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Today we will start looking at potential sleepers for the upcoming season. For most , draft day is still a few weeks away. But having a few sleepers on your mind at each position isn't a horrible idea. The quarterback position is arguably the most important (outside of the running back). So finding a nice quarterback at a value price can really boast your team overall potential.
Sleepers-
Sam Bradford : Bradford is easily one of the most underrated Quarterbacks in the entire NFL. I absolutely loved what I saw in 2013. Of course before having a season ending injury. Lets look at his stats from the 7 games , he did play in: 159/262 (60.7%) , 1687 yards, 14 TDs and 4 Ints. If I remember right , before suffering an torn ACL , he ranked among the top 10 of all Quarterbacks. Last month , Bradford said the knee is really good.
Jay Cutler : Cutler isn't a starting Quarterback for 16 games in my opinion. Mainly because he cannot stay healthy. But selecting him as a backup would be a fantastic idea. Jay didn't play every game , but he was pretty effective when he did. He improved on his TD/INT ratio and yardage in 2013. He is making smarter and more reasonable decisions when the defense get to him as well. Cutler 2013 stats: 224/355 (63.1%) , 2621 yards , 19 TDs and 12 INTs. He matched his TDs from 2012 (played in 4 fewer games) and lower his Ints from 14 to 12. Throw for 412 fewer yards in 11 games. Definitely would have improved , if he played in more games. He also had 6 20-pts game for owners. Which is as many as some big time names like Andrew Luck , CK7 and Tom Brady (all played more games). So there definitely potential with Cutler.
Matt Ryan: Its isn't a secret that Matt Ryan been on my radar since beginning of 2014. So no surprise that he lands on the list of sleepers candidates. What I really love about him is the potential he progresses in 2014. Just look at his receiving core: Julio Jones , Roddy White , Devin Hester and Harry Douglas. That's is a sick good group of weaponry. His value was clearly killed after Julio Jones went down in the early stages of 2013. But with a healthy Roddy and Julio , defenses may be in for some long afternoons.
Josh McCrown : After leading the Cutler-less Bears to wins in the mid to late stages of the 2013 season. Josh now finds himself in a new role with a new team in Tampa Bay. The Bucs were horrible in 2013. But a healthy Doug Martin and recently added McCrown makes this team a prime breakout candidate squad. McCrown won't win a throwing contest against Peyton Manning , but Josh is easily a nice backup. Not to mention , He is throwing to Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson. They are basically Tampa version of Alshon Jeffery. Big , fast and strong.
Robert Griffin III : RGIII is considered a steal by some and a bust by others for the upcoming season. He is expected to get drafted in late 6th Round/Early 7th Round in most drafts. The report out of Washington is that RG3 is returning to his 2012 form. If that the case , then I am extremely excited to see him on the field in September. What really make a steal is all the talent around him. Just think about the potential. RG3 at Quarterback. Morris at Rb. Jackson/Garcon at WR. Reed at TE. From a fantasy point of view , his arsenal of weapons could make him a top 5 value at Quarterback (realistic Top 10). Snatching another reliable backup wouldn't be a bad idea to pair RG3 with. His best asset of all could his Average Draft Position (ADP). Realistically speaking , I much rather waste my pick on a Quarterback in the 6th or 7th Round then 2nd or 3rd Round. Especially if that player lose time on field due to injury (as every player brings that risk).
Well that wraps up the sleepers (least for the Quarterbacks). Next week , I will focus on the running backs and Wide Receivers.
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