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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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the 49ers on Tuesday as the teams hunt for experience at wideout continues.
The 49ers took Rashaun Woods in the first round of last weekends NFL draft and added Derrick Hamilton in the third, but the team will consider Bates because of its untested receiving corps. The offseason departures of starters Terrell Owens and Tai Streets leaves Cedrick Wilson (50 career catches) as its most accomplished receiver.
Bates started eight games for the Vikings last season, catching 15 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown. A season earlier, he played in 14 games (11 starts) and had 50 catches for 689 and four touchdowns. ...
In Minnesota. ... With the Vikings training camp roster all but set, St. Paul Pioneer Press staffer Bill Williamson reports the teams kicking situation will remain unchanged. After a mediocre first season, the Vikings are fully committed to Aaron Elling. The team signed rookie free agent Dan Orner from North Carolina, but Elling is the heavy favorite to keep the job.
"We like Aaron a lot," head coach Mike Tice said. "We didnt get a veteran, because we believe Aaron is ready to make strides."
In his first NFL season, Elling made 18 of 25 field-goal attempts but struggled on long attempts.
But Ellings leg strength improved as the season progressed last season. New strength and conditioning coach Kurtis Shultz praised Elling on Tuesday, saying the kickers leg strength has rapidly improved this spring.
"Aaron has a lot of potential," Tice said. "We didnt get anybody, because we think hes the guy. ..."
In Baltimore. ... The Ravens released wide receiver Frank Sanders on Tuesday.
Sanders had 14 catches for 170 yards and no touchdowns during an injury-plagued 2003 season. He signed a four-year contract with Baltimore as a free agent following an eight-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals.
He became expendable after the Ravens
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