It is the beginning of a new season, and as the wait for the ball to be kicked and owners kiss their phones in delight, something needs addressing: Carson Wentz.

I will start with a story. The league I am in includes a former North Dakota State student who graduated this year who now works in Missouri. Due to lack of internet, when draft day came, our league did a draft-by-committee for him. When the last round came, he had the last pick, so we jokingly decided that he should get Wentz, the third string at the time.

Oh, how we are all not laughing anymore, as he now has three decent quarterbacks (Blake Bortles and Andy Dalton). Now, starting Wentz is a risk, but with how many unknowns there are around him it may be worth it.

So now, on to some thought provoking thoughts heading into Week One.

Quarterbacks not named Carson Wentz

Starting with Jimmy Garoppolo. Mr. Brady’s backup is, well, no Tom Brady. That being said, this is still the Patriots we are talking about. One of the best offenses over the last 10 years, with the best tight end in the league and a good group of receivers. He won’t be putting up Brady numbers, but still will provide.

In case it wasn’t obvious, start Aaron Rodgers. The Jacksonville defense was pretty bad last year, enough said.

Then there is Dak Prescott, who sits in the same boat as Garoppolo, in the starting lineup because of Tony Romo’s absence. It is unlikely he will put up as much as Garoppolo. He is facing the Giant’s defense, which was ninth worst last year.

Running backs

Oakland’s Latavius Murray is an interesting prospect. An up and down season to say the least last year. He did cap it off in good fashion, and is worth a look against a poor New Orleans defense.

Keep an eye out for Jerick McKinnon. The Vikings number two will not recieve anywhere near the touches of Adrian Peterson, but if Shaun Hill or Sam Bradford struggle, expect decent things from him.

Receivers

He has been around a long time, but there is still something left in Larry Fitzgerald. Now the number three option in Arizona, I still expect some magic from Fitz, especially with Carson Palmer looking very good. 

If there is a need to pick up a player late, Jermaine Kearse could be the guy you are looking for. Once again, the number three receiver for the Seahawks. He may not get too many points total, but he has potential to go off at some point.

Tight ends

While Rob Gronkowski may get all the headlines in New England, don’t forget that the Pats also acquired Martellus Bennett from Chicago. Bennett had a respectable season under an offense run by Jay Cutler. New England likes running a lot of double tight end plays. Gronk will get most of the coverage, and that should help Bennett.