Survivor I - Justin Gage Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2003	0	0	0	17	338	2	45.8	86
2004	0	0	0	12	156	0	15.6	125

Positives - With Rex Grossman back at QB and the acquisition of WR Muhsin Muhammad, whoever ends up as the Bears #2 WR could see some production. Gage has been impressive during the off-season. He is tall, which gives him an advantage over defenders, and he is also fast. He had pretty good rapport with Grossman last year before Grossman’s season ending injury. Add the fact that the Bears DEF should be improved means the Bears OFF should see more touches.

Negatives - Gage’s numbers were not that impressive last year catching less than (20) passes. Not only that, but he could potentially lose the #2 WR spot to Bernard Berrian. Though Gage has made a good impression during the off-season, Berrian has made a good impression as well, so it is not clear as to who will get the #2 WR spot. If Gage is demoted to the #3 WR then, obviously, his production would be hurt.

Draft Strategy - Simply looking for more skill position players and finding the value with this pick at the WR position. Gage appeared to be the best compliment to my lineup left on the board.