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Fantasy Football Articles - April 2004
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.
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staff writer Dennis Georgatos, Rich Gannon has recovered from the shoulder operation that ended his 2003 season and should be able to practice without restriction when the Raiders open a three-day mini-camp Friday, head coach Norv Turner said Sunday.
The veteran signal caller suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder Oct. 20 against Kansas City and underwent surgery in mid-November. Turner said Gannon, 38, is throwing the ball five days a week and this month finished a round of workouts with a series of deep throws.
"He threw two to three balls that traveled over 50 yards in the air and were right on the money," Turner said. "He looked very good to me. He felt semi-rusty or wasnt as pleased with it as I was. Thats a positive to me. You guys know better than I do he is a little bit of a perfectionist and has high expectations for himself."
With Gannon and backup Marques Tuiasosopo (torn knee ligament) on track in their returns, the Raiders probably will not pursue Kurt Warner should the St. Louis Rams release him after June 1.
"Were in a situation with Rich where weve got a guy who was the MVP a year ago," Turner said. "I think Kurt is going to want to go somewhere where he can be the starter. You know, I just dont see that happening here. ..."
In Buffalo. ... According to the Associated Press, Drew Bledsoe renegotiated his contract with the Bills on Tuesday, providing salary cap room for the team and ensuring he will continue to be its starting quarterback.
Bledsoes had seven years left on his old deal, and was due a $7 million bonus had he still been on the Bills roster in November. He was scheduled to make a base salary of $5.9 million this season, a figure that would balloon to $12 million in 2008.
Buffalo traded for a first-round pick in the NFL draft on Saturday to select Tulane quarterback J.P. Losman, whom the team hopes to groom as Bledsoes eventual successor.
"We still have great confidence in
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