Survivor I - Jimmy Smith Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	1	2	0	80	1027	7	144.9	19
2003	0	0	0	54	805	4	104.5	30
2004	0	0	0	74	1172	6	153.2	21

Positives - Excluding a lackluster performance in 2003 (which still had him ranked in the top 36), Jimmy Smith has been a steady producer the last 9 seasons. He ranked top 20 in 2002 and 2004 at age 33 and 35 years respectively. He has averaged over 85 receptions a season the last 9 years, which is key when you get 1 point per catch. Smith is still entrenched as the number one receiving option in Jacksonville.

Negatives - That swooshing sound you hear is the hands of Father Time's clock flying around its face. Smith is getting up there in age, now in his 36th year around the globe. All players, even great ones like Jerry Rice, hit that age wall. Smith has declined over the last few years, but still ranks in the top 36, but his days of being a fantasy WR1 are likely over.

Draft Strategy - I was thrilled to find Jimmy Smith still sitting here. I get him as my WR3, which I have no doubt he will achieve, with the upside of possible WR2 numbers. The only other WR I considered was Mason, but I'll take the guy who already has a rapport with his QB over the receiver still in the QB dating stage.