Survivor I - Corey Dillon Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	314	1311	7	43	298	0	202.9	16
2003	138	541	2	11	71	0	73.2	44
2004	345	1635	12	15	103	1	251.8	7

Positives - Corey Dillon and the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots have a knack for winning. Corey produced 1635 rushing yards with an outstanding average of 4.7 ypc. 13 combined touchdowns led to his final fantasy ranking as the 7th best RB. He enters his 9th season knowing what he needs to do to be successful, and in a system that brings the best out of their players. Corey had 9 100- yd games and his worst rushing performance was against a tough Buffalo defense in which he still put up a respectable 79 yards. His average of over 16 FFP/game is a nice cushion for your # 2 RB.

Negatives - 30 years of age is not something that can be considered a positive for a RB. Corey is not much of a factor in the passing game, as he recorded only 15 receptions last season. In a PPR league, I’d prefer a back who averages at least 30 catches a season. Kevin Faulk and Cedric Cobbs may see the field a bit more this season and I’d expect to see a 15% decrease in touches this season.

Draft Strategy - The only non RB players I would have considered at the juncture in the draft were already taken. Corey is the clear starting RB in New England, and the week 7 bye is one I was not as concerned with.