Survivor I - Aaron Brooks Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2002	283	528	3572	27	15	61	256	2	309.2	6
2003	306	518	3546	24	8	54	175	2	294.8	5
2004	309	542	3810	21	16	58	173	4	299.9	8

Positives - Comments from FBG.com: Over the last four years Aaron Brooks is among the top QBs in passing touchdowns (3rd), passing yards (4th), and fantasy points (3rd). Brooks is still just twenty-nine years old, and there's no reason to think he's reached his peak fantasy potential. With the development of Donte' Stallworth and Devery Henderson, Brooks will have two speedy receivers to complement four-time Pro Bower Joe Horn. Brooks is extremely durable, and has started sixty-nine straight games for New Orleans. He's one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL, and Brooks is a consistent fantasy producer. He's thrown for 225 yards or a touchdown in forty-six of his last forty-eight games. Mike Sheppard was Brooks QB coach the past three seasons, and will replace Mike McCarthy as the offensive coordinator in 2005. This should certainly promote continuity, and he's vowed to simplify the offense that's often confused the Saints players.

Negatives - Comments from FBG.com: Brooks is never hailed as one of the elite QBs, and many feel he lacks the tools necessary to be an effective West Coast Offense quarterback. He completed just 57% of his passes last year, which ranked 21st best out of the top twenty-four fantasy QBs last year. The Saints have placed an emphasis on becoming a power running football team, which might limit the number of passes Brooks throws. Brooks was a compiler last year, ranking third in pass attempts but eighth in fantasy points. In the first twelve games (when the Saints went 4-8), Brooks averaged 36.5 pass attempts per contest; during the Saints perfect finish, he only was asked to throw 25 times per contest. The Saints may try and limit Brooks' attempts and focus on rushing more to win games in 2005.

Draft Strategy - n/a