Survivor I - Dominic Rhodes Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2003	37	157	0	6	62	1	27.9	83
2004	53	254	1	2	24	0	33.8	78

Positives - When The Edge went down in 2001, Dominic Rhodes stepped in to put up over 1,300 combined yards and 9 TDs. Rhodes is the top backup in Indy and possibly the future, as James becomes a free agent after the season and Rhodes was just locked up for two years with a $4.75 million deal. There is a small chance James gets traded during the season, or goes down with an injury, in which case Rhodes is gold. Additionally, Tom Moore may start working Rhodes into the offense more in preparation for James’ departure next year.

Negatives - No one is going to confuse Rhodes for James on the field, he’s definitely a step down in talent. However, he has proven that he can get the job done as a primary RB. If James stays healthy and with the Colts, Rhodes will see very limited action.

Draft Strategy - This is a 100% “What If?” pick. What if James is dealt? What if James goes down with an injury again? If he either happens, I’ve got the steal of the draft in Round 16. If neither happens, I wasted a pick. When players like Jesse Chatman (cut), Marty Booker (no QB), and David Patten (see Marty Booker) are going off the board, it’s okay to take a shot on someone like Rhodes.