Aaron Rodgers, Packers: A real nice early schedule, except for the Week 4 trip to Minnesota, should get Rodgers and the Pack off and running. December (Ravens, at Bears, at Steelers) could be a different story.
Philip Rivers, Chargers: The numbers just keep climbing for Rivers, who is entering his prime. Heck, anybody with two games apiece against the Chiefs and Broncos can't be all that bad.
Tony Romo, Cowboys: Getting rid of Terrell Owens will help, as will Roy Williams having time to learn the offense. As long as your league doesn't play in January, when Romo is prone to gag, he's an OK option.
Jay Cutler, Bears: Chicago's lack of proven wide receivers is a concern. But wouldn't you rather have a stud quarterback with shaky receivers than a shaky quarterback with stud receivers? Ask anybody who's ever drafted Matt Leinart.
Kurt Warner, Cardinals: Sure, 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns is possible, but the trend of teams that lose the Super Bowl and flop the following season has to be considered before making a 38-year-old your starting quarterback.
Matt Schaub, Texans: He's missed five games each of the last 2 years, which will cause him to slip in most drafts. But this guy is throwing to Andre Johnson and is a viable starter in leagues of 12 or more.
Donovan McNabb, Eagles: He probably has the best group of receivers he's ever had, so all he needs to do is stay healthy. Wish the offensive line had more time together. Wish the Eagles' bye was later than Week 4.
Matt Ryan, Falcons: Ryan's present for winning Rookie of the Year was tight end Tony Gonzalez. A decent backup in smaller leagues and a low-end starter in larger ones.
Brett Favre, Vikings: In his last five games a year ago, he threw two touchdowns, nine interceptions and never had more than 250 yards. Turns 40 in October, so if you wind up drafting him, be sure to have a Plan B.
