Survivor I - Ben Troupe Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2004	33	329	1	38.9	30

Positives - Troupe is probably the more athletic of the Titan’s TEs. The Titans also now have Norm Chow as the offensive coordinator (who will pass the ball) and you would think this would bode well for the Titan’s passing game. McNair no longer has Derrick Mason to throw to and the rest of the Titan WRs are young. That means the TE position could see a lot more action this season. Tennessee will probably find themselves passing more as well since there DEF has been depleted and thus will probably require the Titans to play from behind most of the season.

Negatives - Troupe is still recovering from a foot injury which does raise questions as to when he will be ready for action. He is targeting his return at mid to late training camp. He also could find himself splitting time with the Titan’s other TE Erron Kinney.

Draft Strategy - Looking to begin building a “platoon” at the TE position. Troupe was another touted “sleeper” pick and one of the best TEs left on the board at this late stage in the draft.