Long in the tooth, and there were rumors they might go after T.O.
He's a value in the 16th round.
Better to draft a proven consistent performer vs. a risky young butt-nugget.
There were rumors every team would go after TO except for Philadelphia.That TB rumor was absolutely fictitious with no spine.
I think any WR2 is value in the 16th round, but to expect or even hope that his numbers will be the same next year is being extremely optimistic.
Galloway benefited greatly from Clayton being injured nearly all of last year (just as Clayton did the year before of Galloway), and also Cadillac's lingering injuries, which left him as the only playmaking threat on the field.
Next year a healthy Clayton, plus a more involved Cadillac Williams in the receiving game (we are talking in the neighborhood of 50 catches) will significantly reduce his numbers.
Not to mention the Bucs are looking to find his heir through the draft or FA this year.
Drafting him anywhere really is a high risk because of his age, and when his speed begins to dwindle even slightly, his value will decrease dramatically.
But for the 16th round, even for a few game stretch for a receiver to get hot and have a few very solid games garners enough value to be drafted maybe even a little higher.
Clayton will be the more dominant receiver next year, and although I expect Galloway to be a home run threat next year, I also don't think you can bank your fantasy team on a guy who will either catch a 50 yard TD or lay an egg, which is likely to be his outlook for 2006.