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Im sure many will disagree, but the biggest impact on this roster for next season should be Brads replacement.
Romo needs a push, and nearly every FA QB available is an upgrade over Brad.
1. Kurt Warner, Cardinals. Age: 38.
An MVP candidate in the middle of the 2008 season, Kurt Warner has proven that he can lead a team deep into the playoffs if he has very good protection. Arizona needs to re-sign him as soon as possible.
2. Matt Cassel, Patriots. Age: 27.
The Patriots will franchise Matt Cassel and trade him if Tom Brady's recovery isn't behind schedule. I'd be concerned with Cassel's arm strength. In New England, Cassel thrived with Randy Moss and Wes Welker as weapons. He could struggle outside of the Patriots' system.
3. Brett Ratliff (ERFA), Jets. Age: 24.
One of the bright young quarterbacks in the NFL, Brett Ratliff - not Kellen Clemens - is set to take over as the starting signal caller if Brett Favre retires. Ratliff will be retained for small money.
4. Kerry Collins, Titans. Age: 36.
Kerry Collins just had a great year for the Titans, but the reality is that he'll be 37 at some point in the 2009 season. Expecting another solid campaign out of him is pretty risky. That said, the Titans don't really have a choice here; they can't go back to Vince Young at this point.
5. Brock Berlin, Rams. Age: 28.
At this point, Brock Berlin could be the best quarterback on St. Louis' roster. He needs to be given a chance to compete for the starting job next year; Marc Bulger has been knocked around so much the past few years that he's developed the David Carr deer-in-the-headlights syndrome.
6. David Carr, Giants. Age: 30.
This may sound crazy, but David Carr actually looked very impressive against Minnesota's first-string defense in Week 17. Carr completed 8-of-11 attempts for 110 yards and a score. I'd like to see him get one more shot with a capable coaching staff.
7. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bengals. Age: 26.
After a rough start, Ryan Fitzpatrick played pretty well down the stretch, leading the Bengals to a 4-3-1 record in the final eight weeks of the year. Since Nov. 2, Fitzpatrick threw six touchdowns and four picks despite having no pass protection.
8. Byron Leftwich, Steelers. Age: 29.
Byron Sandwich saved his career by playing well in relief of Ben Roethlisberger against the Commanders. He'll be sought after as a solid backup, but nothing more.
9. Luke McCown, Buccaneers. Age: 28.
Luke McCown played well in relief of Jeff Garcia in 2007, but never had the chance this season. His lacking arm strength really limits him (that, or he refuses to look downfield, opting for checkdowns on every play).
10. Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers. Age: 39.
Jeff Garcia's had a great career, but at 39, his days of starting are over. Garcia is one of the top potential backups on the market, but if he starts more than two games for your team in 2009, you know you're in trouble.
11. Charlie Batch, Steelers. Age: 34.
Charlie Batch, despite his age, can still be a valuable backup in the NFL.
12. Kyle Boller, Ravens. Age: 28.
Kyle Boller probably deserves a shot with a coach who actually knows what he's doing (i.e. not Brian Billick), but he probably won't get one.
13. Rex Grossman, Bears. Age: 29.
Can anyone believe that Rex Grossman is almost 30? I guess time flies when you're injured and/or committing turnovers.
14. Dan Orlovsky, Lions. Age: 26.
Dan Orlovsky will compete as a No. 2 somewhere. Perhaps he can become a starter if they increase the dimensions of the end zone.
15. J.P. Losman, Bills. Age: 28.
J.P. Zohan is way too skittish and unreliable to ever become a solid starting quarterback in this league. That ship has sailed. I'm not even sure if he's a capable backup, but some team will give him a shot to compete as a No. 2 in camp.
16. Joey Harrington, Saints. Age: 30.
17. Chris Simms, Titans. Age: 29.
18. Brian St. Pierre, Cardinals. Age: 29.
19. Jared Lorenzen, Colts. Age: 28.
20. Brooks Bollinger, Cowboys. Age: 29.
21. Gibran Hamdan (RFA), Bills. Age: 28.
22. Tim Rattay, Cardinals. Age: 32.
23. J.T. O'Sullivan, 49ers. Age: 30.
24. Charlie Frye, Seahawks. Age: 28.
25. Patrick Ramsey, Broncos. Age: 30.
26. Craig Nall, Texans. Age: 30.
27. Marques Tuiasosopo, Raiders. Age: 30.
28. Lester Ricard, Panthers. Age: 25.
29. Brett Basanez, Panthers. Age: 26.
30. Todd Bouman, Ravens. Age: 37.
31. Jamie Martin, 49ers. Age: 39.
32. Anthony Morelli, Cardinals. Age: 24.
Cassels not going anywhere, so out of this group my top 3 considerations would be Fitzpatrick and J.T. O'Sullivan, with David Carr right there as well.
Really, looking at that list, anyone is an upgrade over our boy Brad.
Romo needs a push, and nearly every FA QB available is an upgrade over Brad.
1. Kurt Warner, Cardinals. Age: 38.
An MVP candidate in the middle of the 2008 season, Kurt Warner has proven that he can lead a team deep into the playoffs if he has very good protection. Arizona needs to re-sign him as soon as possible.
2. Matt Cassel, Patriots. Age: 27.
The Patriots will franchise Matt Cassel and trade him if Tom Brady's recovery isn't behind schedule. I'd be concerned with Cassel's arm strength. In New England, Cassel thrived with Randy Moss and Wes Welker as weapons. He could struggle outside of the Patriots' system.
3. Brett Ratliff (ERFA), Jets. Age: 24.
One of the bright young quarterbacks in the NFL, Brett Ratliff - not Kellen Clemens - is set to take over as the starting signal caller if Brett Favre retires. Ratliff will be retained for small money.
4. Kerry Collins, Titans. Age: 36.
Kerry Collins just had a great year for the Titans, but the reality is that he'll be 37 at some point in the 2009 season. Expecting another solid campaign out of him is pretty risky. That said, the Titans don't really have a choice here; they can't go back to Vince Young at this point.
5. Brock Berlin, Rams. Age: 28.
At this point, Brock Berlin could be the best quarterback on St. Louis' roster. He needs to be given a chance to compete for the starting job next year; Marc Bulger has been knocked around so much the past few years that he's developed the David Carr deer-in-the-headlights syndrome.
6. David Carr, Giants. Age: 30.
This may sound crazy, but David Carr actually looked very impressive against Minnesota's first-string defense in Week 17. Carr completed 8-of-11 attempts for 110 yards and a score. I'd like to see him get one more shot with a capable coaching staff.
7. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bengals. Age: 26.
After a rough start, Ryan Fitzpatrick played pretty well down the stretch, leading the Bengals to a 4-3-1 record in the final eight weeks of the year. Since Nov. 2, Fitzpatrick threw six touchdowns and four picks despite having no pass protection.
8. Byron Leftwich, Steelers. Age: 29.
Byron Sandwich saved his career by playing well in relief of Ben Roethlisberger against the Commanders. He'll be sought after as a solid backup, but nothing more.
9. Luke McCown, Buccaneers. Age: 28.
Luke McCown played well in relief of Jeff Garcia in 2007, but never had the chance this season. His lacking arm strength really limits him (that, or he refuses to look downfield, opting for checkdowns on every play).
10. Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers. Age: 39.
Jeff Garcia's had a great career, but at 39, his days of starting are over. Garcia is one of the top potential backups on the market, but if he starts more than two games for your team in 2009, you know you're in trouble.
11. Charlie Batch, Steelers. Age: 34.
Charlie Batch, despite his age, can still be a valuable backup in the NFL.
12. Kyle Boller, Ravens. Age: 28.
Kyle Boller probably deserves a shot with a coach who actually knows what he's doing (i.e. not Brian Billick), but he probably won't get one.
13. Rex Grossman, Bears. Age: 29.
Can anyone believe that Rex Grossman is almost 30? I guess time flies when you're injured and/or committing turnovers.
14. Dan Orlovsky, Lions. Age: 26.
Dan Orlovsky will compete as a No. 2 somewhere. Perhaps he can become a starter if they increase the dimensions of the end zone.
15. J.P. Losman, Bills. Age: 28.
J.P. Zohan is way too skittish and unreliable to ever become a solid starting quarterback in this league. That ship has sailed. I'm not even sure if he's a capable backup, but some team will give him a shot to compete as a No. 2 in camp.
16. Joey Harrington, Saints. Age: 30.
17. Chris Simms, Titans. Age: 29.
18. Brian St. Pierre, Cardinals. Age: 29.
19. Jared Lorenzen, Colts. Age: 28.
20. Brooks Bollinger, Cowboys. Age: 29.
21. Gibran Hamdan (RFA), Bills. Age: 28.
22. Tim Rattay, Cardinals. Age: 32.
23. J.T. O'Sullivan, 49ers. Age: 30.
24. Charlie Frye, Seahawks. Age: 28.
25. Patrick Ramsey, Broncos. Age: 30.
26. Craig Nall, Texans. Age: 30.
27. Marques Tuiasosopo, Raiders. Age: 30.
28. Lester Ricard, Panthers. Age: 25.
29. Brett Basanez, Panthers. Age: 26.
30. Todd Bouman, Ravens. Age: 37.
31. Jamie Martin, 49ers. Age: 39.
32. Anthony Morelli, Cardinals. Age: 24.
Cassels not going anywhere, so out of this group my top 3 considerations would be Fitzpatrick and J.T. O'Sullivan, with David Carr right there as well.
Really, looking at that list, anyone is an upgrade over our boy Brad.
