Survivor I - Shaud Williams Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2004	42	167	2	3	19	0	30.6	81

Positives - The Bills signed Williams as an undrafted free agent last year and he impressed the coaches enough to make the team. Of course, he sat behind Willis McGahee and Travis Henry on the depth chart, but late season injuries forced Williams onto the field the final weeks and he did well. Henry is gone and Williams looks like a front-runner to back-up McGahee. Another injury and Williams could see significant time.

Negatives - Too small to be an every down back, Williams is better suited for 3rd down and spot duty. It is far from certain that Williams will be McGahee’s primary backup. Buffalo may acquire a free agent to fill that role, or split the carries between Williams and ReShard Lee.

Draft Strategy - Looking at my team, I felt my RBs were fairly weak. I had Westbrook and McGahee and a ton of question marks. I had planned to grab Buckhalter in case of problems with Westbrook but he went before I could get my hands on him. Williams seems to be leading the pack right now to backup McGahee and I figured he was worth this late rounder in case I lose McGahee to injury.