Survivor I - Drew Brees Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2002	320	526	3284	17	16	38	130	1	235.2	18
2003	205	356	2108	11	15	21	84	0	150.9	26
2004	262	400	3159	27	7	53	85	2	283.2	11

Positives - Just as the Chargers and fantasy football owners were ready to write off Brees, he pulls a rabbit out of his hat and makes magic on the field. At least for one more season, Brees will be at the helm with a supporting cast that features LaDainian Tomlinson at RB and Antonio Gates at TE.

Negatives - Was last season just a fluke? Brees did face a weak schedule in 2004, which may have contributed more to his success than his talent. Excellent season notwithstanding, Brees still has 1st round pick Philip Rivers looming over his shoulder. Rivers is getting paid too much money to ride the pine forever.

Draft Strategy - My plan entering the draft was to draft 3 QBs who have the ability to explode any given week. When Brees faces weak defenses he can certainly get the job done. With an ADP of 8.05, I felt he was great value at the end of the 9th round and will be a excellent complement to start with Vick and the other QB I am targeting for late in the draft, Kyle Boller.