Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in April 2004 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.

Fantasy Football Challenge - April 2004 Fantasy Football Articles

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with Bulger and told Warner that he would probably be a cap casualty after June 1. According to Thomas, Martz left "only a sliver" of hope for Warners return to St. Louis, saying that any post-June 1 release could be contingent on the Rams ability to sign Bulger to a long-term deal.

And Thomas wasnt the only one reporting it like that.

In an article published early Tuesday, Fallstrom wrote: "Kurt Warners storybook career with the St. Louis Rams is all but over."

But it now appears all involved should have placed greater emphasis on the "all but" -- something Martz made clear Wednesday afternoon when he characterized his Monday conversation with Warner as a necessary "first step" in the process after he decided to go with Bulger as his quarterback for next season.

He said he had promised Warner and his agent, Mark Bartelstein, that he would inform him when he had made a decision.

"It was a very difficult conversation, the hardest one Ive ever had with a player," Martz said. "He asked what his future was. I think from that point on it just kind of took on a life of its own."

Bartelstein told reporters on Tuesday his client expected to be released after June 1 and added he expected a lot of interest around the NFL in Warner.

According to Fallstrom, Martz blames himself for not making it clear to Warner that he still could be back. He also said he expects Warner to continue participating in offseason workouts and mini-camps.

"Im afraid in my discussions with Kurt that I got carried away and led him to believe this was it," Martz said.

None of which, of course, precludes Warner from getting an apple and a road map at some point after June 1.

But as Martz noted, discussions on a long-term contract with Bulger could impact what happens.

For what its worth, Martz declined to discuss his reasoning for going with Bulger.

"Theres a lot of things involved with that, a lot of factors, and I think thats something thats better left unsaid," the coach said. "Obviously, it took a great deal of time to come to that conclusion."

The team wasnt

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