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Fantasy Football Articles - December 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in December 2003 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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"Mike McMahon is in a tough spot with the Lions, and he knows it."
Hes 24 years old, in his third NFL season, backing up 25-year-old Joey Harrington, whos in his second season.
Theres no indication that the quarterbacks will reverse roles anytime soon.
"Its very hard," McMahon said Wednesday. "Joeys a very good quarterback and hes going to be a great quarterback, so theres going to come a time the Lions are going to have to almost choose.
"And its already in Joeys favor, but so be it. Just keep working hard and who knows whats going to happen?"
All of which makes it more important than ever for McMahon to take advantage of the playing time he is expected to get in at least one of the two remaining games.
Mariucci isnt making any promises, but McMahon is getting additional reps in practice this week, and it is likely he will play at Carolina or in the finale against St. Louis at Ford Field a week later.
"Hes always been hoping to play, hes always been waiting for his opportunity," Mariucci said. "We dont have any structured plan right now to put him in at a certain point. Well just see how the game goes.
"Joey understands that, Mike understands that, and theyre both getting ready but Joey is getting the lions share of the practice snaps still."
The additional playing time might be a reward for McMahons hard work on the practice field and the weight room, but the Lions also want another chance to evaluate him in game conditions before he becomes a restricted free agent in March.
Although McMahon started seven games in his first two seasons, Mariucci has seen him only twice in a game. He took one play when Harrington suffered a dislocated finger Sept. 21 against Minnesota and played roughly 60 percent of the Oct. 19 game against Dallas.
The Lions love McMahons athletic ability, but his accuracy remains a question and a possible roadblock to his future with the Lions. He completed 43.9 percent of his passes in two seasons under former coach Marty Mornhinweg and completed just five of 20 throws for
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