Once you pick your starting quarterback in your fantasy football draft, you'll want to select at least 1 QB to start during your starters bye week as well as offer insurance in case of injury.
Future Hall of Famer Brett Favre just keeps chugging along. He has thrown a lot of interceptions over the last couple of years, but is still going to get a lot of yards. He should pass for more touchdowns than last years 18 as well since Green Bay doesn't look to have a strong running game. Another thing about Favre that makes him a solid backup fantasy quarterback is that you're pretty much guaranteed that he will play when you need him. He didn't come back to finally sit out a game, and he'll likely take his streak of games started into retirement.
Ben Roethlisberger should fall far enough this year to be a good #2 QB selection on your fantasy team. He's only 25, has won a Super Bowl, and played very well before last year. Now that he has his motorcycle accident far behind him he should come back strong. There is no way he'll throw 23 interceptions again and should get some nice passing stats with opposing teams focusing on Pittsburghs running game.
Chad Pennington has come back big from shoulder surgery and has another receiver besides Lavernues Coles to throw to in the form of Jericho Cotchery. The Jets also signed Thomas Jones to help out with the running game, which will help the passing game open up. Pennington's certain to have some big fantasy stats every now and then, but not every single week, which is why he makes a good backup when you need him.
Jay Cutler of the Broncos and Alex Smith of the 49ers are 2 young quarterbacks with tons of fantasy potential. Both play in good running offenses and will have every chance to become good fantasy passers. Look for them both to improve this season, maybe greatly, maybe not. This season will tell us whether or not they can take their games to the next level.
You may want to avoid Jake Delhomme unless he's available very late in your fantasy football draft. He hasn't had a good preseason for the Panthers and has David Carr looking over his shoulder if he doesn't perform.
Steve McNair doesn't look to have a big season fantasy stat wise. He's good at running an NFL offense but won't put up eye opening numbers anymore because he doesn't need to for the Ravens to win. He could still be a solid #2 QB on your fantasy roster.
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