Survivor I - Jamal Lewis Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	308	1327	6	47	442	1	218.9	12
2003	387	2066	14	26	205	0	311.1	4
2004	235	1006	7	10	116	0	154.2	25

Positives - You only have to look back to Lewis’ 2003 season to see what he’s capable of. With 2000+ yards at an amazing 5.3 yds/carry, Lewis has shown that he CAN be an elite back. Projecting Lewis’ 2004 numbers out to an entire season (he missed 4 games on league suspension), you get 1340+ yards and 9 TDs. I project Jamal to slightly eclipse those numbers this year and jump into the top 10 at RB.

Negatives - You never know what’s going to happen with Jamal Lewis. He may be in jail 4 months from now and that’s a risk you take when drafting him. Also, with to major knee surgeries in his past as well as off-season ankle surgery, there is a definite injury risk with Lewis.

Draft Strategy - I had already planned to go RB/RB with my first two, but seriously considered Chad Johnson here. In the end, with the possibility to start three RBs because of the flex position each week, I decided Lewis was my pick.