Survivor I - Erron Kinney Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	13	173	0	17.3	46
2003	41	381	3	56.1	14
2004	25	193	3	37.3	31

Positives - Tennessee has a great history of using the TE in the passing game and Kinney presents a nice target for his QBs. His size makes him an even nicer target in the red zone. He runs well for a big man and has reliable hands. With questions surrounding how well WR Bennett will perform as a #1 and the health of Tyrone Calico, the TEs may be used extensively in the pass game.

Negatives - Young backup TE Ben Troupe showed promise last year and is more of a threat in the passing game. The Titans also drafted another TE who could cut into Kinney’s targets. Kinney’s size makes him an ideal blocking TE and he may be used more in that respect to protect McNair.

Draft Strategy - Unfortunately, many of the tight ends I wanted to grab as a backup had the same bye as Alge Crumpler; therefore I took Kinney as the best option. At the very least he makes a nice bye week fill in for me. If Troupe’s foot injury lingers into the season Kinney may become a more integral part of the passing game. Regardless, he should be used as a red zone target throughout the year by Tennessee.