Published 6/29/2009
by kevin roberts
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Fantasy football rankings can only do so much. When you're in the heated battle of a live draft, it's sometimes difficult to find a glaring difference between, say, Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers. You could even make that argument for the top three quarterbacks in the league—Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees. It's not necessarily about "who is better". It's more about the fact that all three are worth a selection in the first two rounds, while no other quarterbacks are. Next time you're drafting, take a look at these tier rankings, and you'll have a solid understanding of each player's value, as well as where you can expect them to be (or not be). Tier One (Rounds 1-2)
1. Tom Brady — New England Patriots He still has Randy Moss and Wes Welker, and the New England offense ran smoothly, even without him. He may not throw 50 touchdowns again, but do you really think someone else will play better? Why you should draft him: For the possibility of reaching 2007's numbers ...
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