Survivor I - Bobby Engram Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	0	0	0	50	619	0	61.9	70
2003	0	0	0	52	637	6	99.7	35
2004	0	0	0	36	499	2	61.9	63

Positives - Engram has been on the Seahawks roster for 4 seasons with 50 or more receptions 2 of those years. He only possesses average size and speed, but has become a clutch receiver and a dependable target for Matt Hasselbeck on 3rd downs. With Koren Robinson permanently out of the picture, Engram has a great opportunity to win a starting role opposite Darrell Jackson. The last time he was a starter (in Chicago), Engram caught 88 passes for 947 yards. I think he has a very good chance to duplicate those totals should he retain the starting job for the entire season.

Negatives - Engram is 32 years old and may not be as fast as he once was. Should he be named the starter, he will need to master a new set of routes and be able to get separation running outside patterns rather than finding the open spot in the middle of the field as a slot receiver. There is competition on the roster in the form of Jerome Pathon and Joe Jurevicius and a trade to acquire yet another receiver has been rumored.

Draft Strategy - By selecting both Jurevicius and Engram, I should have Seattle’s 2nd and 3rd receivers locked up. I don’t think Pathon has the talent and consistency needed to earn significant playing time. Barring injury, I’m projecting that Engram and Jurevicius should combine for about 900 yards and 8 touchdowns providing the value of a top 30 WR between them. Engram is a good value here, and, paired with Jurevicius, should provide excellent scoring potential in an offense that has generated over 20 touchdown passes for the previous 2 seasons.