In recent years, the National Football League has been transformed into a passing based league, where aerial offenses rule where ground attacks once stood predominant. This is apparent in the statistics, as in 2009, ten quarterbacks threw for at least 4,000 yards and nineteen threw for at least 3,000 yards. Let's take a look at who should be putting up big yards in this upcoming season:
Matt Schaub
In Matt Schuab's first season playing all sixteen games, he blew the NFL to pieces, leading in passing yards with a incredible 4,770, as well as 29 touchdowns. And this was in his first full season as the Texans QB, things can only get better going forward. If he can get Tight End Owen Daniels for the entire season (as opposed to 8 games due to injury) in addition to perhaps the best WR in the league Andre Johnson, then Schaub should once again put up monster numbers
Drew Brees
In 2008 during his way to an Superbowl win, Brees led the league in touchdowns (34) and QB rating (109.6). Brees led the #1 overall offense in the league and the 4th overall passing team in the NFL last year. Brees spreads the ball around a lot, so look for Robert Meachem, Devery Henderson and Marques Colston to be productive again this season; And with his past four seasons throwing for over 4,000 yards (and over 5,000 in 2008), Brees should be right on track to produce similar numbers this season.
Peyton Manning
In 2009, Peyton Manning was second in the league in passing yards (4,500), 3rd in touchdowns (33), and led a completely pass based team (colts were last in league rushing) to the Superbowl before falling just short of victory. Peyton Manning should continue just were he left off last year, putting up huge numbers. Also, the Colts get wide receiver Anthony Gonzales back from injury, and he will most likely contend with Austin Collie for the 3rd spot and making this rich WR corp even deeper. Manning has thrown for at least 4,000 yards in 10 of his 12 NFL seasons, and look for him to keep on producing come 2010.
Aaron Rodgers
Since replacing the legendary Brett Favre in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers has shown he is just as capable of slinging the ball, passing for over 4,000 yards the past two seasons. Rodgers has two very reliable receivers in Greg Jennings and Donald Driver, each accumulating over 1,000 yards each (for the past two years with Rodgers). In his 3rd season as the starting quarterback, Rodgers should continue to build on his experience and timing, and put up respectable numbers for the Packers.
Tony Romo
Tony Romo passed for over 4,000 yards last year, and while it was only the second time in his career he has done so, he should be looking at a similar season this year. Romo relies heavily on his clutch tight end Jason Witten as his go to guy.Continued stable play by Patrick Crayton, and recently explosive WR Miles Austin as well as the rookie super-star Dez Bryant should help make Romo's offense more balanced and productive then ever. Romo had the best season of his career in 2009, look for him to move forward on this success in 2010.
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