Survivor I - David Patten Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	2	6	0	61	824	5	113.0	33
2003	1	4	0	9	140	0	14.4	121
2004	1	5	0	44	800	7	122.5	32

Positives - David saw his career take off after joining the Patriots in 2001. In the three seasons he remained healthy, he finished as WR#34, WR#33, and WR#32. Not bad for a player selected in the 16th round. As he transitions to the Redskins, he has the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Coles (168 targets) and Gardner (105 targets) are gone, and Santana Moss and Patten become the two new starters. He had 7 games with double digit fantasy points last season.

Negatives - At age 31, Patten is getting a bit long in the tooth to learn a new offense. He is a small receiver, only 5’9. Patrick Ramsey has not gotten a ringing endorsement from the coaching staff, and if Jason Campbell takes any snaps the season is likely already doomed. Strength of Schedule data indicate WAS has one of the toughest schedules for wide receivers.

Draft Strategy - If Clinton Portis starts to get keyed on, my man Patten should help me pick up some points. He is in a good situation to help the Redskins as Joe Gibbs should pull out the stops this season if he wants to remain in coaching. . His amazing 18.2 yards/reception should lead to some nice games, which is crucial in my strategy to have a lot of #2 receivers posting occasional big games. Again, “lots of receivers” was the draft plan in this format, as I don’t have a stud or even a semi stud WR to hang my hat on.