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Complete 2013 Projections

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PROJECTED 2013 SEASON STATS
46. Matt Moore, Mia QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics11/19131105-309
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: This winter there was buzzing in league circles that Moore would be a candidate to sign as someone's starter in '13, but rationality prevailed. After all, while Moore has occasionally done yeoman's work taking over for a disastrously bad QB and playing decently to end a season, he's never begun a campaign as a starter and played well. So he re-signed with Miami, and will once again back up young Ryan Tannehill. The Dolphins have all their emotional eggs in Tannehill's basket, so it would likely take an injury for Moore to find the field this year.
47. Matt Barkley, Phi QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics--/----------------
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: It took a calendar year for Barkley to go from a potential top-five overall draft pick to a fourth-round afterthought. Whatever luster Barkley had is long gone, as his middling arm strength and lack of mobility have exposed him as a system QB at the NFL level. Certainly, Chip Kelly is familiar with Barkley from their Pac-12 battles, and maybe the coach will give the rookie a chance to unseat Nick Foles from the backup's job. It seems more likely that this was a developmental pick, where Barkley fell into Philly's lap and the team felt it couldn't resist.
48. Tyler Wilson, Oak QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics--/----------------
2013 Projections50/975692579016
2013 Outlook: Wilson has NFL-caliber size, toughness and pocket presence. But the rookie's arm strength isn't elite, and his throwing mechanics and accuracy worsened during his senior collegiate season. We make him an underdog against Matt Flynn to win Oakland's starting job, but then again wasn't Russell Wilson supposed to lose out to Flynn last year in Seattle? Anyway, that depth-chart battle will get settled in camp, though with middling protection and an inexperienced group of receivers, it's fair to ask how much either man can accomplish for your fantasy team.
49. Kyle Orton, Dal QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics9/1089100009
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: It doesn't matter how many soul-crushing interceptions Tony Romo throws: Kyle Orton isn't coming in the game. It would take an injury to Romo, especially after he signed a lucrative six-year deal with the Cowboys this winter. Now, Orton might do a fine job if called upon: He's got almost 15,000 yards and 81 TD passes in his career, and Romo's aerial weaponsfrom Dez Bryant to Miles Austin to Jason Wittenare legit. But you're not going to see Orton in the game because Romo falters. It's just not happening.
50. Matt Hasselbeck, Ind QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics138/2211367751338073
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: Alas, fantasy football gives no points for veteran guidance. Hasselbeck will be in Andrew Luck's ear a whole bunch this season, but he'll also likely face his first campaign without a start since '00. And the truth is that while Hasselbeck has had a valorous career, he was terrible in the understudy role for Tennessee in '12: A dink-and-dunker who could no longer put any zing on his passes. The Colts will hope against hope that Luck stays healthy, and Hasselbeck remains in a purely advisory role.
51. T.J. Yates, Hou QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics4/1038012-112
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: In '11, the Texans reluctantly put their faith in then-rookie Yates after both Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart were injured. He was passable, but probably not ready for prime time. Last year, Schaub played the full 16 and Yates threw a grand total of 10 passes in mop-up duty. It's never bad to own the QB who throws passes to Andre Johnson, so should Schaub go down, Yates might be worth a waiver add. But remember this Texans offense has grown extremely run-heavy, and would likely only be more so with Yates under center.
52. Colt McCoy, SF QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics9/17791041508
2013 Projections13/241561121009
2013 Outlook: McCoy is only 25, and it's unfair to say he'll never start in the NFL again. But to truly be effective as a pro, he'll need a system that caters exactly to his skills: He's an accurate thrower and a smart guy, but he's got a popgun arm. The 49ers are a weird fit for him. Colin Kaepernick has a rifle for a throwing arm and is incredibly mobile. For sure, running the read-option makes Kaepernick a candidate to get injured. But would McCoy take advantage of the opportunity to start in this system? We have our doubts.
53. David Carr, NYG QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics2/319003-300
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: Remember when Houston picked David Carr first overall in the '02 draft? Remember when he went on to quarterback five consecutive losing seasons for the Texans, tossing 59 TDs compared to 65 INTs? Yeah. That stunk. These days, Carr has been Eli Manning's caddie, and has thrown three regular-season passes combined the past two years as a Giant. Making things worse, this April the team drafted Ryan Nassib, who has a chance to unseat Carr and take over the backup's job. We think it's safe to say Carr's NFL star isn't what you'd characterize as "ascendant."
54. Chase Daniel, KC QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics1/1100031701
2013 Projections44/77508241334019
2013 Outlook: Daniel has nine pass attempts and zero TD passes in his three-year NFL career, but drew surprising interest on the free-agent market and got nearly $5 million guaranteed from the Chiefs. That's what learning at the foot of Drew Brees can do for a guy. Alex Smith will be the well-compensated starter in Kansas City, and while we're not huge Smith fans, it would almost certainly take an injury for Daniel to see the field. It's worth noting, though, that Reid has a well-earned reputation as a developer of QBs.
55. John Skelton, Cin QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics109/20111322945027
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: Skelton was thrown into the fire too quickly by the Cardinals. Coming out of Fordham, he was nowhere near ready to be a pro, but Arizona was out of options at QB and gave him 17 starts in his first three years. The big-armed Skelton had no time to learn the game, and it showed: He's thrown 15 TDs and 25 INTs, and his career completion rate is 53.2 percent. Skelton should win the Bengals' No. 2 QB job over Josh Johnson and benefit from a season or two learning the pro game behind Andy Dalton.
56. Tyrod Taylor, Bal QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics17/29179011473116
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: Given the enormity of Joe Flacco's new contract and the fact that he just won the Ravens a Super Bowl, Thomas won't see the field much in '13 if everything goes according to plan. But what if Flacco should get hurt? Taylor might not quite have Flacco's arm strength but he definitely can zip it, and he's significantly more mobile than the lead-footed starter. Where he'd potentially run into trouble is with his throwing accuracy. He became a better passer during his senior season at Virginia Tech, but that's a long way from making crisp and seasoned NFL throws.
57. Graham Harrell, GB QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics2/420004-30-2
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: On the one hand, you've got one of the NFL's truly elite offenses, with aerial weapons galore. On the other hand, you've got an understudy who's spent two years on the practice squad and one year at second string, and has thrown four career regular-season passes. Clearly, you're not interested in owning Harrell unless Aaron Rodgers goes down. The question is what happens if Harrell inherits the Green Bay gig? In such a case, we'd still be skeptical because the kid's so inexperienced. But there would certainly be a temptation to grab him off the wire.
58. Ryan Nassib, NYG QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics--/----------------
2013 Projections0/00000000
2013 Outlook: Nassib looked like a possible first-round pick in April's draft, but he doesn't throw a good deep ball and his pocket awareness was often shaky in college, and apparently those weaknesses drove his stock into the fourth round. The Giants will give him a chance to unseat David Carr as Eli Manning's understudy, but general manager Jerry Reese has already gone on record saying he hopes Nassib "never plays" for the Giants, because that would mean Manning stayed healthy. The most optimistic career path for Nassib now is a couple years of studying, followed by a trade to a QB-needy squad.
59. Seneca Wallace, NO QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics--/----------------
2013 Projections23/4427624612010
2013 Outlook: Garrard hasn't thrown a regular-season NFL pass since '10, is 35 years old, and was last seen battling serious back issues. He's perfect for the Jets! New York drafted Geno Smith in April and may yet part company with Mark Sanchez before training camp, so it's possible Garrard winds up the No. 2 man and veteran mentor to Smith. Certainly, Garrard represents a more viable standby than Tim Tebow did last year. If Sanchez is gone and Smith struggles, Garrard could get a few valedictory starts here at the beginning of his comeback, but near the end of his career.
60. Terrelle Pryor, Oak QBYEARC/AYDSTDINTRUSHYDSTDPTS
2012 Statistics14/30155211051124
2013 Projections0/00000000
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