Kurt Warner Named Starter - Fantasy Impact
August 24, 2008 by admin
Filed under 2008 Projections, Fantasy Football Advice, NFL Player Analysis
Kurt Warner beat out Matt Leinart to be named the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. While Leinart has shown flashes of competence in his NFL career, his uneven play during preseason combined with Warner’s solid play made the decision easy for the Cardinals coaches.
This news is devestating for anyone who expected Leinart to produce this season. Especially if you own Leinart in a dynasty league, you may want to start planning on life without him. Part of Leinart’s problem so far in his NFL career is immaturity. Leinart and his partying ways this offseason probably didn’t help his standing with the coaches.
Warner, on the other hand, instantly becomes a fantasy football sleeper. At times last year, Warner was a very good fantasy quarterback. If he can remain healthy and the Cardinals can give him time in the pocket, he should have some big weeks in 2008 fantasy football.
Consider Warner a solid backup at fantasy quarterback, while Leinart becomes undraftable.
Photo: Newscom
Guess which player threw the most touchdowns over the last 8 regular season games in 2007? Tom Brady? Nope. Kurt Warner threw 21 touchdowns compared to Tom Brady’s 20.
I would love to have Warner as my backup!