Mock Lobster: Shelby Fidler (Pick #4)

Shaun Alexander celebrates at his New Year's Eve party, happy to finally have 2006 behind him.

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Mock Draft Pick #4: Shelby Fidler selects Shaun Alexander, RB, Sea

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2006 Rushing Stats: 252 carries, 896 yards, 7 touchdowns

2005 Rushing Stats: 370 carries, 1880 yards, 27 touchdowns
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Shaun Alexander had an extremely dissapointing 2006 season, mostly due to a fractured bone in his foot which caused him to miss 6 games. Even when healthy, though, he didn't show any of the ability that made him the single season touchdown record holder just one year earlier. He averaged 1.5 fewer yards per carry in '06 than he did in '05 and scored 20 fewer touchdowns on the ground. Who knows the exact reason for Shaun's struggles last year? Maybe it was the loss of All-Pro guard Steve Hutchinson to Minnesota. Maybe it was the Madden Jinx claiming yet another victim. Or maybe, it was the Craig Fritz #1 Pick Jinx. Either way, Alexander's 2006 season seems to be merely a blip on the radar of what has been a phenomenal career. While other running backs on the board at #4 may have the potential to achieve Alexander's 2005 numbers, it seems Alexander will have the most motivation to return to form and put up a solid 2007 season.

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Shaun Alexander is anxiously waiting in the green room practicing his Teabag Dipping technique. Don't let him down, Shelby.