Survivor I - Jesse Chatman Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	6	19	0	3	44	0	6.3	120
2003	8	17	0	5	54	0	7.1	124
2004	65	392	3	2	17	0	58.9	55

Positives - Chatman was the primary backup to LaDainian Tomlinson last season and faired quite well gaining 392 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns on just 65 carries averaging 6.0 yards per carry. He possesses good size and speed and has shown talent when given the opportunity.

Negatives - Chatman has difficulty keeping his weight in check and didn't display the desired work ethic in the off season leading to his unexpected release just days after this draft occurred. The fact that he's not currently on a team's roster can be considered a pretty significant negative although there are several teams with interest which may potentially offer a greater opportunity for playing time then Chatman would have had backing up Tomlinson in San Diego.

Draft Strategy - My strategy was simply to have Tomlinson's primary backup on my roster to provide adequate scoring potential should Tomlinson miss any time. My plan failed as Chatman was cut by the Chargers making Michael Turner the probable backup. Hopefully Chatman finds another opportunity in the NFL. It's been rumored that the Vikings, Ravens and Panthers are the three finalists to sign RB Jesse Chatman. Minnesota and Carolina especially may present a better opportunity than San Diego, although both teams already have crowded backfields as it is. You win some and you loose some.I think I lost this one.