Week 1 Longshot QBs (1 Viewer)

[macknova]

I drafted Peyton Manning in the 4th round in my draft in mid-August, and I left myself open without a backup. I figured there wouldn't be much of a difference between the Kyle Orton/Matt Cassel/David Garrard style backups that were drafted, and I would just pick someone off free agency if the neck turned out to be an issue.

Well, here we are.

Which longshot QB do you like most for week 1 (and possibly beyond) to be last year's Fitzpatrick/Orton?

Alex Smith

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Chad Henne

Kerry Collins

Jason Campbell

Andy Dalton

Colt McCoy

Matt Hasselbeck

Rex Grossman

Cam Newton

Tarvaris Jackson

For week 1, I'm looking at Grossman, Fitzpatrick, Hasselbeck, or Campbell. All have decent enough weapons and week 1 matchups.

With the Grossman news, I'm leaning towards picking up Grossman. He has shown the ability to compile yardage in the pass, Hightower is a very good pass-catching RB, and they'll be throwing a bunch to try to keep up with the Giants. My main issue with him (besides the fact he's Rex Grossman) is that Shanny has already shown he's willing to pull starters with no rhyme or reason, even at QB.

But to me, Grossman has more upside than the others. He threw for over 300 yards in 2 of his 3 starts at the end, and, at least in my league format, the ability to tally up yards is more important than the downside that he could turn the ball over a few times.

What longshot QBs would you feel most comfortable (or least uncomfortable) starting?

 

[Dismattle]

Im thinking that you may be overthinking this, just p/u Kerry Collins.

 

[gigantor]

Colt. love the schedule

 

[thriftyrocker]

Garrard is the guy I'm looking to for a W1 fill-in. Plays at home vs. Tenn. Should at least be serviceable.

I would definitely consider Grossman in a no-int-penalty league, and the NYG secondary is beat up.

 

[DocHolliday]

Fitzpatrick should not be overlooked. He did a good job last year. He makes a servicable back up most weeks. Buffalo will be playing from behind most games which helps the QB stats.

 

[Wadsworth]

Matt Hasselbeck

Jacksonville's run defense is much improved. Jacksonville's pass defense is still awful. CJ missed most of preseason, it's a 1:00 pm start in blazing hot Florida, I don't think the Titans run game will do much. But Britt and Cook should shred the pass D. If you are looking for a waiver wire darling for week 1 start him with confidence.

 

[Chaka]

Without looking at schedule information I like McCoy & Fitzpatrick. Fitz will probably throw more but McCoy has a significantly better offensive line so he could produce as much with fewer attempts.

After that I like Henne for a bounce back and Grossman is intriguing.

I have no interest in the others.