Survivor I - Tom Brady Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2002	373	601	3764	28	14	42	110	1	303.2	9
2003	317	527	3620	23	12	42	63	1	273.3	11
2004	288	474	3692	28	14	43	28	0	285.4	10

Positives - Tom Brady is a very consistent fantasy performer finishing 9th, 11th and 10th in QB rankings the past 3 years. He has thrown for 28 TDs 2 of the past 3 years. He has a solid group of wide receivers and tight ends at his disposal and is not overly reliant on any one. The losses on defense (Coach Crennel, Teddi Bruschi, Ted Johnson, Ty Law and a possible holdout by Richard Seymour) may weaken them a bit forcing the Patriots to throw more.

Negatives - What effect will the departure of long-time coordinator Charlie Weiss have on Brady and the offense? Last year’s addition of Corey Dillon resulted in less reliance on the passing game as evidenced by 53 less pass attempts over the previous year. The Patriots rarely get into shootouts or play from behind further limiting their need to pass.

Draft Strategy - As the last team without a starter I had to take Brady here. Compared to others ranked near him like Palmer and Brees, Brady offers the most consistency and least amount of questions. I usually hold out on taking a QB so I’m happy to get Brady. Besides I still feel he owes me and the rest of Raider Nation for that ‘fumble’.