Survivor I - Jeff Reed Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Positives - The Steelers have ranked in the top 10 in kicker scoring 3 of the last 4 years. Reed excelled last season in the less-than-ideal conditions in Heinz Field. Since joining the Steelers, Reed has improved each season and was awarded a 5-year deal. He finished as the 3rd best kicker in 2004.

Negatives - Eight of his games are played at Heinz Field, one of the toughest stadiums for kickers (although it hasn’t affected him much – he has a better field goal percentage at home then on the road).

Draft Strategy - Kicking beside Graham will be Jeff Reed. I also had him ranked in my top 10 and feel this combo should give me a leg up on the competition. Okay, that was pretty lame humor, but after a 7-hour draft, the jokes start failing. My apologies.