NFL Preseason First Take

You always here people say that you cannot take much from preseason games, to that I say watch me. I believe you can get as much info from the little bit the stars play to the multiple drives the second team plays. We got some really good insight last nite into some of the big questions. Let's start in Denver, I do understand Tim Tebow didn't see all of The Cowboys Starting Defense but he had such confidence and seemed extremely comfortable in the huddle last nite. He had good timing with his receivers, he went through his progressions extremely well, and moved in the pocket like a veteran. After last nite I believe Orton will be moved with in the next few weeks and the Tim Tebow era will begin by week one. There are allot of people who just don't like this guy but he is probably one of the hardest working guys out there, and he is physically a beast.
In Philedelphia my concerns were proved true, it doesn't matter what kind of secondary you got if your linebackers aren't that good. The lack of defensive line pressure, lack of pass rushing, and lack of linebacker ability will have the Eagles playing in high scoring games still this season.
In Arizona Kevin Kolb looked comfortable and in his little play moved the ball down the field. Larry Fitzgerald is poised to make up for last season and blow up, though loosing Breaston will hurt, it won't be too hard to surpass last seasons numbers.
How about those Seahawks, I have to admit 2 weeks ago I honestly believed they were one of the worst 3 teams in the League. But now I can admit I was wrong. The signing's of Zach Miller and Sidney Rice will prove to be huge, and it don't hurt to be in the NFC West. Them and the Cardinals will battle for the Division.
The most impressive performance last nite goes too?... No Suprise here the New England Patriots. Ryan Mallett was exceptional, so any concerns about what will happen if Brady gets hurt should be gone. Mallet is the future of the Patriots, or so you would think. Tom Brady still has 5 years maybe more of exciting ball left in him so it will be interesting to see if the Patriots can hold on to the both of them. But the way they moved the ball with ease was astonishing to me. Rex Ryan has to be worried about what was seen last night, but he certainly would never say that.

Top 10 NFL Players

This maybe his last real chance for another ring    

1. Tom Brady
2. Peyton Manning
3. Aaron Rodgers
4. Troy Polamalu
5. Chris Johnson
6. Drew Brees
7. Ben Roethlisberger
8. Andre Johnson
9. Demarcus Ware
10. Clay Matthews

  There is a case to be made that Troy Polamalu is the most important player in the league.  The difference in the Steelers Defense when he plays is drastic.  When he is in the line up there a top 4 Defense in the league, when he is out, they give up big plays and big yards last season was a testiment to how truely valuable he is.

Top NFL Quarterbacks

Top NFL Quarterbacks

1.) Tom Brady
2.) Peyton Manning
3.) Aaron Rodgers
4.) Drew Brees
5.) Ben Roethlisberger
6.) Matt Ryan
7.) Eli Manning
8.) Michael Vick
9.) Phillip Rivers
10) Joe Flacco

2011 fantasy football rankings: Quarterbacks

1.) Aaron Rodgers, he Is consistent he has big playmakers and he will have Ryan Grant back to
Help keep the secondary honest. I think the Green Bay offense will put up huge numbers this year.
2.) Michael Vick, he is probably number 1 on most list, and after a year like last it is deserved. Personally I won't touch him, though I don't doubt he will put up some numbers, the risk of him being injured is to high.
3.) Peyton Manning, his weapons are all back, but some concern of the runningbacks, and offensive line. But he is Peyton Manning.
4.) phillip Rivers, the amount of weapons the chargers have is astonishing, if they get better production from the backfield, and if they make the Vincent Jackson situation work, this could be his best season.
5.) Tom Brady, alot of targets for Tom again this year may not have another 36td and 4int season but you know Tom Brady will find his receivers.
6.) Drew Brees, I dont expect another 22int's, Brees will be hungry for redemption after last year
7.) Ben Rothlisberger, no offseason personal distraction for him, I think big ben may have a career year, him and mike Wallace are going to do big things this season!
8.) Matt Schaub, he burnt allot of fantasy owners early last year, including me, but he had a great 2nd half of the season. And he is throwing to Andrea Johnson, Owen Wilson, Arisn Foster.
9.) Tony Romo, his collar bone won't be a problem, he has big weapons around him, bit can Dez Bryant and miles Austin co exist?
10.)Josh Freeman, He has good targets, big play receiver and tightend, and this guy has some wheels so he will get you some rush yards, he finished 2nd for QB rushing behind Vick last year.
I would say if In your draft if your coming into the last few rounds and you like your positional players and need a back up QB get Tim Tebow!