2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Jake Locker, QB, Tennessee Titans

2011 Projected

750 yds.

5 TDs

7 INTs

With the arrival of Matt Hasselbeck, Locker will watch from the sidelines for Tennessee. Locker still has a chance to play this year, mostly because of Hasselbeck's past health concerns (back). Locker has the physical tools to be a very good quarterback in the NFL. He can make every throw required by an NFL quarterback, he can make plays with his legs (projected: three rushing TDs) and he's shown tremendous leadership qualities. Locker is a project quarterback who will have very little fantasy football impact in 2011.      

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

2011 Projected

2825 yds.

13 TDs

18 INTs

The Panthers would like to bring Newton along slowly, but the fact of the matter is, they can't afford to. Quarterback Jimmy Clausen, who was a rookie last season, showed he wasn't the answer for a franchise that desperately needs a spark. Newton's abilities are off the charts, but he'll need time to learn a complex pro-style offense. Newton's ability to run (projected: 5 rushing TDs) and his impressive arm strengh will make him an exciting player to watch, but he'll have a limited impact in fantasy football.   

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Christian Ponder, QB, Minnesota Vikings

2011 Projected

455 yds.

3 TDs

3 INTs

With the arrival of Donovan McNabb in Minnesota, Ponder will have to wait for his opportunity to be the Vikings starter. If Ponder does get called into action earlier than expected, he finds himself in a good situation. He joins a Vikings team that has a plenty of talent already in place. Ponder has the luxury of handing the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson and throwing to wide receivers Percy Harvin and two talented tight ends in Visanthe Shiancoe and rookie Kyle Rudolph from Notre Dame.  

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Jason Campbell, QB, Oakland Raiders

2010 Stats (13 gms)	2387 yds.	13 TDs	8 INTs
2011 Projected	2925 yds.	18 TDs	12 INTs

Campbell lacks the playmaking ability the Raiders love. The Raiders have an offense built on speed with wide receivers Jacoby Ford and Darrius Heyward-Bey and running back Darren McFadden, but Campbell doesn't fit that mold. The Raiders will have to decide between Campbell and Bruce Gradkowski. Campbell is similar to Jacksonville's David Garrard, but without the ability to run. Campbell's inconsistent play and inability to hold onto the starting quarterback job makes him a risky pick.

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Colt McCoy, QB, Cleveland Browns

2010 Stats (8 gms)	1576 yds.	6 TDs	9 INTs
2011 Projected	3005 yds.	14 TDs	17 INTs

The starting quarterback job isn't McCoy's just yet, but he'll have the edge against Seneca Wallace going into the season. McCoy did a nice job filling in last year for the Browns, but he's still not yet a viable fantasy football option. Also, the Browns lack of playmakers at wide receiver makes McCoy less appealing. 

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Tim Tebow, QB, Denver Broncos

2010 Stats (9 gms)	654 yds.	5 TDs	3 INTs
2011 Projected	2950 yds.	16 TDs	16 INTs

Tebow's fantasy football outlook is still a big known now that training camp has begun with Kyle Orton still Denver's starting quarterback. If Tebow is the starter in Denver this year, look for him to be a dual threat quarterback with the ability to run the ball with success (projected: eight rushing TDs). If Tebow becomes the full-time starter in Denver, look at him as a possible sleeper option at quarterback. 

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars

2010 Stats	2734 yds.	23 TDs	15 INTs
2011 Projected	2625 yds.	19 TDs	16 INTs

Garrard has failed to emerge as a reliable fantasy football quarterback, and that trend will likely continue this season. The Jags are an offense built to run and they lack consistent playmakers at wide receiver. Garrard's most reliable target is tight end Mercedes Lewis, who the Jags made their franchise player. Garrard is back-up option at best and he may be guy best left undrafted. Also, The Jags drafted Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert with the tenth pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, which could signal the end of Garrard's tenure in Jacksonville (I predict it will be midseason 2011).

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Donovan McNabb, QB, Minnesota Vikings

2010 Stats	3377 yds.	14 TDs	15 INTs
2011 Projected	3650 yds.	19 TDs	15 INTs

McNabb comes to Minnesota looking to prove he can still be an effective NFL quarterback. McNabb's two years in Washington was a disaster and a change of scenery will benefit him very well. McNabb is still talented enough to be a very good starter in the NFL and will have a good opportunity for success with the Vikings. He will have plenty of talent around him in Minnesota, including Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin and Visanthe Shiancoe.