from the rush. I'd even go and try out Graham Harrell! So much upside, low risk. I'm closing the case on this one with a final statement of GOOD LUCK!

Carolina: Projected Depth Chart- Matt Moore, Jimmy Clausen, Hunter Cantwell

Cantwell will be either released or demoted to practice squad. The starter depends all on training camp. Clausen vs. Moore, probably the most unpredictable competition of the season. Could go either way, both have great upside. Although they also both have tremendous downfall. Matt is very accurate and a safe pick, but safe doesn't win championships. Plus I just don't see the strength to be a leader in him. Jimmy was groomed to be a superstar under Coach Weis and he is such a sure thing.....right? Ya, couldn't help but think of Brady Quinn could ya? Yes, he is supposed to be great, but don't you wonder why he fell so far in the draft. It is his because of his cocky selfish attitude. Coaches shy away from these kind of players because they could destroy a locker room. Especially a QB. I compare him to Philip Rivers, Ryan Leaf, and T.O. Out of those three, Rivers is the only one you can really say has not disrupted the locker room..yet. I just don't see Clausen stepping up as a force to be reckoned with. I am saying this with caution, because he defiantly can be great and I will bite my tongue and applaud him if I am wrong. End of season, Clausen will be the starter unless Matt Moore does something amazing.

St. Louis: Projected Depth Chart- Sam Bradford, TBD

It's Bradford's team now. It is his offense and Laurenitis' defense. The Rams are building for the future. Expect them to stick with Bradford no matter what for at least 4 years.

Seattle: Projected Depth Chart- Matt Hasselbeck, Charlie Whithurst,

Hasselbeck will start week 1, but if he gets injured (which will happen) it then becomes Charlie's team. I don't know if he is capable because he has no game film, but why not, they seem pretty confident in him.

Cleveland: Projected Depth Chart- Jake Delhome, Seneca Wallace,

Jake will start, but Seneca will get his chance. As inconsistent as Seneca is you never know which side of him show up Sunday. If he plays like I know he can, he will be the starter while they groom the new face of their franchise.

Oakland: Projected Depth Chart- Jason Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski, Charlie Frye

Jason Campbell is their man. If the receivers decide to do their job and actually catch the ball and the O-line blocks, Campbell will have no issues and be a solid starter. Bruce, I love Bruce. He has so much heart and passion for the game. If he can improve in his mechanics then he will do great things wherever he plays in 2011. As for Frye, sorry you had your chance in Cleveland. Just didn't perform, but I wish luck as a journey man in the NFL.

Tebow?

High risk...extremely high reward! Denver takes Tim Tebow with the number 25 pick over all in Thursday's NFL draft. They traded 3 picks in later rounds to move up and snatch the new face of their franchise and the most publicly known NFL prospect. After already picking Georgia Tech standout WR Demarious Thomas in a surprise pick at 22, they make another surprise with the Tebow selection. The best part of this is, Tebow was hoping for Denver to pick him. He said that him and McDaniels just clicked and struck up a great relationship. Which couldn't make a Denver fan happier because a strong relationship between QB and HC is huge for a successful franchise. Many people are giving Denver crap for their decision to take Tebow so high in the draft, but players like him are rare. He is a great person off the field and the amount of intensity, leadership, determination, and skill is just mind blowing. He reminds me of a Ray Lewis or Brian Dawkins. But at the QB position it is even more coveted. He will be the starter in 2011 and a situational player this year unless he makes huge strides and beats out Kyle Orton. Side note Thomas will start aside Royal and create a great corps of recivers for whoever is QB day one.

The new LT of New York.

The Jets made noise in Free agency today by signing future HOFer Ladainian Tomlinson. The Jets give him a two year deal and expect him to spell 2nd year back Shonee Greene. I think that this was the best move the could have made aside from re-signing Jones. I believe Green still needs that veteran presence around to help him become a legit rusher in the league. LT could come on this team and be the immeadiate starter but I dont see Rex Ryan doing that. Unfourtantly for LT his days as a premire back are over. Jets have also recently expressed intrest in RFA Brandon Marshall. With the addition of Marshall Jets would morph into a top tier team and for many years to come. The 29th pick is not much to give up for Marshall. He is an Elite receiver and is top 3 in the NFL. I think he is worth a top-10 pick. Sanchez, Greene, Marshall, Revis, Cromartie,Smith. That is a lot of young stars on one well coached squad. I see a few superbowls headed to NY.

Brady Quinn to Denver

Wow what a move Denver makes here. With 3 QB's already on the roster and then they trade for another project QB. The other three QB's are probably pretty upset.
Honostly though I think it was a great move for both teams.The Browns really needed another runiingback. Especially a bruiser like Hillis. Hillis has skills to be even a number 1 back. And they get rid of Quinn to start a whole new regime. The Broncos needed a QB like Brady Quinn, Mobile and accurate. Kyle Orton was a decent filler until they got a real guy for the job. Broncos made a push for Quinn last year and now they have him. If I'm the guy making decisions for Denver I release Orton and Simms and pick up a solid veteran or draft a 4th-7th rounder..Tony Pike if he is still there. I don't know if Quinn is the answer , but he is defiantly a step up from Orton and fits Denver's offense much better. Still I can stress enough there is a great QB of the future still unsigned and was never given a fair chance. Graham Harall. One of the best college quarterbacks and he is a good decison maker. Another long shot possibility is tradeing one of Shanahan's 'guys' to Washington for Campbell or BRENNAN! also a perfect fit for McDaniels O. So many possibilities but it looks like what will happen is the release of Simms and a competion between Quinn and Orton. Call me crazy but I could see Shanahan trading Brennan or Campbell and a 2nd and 4th rounder to Denver for Marshall. Crazy..yes possible.. barely but wouldn't that be nice.

Free Agency for the Bears

Free Agency this year has been slower than I had expected. With an uncapped year, I was kind of expecting over spending by teams that are fine financially. So far no team has come out of free agency better than the Chicago Bears. Peppers is an every down starter and Taylor has the talent to be. Manamaleuma is an intresting athlete. His size makes you think guard but his hands and quickness rival a TE. Therefore he is also a great addition at a great price. I expect them to make a move on Dez Bryant, Golden Tate, or Brandon Marshall. In order to get any of them a first rounder is pretty much required.. which they do not have. They need a #1 reciver though. They dont have a lot of fire power either for a trade. More likely i could see them signing Lavernus Coles or maybe shopping Forte or Hillenmier. They dont want to do that I'm sure but they really need a top wideout. If I am making decisions in Chicago I go after Javon Walker and Coles for a cheap price. They still have a little in the tank. Also still availble is David Anderson from Houston. Great player at a great price again. And also a 3rd rounder on a wide out will get you to raise a star under Coles and Walker's teachings.