Survivor I - Antonio Gates Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2003	24	389	2	50.9	18
2004	81	964	13	174.4	1

Positives -

1. Came almost out of nowhere to score 13 touchdowns last year.
2. Great hands, shields defenders away with his body as good as anyone.

Negatives -

1. Won't sneak up on anyone this year.
2. Tough to be considered the go to guy when LT's on your team.

Draft Strategy - No RB jumped out at me here. Did I want to reach for one of those rookies here? Too early, in my opinion. Barlow? Nah. Bennett? Been burned before. I feel there is value at the RB position to be had later in the draft and with teams not drafting WRs yet you gotta think some guys can slide down a round or two. In Gates, I have my third guy in three picks who's capable of having a big week at any time. Another gamble here, but I'm in it to win. No prizes for second here.