Survivor I - Edgerrin James Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	277	989	2	61	354	1	152.3	24
2003	310	1259	11	51	292	0	221.1	10
2004	334	1548	9	51	483	0	257.1	6

Positives - James scored 308 points in this scoring system last year while Manning was posting passing numbers the likes rarely seen before. In 14 of his 15 meaningful games, James score at least 15 fantasy points. James has consistently caught over 50 balls per season and his yards per carry and reception have returned to career bests after recovering from his season ending injury in 2001. Not only is James a safe pick with little downside, I expect Indy’s offense to tilt back towards the ground game this year. Of course this is another contract year for James.

Negatives - James has missed time in 3 of the last 4 seasons.

Draft Strategy - I was very relieved that the Holmes temptation was removed by Raidergil. I probably would have drafted James anyway as he set the table for the rest of the draft.