Survivor I - Michael Pittman Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	204	718	1	59	477	0	125.5	32
2003	187	751	0	75	597	2	146.8	23
2004	219	926	7	41	391	3	191.7	16

Positives - Despite being suspended the first 3 games of the season, Pittman ended the year as the 14th ranked RB in this scoring system. He may have lost his starting job to rookie Cadillac Williams, but he still will be an important part of the Bucs' success this season.

Negatives - A big shiny new Cadillac! Pittman is no longer the starter, being replaced by a newer model. Barring a Williams injury, Pittman's numbers will drop significantly from last season. In addition, Pittman's off-the-field issues have gotten him in trouble in the past, causing the suspension in 2004.

Draft Strategy - And there's Nipsey the Thief again. I watched too many RBs fly off the board and it was time to grab some. I had my sights locked on DeShaun Foster but he went so it was time for plan B. Wheelhouse took Mewelde Moore, so that eliminated that option. Pickings were slim, so I decided to grab Pittman here. He finished top 15 last season and caught 40 balls. He will obviously be behind Cadillac Williams, but will still get playing time and can step in with ease if Williams gets hurt or falters.