Survivor I - Marcel Shipp Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	188	834	6	38	413	3	178.7	21
2003	228	830	0	30	184	0	101.4	36

Positives - He’s a workhouse-type back who was a surprise sleeper in 2003, and had high hopes for a great 2004 season before getting sidelined for the season with an injury. He blocks well and can catch the ball, a well-rounded back. If healthy, he should get the starting nod should highly touted and drafted rookie J.J. Arrington not pick up the pro game fast enough. As a backup, he could still vulture some TDs, and that may be enough for a Survivor win during a given week.

Negatives - Umm, he’s a Cardinal? Once he finds another team, he’ll likely lead them to the Super Bowl. lol He returns from a broken leg and dislocated ankle suffered in the 2004 preseason. If he’s fully recovered and can stay healthy, he’ll have to beat out his other negative, Arrington, for the starting spot. He’s climbed that hill before, bumping future Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith to a backup role last season before getting injured.

Draft Strategy - I deviated from my kicker plan as I felt Shipp wouldn’t last another round. I had only three RBs to this point, and the pickin’s were gettin’ slim.