[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Brees had a bad year as a football player, throwing 19 interceptions, and he still led the league with 43 touchdowns and 5177 yards. What more do you want to know, that he can produce as the No.1 fantasy QB with a collection of receivers that some might break 4000 with? Sorry, Marques Colston, Jimmy Graham, and Lance Moore, but it's true because none of you are consistent deep threats. Brees is a stud and his game hasn't aged, yet. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Manning could easily have a record season this year if you project the capability of his receivers Demaryius Thomas, Wes Welker, and Eric Decker. There is room for three fantasy starters at receiver in this offense in the same way that Austin Collie, Reggie Wayne, and Pierre Garcon functioned in Indianapolis. I can see moving Manning higher, but looking forward to seeing how the running game takes shape. If it doesn't, I'm moving Manning higher. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: After a few clunkers in weeks 3,5,and 8, Newton was borderline awesome from weeks 9-16. He continued to run the ball successfully and eight rushing touchdowns may have been 40 percent less than his 2011 totals, but still a good figure for a QB. Steve Smith can still get it done and I like the addition of veteran Domenik Hixon. You may have to stay patient with some weekly ups and downs during spots of the season, but Newton is a fine QB1 capable of dominant performances. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Wilson was a high-end QB2 for me entering last season and he delivered. With addition of Percy Harvin and Martellus Bennett means Wilson will have enough weapons to provide more consistent QB1 production this year. I think I have Wilson ranked a little low, but I have to consider that Seattle remains a run-heavy team. Look for more efficiency from Wilson and bigger plays, at the very least. I'd take Wilson after the stud QBs leave the board and hope he makes that leap to elite production. At worst, you should have a strong team around a low-end QB1 if you drafted well. At best, Wilson could put you over the top. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Stafford has the skill to develop into an elite option, but he needs more weaponry with the professionalism and health of Calvin Johnson. Stafford nearly threw for 5000 yards again this year, but his 20 touchdowns should have been closer to 40 with that kind of yardage total. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: I'm on board with Griffin as a future great. First I want to be on board that he's healthy enough to pose a threat as a runner, because the offense is built around the spread read. This can be adjusted, but it will also forced adjustments to the passing game. Within a few years I believe Griffin can become a top-tier pocket quarterback because he has all the tools and demonstrates the acumen. I'll be surprised if it happens this year, because rehabbing from an injury and perfecting his craft will be a tall order. But even if he is a similar passer skill-wise as last year that is good enough to consider him as a low-end QB1. (hide this)