Survivor I - Julius Jones Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2004	197	819	7	17	109	0	134.8	28

Positives - Jones posted monster numbers last year in a half season last year and showed great durability after his initial injury last year. I anticipate more involvement for Julius in the passing game as Richie Anderson won’t be a factor this year. As the 15th RB selected in this draft, Jones offered both the potential to be a top ten fantasy back and comes with low miles under the hood. In his last 7 games of 2004, Jones’ post three 25+ point fantasy games (two of those 30+ in this format). Those are the type of games that are money in a best start format.

Negatives - The fact that Dallas signed Anthony Thomas as a free agent and spent a high pick on Marion Barber is a concern. If Jones finds his way into Parcells’ doghouse, this pick will be a bust. In his rookie campaign, Jones lost time to injury on two occasions.

Draft Strategy - I had targeted Chad Johnson, Torry Holt, or Terrell Owens at this spot. Unfortunately all had been selected, however, both Manning and Culpepper were jumped on early which sent several quality RBs dropping into my lap. There were two backs that I liked better at this spot, but I felt pretty confident that one would make it back to me, where Jones would likely be gone based on his FBG ranking.