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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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a juggernaut featuring two explosive wide receivers. Gardner was on track for 83 catches, which would have been more than any Redskin since Art Monk reached 86 in 1989.
"Things didnt go well for anybody on this team, including Rod," said Coles, who this week revealed that he has played with a right foot injury since Week 3. "Look at our record. Give us another year to work together."
But will Gardner be back?
Citing team sources, Demasio reported that Gardner isnt likely to be traded, especially with the struggles of rookie Taylor Jacobs, who has only three catches. The former Gator -- selected in the second round -- never got into the groove after suffering from a freak abdominal accident in the exhibition finale. At that point, Darnerien McCants had beaten out Jacobs for the number three wideout spot.
While Gardners numbers have dropped, McCants has sparkled in a limited role.
McCants leads the team with six touchdowns despite just 24 catches. Scoring on one-fourth of his receptions isnt a statistical fluke. McCants drew NFL attention during his senior season at Delaware State after 16 touchdowns on 32 receptions. This season, McCants has exploited his size and athleticism against single coverage. "I guess they see me the way I was in college," said the 6-3, 214-pounder. "They use me as almost a tight end."
McCants lacks the quickness that Spurrier prefers in wide receivers -- Gardner has deceptive speed -- so McCants is suited for the number three spot. McCants was on the bubble for a roster spot because an injury prevented him from playing in most of the exhibitions. But after the season, McCants will likely draw interest as a restricted free agent.
The coaching staff wants McCants to return -- "absolutely," Spurrier Jr. said -- but management must decide what hes worth. If the Redskins tender the minimum of roughly $600,000 for someone of his status, another team can sign McCants by giving up a fifth-round pick. Washington can virtually lock up McCants with a tender of $1.3 million, which requires
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