Survivor I - Stephen Davis Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	207	820	7	23	142	1	144.2	25
2003	318	1444	8	14	159	0	208.3	12
2004	24	92	0	2	32	0	12.4	108

Positives - If Stephen Davis can come back from micro-fracture surgery on his knee, he could potentially still be a big contributor to the Panthers running game this season. DeShaun Foster is an injury risk and rookie draft pick Eric Shelton may not be ready to contribute just yet. If this is the case, Davis could find himself as the primary back running behind a much-improved offensive line.

Negatives - There are several - take your pick. Even though he’s one season removed from being a quality fantasy back, there is still the issue of recovering from micro-fracture surgery, competing with both DeShaun Foster and rookie Eric Shelton and don’t forget father time.

Draft Strategy - I mentioned before that my later picks are either defenses, backups, safety valves or risk picks with value. The Stephen Davis pick is a risk pick with value. If by some chance Davis returns healthy and capable, I could come out smelling like a rose, but a lot has to happen in order to even have that chance.