Survivor I - Reche Caldwell Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	2	9	0	22	208	3	40.7	92
2003	5	39	0	8	80	0	11.9	125
2004	4	45	0	18	310	3	53.5	75

Positives - WR pickings are getting thin, and Caldwell presents as much upside as anyone left. Pre-injury, Caldwell showed good speed last year and has good running abilities after the catch. He showed a good report with Brees last year through five weeks, catching three touchdowns in that span. If he can return to form and take over the #2 WR position this year, he presents great value at this position in the draft.

Negatives - Caldwell is coming off a torn ACL suffered in week 6 last year. As speed and quickness is his game, the injury could really affect his potential to pick up where he left off. Caldwell is also facing competition for the job not only from Eric Parker, but from rookie Vincent Jackson, who reports say is looking good in camp. Also, before his first few games last year Caldwell did give any signs that he can be a top shelf receiver, showing little in his first two years in the league.

Draft Strategy - Still needed a few receivers to round out my lineup, and Caldwell could be a good pick if he can recover and show that he can continue to improve his game as he looked to be doing last year. At this point, while there isn’t much left at WR, I like Caldwell’s upside.