Imagine that... the Rams might not end up with the first pick in the draft after all. 
Of the teams likely to be among the top 10 picks in the draft, which are likely to take a QB?
Tampa (0-7): HIGHLY UNLIKELY
The Bucs selected Josh Freeman in the first round this year, and have recently named him the starting QB. I can't imagine that they will consider taking another QB in 2010.
Cleveland (1-7): POSSIBLE
Derrick Anderson's time seems to be ending, but that does not necessarily mark the start of the Brady Quinn era. Quinn has had his chances, but has failed to take hold of the starting spot. It would be an admission of failure in drafting Quinn, but the Browns could nonetheless consider a QB in the 2010 draft.
Kansas City (1-6): NO CHANCE
They just overpaid for a young QB (Cassel), both in trade compensation and in signing him to a big contract. It would make no sense for them to slect a QB with so many other needs.
Detroit (1-6): NO CHANCE
Two words: Matthew Stafford. Look for the Lions to target a RB or DT with their first pick.
Tennessee (1-6): HIGHLY UNLIKELY
Now that Vince Young is back in the starting lineup, the Titans appear to be out of the QB market. If, however, Young tanks and, even worse, has another meltdown, there is an outside chance they might cut their losses and start over.
Oakland (2-6): POSSIBLE
This will be a tough call for the Raiders. They recently spent a #1 overall pick on Russell, but he has been, in a word, awful. If he shows any promise in the second half of the season, I'd say they'll look elsewhere in the draft. Othewise, they'd have to consider taking a new QB.
Washington (2-5): IN THE MARKET
I think the Jason Campbell era is in its last days. The Redskins, having failed to land Jay Cutler in a trade, will almost certainly consider taking a QB in Round 1. While I hate any defeat, the Rams' loss to the Skins could ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise in terms of draft slotting.
Seattle (2-5): IN THE MARKET
As great as Aaron Curry's potential is, the Hawks missed the boat in failing to consider taking a QB-of-the-future or a LT-of-the-future in the 2009 draft. One of those two positions will be their first round target in 2010.
Buffalo (3-5): POSSIBLE
Trent Edwards is a young QB with some upside, but I don't know that he is irreplaceable. The Bills have a lot of holes, so they may decide its better to continue to develop Edwards and improve his supporting cast. Still, you can't say that there's no chance that they'd pull the trigger if the right QB was available.
Others: Teams who might look to trade up.
Jacksonville - I don't know that they are sold on Garrard as their long-term solution at QB.
Minnesota - If its "one and done" for Favre, they could be back in the market for a QB.
Carolina - Delhomme is definitely on his last legs.
San Francisco - Smith is receiving his last chance. If he fails...

Of the teams likely to be among the top 10 picks in the draft, which are likely to take a QB?
Tampa (0-7): HIGHLY UNLIKELY
The Bucs selected Josh Freeman in the first round this year, and have recently named him the starting QB. I can't imagine that they will consider taking another QB in 2010.
Cleveland (1-7): POSSIBLE
Derrick Anderson's time seems to be ending, but that does not necessarily mark the start of the Brady Quinn era. Quinn has had his chances, but has failed to take hold of the starting spot. It would be an admission of failure in drafting Quinn, but the Browns could nonetheless consider a QB in the 2010 draft.
Kansas City (1-6): NO CHANCE
They just overpaid for a young QB (Cassel), both in trade compensation and in signing him to a big contract. It would make no sense for them to slect a QB with so many other needs.
Detroit (1-6): NO CHANCE
Two words: Matthew Stafford. Look for the Lions to target a RB or DT with their first pick.
Tennessee (1-6): HIGHLY UNLIKELY
Now that Vince Young is back in the starting lineup, the Titans appear to be out of the QB market. If, however, Young tanks and, even worse, has another meltdown, there is an outside chance they might cut their losses and start over.
Oakland (2-6): POSSIBLE
This will be a tough call for the Raiders. They recently spent a #1 overall pick on Russell, but he has been, in a word, awful. If he shows any promise in the second half of the season, I'd say they'll look elsewhere in the draft. Othewise, they'd have to consider taking a new QB.
Washington (2-5): IN THE MARKET
I think the Jason Campbell era is in its last days. The Redskins, having failed to land Jay Cutler in a trade, will almost certainly consider taking a QB in Round 1. While I hate any defeat, the Rams' loss to the Skins could ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise in terms of draft slotting.
Seattle (2-5): IN THE MARKET
As great as Aaron Curry's potential is, the Hawks missed the boat in failing to consider taking a QB-of-the-future or a LT-of-the-future in the 2009 draft. One of those two positions will be their first round target in 2010.
Buffalo (3-5): POSSIBLE
Trent Edwards is a young QB with some upside, but I don't know that he is irreplaceable. The Bills have a lot of holes, so they may decide its better to continue to develop Edwards and improve his supporting cast. Still, you can't say that there's no chance that they'd pull the trigger if the right QB was available.
Others: Teams who might look to trade up.
Jacksonville - I don't know that they are sold on Garrard as their long-term solution at QB.
Minnesota - If its "one and done" for Favre, they could be back in the market for a QB.
Carolina - Delhomme is definitely on his last legs.
San Francisco - Smith is receiving his last chance. If he fails...
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