Deadliest Young QB/WR Combo

As the NFL turns, this list will change every year with the constant revolving rosters and injuries in the NFL world. However, one thing is going to be for sure. These guys will always remain in the argument as what QB/WR combo is the deadliest for years to come. And when I say deadliest, I mean the combo that puts the most fear into a defense. Feel free to straighten me out if I miss anyone that excites you.

6. Matt Schaub/Andre Johnson- Going into week 9, Andre Johnson leads the NFL in receptions with 56 and yards with 772. The only thing that keeps AJ from being higher on the list is that he hasn’t been able to find the endzone with any consistency. But make no mistake you can’t have an argument like this w/o his name being in the mix.

5. Any QB/Calvin Johnson- I believe that Calvin Johnson is the most talented WR in the NFL. If the guy ever plays with a good QB he’ll be at the top of this list. He’s only in his 2nd year and I get the feeling that Detroit (now that Matt Millen is gone) will get a QB of relevance this offseason.

4. Kurt Warner or Matt Leinart/Larry Fitzgerald- Fitzgerald was a can’t miss WR coming out of college. He hasn’t done anything but prove those expectations right in his 4.5 seasons in the league. Give the fact he’s got a fantastic WR on the other side (Anquan Boldin) there is no real way to cover him.

3. Aaron Rodgers/Greg Jennings- One thing is for certain about Rodgers, there is no question who he looks to in the Packers offense. Greg Jennings is option one and two. Rodgers has shown he’s a legit NFL QB and he and Jennings are just getting warmed up. This duo is here to stay for years to come. Rodgers is among the league leaders in passing and Jennings is number 2 in yards. His best days are still ahead of him.

2. Jay Cutler/Brandon Marshall- This duo is very scary. Marshall is Terrell Owens good today. This combo has managed to turn the Denver offense into a passing offense. A Mike Shanahan team has always been famous for being one of the best running teams in the NFL. Not anymore. This team is now a pass first team thanks to the unique talents at QB and WR.

1. Matt Ryan/Roddy White- At first it seemed that this combo was a fluke. I’ve taken notice though. I really believe in this combo. If you’ve been following this blog over the past year, you know that I was a big believer in Matt Ryan. He’s playing QB like a veteran in his rookie year. It also helps to have an explosive WR in White. This is no fluke. Week in and week out this combo is getting more and more dangerous. White has unique size and speed and is a threat to score a TD from any point on the field. We’ve seen White’s explosiveness in glimpses but he’s never had a QB that could throw the ball with consistency. Now we all see what he can do with a legit QB.