Survivor I - Alge Crumpler Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	36	455	5	75.5	8
2003	44	552	3	73.2	5
2004	48	774	6	113.4	4

Positives - Crumpler has been a top 10 tight end the past 3 years, the last 2 finishing in the top 5. His receptions and yards have improved every year of his career. He is the leading receiver on his team and a great downfield threat averaging 16.1 yards per reception last year. With a questionable receiving staff Crumpler will continue to be relied upon heavily by Michael Vick.

Negatives - The Falcons are one of the most successful rushing teams in the league thus reducing their need to rely less on the pass. Quarterback Michael Vick, while extremely talented, is still a very erratic passer who struggles with accuracy problems. Compared to other top 5 tight ends, Crumpler has a very low number of receptions per year.

Draft Strategy - In a point per reception league I preferred to wait for Randy McMichael but didn’t want to deal with any possible conduct suspensions and with Chambers, Booker and Boston at wide out, McMichael may see fewer opportunities this year. Considered Plummer here but felt there was a bigger drop-off among available tight ends than there was at quarterback. Crumpler gives me an advantage at the TE spot and if he sees more receptions could definitely approach top 3 status.