Survivor I - Jabar Gaffney Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	0	0	0	41	483	1	60.2	72
2003	1	13	0	34	402	2	53.5	80
2004	4	30	0	41	632	2	78.2	51

Positives - Jabar is the # 2 WR on the Houston Texans coming off of his best season as a pro. His yards per reception increased to 15.4 last season as he hauled in 41 receptions for 632 yards. As the offensive line in Houston continues to improve and Domanick Davis establishes the running game, Carr should have more opportunities to utilize his WRs. Andre Johnson will demand the double team, allowing Jabar the opportunity to take advantage of man coverage.

Negatives - Jabar is recovering from off season rotator cuff surgery and will need to be fully recovered to make an impact. He has three seasons under his belt, and has yet to distance himself from his competition. Jabar had 70 targets last season, compared to 142 for Andre Johnson. Corey Bradford and Derrick Armstrong would like some of those targets.

Draft Strategy - At WR 58, I’m hoping for three or four big games were he has 5/80 and a TD. He is a player who should never see action in a standard redraft, but may have some value in a best ball format. #2 WRs are hard to find at this point, and with the start 3 WR requirement, I need more wide outs desperately.