Survivor I - Billy Volek Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	CMP	ATT	PYD	PTD	INT	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	FPT	RANK
2003	44	69	545	4	1	11	4	1	48.6	46
2004	218	357	2486	18	10	11	50	1	197.2	24

Positives - When Steve McNair went down for the season Billy Volek was pressed into action and performed remarkably well – at least stat-wise (and what more is there in fantasy?). Volek passed for nearly 2500 yards and tossed 18 TDs. Volek showed a command of the Titan offense and connected with Drew Bennett as if they’d been playing together for years. With the beating McNair tends to take each year, there is a great chance Volek will see action.

Negatives - Volek put up huge numbers last year but Tennessee had no choice but to throw on almost every play in those games. Should he see action this year its much more likely the Titans would be more conservative. The Titans will be running a new offense this year under Norm Chow which will probably change their approach on offense as well.

Draft Strategy - With McNair as my second starter I felt I had to get Volek to insure I have a solid #2 QB (notice how I smartly collected backups to my starters – except for the most important one?) throughout the season. I can’t afford to lose McNair & be forced to rely on Eli Manning as my #2 QB. Should Volek be forced into action I will feel comfortable with a player who has proven he can put up big numbers.