Rodgers was picked in the first round of the 2005 draft out of Cal. He has a decently strong arm but at 6-foot-2, he’s a tad short for the quarterback position. He’s probably a better athlete than Favre is at this point but don’t expect him to make a huge amount of plays with his legs.

What Rodgers has going for him is a really nice set of receivers. Donald Driver, Greg Jennings and James Jones are three very quality receivers. Tight end Donald Lee broke out in 2007 and is now viewed as a top ten tight end in the game. Running back Ryan Grant showed an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, which should also help Rodgers.

Despite the good talent around him and the three years of experience watching and learning from Favre, don’t expect Rodgers to pick up where Favre left off. There will be a considerable learning curve and it’s going to obviously be difficult to replace a Hall of Famer. In 2008, Rodgers will put up stats somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,800 yards, 15 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Expecting anything more than that would be a mistake.

And before you rush out trying to acquire Rogers in your fantasy league, you should know that Favre might actually come back. A lot of league pundits aren’t sold on the fact that Favre will stay return. Once football season rolls around, Favre could have second thoughts about hanging up the cleats.

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David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
All season long, David Garrard proved himself as a heady quarterback who doesn’t make mistakes. Late in the season, he proved that he could produce through the air when needed. Heading into 2008, Garrard looks like he should be a solid fantasy quarterback option.

Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
After a rocky season, Philip Rivers showed great courage in the playoffs by playing with a severe injury and likely gained the respect of his teammates. With an improving receiving corps, Rivers could breakout in 2008 for a big year.

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
Vince Young’s disaster of a season in 2007 will likely scare off most fantasy owners. However, with a new offensive coordinator coming in and wide receivers who are maturing quickly, Young should be much improved in 2008.

Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age and lack of offensive weapons will likely cause Jeff Garcia’s stock to plummet. But as long as he remains the starter, Garcia should have a quality season. He’s smart and he’s consistent. In a backup role in fantasy football, he’d be a perfect fit.

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2. John David Booty, USC
While Booty had an up-and-down career at USC, the he definitely has talent. With USC running a pro offense, he’s ahead of the game in that regard. Look for a team to take him in a middle round of the draft.

3. Colt Brennan, Hawaii
Brennan has struggled since the end of the regular season. His stock is plummeting fast. That said, he’s a talented quarterback and there should be a team out there willing to take a chance on him.

4. Dennis Dixon, Oregon
Dixon was having a great season until he tore his ACL. He hasn’t been able to workout much and probably will be hobbled all the way up until the draft, which will no doubt hurt his stock.

5. Erik Ainge, Tennessee
The nephew of Danny Ainge, Erik Ainge is a very good athlete in his own right. With good size and a decent enough arm, Ainge still has time to turn heads before the 2008 NFL Draft.

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1) Tom Brady, New England Patriots
No surprise here. Brady will be coming off perhaps the best season for a quarterback in NFL history.

2) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
Manning is always a safe pick. He’s a fantastic talent who will always produce for you – year in and year out.

3) Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
With Jason Garrett and Terrell Owens coming back, Romo should have another big season in 2008.

4) Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Brees had a slow start to his 2007 season but ended on a hot streak. Expect big things for Brees next season.

5) Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
Palmer had an off year but he has tons of talent at wide receiver and has a great arm. Expect a much improved 2008.

6) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Roethlisberger had a great season but his wide receivers aren’t especially talented and the Steelers will always run first.

7) Derek Anderson, Cleveland Browns
Anderson should once again start for the Browns and has a chance to become a star in coming seasons.

8) Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
Hasselbeck will once again quarterback a team that will rely heavily on his ability to move the ball.

9) David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
Garrard got better and better in his first full year as a starter. He takes care of the ball and can consistently score for you.

10) Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
The only thing keeping Favre from being higher on the list is his age. If he were five years younger, he’d be in the top five.

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