Survivor I - Byron Leftwich Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2003	239	418	2819	14	16	25	108	2	203.8	17
2004	267	441	2941	15	10	39	148	2	223.2	18

Positives - Comments from FBG.com: New OC, Carl Smith, has vowed to "throw the ball downfield" this season. Leftwich reported to the team this season months before the start of workouts so he could work with Smith on the new system. Leftwich first two seasons as a starter have been nearly identical season, finishing just shy of 3000 passing yards, with 15 TDs, ranking 17th and 18th in QB fantasy points, respectively. Should the Jaguars become more dynamic in their offensive attack, and take more shots downfield, expect that Leftwich's number will automatically improve.

Negatives - Comments from FBG.com: In the past, the Jaguars employed a power running, "let the defense win the game" philosophy, where Leftwich wasn't asked to go out and win the game. Because of this, Leftwich hasn't put up the numbers needed to start for your fantasy team. Although new OC Smith has been vocal about the vertical game, he has also made a commitment to running the ball, perhaps even more than in prior seasons. Leftwich has all of the skills needed to put up strong numbers, but he has to be allowed to go out and take some chances. The Jaguars should be a winning NFL team long before Leftwich is a winning fantasy QB. With RB Fred Taylor will be out until the middle of the summer overcoming complications from an offseason MCL surgery; the Jaguars need to proved they can maintain their effectiveness without Taylor.

Draft Strategy - n/a