Survivor I - Brad Johnson Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2002	281	451	3049	22	6	13	30	0	237.4	16
2003	354	570	3811	26	21	25	33	0	276.6	9
2004	65	103	674	3	3	5	23	0	45.0	41

Positives - Brad Johnson is returning to his old stomping grounds in Minnesota where he has put up quality numbers in the past. He will be Daunte Culpepper’s backup and if called upon, would likely have some value, considering the Vikings are a top 5 offense in the league.

Negatives - Johnson’s productivity has decreased over the last few years ultimately resulting in being released by the Buccaneers. Maybe Johnson’s skills are best used on more offensive-minded teams? Maybe age is catching up with him? Backup quarterbacks for the Vikings have seen tremendous success in the past, but that was with offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, who is now with Miami.

Draft Strategy - I chose Brad Johnson as my last pick, because I knew he’d be available. Why would anyone but the Culpepper owner want to waste a pick on the Vikings backup quarterback? In the event that Culpepper misses time, at least I’ll know that I have the backup that has, in the past, seen tremendous success in that role.